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The Universal Mind - Book Tour and Giveaway

4/25/2019

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The Universal Mind
by Peter Weisz
Genre: Speculative Non-fiction, Spiritual, Mystical 

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Are we all slaves to a gross illusion? Who are we? What is the mind, what is consciousness and what is reality? This book offers educated answers and explanations to all these questions and more. This book motivates the reader to reconsider everything they think they know about themselves and the world today, examining the different models of creation, evolution of humanity and the universe, the essence of matter and of life itself, exploring all manner of scientific, theological, psychological and philosophical and metaphysical hypotheses and offering insights into ancient mystical wisdom and the road to enlightenment. Can it be, that this complex, living, breathing, sophisticated, opinionated, creative and conscious entity that we call human, is made up merely from a few invisible atoms of nothingness? We are not simply made from flesh and blood - we are beings of an infinity of dimensions, too vast to contemplate, but our brains and our senses are only able to perceive that which is rooted in matter, for that is the substance from which we believe we are made. What we call reality, is most definitely not what it appears to be.


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​Your discussions and arguments regarding evolution or creation serve only to fuel your separation. You need not take one side or the other for it is clear and certain that both are true, and that evolution exists as a creation. Man did not appear in a sudden whiff of magician’s smoke but has developed from the basic movement of minerals and matter that has been brought into being from the Universal Mind. The consciousness of instinct alone is not enough to be able to experience the Universal Mind and therefore you evolved from the movement to the proton to the atom to the molecule to the cell and then to the moulds and bacteria, then to the instinctual beings on the level of insects, and then to the higher beings who make choices and then ultimately to the human existence which gives you the first freedom to question your own being and existence and ultimately to reconnect with the Universal Mind. This is the progression of consciousness in matter. But you still argue amongst yourselves, the scientists attempting to prove the theologians wrong, and the theologians and preachers translating words from ancient texts, infusing them with their own meanings and expounding them as facts to vilify the scientists and satisfy their own cravings for knowledge, personal satisfaction and power. But both speak only of the nonsense that their muddled brains construct in an effort to make sense of their own trivial, unsatisfactory and puerile existences. They are all lost in the quagmire of their own convoluted calculations or feeble notions and false guarantees, wasting their time and energies in endless arguments and wars, each trying to prove the other wrong. I say to you; do not seek proof, for proof is not truth - and one proof will always be dissolved in the light of a newer proof, therefore rendering all proofs nothing more than temporary falsehoods.”

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Peter Weisz (Dip Psych, HND, BACP) was born in London, England in 1961 and practices as a psychoanalyst and therapist, specializing in psychodynamics and the study of the subconscious and unconscious mind. He majored in psychology, music, English language and literature. He is the founding director of “One 2 One Counseling”, an organization offering personal therapeutic support to those with emotional and psychological disorders. He has worked at a number of private rehabilitation facilities and treatment centres since 1998 including the world renowned Priory Clinic in London, England. Peter is knowledgeable in ancient and contemporary philosophy, transcendental thought, general science, theology and mystical & esoteric writings, both classical and modern. He has also worked as a professional musician, singer/songwriter, producer and stage director for 25 years, travelling the world with a variety of bands and is the founding director of “A Major Events”, a music production company in Cape Town, South Africa, where he currently resides.


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THE POWER OF MIND AND THOUGHT

Every minute of every day, your body is physically reacting, literally changing, in response to the thoughts that run through your mind. It’s been proven over and over again that just thinking about something causes your brain to release neurotransmitters - chemical messengers that allow it to communicate with parts of itself and the rest of your body through your nervous system. Neurotransmitters control virtually all of your body’s functions, including hormone production, digestion, heartrate, muscle function, glandular activity and particularly, emotions.

Scientific studies have shown that thoughts alone can improve vision, fitness, and strength. The placebo effect, as observed with fake operations and sham drugs, for example, works because of the power of thought. Positive affirmations and expectancies have been shown to change brain chemistry and circuitry which results in real physiological and cognitive outcomes, such as less fatigue, better immune system reaction, normal sleep patterns, and reduced anxiety and stress amongst other things.

A sizable body of research exploring the nature of consciousness, carried on for more than thirty years in prestigious scientific institutions around the world, shows that thoughts are capable of affecting everything from the simplest organisms to the most complex living beings.  A thought is not only a thing; a thought is a thing that influences other things. Thoughts and deep intentions are vibrations which interact with and affect other vibrations which make up the material particles and substance of our universe.

