I am starting the week with a book review! A Conversation With The Sages by Sara Ahavah. I was kindly gifted this book by Dr Shelah Harris, who goes by the pen name Sara Ahavah. I cannot thank her enough for the insights she has bestowed upon me. It seems this book arrived during a time when I especially needed it the most.
A Conversation With The Sages is a self help book that shares Sara’s experiences of life and instils the reader with knowledge and insights from her conversations with the Sages. I believe there's a stronger force in the world and this book delves into that providing us with well-needed advice and guidance. This isn’t a particularly heavy read, but you should be in the right frame of mind to read it. There's a lot to take in.
I didn’t read this in one sitting, when I was feeling a particular way I was more drawn to reading certain chapters. I think it's vital that you approach this book with an open mind. I don't particularly believe in a god, I do believe there is something, if that be a collection of forces or Nature. This book delves into what's amiss with humanity as we know it; the author's exploration of this is super interesting. I loved reading what the Sages had to say, I also found it grounding when the writer provided her life experiences in correlation to the advice and teachings.
The first chapter: What is the purpose of life? Shares with us insights on how to live again. Sometimes when we are living we aren’t really living, we work and move around with little connection to people and to feel more alive, we need connection. I really liked this quote from the chapter:
“Everyone wants to be loved unconditionally but rarely wants to give the same type of love.”
I found this so powerful, as the type of person who gives everyone my all when I love them I find that not everyone has that same mindset. Not only this but the chapter really pushes on the importance of sharing as much love in the world as possible, which is an amazing message to share.
In this book, the author addresses the things Sages can help you with. Careers aren’t one of them, I found this chapter particularly interesting. I especially liked the positive message of telling us that you’ll know when the job is right for you and your nature and the forces of your soul will support you in your career endeavours.
I found that this book is more than just a one-time read. I can see myself returning to it time and time again for reassurance. I liked how the author included pages to take notes, however, much to my better judgment I can’t write in a book. Instead, I’ve made notes in my journal as I’ve progressed through the chapters.
A Conversation With The Sages was a thought-provoking read. I found the chapters on love & happiness to be most insightful for myself, but I think as time goes on and life happens this will change. I don’t believe that the book will affect every person the same; there’s so much to take in that I think everyone will come away feeling or thinking a different thug depending on their personal journey.
Overall, I found this a refreshing read. Not my usual type of book, I found it insightful and I think it has definitely helped me on my own spiritual journey. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for guidance in their life, if whether be life's purpose, love or just simply wanting to broaden your reading. This is definitely one to add to your TBR list. You can find the book here to purchase.
