Other books (including Eckhart's) hold vital information that is difficult to apply in daily life. Michael Brown,through his own healing process, takes the "Presence" material several steps further. You can't simply tell yourself to be present over and over and expect results. If it was that simple then the whole world would be functioning from higher levels of awareness. Michael Brown manages to move us beyond our distorted perceptions so that we can see clearly what causes so much discomfort in our lives AND he shows how to stop this self-defeating cycle. If you're looking for a quick fix, this isn't it but if you're serious about transforming your entire life, start nourishing yourself with this food for the SOUL. Like a gourmet meal,this book is meant to be assimilated slowly. If you want fast food, you won't be able to digest this.Ripley.