It’s been well documented that directed thoughts can affect a person’s own body in numerous ways.  But thoughts have also been shown to alter some biological processes in another person, including gross motor movements, and those of the heart, eye, brain and respiratory system.  Researchers have demonstrated that deep human intention can affect a variety of other living systems such as bacteria, mice, cats and dogs and even the direction in which fish swim.

Such evidence is the basis for some belief systems made popular by the non-physical Law of Attraction (LOA). All too often, this concept has been exploited in books, promising anyone that they can get rich and famous, find the person of their dreams, or get skinny instantly and effortlessly just by thinking the right thoughts.  All you have to do is visualize it, and it will happen. However, it’s not quite that simple or direct.

Let’s assume for a minute that there is some truth to the concept. If you are constantly thinking about how you don’t have enough money and all the bills are piling up, how do you think these thoughts are going to influence your reality if they do even a little bit?   If you worry unrelentingly about getting cancer and freak out at every little thing, what kind of energy are these thoughts emitting and subjecting your body to? Conversely, if money is tight, but you concentrate on your competence to find solutions, and focus on gratitude for things that you do have in your life, how is this going to influence your reality?

Worry has become seen as normal, usual, and even an unavoidable part of life.  In my own experience, not worrying felt so foreign to me at first, I would actually search for things to worry about. This is not to say that there are never things in life that cause anxiety, but focusing on the solutions to problems is for more affirmative than living in and dwelling on the problem itself.

It has now been proven beyond doubt, that stress is the main cause of a number of physical illnesses, such as allergic conditions e.g. asthma or ecxma, fibromyalgia, migraine, heart problems, gastric ulcers and other intestinal complaints, nervous system complications (neuropathy), panic attacks or full-blown epilepsy and even certain types of cancer.

The lesson to be learnt here is this: Understand how to control your mind and thoughts, in order to improve your life and your physical health.

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87 Comments
James Robert
4/25/2019 05:02:49 am

Thanks so much for both the book description and giveaway as well. I enjoy hearing about another good book.

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peter weisz link
4/26/2019 04:51:40 am

Hope you get a chance to read it...even if you don't win.

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Janet W.
4/25/2019 07:14:29 am

Sounds like a really good and interesting read!!

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peter weisz link
4/26/2019 04:52:33 am

I hope so. It took me 20 years to research it!

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Victoria
4/25/2019 11:23:52 am

Sounds like a very interesting book, thanks for sharing :)

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peter weisz link
4/26/2019 04:53:33 am

I trust it is interesting. Took a lot of thought and 20 years of research to write!

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Sara Zielinski
4/25/2019 11:53:29 am

I think the book trailer was very awesome.

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peter weisz link
4/26/2019 04:54:30 am

Thanks very much. I hope you get a chance to read the book even if you don't win. Get it from Amazon.

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Calvin
4/25/2019 11:54:11 am

Interesting combo of genres we have here.

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peter weisz link
4/26/2019 04:57:03 am

It's a bit of philosophy, a bit of spirituality, a bit of psychology a bit of (easy) science...all put together to try and explain this thing we call life.

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Rita Wray
4/25/2019 12:01:57 pm

I liked the excerpt, sounds like a good book.

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peter weisz link
4/26/2019 09:26:30 am

Thanks. Hope you get a chance to read it.

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Shirley Ann Speakman
4/25/2019 02:55:07 pm

I enjoyed the post the book sounds very interesting and I like the cover too.

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peter weisz link
4/26/2019 09:27:26 am

Thank you. Many secrets revealed in this book. Hope you get a chance to read it.

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Debbie P
4/25/2019 03:20:28 pm

This book sounds like a very interesting read. Very cool cover!

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peter weisz link
4/26/2019 09:29:46 am

Thank you. It's a bit of philosophy, a bit of spirituality, a bit of psychology a bit of (easy) science...all put together to try and explain this illusion that we call life. Hope you get a chance to read it. Available from Amazon if you don't win this give away.

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wendy hutton
4/25/2019 03:27:51 pm

very interesting covers, good luck on the book tour it sounds great

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peter weisz link
4/26/2019 09:30:23 am

Many thanks. Peter

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heather
4/25/2019 03:36:39 pm

This sounds like a great book and one that will keep me interested.

