The Genius of Being: Contemplating the Profound Intelligence of Existence

This book gives voice to many of the insights that will arise through a careful, contemplative reading of the preceding books in Ralston's trilogy. In The Genius of Being, connections are made between the domains of enlightenment and experiential transformation, following up on the previous works.What this work principally brings is the creation of a language with which to discuss the unnameable abstractions which not only shape our conceptually-dominated experience... but actually create the possibility of the very "reality" you are experiencing this very moment.This is a rabbit hole which goes very deep, to the very heart of reality - one of all-encompassing simplicity. Yet, the true genius of Being is that endless possibilities are available. Not merely possibilities from which to have new experiences within what we know as our human framework, but the possibility to create wholly-new contexts... conceptual openings which themselves open domains of experience which were previously impossible.Just as mankind is capable of operating from perspectives which are clearly not available to the other forms of life we know of, Ralston helps to plumb the origins of our own contextual development; inflection points in the genesis of mankind which we were not there for as individuals, yet seamlessly reap the benefits of today. And in doing so, he points the way to a place to stand from which we can entertain the possibility that there are perhaps contexts which are, as of yet, uninvented.The illusion is that we think this is our penultimate reality - but someday in the not-so-distant future, perhaps humanity will hit another inflection point. Creating the means to support yet another level of context - effortlessly, which new arrivals will take for granted, and mistakenly identify with, just as we do with our present ones.

While the least "hand-holding" of his recent books, it is also the most relevant to one's daily life and experience. I loved it from beginning to end, pausing every few paragraphs—sometimes every few words—to contemplate what was said. As soon as I finished, I immediately re-started from the beginning.I feel so lucky and appreciative to have found Ralston's work. It has profoundly changed my life for the better, helping me release myself from the grips of my assumptions and showing me where to look for the insights that make a difference.

If proof were needed - this is proof that Awakening is not easily accomplished. And this is just a book about... perspective... I think. Not for everyone. You'll know soon enough If you pull down a Kindle sample read. For those without this service - let your intuition be your guide. If you buy it - be prepared to WORK your way through. This said - this book offers readers leverage to pry apart objective/subjective perspective in a way that validates, possibly even gives a level of awakened, trans-personal experience.

After reading book of not knowing and pursuing consciousness there is nothing more to be said by Peter, but after those books I could not miss another of his books and I was so not right. Have read half of it, but I am shocked and wanted to share my shocking, because of that I am writing this. People if you do not know Peter's books don't begin with this book. It is continuation of two books which I listed above. But read them all. You can not do better thing than that.

Marvelous and well written

Ralston once again puts his money where his mouth is and delivers!

Rounds out perfectly his two other books in the trilogy. A must read, wish I could convince friends to read it.

Brilliant, as always.

Another book of Peter with many practical exercises which guiding towards enlightenment. Definitely recommend it to other spiritual seekers who needs practical Guidance.

excellent book

cannot put into words how important this book is for anyone who wants a better understand of themselves so I won't, get the book and see for yourself.

Read the trilogy in its proper sequence. There is nothing more important than such contemplations. There is no teaching more honest, or Direct than this

Great contemplations and inquiry. Peter's approach stirs inner curiosity and expansion. Thank you for a great opportunity for deep reflection.