The cover of Drunk with Wonder caught my eye. The wide open arms of acceptance of a being embracing the Universe. What could be more enveloping than that? And that is what this book is all about… embracing our Divinity, awakening to the fact that we are all Gods, & letting go of our limiting beliefs.

The author eloquently shares with us his own journey into that mysterious realm of new thought, via his conversations with his Higher Self. Somewhat like Neale Donald Walsch in 'Conversations with God', however encompassing a new arena of thoughtful questions and answers of increasing depth and meanings.

The book encourages us that 'stepping out of your comfort zone is the only way to grow.' As a Life Coach this is the heralding cry to mankind, & one that we would all do well to practice. Explaining that the Universe is holographic in that every one of us is the essence of the whole, we begin to see the intricate patterns of our existence. I loved Ryals' words, 'Rather than being a punishment, each incarnation is like another ride on the roller coaster of life.' Gone are the dogmas, the fears, the limiting of Self, when we can see the 'big picture' of this roller coaster ride.

Steve Ryals writes of making manifest our realities, and directly affecting our world via collective consciousness. In reading these things, I grew increasing aware of the power we are privy to, if only we would use it.

'There are no mistakes! You are not a mistake, and your life is not a punishment!'

Just reading that line makes me want to go out & do something celebratory.

Mr. Ryals exhorts us to claim the empowering knowledge that we are the authors of our lives. We bring to ourselves our 'stories' & experiences. The choice is ours in how we choose to live our lives, be it in fear, hate, love, compassion. One wonders why we would choose less than the best.

Steve Ryals is also a talented poet & the book is laced with several of his excellent works. I particularly liked, 'Sidelines' & 'Grace'. I'm sure there is a book of spiritual poetry in this man.

The book addresses & teaches ways to connect with your subconscious through breathing techniques as well as visualization. A very good meditation primer..

It also goes into the acceptance of one's shadow-side, embracing the 'whole' of who we are.

'Remember, it's all God, all the time'. What a grand theme for life.

I think our readers will thoroughly enjoy this book, & even take it up as a course for study & commentary among like-minds. (A study guide is currently in the works)

Rev. Dr Sandra Gaskin
www.spirit-works.net