Getting in the Gap

This purchase was for my husband who has recently read a book by Wayne Dyer and was interested in finding out about his meditation techniques. He is really pleased with the book and CD and has just started listening to the CD. Thank you.

This is an amazingly simple way to completely turn your life around and bring so much peace and happiness to oneself. I thank Wayne for sharing this amazing technique and I do hope others get as much out of it as I have.

Absolutely fantastic. I never knew anything about meditating or what you should expect once you begin. I was "in the gap" after the very first session - and can't wait to find time to do so everyday. The book is short but has a powerful message. To me, the real deal is the guided sessions on the included cd. I put it on my iPod immediately.

Thank you Wayne Dyer!

Tom

I have tried using meditation before, and this book by far does the best job of explaining the how and why of what you are suppose to be doing. The CD is an immense help also because it takes you step by step on how to do it. Very enlightening and enjoyable. I would reccomend it to anyone trying to learn how to meditate, and get in connection with whatever God you believe in.

A Book that allows you to begin meditation with wonderful explanations on why "Resting" or "Freeing" you mind is so important. For anyone that prays, you know that in those circumstances you do most of the talking. Meditating allows you to listen and be calm, which in turn allows your subconscious mind to speak to you. We are all very busy with one thought after another racing through our minds. "Getting In The Gap" refers to the moments between those thoughts, that momentary silence when with practice and concentration you can have a quiet mind for your personal growth.

Interesting and enlightening. I listen to the CD everyday and find that it refreshes my body and soul. Wayne's soothing voice gently guides you into a peaceful state allowing you experience the power of getting in the gap.
I recommend this book with the CD to anyone who is serious about meditation . Great find!

The doctor does it again. His voice transcents the listner to the quiet place within. Having read, and listened to everything the doctor publishes, i believe this to be his best work. and he has been at it a long time. five thumbs up.

The beginning and end feels like a lot of “selling” for a concept; but the basics of what he says is good. A lot of religious references, which can be distracting for some. Overall, I eventually went to skimming. I do absolutely love some of his work - this just isn’t one of them.

Good bones - just too much work to get too ‘em. The message he is giving, though - yeah; that was worth the time.

Wayne Dwyer takes an entire book to spell out what could be explained in one or two paragraphs and then reiterates it again twice in the CD for the spiritually very slow. Can be read cover to cover in under 15 minutes. Title is misleading. I felt like I was screwed out of my $17. Would not recommend to anyone.

"For the raindrop, joy is in entering the river..." ~Mirza Ghalib

Have you ever wished you could escape to a place of peace? "The Gap" is a place between your thoughts. It is the place where you can be still and release yourself from the 60,000 thoughts hurtling through your mind during the course of a day.

Meditation can encourage physical healing, reduce stress, eliminate fatigue, make you feel younger, brighten your eyes and complexion, keep you focused on your spiritual connection, alleviate depression, and improve your memory. Meditation also allows you to find some of the secrets of peace. When you are thinking about God, how can you think of problems? How can your heart be anxious when it is freed from pain and sorrow and is resting in an ocean of love.

Once you have experienced this "place of peace/the gap," you can go there again. I first experienced this "space between my thoughts" during the end of a yoga workout. I had no idea you could escape the pain of life in this manner. I felt good for two days after doing the meditation section of the workout.

In this book, there is a CD that allows you to quickly enter the silence without the yoga workout, although I still like putting a fluffy down comforter on the floor as I do when I do yoga workouts. I was encouraged to learn that there is no "correct posture" or place for meditating. I actually meditate better when lying flat on my back. You could be sitting in your chair at work with your eyes closed during a 10-minute break, you could be at home, on a plane, or you could be out in nature.

The book has six chapters explaining Japa Meditation and shows how this form of meditation can affect your life in a positive way. The meditation CD is in a little envelope at the back of the book. There are two meditations on the 40-minute CD. The first 10 minutes explains the CD. You can listen to this each time or forward to one of the meditation sections.

The second section on the CD is a 10-minute meditation. The third section is a 20-minute meditation. In the first guided meditation, you say the name of God twice each time between the words you are visualizing on the screen of your mind. Then, in the longer 20-minute meditation you say the name of God four times between the visualization. It is very calming.

You visualize a word and then a second word. Then you "slip back to the space" between the words and I noticed that I was taking a deep breath each time. It was as if I was giving myself permission to relax. The further you go into the CD, the more relaxed you become.

The first time I tried this CD, I was in total emotional conflict. I was crying when I started listening and in 20 minutes, my mind had totally become refocused and I felt like I could again enter the world. I was amazed at how quickly my focus changed from feeling very emotional to feeling very strong, loving and peaceful. It was as if I'd slept 8 hours and awoken without the past nights conflicts haunting me. I was amazed at how rested I felt.

The feeling this CD evokes is similar to floating on an ocean of subtle vibrations that penetrate every part of your entire body making you become one with the ocean. It is like being unconditionally loved. If you have never said: "Ahhhhhh" along with a spiritual teacher, I highly recommend it. The beauty of this meditation is that you don't have to belong to any specific religion. Japa meditation is the Yoga of the Mind. It is actually practiced by all of the religions of the world but under different names.

While this book has examples of how meditating even brought financial wealth, the greatest wealth is in the peace you will experience while meditating on the name of God.

"Wisdom of the Ages" was my first introduction to Wayne Dyer. I love the quotes he finds, the passages he presents and how he weaves the past and present together to encourage a more peaceful future. His words have always captured my attention and had a profound effect on my life. I highly recommend this book and CD as an introduction to meditation. You can journey from stress to peace in as little as 10 minutes. "Getting in the Gap" is a true soul escape!

~The Rebecca Review