The Quickening

"I enjoyed this book immensely. What really captured my attention were the experiential exercises Mr. Wilde use throughout the book. In using these methods myself, a significant shift took place in my awareness. While the author does not use the word Toltec anywhere in his book, attributing these practices instead to occult bodies in European mystery schools, I see no significant differences between these practices and those offered in Toltec philosophy found in the work of Castaneda, Eagle Feather, and Mares, to name a few. It would be interesting to get the authors view on this confluence between apparently different systems which produce similar existential states of awareness in those who use these methods.

These types of spiritual development books (for the lack of a better word) may be shifting human consciousness in untold ways. Wilde, for example, often uses the concept of detachment as a method of spiritual awareness, i.e., not being hooked into some one else's drama. In Toltec philosophy the same concept is called, "losing self-importance."

For anyone attempting to grow spiritually and shift the dream, I highly recommend this book. Don't get too encumbered by the concepts which are difficult to follow or to substantiate via reason; the aim is to engage the practices and see where they take you. Herein the purpose of the book methinks.
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~ Written on 2007-09-30

"This book is highly recommended. It contains information on the etheric non-world, turbo thoughts, invisibility and much much more. Lots to learn from this one."
~ Written on 2007-04-22

"The book speaks for itself. You don't have to understand it. It's not a tragedy if one does not. However, when one indicts Mr. Wilde for using pseudoscience when referring to the earth's resonating frequency, well--for that reviewer, please look up the term SCHUMANN RESONANCE. It is a defined construct of physics. It's funny that when some nit wit doesn't understand the world, that nit wit makes fun of somebody who does. So, in that sense, in terms of the intellectual underpinnings of that reviewer's critique--"garbage in, garbage out.""
~ Written on 2006-06-27

"As another reviewer noted, one oughtn't place too much stock in Stuie's scientific claims--but of course after a some time on the "spiritual path" one finds that science is merely another religion, so what's the difference? All that aside, the reader will find a wealth of great advice for day to day living and aetheric adventures, as well as a number of amusing anecdotes all in the author's characteristically bombastic style. There are many practical exercises for building aetheric skills. Mr. Wilde has lived a fascinating life and has done a marvellous job seeing the infinite shine through his experiences. My rating lacks a star only because he seems to approach immortality in the usual, worn-out, after-death fashion, despite his extraordinary approach to other areas of existence. Open your eyes, Stuart! Any road, buy this book! It's one of my favourite SW works, and I have six! "
~ Written on 2005-03-26

"I think everyone should have a copy of this book. Considering the changes and personal evolution you may be experiencing, having brought you to the presence of this review, I must say that this book is essential and will provide much empathy and answer many questions. It's a quick read and keeps you entranced the whole way through. My Wiccan elder priestess recommended it to me.. it's not necessarily Pagan, but certainly embodies concepts, philosophies and realizations encompassing all positive spiritual paths. Take my word for it!
Blessings,
OakRaven"
~ Written on 2004-09-21