Wisdom Hunter - George Leonard

George Leonard Biography

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 21:50:03 -0400

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Last Name:
Leonard

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George Leonard has lived a remarkable life, and along the way has shaped many of the ways that we look at wisdom and spirituality; Newsweek called him "the granddaddy of the consciousness movement." The author of 12 books, he is one of the founders of the human potential movement and the president of the forward-thinking Esalen Institute. Leonard was senior editor for countless LOOK Magazine articles, including the June, 1966 issue devoted entirely to California that opened the nation’s eyes to “a new game with new rules.”

The Life We Are Given

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 14:52:41 -0400

Book Title:
The Life We Are Given

Author Last Name:
Leonard

Author First Name:
George

Publisher:
Tarcher

Year Published:
2005

ISBN:
0874777925

Book Review:

In The Life We Are Given, George Leonard and Michael Murphy shed light on the Integrative Transformative Practice (ITP), a daily practice they co-created that integrates mind, body, soul, and heart. These pioneers of the human potential movement blended aikido, affirmations, yoga, meditation, guided imagery, and a healthy diet in one approach designed to help people make the most of their potential. At the heart of ITP is the kata, or series of movements, meditation, and mental/spiritual activities to be performed daily, and once weekly in a group setting for even greater benefit. (I participated in weekly ITP classes to great benefit for two years—R.L.) In The Life We Are Given, you’ll learn:

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The Silent Pulse

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 14:29:54 -0400

Book Title:
The Silent Pulse

Author Last Name:
Leonard

Author First Name:
George

Publisher:
EP Dutton

Year Published:
1978

ISBN:
0525481990

Book Review:

George Leonard was ahead of his time. Applying the principles of quantum physics, he was early to suggest a connection between consciousness and the environment, extending each of us to all of the particles in the universe. The Silent Pulse’s central premise is each of us has an individual identity expressed as a distinctive inner pulse, which comes into rhythm with each other and the rest of the universe. When all is right with the world, we’re in the zone—we realize a perfect rhythm when we’re in synch with nature and our experience. While familiar to many, these themes were quite new in the late 70’s. Leonard’s rhythm premise shows up in Malcolm Gladwell’s book The Tipping Point, published in 2000, in which super salesmen and even you and I can learn to engage in a physiological harmony of even the smallest micro movements. Think of it as synchronicity, and Leonard was in synch with quantum physics, intention, and remote viewing before anyone else. In The Silent Pulse, you’ll learn:

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Mastery

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 21:07:56 -0400

Book Title:
Mastery: The Keys to Long Term Success and Fulfillment

Author Last Name:
Leonard

Author First Name:
George

Publisher:
Plume Books

Year Published:
1992

ISBN:
0452267560

Book Review:

George Leonard, in this short and inspiring book Mastery, unlocks how pleasure and fulfillment can be attained even in the most commonplace or difficult aspects of our lives, all through simple practice and learning. Whether it’s the mundane experience of washing dishes, the challenge of starting a new job, or dealing with an unexpected blow, the Zen principles of mastery enable a much richer life. This book is revered by its readers; reread hundreds of times by many, and locked away in safety deposit boxes to be passed down to sons and daughters by others. It’s the unofficial (and only) textbook for the New York City Opera orchestra. Mastery is truly a life manual. Business people to teachers and musicians find this book exceptionally helpful. Expect this book to be well worn with use. In Mastery, you’ll learn:

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