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by David R. MD/PhD Hawkins (Author)
Since its introduction in the bestselling Power vs. Force, The Map of Consciousness has become a foundational framework for understanding human behavior, emotional states, and spiritual evolution.
Designed as an accessible primer to Hawkins's broader body of work, this book combines clear explanations, visual charts, practical applications, affirmations, and reflective exercises to help readers better understand themselves and elevate their level of consciousness. Integrating psychology, spirituality, philosophy, and personal growth, Hawkins presents the Map as both a conceptual framework and a practical guide for healing, self-awareness, emotional wellbeing, inner peace, stronger relationships, and personal transformation. You'll learn:- How consciousness levels influence thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and life experience
- The difference between lower emotional states such as fear, anger, shame, and guilt, and higher states such as courage, love, peace, and enlightenment
- Practical tools for elevating consciousness and emotional wellbeing, including affirmations and reflective exercises
- How greater awareness can support healing, personal growth, and spiritual evolution
Drawing on decades of research and more than 250,000 consciousness calibrations, Hawkins maps the journey from suffering and limitation toward greater awareness, compassion, peace, and higher states of consciousness.
Author Biography
David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D., was Director of The Institute for Spiritual Research, Inc., and Founder of the Path of Devotional Nonduality. He was renowned as a pioneering researcher in the field of consciousness, as well as author, lecturer, clinician, physician, and scientist. He served as an advisor to Catholic, Protestant, and Buddhist monasteries; appeared on major network television and radio programs; and lectured widely at such places as Westminster Abbey, the Oxford Forum, the University of Notre Dame, and Harvard University. People from all walks of life and nationalities honor Dr. Hawkins as a teacher of advanced awareness, exemplified in the title "Foremost Teacher of the Way to Enlightenment." His life was devoted to the upliftment of mankind until his death in 2012.
