Karma - by Sadhguru

The teaching of Sadhguru is not new to me. Back around 1998 he came to Nashville Tennessee for a two week course, the meetings were met evening for 3 or so hours and then both weekends all day. I had always heard that the teacher arrives when the student is ready, and I was ready. I sat in his presence, trying to absorb everything like a human sponge. The time literally flew by, so enjoyable, almost magical. One of the best experiences of my whole life. Later that year I also attended a weekend intensive for even more amazing experiences. Since then dear Sadhguru has gone from an almost "secret" guru to a world famous teacher and mystic. The small group of less than 100 I was in now grows to sometimes thousands. A few years later he expanded from the solitary ashram in India to another one in Tennessee. World leaders ask him to speak. Yet decades later he is still the same warm, insightful, humorous,mystical and wise guru that I met back when no one knew who he was. I have not seen him in person since 2003 but have kept up with him and his books and yearly celebrations from India. He has written quite a few books along the way, but this one, I think, is the most useful for everyone, even those who have never met or heard of this teacher, those who may not want to devote life to a Guru or a system, yet want to make their life more joyful. This book, these words from this modern day master, can do just that. This book requuires no knowledge of yoga, or spiritual teaching, or any dogma. It is about life - your life- and concepts on how you can take control of your experience; no longer letting the world drag you around. You become the master of your own destiny. Sadhguru has a way of weaving a few tales and stories long the way, making for very enjoyable , even light reading. You will find yourself smiling many times. And there are meditations, or suggestions for subtle practices to enhance your life and experience. And while I recommend all of his books, I do think this is a good one to start with, one of his very best. During the past year Sadhguru traveled across the USA on motorcycle, and in California put out a video at the home of Will Smith, who has written a recommendation on the book cover. Now that's a big endorsement. But follow that with Tom Brady, best quarterback of all time, forever young. Maybe he got some of his "secrets" from Sadhguru? And yet another endorsement from Deepak Chopra, an amzing man and teacher himself. Wow that humble man from India I met decades ago now so famous. Over the past few decades, Sadhguru has touched so many people from the rich and famous, to humble part-time followers like myself. His teachings and methods work for everyone. If you read this book, and enjoy his words or benefit from them, take a look at the prior books, not a bad one in the group. Sadhguru also offers many teachings and meditations on youtube and on the ISHA website. He has an enigmatic way of speaking that makes it most enjoyable. Read this book, and work on that karma. Everything is possible. Thank you Sadhguru for a most enjoyable and enlightening book.