Being Real: An Ongoing Decision

In Being Real, Bruce Scott reminds me of the magic of living. Unlike many books that leave me awed but somehow discouraged by the gap to my own life, Being Real is inspiring because it feels so close, so encouraging for my own experiences and perceptions. Bruce Scott's story is personal--he speaks from his heart, from inside his own struggles and confusion...and the fire of awareness that comes from there. Through his own journey, he takes the not-so-fantastic stuff of everyday life--relationships, odd encounters, dreams and the environment--and reveals its absolutely fantastic nature. Out of sleep-walking comes the magic of daring to follow yourself, your body, curiously discovering what that humble wisdom is all about. This book is a radical living practice, touching me deeply. In fact, Bruce's book is a star on the map for me, saving my life by saying through the "crazy" is the magic is the real. Thank you.

I wondered, as I contemplated what to write, how much if any I should reveal about my personal relationship to the author of Being Real, Bruce Scott. I quickly realized it is not important. What is important is that reading his book affirmed many of my own most sacred beliefs. I live in the body of a "minority" person and have had numerous experiences that lie outside the perihery of the mainstream. I have sought through many channels ways to affirm and support my existence in the world. The words and experiences contained within the pages of Being Real: An Ongoing Decision often had the effect of bringing me home to a place I know in my most sacred self. There were many times I felt relieved to have words put to some of my innermost thoughts about myself and the world I live in. Bruce has a deft way of uncovering the myriad ways in which we indidually and collectively limit and repress that force in us which wants to live and and do so fully. This book is a must if you believe that we have yet to tap our collective potential. That potential can only be realized as we individually risk, as often as we are capable, being real. Real with our intuitions, body sensations and that still small voice knocking at the door of our hearts to bring us more compassion for ourselves and others. Bruce Scott's book is a signpost on that path. Do yourself a favor. Read it and share it with others.

After I read Bruce Scott's "Being Real" I noticed a very real shift in my perceptions. The shift came about not so much from "trying" to utilyze the information in the book, but in how I began feeling about the world around me. Bruce takes you through many experiences that were fascinating to read about, yet I have realized I am beginning to pay attention to how I am reacting in my body to the many energies in my workplace, and even in my own home. I began asking myself if my reactions had an agenda of their own, if I was being real. I really loved going with Bruce on his journeys as I read. A great book, looking forward to the next.

I met Bruce Scott and read BEING REAL: AN ONGOING DECISION in manuscript form two years ago. Today, BEING REAL has found its way into the form of this book and Bruce Scott is my friend.I can tell you, each time I decide, myself, to hit the road of awareness (again), every time I wake up from forgetting and remember to pay attention (again), I'm glad I have Bruce's book in my backpack, along with my toothbrush and a notebook of my own. BEING REAL, for me, is a red velvet pouch full of sparkling insights, respect, and wonder.BEING REAL is about "mystery." It is about "what wants to be revealed in the present moment." It is about "perception." And, as Bruce Scott says, the amazing thing is, "you must call the information forth."If you feel drawn to the title, maybe you will like this book.

the buddha said, becoming a buddha is the ultimate home. bruce scotts book, being real, is about being at home within ourselves, living with a renewed sense of wonder, and rediscovering the magic in every moment of life.