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peter weisz link
4/26/2019 09:31:16 am

Many thanks. It's a bit of philosophy, a bit of spirituality, a bit of psychology a bit of (easy) science...all put together to try and explain this illusion that we call life. Hope you get a chance to read it. Available from Amazon if you don't win this give away.

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Kelly D
4/25/2019 03:43:46 pm

I like the cover- the graphics are neat.

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Peter Weisz link
4/26/2019 04:45:47 pm

Thanks. I like it too...

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Dale Wilken
4/25/2019 10:32:15 pm

The book and cover are great.

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Peter Weisz link
4/26/2019 04:49:09 pm

Thanks for the compliment.

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Beyond Comps
4/26/2019 06:49:46 am

Great looking cover!

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Peter Weisz link
4/26/2019 04:50:19 pm

Thanks. I like it too.

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Kelly Nicholson
4/26/2019 04:27:46 pm

What do you think of the book, the trailers or the cover?

the mind is a terrible book to waste

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Peter Weisz link
4/26/2019 04:48:46 pm

I sure hope it won't be wasted.

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Amy Green
4/26/2019 05:31:42 pm

My questions for the author are: With your background in therapy, how has this informed your writing? Also, being a musician, is there anything special you listen to or play when you want to become inspired to write?

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peter weisz link
4/27/2019 04:59:39 am

Working as a therapist has given me a lot of insight into how powerful the human mind is. This is reflected in the content of the book. I actually don't listen to music when I'm writing. It puts me off....'cos I focus on the music and not the writing! Thanks for your interest.

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lynn clayton
4/26/2019 08:46:36 pm

this looks so interesting. having a child with developmental disabilities im fascinated by how the human brain works

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peter weisz link
4/27/2019 05:14:34 am

It is the mind that controls the brain and not the other way around. Our thoughts come from our minds which are connected to an all-encompassing universal mind. The brain, as I'm sure you know, is a combination of chemicals and electricity. Brain function is determined by genetics and / or life circumstances. The new science of EPIGENETICS has proven that our thoughts can alter our genes. Having developmental disabilities does not mean that a person cannot be happy. Schools and societies put too much emphasis on being "normal" and achieving success in life in life, but what does that even mean? The goal is to be at peace with oneself, not to compete with each other. That is success. Encourage your child to do the things he likes. Thank you for your comment.

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Terri Quick
4/26/2019 09:34:37 pm

Very interesting

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peter weisz link
4/27/2019 05:15:01 am

Thank you.

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Mood Reader
4/26/2019 11:59:15 pm

Sounds like a good read.

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peter weisz link
4/27/2019 05:15:45 am

Thank you. I hope you get a chance to read it.

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Freda Roetjens link
4/27/2019 05:59:14 am

I have read this book. It is absolutely fantastic. It has made me see the world in a different way. I will definitely be on the lookout for Peter's next book.

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peter weisz link
4/27/2019 06:01:02 am

Thank you so much Freda. I am glad you enjoyed it. I hope to have my next book published before the end of this year.

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bn100
4/27/2019 07:19:48 am

interesting cover

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Peter Weisz link
4/28/2019 02:29:42 am

Thanks...

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Wendy Jensen
4/27/2019 07:29:20 pm

Oh, what an interesting book cover.

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Peter Weisz link
4/28/2019 02:31:47 am

Thanks. I also like it....

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Serge B
4/28/2019 10:52:58 am

Very cool cover--I love the brain!

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Peter Weisz link
4/28/2019 11:00:06 am

Thanks Serge.

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Mary Cloud
4/28/2019 06:50:58 pm

No questions - the cover is pretty interesting.

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peter weisz link
4/29/2019 02:18:47 am

The book is pretty interesting too!

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peter weisz link
4/29/2019 09:14:51 am

Thanks. The book is pretty interesting too...

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Starla
4/30/2019 11:19:01 pm

I find this book super interesting and based on the cover I am really intrigued! Reading is definitely one of my favorite hobbies!

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peter weisz link
5/1/2019 08:20:14 am

Thanks. I hope you get a chance to read it. Many secrets revealed. If you don't win the give away you can still get it from Amazon.com

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Angela Livingston
5/2/2019 09:17:17 am

This book sounds great. It sounds like it's right up my alley. I love loa and other such things.

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peter weisz link
5/2/2019 11:03:57 am

Good luck with the give away. If you like loa then his book will definitely be very interesting for you. If you don't win you can still get it from Amazon. Peter

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Marcy Meyer
5/3/2019 08:18:52 pm

This sounds like a really interesting read. Thanks for sharing.

