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Transcendance Expanded by Michael Bernard Beckwith
“Stop Trying To Fix Yourself . . . Start To See Yourself” These brilliant words by Agape’s Michael Bernard Beckwith are emblazoned on the cover of his newest book, TranscenDance Expanded, published by Agape Media/Hay House. TranscenDance Expanded is a Book & CD Set containing The Rev’s unique, ecstatic groove CD, TranscenDance. Each chapter is a complete transcription of one of his 9 original wisdom talks that were edited into songs for TranscenDance . Now these powerful teachings are “expanded” back into a full-length book that also includes the complete music CD, including an extraordinary guided meditation, Mystic Cord of Memory. Read it. Move it. Learn it. Love it! Dance floor not included.
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First published August 1, 2012
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Michael Bernard Beckwith
95 books191 followersMichael Bernard Beckwith is a New Thought minister, author, and founder and spiritual director of the Agape International Spiritual Center in Beverly Hills, California.
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March 29, 2013
Michael Bernard Beckwith’s new release “Transcendance Expanded” is a spiritual hybrid. It’s not just a book. It’s not just a CD. It’s both! Beckwith’s blend of prose and music inspires us reach our highest spiritual potential.
Transcendance features eight transcripts of one hour wisdom teachings Beckwith originally presented to his church, The Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles. With each chapter there is an accompanying rhythm and joy track on the included CD. Beckwith delivers the highlights of every chapter on CD tracks with catchy background tunes composed by a trio of Grammy-nominated producers.
I liked how the CD reinforced Beckwith’s teaching. “Transcendance” is not a work you will read and forget. After finishing the book you can replay the CD and be reminded again and again of the author’s powerful message. I transferred the CD to my iPod, and listened to different tracks. I especially enjoyed listening to the upbeat music with Beckwith’s inspirational narration while riding my bike. It’s a great soundtrack to exercise to.
The unconditional Love of God was stressed throughout Transcendence, a message that resonated with me deeply. “Walking a spiritual path, or being part of a spiritual community, is about being reminded, each and every day, of the love and peace and joy and harmony that’s available to us at all times,” Beckwith says. “This love has nothing to do with accomplishment. It has nothing to do with a merit or demerit system. It is simply the love of God rushing to express itself through you.”
This love awareness is not an end in itself, Beckwith writes. “It’s a beginning for your growth, development, and unfoldment. It’s where you take the first baby steps of transformation, which makes the journey so much smoother.”
The last chapter of Transcendance is different. It is not a transcript of a talk but rather in it Beckwith shares revelations of his soul and how your individual human spirit can grow to fulfill your divine destiny. I found the accompanying CD track for this chapter especially valuable – an 11 minute meditation which contains the essence of Beckwith’s teaching.
“We are meant to evolve into our highest potential,” Beckwith writes. “Whatever it is that you’ve accomplished up to this moment, whatever level of success you’ve attained, the trickster ego seductively whispers, ‘I did it. I’ve made it!’ while the spirit within says, ‘Good start!’” Transcendance combination of inspiring words and upbeat music can jump start your spiritual practice, as it did for mine.
This is another book review in my partnership with Hay House. I was not financially compensated for this post. I received the book from Hay House for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.
Transcendance features eight transcripts of one hour wisdom teachings Beckwith originally presented to his church, The Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles. With each chapter there is an accompanying rhythm and joy track on the included CD. Beckwith delivers the highlights of every chapter on CD tracks with catchy background tunes composed by a trio of Grammy-nominated producers.
I liked how the CD reinforced Beckwith’s teaching. “Transcendance” is not a work you will read and forget. After finishing the book you can replay the CD and be reminded again and again of the author’s powerful message. I transferred the CD to my iPod, and listened to different tracks. I especially enjoyed listening to the upbeat music with Beckwith’s inspirational narration while riding my bike. It’s a great soundtrack to exercise to.
The unconditional Love of God was stressed throughout Transcendence, a message that resonated with me deeply. “Walking a spiritual path, or being part of a spiritual community, is about being reminded, each and every day, of the love and peace and joy and harmony that’s available to us at all times,” Beckwith says. “This love has nothing to do with accomplishment. It has nothing to do with a merit or demerit system. It is simply the love of God rushing to express itself through you.”
This love awareness is not an end in itself, Beckwith writes. “It’s a beginning for your growth, development, and unfoldment. It’s where you take the first baby steps of transformation, which makes the journey so much smoother.”
The last chapter of Transcendance is different. It is not a transcript of a talk but rather in it Beckwith shares revelations of his soul and how your individual human spirit can grow to fulfill your divine destiny. I found the accompanying CD track for this chapter especially valuable – an 11 minute meditation which contains the essence of Beckwith’s teaching.
“We are meant to evolve into our highest potential,” Beckwith writes. “Whatever it is that you’ve accomplished up to this moment, whatever level of success you’ve attained, the trickster ego seductively whispers, ‘I did it. I’ve made it!’ while the spirit within says, ‘Good start!’” Transcendance combination of inspiring words and upbeat music can jump start your spiritual practice, as it did for mine.
This is another book review in my partnership with Hay House. I was not financially compensated for this post. I received the book from Hay House for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.
November 7, 2012
You might have seen Michael Bernard Beckwith on Oprah, or experienced his dynamic presence in the film that brought the law of attraction mainstream, The Secret. He's the Founder and Spiritual Director of Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles, but he's much more than a preacher. He is a man of God. Now I don't say that lightly. I've spent much of my life running from the idea of God. The concept of God I was raised on, was a God of rules and submission to his will and his word. If you weren't with him, you were against him, and you were screwed. Eternal hellfire damnation awaited those who didn't accept the gift of salvation. That's not the kind of God you're going to find in Transcendance Expanded, nor will you find anything here blasphemous or at odds with scriptures. The book is made up of eight lessons, that explore the idea of universal spiritual truths, and a God who offers true free will without judgment. He speaks of how to unify yourself with the creative energy that formed all that is, while retaining your unique individuality and perspective. You learn that the divine energy wants to be used, not obeyed. Your Belief System, or B.S., as The Rev so poignantly puts it, cannot comprehend the greatness of the creative force. We are the universe becoming aware of itself, and we might as well accept our greatness, he says. The CD is something else out of this world. It contains musical versions of the 8 Transcendance talks produced by some of the best in the music industry, with Beckwith delivering lines with a passionate punch, in a style described as Rhythm and Joy. Both the book and the music offer a unique and positive vibrational lift. There really is some magic here worth checking out. On a side note, as a personal trainer who loves to exercise, the CD is exceptional in that it can bring positive energy into the weight room, cardio machines, or burn it to mp3 and take it on a run. It can definitely bring some empowerment and vitality to your workouts. I received this book for free from Hay House Publishing for review purposes.
July 31, 2015
Uplifting, inspiring book! I have seen Michael Bernard Beckwith several times at Celebrate Your Life conferences and this book is a true extension of his passions and beliefs. The book is a "short read". His words help me get charged up and motivated to spread kindness and joy in our world.
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