Mutant Message Down Under, Tenth Anniversary Edition

I read this book about 8 years ago, and still use it's teachings on a daily basis to reinforce my life and practices today. The author writes earnestly and succinctly, yet with humor, clean humor, that lasts beyond time. This book has given me infinite hope for healing. The reading is very light and entertaining, and a great read for anyone; yet, it is one of the deepest books I have read with the depth depending on where the individual chooses to be in their emotional,mental, spiritual, intellectual, and physical journeys, and have referenced it frequently. For those who are journeying with an open mind, reservation of judgement, willingness to consider to think 'outside the box'of their own belief system and willing to consider to be honest with self, and find question in why we are faced with such universal conflict, stemming all the way from that within, where it originates, to that reflected outward, this book holds many incredable, simple, answers, and is a great, light, enjoyable read!!!!! One of the 2 best I have ever read, maybe the best. I am a physician, very aware of all the suffering in our culture and world, and frankly very saddened to see that the key to true healing still has not been adequately addressed in our medical schools or ongoing continuing educations, yet we continue to skirt 'the truth' with permitting ourselves to 'stay busy' with the distractions of learning 'new drugs, diagnostics, research standards,treatments and mandates to keep us from truly wondering and reflecting address the key to true healing, are we really 'first doing no harm', or are we acting as automotons just 'trying to keep up with mandates and the 'new standards of cares'? What is true healing, and are we fulfilling our role and dreams to facilitate true healing in our patients, and ourselves, so we/they become more able to do the same with/for others, or are we stuck on the viscious wheel of 'just keeping up' with testing and mandates and 'standards', and frankly completely missing the boat as the morbitity and mortality of humankind skyrockets malignantly out of control, albiet with apparently 'different' diseases than those of the past, far beyond plagues of our past that were at least treatable with now resistent drugs, obsolete diagnostics, while many of us ourselves have forgotten the true key to true healing, and the 'art' of healing, or just frankly do not have the 'time and energy' to do that for which most of us went into medicine, with all the other mandates we have permitted to be placed upon us. Have we given all/most of our 'power' away by believing what we are being forced to believe and learn, just to keep up and stay secure, at the expence of true healing of life? I did not go into medicine 'just to keep up', but to really make a positive difference in the lives of others, and this book has been THE key to give me the hope to help guide others to/thru their healing process. This book gave me the permission to know there was a mechanism to true, often spontaneous healing, and it often and most frequently is not in the form of a 'pill' or diagnostic test or physical treatment. But it takes first responsibility of the true healer, the individual healing, what we call 'the patient', not the practioner (who simply may facilitate)to honestly look at their own stuff, often sadly out of desparation, then the work to work thru their own stuff, so 'all circles have been closed'and true 'spontaneous healing' is attainable. This requires fortitude, courage, honesty,open-mindedness, perserverance, modesty, respect of self and others, and a critical willingness to disbanding ones own judgements, critiques, and beliefs they were cultured with and grew up with, and which helped them 'get thru' to be where they are. it really requires either an emotionally mature or very desparate state for one to truly 'get this book', yet it is the greatest, lightest, enjoyable read i have also read. I have been the 'patient' in need of this healing, I have traveled this journey. The simple truths in this book appear radical, but occur daily in all our lives, if and only if we choose to see them. We can't see anything we do not choose to see,hear anything said that is unheard, we look away physically, emotionally, intellectually, etc. and honesty and willingness OF OURSELVES is key in this choice making. I have traveled all the above journeys. I have been in judgement of the person I have become, and thought the person I am now is 'nuts'. Yet there is a HUGE DIFFERENCE: I can have compassion for the person I was (and all those similarly), who could not see past all my judgements to truly learn and thus heal, instead of be in judgement of the person I was, as that would make me no better than the one I was 10 years ago, as a stuffed shirt, knowing the latest, greatest, diagnostic drug or test,yet being totally miserable down to the core of my soul, just knowing, JUST KNOWING, SOMEHOW, SOMETHING WAS MISSING TO MY 'ART OF HEALING'. Now i have many of the answers. Western medicine has a very vital role,and cannot and should not be ignored,overlooked, disregarded, minimized or disbanded, in any way, that is not the intent in any way of my writing. It is very important, as well. I am simply saying there are alternatives if we choose see and explore, and this book lightly addresses many aspects to key vital areas. Thank you, Marlo, you have changed my life and give me the courage to continue to work with individuals every day in a new way empowering them with true tools they can continue to use no matter how the times change or how fast they are changing. I now understand why I became a physician, and your writing this book was key and instrumental in my holistic and alternative pathway i now practice (although I must admit I was the best 'stuffed shirt' at one time, who would call me today a 'goofball'. but today I am happy KNOWING that what I do has beyond life long positive effects. Your book alone was the pivotal book, and I reference it often and give it away often. Thank you again for the courage to write this book. A good teacher gives one lots of organized information, but a 'TRUE TEACHER awakens within you that which you already know'!!!!. This book, whether fiction, or whatever, has been a true teacher for me and many others I have given the book to. Kudos to you Marlo, for the courage to write it.

