Finley explains that the suffering in our lives results from being "wrongly invested in some relationship . . . "; for mistaking something "as being permanent that was only temporary." He says the "essence of this book is about awakening within yourself to yourself . . .. "
His emphasis throughout the book is on turning within for understanding and awareness of the spiritual energy that resides in each of us.
Finley says that, although most of us don't realize it, we're all engaged in continual prayer. He maintains that hoping or expecting that something will, or will not, happen, is a form of prayer. Most of us "don't know how to request what we really need," often because we don't understand what our true needs are. The key, Finley says, is to ask God to give you what He knows you need. The basic prayer is "asking God to remove the veils from your eyes."
Each chapter of The Lost Secrets of Prayer ends with special lessons for self study. The final chapter presents more than 100 helpful maxims to aid in the journey to self-awakening, such as "Life is not asking you questions--it is giving you the answers!"
Finley is the founder of Life Learning Foundation and author of several international best sellers on self-development. He has guested on numerous radio and TV talk shows.
Readers won't find rote or one-size-fits-all prayers in The Lost Secrets of Prayer. Those seeking to awaken their souls, however, will find the spiritual guidance for which they've been searching.
The best prayer is total surrender, total surrender to God's will who has no will. If you want a transformation, turn around and turn inwards. Guy Finley strsses these in a very roundabout way. You will do well to read the brilliant book by Douglas E. Harding, "Look for Yorself". Doglas Harding writes with great clarity, and his English style is impeccable and captivating. I hope Guy Finlay reads this book; it will induce him to improve his writing skills
Love and best wishes.
