Book Blog Tour of The Unshakeable Road to Love: A Chapter Review

I joined another book blog tour by WOW! Women On Writing for the book The Unshakeable Road to Love. Before I share my thoughts on chapter 4, here are information about the book.

The Unshakeable Road to Love (Value Centered Relationships) is based upon Eternal Principles from all world scriptures, including Zen. These tried and true Eternal Principles, the Pillars of Love, show how to build foundations for relationships where happiness and well-being are inevitable. And where pain and conflict can dissolve on the spot.

A radically different approach to love and psychology, the book offers a completely new perspective on fulfillment and what is truly needed to thrive. 

This is a book of practice, filled with Turning Points, Pillars of Love, Interventions, and many enjoyable exercises so the reader can practice these principles in all their relationships and in their everyday lives.

Written by a psychologist, Interfaith Counselor, and long-term Zen practitioner, the book combines the practices and principles of both East and West, helping us to discover and celebrate the best in ourselves and others.

Publisher: Brenda Shoshanna (October 2022)
ISBN-10: 1094378046
ISBN-13: 978-1094378046
Print length: 208 pages

Now for my chapter review.

Chapter 4 resonated to me the most as I am currently going through a phase of understanding my relationships. Growing up Catholic and practicing Ignatian Spirituality for more than three decades now, I read this chapter from the lens of the doctrines and the teachings of St. Ignatius. On the level of ideas and philosophy, the book's approach to present love in its truest and purest forms does not wander far from my own learned beliefs and practices of faith.

I appreciate the presentation of the different religions' beliefs on relations. The Zen, Juddaism, Buddhism, Christianity and the teachings of the Torah in this chapter are attributed when relationships are experienced as Spiritual Encounters. The chapter explores the attachments that prevent us from being free. Relations when perceived as Divine Appointments allow us to examine the ego-centered rationality when we are hurt and offended by others, especially those we love.

The chapter ends with strategies and recommendations to become at peace and more loving to oneself and that of others. I do agree on many of the points presented, but I remain aware of the challenges and how tough this can be. 

My rating: 4 Bookmarks over 5