I have read this exceptional book many times, and bought this copy for a friend who is fascinated with Australia. I haven't read my copy in years, however it seems to be time for a re-read. This true story may be difficult for some to believe, but the "real people" the ancient tribe that has dwelled in the harsh outback "called" a remarkable woman to do a walkabout with them and let her know their ways. They are finding it more and more difficult to live the Earth the way they have for thousands of years, and the story of this one woman's journey with them, living as they live - changed the way I saw the Aborigines (even though I am quite connected with Australia and her people.) Although this was published in 1990, the issues, the peoples, the struggles of the world have not changed, and this cautionary tell rings true throughout time.

The whole time I've been reading this book, I've been so inspired. Especially after just watching Avatar. I think we strayed away from our intended path. To read such a book that takes you to a land of hope, beauty, respect, APPRECIATION and miracles is a breath of fresh air. It's a strong realization that we have relieved our brains of such miraculous feats and strong understanding and put that obligation into the hands of machines. To everyone with a negative feedback...I feel sorry that you cant see light in your dark corner. I'm guessing that you also gave "The Lost Symbol" bad feedback as well. It had small hints of miracles. The way of the Aborigines is comparable to Dr. Solomon's theory of Noetic Science. I'm so frustrated that more people in this world would rather bash something beautiful before they would consider it an enlightenment. If the book carried the label of Non-Fiction, I could see how one would side-note that. However, this is a fictional book. Even if it was non-fictional it is still a beautiful world to live in for the duration of your read. Whether you carry this light with you is your decision. Open your mind people. We are all afraid of what we dont understand. So, what do we do? We kill it. That's nonsense and inhuman. "Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution." ~Albert Einstein Overall: This book is beautiful and brilliant. It will shed light to areas that you have never thought deeply about. (ex. Why do we have birthdays?) If you're in touch with yourself and your thoughts extend further than this earth...you'll highly enjoy this read!

Great book and worthy to read

Profound Wisdom to assist our return to a World filled with Compassion, Love and full awareness of the Oneness of us all. Perfect inspiration at this great shift in time from a paradigm of Outward Dominance to a restoration of a World where awareness of our role in the cycles and rhythms of the world, are influenced through our individual vibrational frequencies as a 'Creator' Beings. Our Inner Peace brin gs Peace to the Outer. The Collective is maturing.

IGreat novel, a great adventure of the personal trip to the depths of the inner self through an amazing story... Also it gives you a great perspective of the aborigen phylosophy in Australia.

Really interesting book. Felt as if it was a true story. I have gone on to buy the book as a gift for several friends

As we read Marlo Morgan, we can all imagine ourselves in her shoes ( no pun intended...). Her journey is our journey, but only if our hearts are open to realize just how precious every single moment of extreme presence in that journey really is: what we observe, learn, create, contribute and experience on earth with others... how many of us just waiver down life's path without knowing why we are here? Morgan reminds the reader of what is essential, sharing her precious experience in such a way that we can all relate. A most profound and sincere "thank you" to her for revealing "secrets"to us that are simply our own hidden treasures as humans. May we "mutants" learn to skip the gravy and the frosting in order to do so!