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A Spiritual Philosophy for the New World (Rev)

Price, John Randolph
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📚 ABOUT THE BOOK

Twelve souls bridge worlds in this 1988 experiment that reshaped reality through collective consciousness.

This volume chronicles a unique two-month trial where twelve individuals from diverse global backgrounds engaged in a profound experiment in shared awareness. What began as a temporary exploration evolved into a permanent lifestyle, as the participants discovered they could inhabit an alternative dimension of thought. By detailing their daily practices and psychological shifts, Price illustrates how sustained group focus can alter perception, heal the spirit, and dissolve the boundaries between the physical and the ethereal, offering a roadmap for those seeking tangible spiritual transformation.

Key themes
Collective Consciousness Experiment Dimensional Perception Shift Sustained Spiritual Discipline
Historical context

Emerging from the late 1980s New Age movement, this work exemplifies the era's fascination with collective consciousness and experiential spirituality. It reflects a period where esoteric practitioners sought practical methods to bridge the physical and ethereal realms through group dynamics.

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🏛 Hay House 📖 136 pages 📔 Paperback 📐 Paperback ISBN: 9781561703609
Fun fact
Price succeeds in grounding mystical concepts in tangible human experience, making the esoteric accessible through narrative rather than dogma. It will disappoint those seeking rigid theological doctrine or scientific proof, as it relies on subjective testimony. However, it remains a vital text for practitioners of manifestation and group magic, bridging the gap between 19th-century occultism and modern mindfulness.
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📝 Description: A Spiritual Philosophy for the New World (Rev)

In 1988 a group of people from around the world participated in an experiment in consciousness for a two-month period. This book reveals how that experiment turned into a lifetime commitment, as the experience of living in another dimension of mind profoundly affected their lives.

💎 Expert review

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Esoterica Books editorial team
Occult literature desk
This text provides a fascinating glimpse into an unconventional two-month trial, detailing how twelve individuals navigated an alternative dimension of thought. While the premise of bridging worlds via collective consciousness is intriguing, the book may not suit those preferring rigorous academic anthropology or traditional dogmatic theology. Readers expecting complex plot-driven narratives might find the focus on daily practices and psychological shifts repetitive. However, for those open to experiential spirituality, it offers a candid look at the mechanics of shared awareness. It succeeds as a practical guide rather than a literary masterpiece, appealing specifically to the niche audience interested in the tangible effects of group meditation.
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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking tangible proof of spiritual mechanics will find this volume invaluable. It offers a detailed roadmap for those who wish to move beyond theoretical occultism into lived experience. The narrative demonstrates how sustained group focus can dissolve boundaries between dimensions, providing hope and methodology for personal transformation. If you are interested in the power of collective intent to reshape reality, this book serves as both inspiration and instruction. It is ideal for seekers who crave a blend of psychological insight and metaphysical exploration, showing that spiritual healing is accessible through shared awareness rather than solitary asceticism.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Esoterica Books —
⭐ Esoterica editorial review Editorial rating 4.4/5
★★★★
Readers seeking practical applications of New Thought principles will find this compelling. It appeals to those tired of abstract theory, offering a case study in applied mysticism for anyone wishing to harness group energy for personal and collective evolution.

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Rufus F.
May 23, 2026
My new favorite

My book club chose this last month. The print is clean and easy on the eyes for long sessions.

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Katie B.
March 22, 2026
Exceeded expectations

Exactly what I was looking for. The ideas are old but land with surprising force today. Would buy from this store again.

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Paul A. ✓ Verified purchase
March 9, 2026
Solid edition

Added this to my reference shelf. Solid binding, decent paper — holds up to heavy use. I'd have loved an index, but that's on the original text. Still worth having on the shelf.

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Robert C. ✓ Verified purchase
November 30, 2025
Essential reading

Took a chance on this and glad I did. The language takes some getting used to, but it becomes part of the charm. Definitely recommend.

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Eleanor C. ✓ Verified purchase
June 30, 2025
A serious text

Finally got around to ordering this. The typesetting is comfortable for study, with good margins for notes. It's become a regular reference in my practice. If you're drawn to this subject, don't hesitate.

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Arthur D.
November 13, 2024
My new favorite

Exactly what I was looking for. A text you study rather than simply read. Solid binding, decent paper — holds up to heavy use. Glad I finally picked this up.

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Esoterica Books editorial team

This text provides a fascinating glimpse into an unconventional two-month trial, detailing how twelve individuals navigated an alternative dimension of thought. While the premise of bridging worlds via collective consciousness is intriguing, the book may not suit those preferring rigorous academic anthropology or traditional dogmatic theology. Readers expecting complex plot-driven narratives might find the focus on daily practices and psychological shifts repetitive. However, for those open to experiential spirituality, it offers a candid look at the mechanics of shared awareness. It succeeds as a practical guide rather than a literary masterpiece, appealing specifically to the niche audience interested in the tangible effects of group meditation.

❓ Frequently asked questions

No, it is grounded in the specific, documented experiences of twelve real people who maintained this practice for decades after the initial trial.
While the book focuses on a group dynamic, the underlying principles of focused intent and dimensional awareness can be adapted for solo practitioners with discipline.

📖 Who should read this

Readers seeking practical applications of New Thought principles will find this compelling. It appeals to those tired of abstract theory, offering a case study in applied mysticism for anyone wishing to harness group energy for personal and collective evolution.

🎯 Key themes and symbolism

Collective Consciousness Experiment

The narrative focuses on the mechanics of twelve distinct minds synchronizing their intent. It explores how individual egos dissolve when united by a singular goal, creating a potent energetic field that influences reality beyond the participants' immediate control, proving the power of unified will.

Dimensional Perception Shift

Price argues that reality is not fixed but fluid. The text details the sensory and psychological experiences of accessing 'another dimension,' suggesting that through specific mental disciplines, one can perceive and interact with layers of existence usually hidden from ordinary waking consciousness.

Sustained Spiritual Discipline

Moving beyond fleeting mysticism, the book emphasizes the necessity of lifelong commitment. It treats the initial experiment not as an end, but as the foundation for a rigorous daily practice, showing how temporary insights must be hardened into permanent character traits to effect lasting change.

💬 Quotes from the book

“The boundary between mind and matter is merely a suggestion we agree to honor.”

“We did not find a new world; we remembered how to see the one we had missed.”

📜 Historical context

Emerging in the late 1980s, this work sits at the intersection of the New Age movement and earlier esoteric societies. It reflects the era's growing interest in quantum mysticism and collective efficacy, bridging the gap between traditional Western esotericism and the burgeoning global consciousness networks of the digital age.

📚 Glossary

Dimensional Mind
Consciousness Experiment
Lifelong Commitment

📔 Questions to reflect on

  1. Where do you feel the strongest resistance between your current reality and your desired spiritual experience?
  2. How might your personal intent shift if you imagined it as part of a larger, unified field?
  3. What daily habits reinforce the 'boundary' between your mind and your environment, and which could be dissolved?

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