Energy Anatomy by Caroline Myss
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Book Reviews of Energy Anatomy
Book Review: A lot of words, as for content ...
Summary: 3 Stars
I've finally come to the conclusion that Caroline Myss has steeped herself in so much philosophy-speak from her "research" that she takes it for granted that others (of average intelligence) should be able to follow along with her rapid-fire delivery along those lines. Here is where I finally decided that that she has become addicted to the audience attention of the lecture "lifestyle": "I don't know that much about the 9th and 10th chakras yet ..."; the words weren't there, but the tone clearly communicated "So, you're going to have to wait a while for me to be able to explain them to you."
She says she is a born teacher, and perhaps she is right. I won't quibble with that self-assessment, as such. It's her tone on audio that is tough. Impassioned some would say - or is it strident? Fervor or frustration? Your call.
Getting back to this production, I found it slow going so skipped the first tape; she wrapped up with chakra #1 at the beginning of the 2nd cassette, so I did not feel I missed much. The rest of the chakras were covered on tapes 2, 3 and 4. I found listening worthwhile for ideas such as not letting your head over-rule your heart's desire, etc. Tape 5 starts in with the archetypes. I'm sorry, but I have problems with that aspect of her "teachings." She, herself, has stated that she is developing even *more* of them beyond the many she's come up with. Are we supposed to go around continuously monitoring our own and others' behavior to slot that into her patterns?
She mentioned in passing that her lectures cost $2500 (twenty five hundred dollars) to attend. She continues to come up with "new" archetypes (presumably with new Archetype Cards one can purchase as well). Think about it.
Book Review: Disappointed
Summary: 3 Stars
The author claims to be a medical intuitive. Great. I would like an explanation. How does she perceive and view diseases and energy disturbances in the body that none of the rest of us are able to perceive or see? There is nothing about this in the book. How are negative emotions converted to disease? Again, no explanation. I am waiting for a plausible explanation of the chakras. Why does anyone believe that there are swirling vortexs of energy in the tailbone, throat, crown of head, etc. Why can't everyone perceive them? Again, no explanation.
What the author does is to offer is a long monologue describing her personal spiritual beliefs. There is a long dull vague description of the emotions and developmental tasks associated with each "chakra," which is somehow analogous to the Catholic sacraments and the Jewish tree of life. Huh? I do not understand why this material appeals to anyone. I would like to know how the author came up with the idea that the chakras exist, and how they have anything to do with our emotional state and health. This book seems ridiculous to me.
Book Review: Good information, horrible delivery
Summary: 3 Stars
While the information put forth in this CD set is very valuable, Myss's delivery is harsh at best and often downright offensive. She has an ego the size of Jupiter and is bombastic, self-righteous and condescending. It's difficult to listen to her much of the time, and she comes across as one of those people you just don't want to be around. It's astounding to me that someone who teaches such valuable material can live through such an unpleasant personality. Hypocrisy also seeps out again and again. While she admonishes others to "unplug from tribal beliefs," her Catholicism is almost palpable. Actually, I can almost see her rapping knuckles at her workshops if you don't fall in line with her way of thinking. She comes across as inconsiderate and obnoxious in several of her own anecdotes, and it is challenging to absorb the material that IS of value from such a prickly messenger.