AWAKEN YOUR THIRD EYE - Review

Awaken Your Third Eye, Susan Shumsky, Ph.D., New Page Books, Pompton Plains, NJ, 2015, 286 pp, $16.99.

The subtitle of this book is How Accessing Your Sixth Sense Can Help You Find Knowledge, Illumination, and Intuition. That sounds like a bit of a promise, but this is Susan Shumsky, after all. She’s proven over more than a few books that she knows whereof she speaks.

     I was asked if there are both plusses and minuses in Awaken Your Third Eye. There are with any book.

     On the plus side: Most of the research Dr. Shumsky talks about is her own observations over five decades.

     I think it’s wonderful that Dr. Shumsky advises the reader to consult a physician before attempting any of the exercises. Many books do not address this, but you are, after all, going to involve your entire being. There are definite side-effects (aside from the physical), including stronger self-confidence, inner peace, developing your intuitive abilities, finding your life’s purpose, connecting to Universal Spirit, manifesting miracles in your life. Need I go on?

     Yes, this is a book for beginners as well as intermediates and advanced. I have a friend who had no idea how to meditate, so I shared Awaken Your Third Eye, and my friend thanks me every time we meditate together.

     These are very deep, very involved lessons and exercises; some people spend a lifetime studying and learning. As I read, I could imagine Dr. Shumsky sitting before me, patiently explaining each term, each exercise, and it was a wonderful experience.

     On the minus side (and some would consider these major plusses): You might find the research and historical references a bit much to read because you want to get to the exercises, but stick with it because it’s important. “Take your time” is my advice. We live in an age when, like the Queen song, people say, “I want it all, and I want it now.” Savor Dr. Shumsky’s teachings, take time to absorb the details, and you will find your way to success.

      Having the research information can make the exercises more powerful, as you may want to seek that information out at some point.

     I will mention here that any points you consider “minus” are probably, in fact, blocks within yourself. Do the exercises and work through those blocks.

     The only “minus” for me is that I’ve written many of the affirmations on post-it notes; therefore, my home and office are covered in post-it notes. Since they’re so helpful, however, I truly don’t mind.

   Would I recommend Awaken Your Third Eye? Yes, very enthusiastically! But be warned—it will change your life!

- T.D. Wilkins