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peter weisz link
5/4/2019 05:08:48 am

Hope you get a chance to read it. Many years of research went into the writing of this book and it sheds new light on many things in this world. Peter

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Stephanie Burdett
5/6/2019 12:11:05 am

Love the bright blue colour of the cover

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peter weisz link
5/6/2019 11:51:19 am

Thanks. Hope you get a chance to read it.

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June S.
5/7/2019 11:27:30 am

The trailer was very interesting. good luck on your tour.

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peter weisz link
5/7/2019 03:39:52 pm

Many thanks. If you win the give away I hope you find the complete book to be interesting too. It's about life as seen from a different perspective.

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Lavender P.
5/9/2019 03:28:44 am

The mind is so powerful. I am working to train myself to not give in to negative thoughts.

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peter weisz link
5/9/2019 07:53:04 am

Exactly! We are in control of our thoughts and we must learn to master our emotions rather than be slaves to them.

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Kathy Cozzarelli
5/12/2019 03:01:57 am

This sounds like an interesting topic.

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peter weisz link
5/12/2019 01:53:57 pm

Thanks. There's lots of info in the book. Took many years of research and thought to put it together.

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Devon Pickford
5/15/2019 09:13:27 am

I really like the trailer, makes me want to read it more!

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peter weisz link
5/15/2019 03:13:16 pm

Thank you. I do hope you get a chance to read it. I'm sure you will find it very interesting. Peter

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Nancy
5/16/2019 01:40:15 pm

Intriguing cover

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peter weisz link
5/16/2019 02:10:20 pm

Thanks. The incredible brain....

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Terri Shaw
5/16/2019 05:51:02 pm

I love the cover art. This sounds like a great read.

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peter weisz link
5/18/2019 10:26:31 am

Thanks. I hope you get a chance to read it. Lots of thought provoking content.

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Lisa Ellison
5/17/2019 03:49:13 pm

I like the cover and the book looks interesting!

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peter weisz link
5/18/2019 10:28:12 am

Thanks. The book will definitely make you think and hopefully offer you some new insights into the world.

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Daniella bonagura
5/17/2019 06:57:17 pm

Sounds like a good read.

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peter weisz link
5/18/2019 10:29:05 am

Thanks. Hope you get a chance to read it. It is hopefully very thought provoking.

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Celeste HERRIN
5/20/2019 05:51:31 pm

Wow! I am truly fascinated by this book!
Eye catching cover!!

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peter weisz link
5/21/2019 05:31:59 am

I do hope you get a chance to read it. I am sure you will find it interesting and thought provoking. P

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Sarah L
5/21/2019 08:29:50 pm

Looks like an interesting book.
Thanks for the contest. 

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tiago rosado
5/22/2019 01:25:59 pm

What do you think of the book, the trailers or the cover?
I love the cover art.
THX

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peter weisz link
5/22/2019 03:14:13 pm

Thanks. Turquoise blue is a colour of wisdom. P

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Aimee
5/22/2019 07:33:24 pm

This sounds extremely fascinating! Awesome stuff.

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peter weisz link
5/23/2019 05:40:59 am

Thanks. Hope you get a chance to read it. It's on Amazon. I'm sure you'll find it rather eye-opening. Peter

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Corey Hutton
5/22/2019 11:52:16 pm

Good luck with the book and Thanks for the giveaway.

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peter weisz link
5/23/2019 05:41:35 am

Many thanks...and you're welcome. Peter

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Daniel M
5/23/2019 06:19:44 pm

like the cover

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peter weisz link
5/24/2019 05:30:37 am

Thanks. Blue is cool....

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Heather
5/24/2019 10:52:10 am

I also like the cover. The storyline seems interesting too.

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peter weisz link
5/26/2019 03:48:49 am

Thanks. It is interesting. All you ever needed to know about life and why we are here. P

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Jerry Marquardt
5/25/2019 11:22:06 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including The Universal Mind, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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peter weisz link
5/26/2019 03:50:23 am

Thanks a lot for your kind words Jerry. The book should be well on its way to you by now. All the best to you. P.

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Jerry Marquardt
6/19/2019 08:02:08 pm

I received your special book from another of your book blasts, and I am half way through, and liking it and savoring it. I cherish the book!!




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