"The second most powerful book I have ever read! I was led to this book by one of the divine urges that Gina Lake talks so much about in this absolutely amazing book. At the time, I was still in the process of recovering from the awe of reading The Power of Now (the most powerful book I have ever read), and I didn't see the need for any other book on the same topic, BUT BOY WAS I WRONG! I am so glad that I followed my inner guide to buy and read this book!! If you have read The Power of Now, this book is actually a perfect complement to Eckhart Tolle's book because it does an extraordinary job of 1) filling in the holes that The Power of Now may leave in your understanding, and 2) helping you understand at an even deeper level how to apply this approach of continuous present moment awareness to mastering your life. She achieves number 2 by using a different approach of explaining the information than Eckhart. Eckhart basically smacks you in the face to wake you up and immediately bring you out of 'the matrix.' Gina Lake's approach is more lady-like—this book reads more like a gentle stroll in the park, and yet it is still nearly just as effective at creating a significant shift in your consciousness. I now read this book every morning! This book has helped me to be so clear about exactly how I am blocking the divine guidance that I desire in every single moment of my life and more importantly how to stop doing it! One last thing: This is one of the easiest reads you will ever find. The book just flows so perfectly from one sentence to the next from the very first page to the very last. If you are ready to begin your process of awakening to the truth of who you REALLY are, this is easily a book that you will NEVER stop reading and re-reading!" –Carlos E. Speed Jr.

"This is a remarkable book and a must read for anyone wishing to live free!" —Lisa Holliday Lee, Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie

"For fans of Eckhart Tolle and the few other great spiritual teachers of this time, this book shows us how to concretely apply those teachings in our everyday lives." —Jeff Bronson

"I couldn’t wait to recommend this book! So often we hear that there is nothing to do and no one there to do anything.  And yet if we want to wake up, this teaching can be very frustrating. Return to Essence approaches the idea of choice and effort in a completely new and refreshing way... The message is clear, simple, and full of promise. Waking up is no longer for the fortunate few. It is the most natural thing, and Return to Essence is a wonderful guide for those who are tired of seeking and don't want to postpone freedom any longer." —Laura Prue

"Return to Essence, the companion book to Radical Happiness, is a joy to read. Clearly originating from a higher place, it is permeated with the truth. Unpretentious but compelling, it is written as a direct, informative, and practical guide to the mystery of life. Return to Essence is an easy, yet profound, introduction to who you really are." —Keith Prue

“A wonderfully powerful book: My first introduction to Gina Lake's work was her free download book Radiance: Experiencing Divine Presence. It was obvious to me from this small sampling that Gina is a gifted teacher who truly embodies her messages. I was ready for more and have not been disappointed...If you've read Gina's earlier works, like Radical Happiness, or if you haven't but are beginning to see that there is a wonderful difference between following spirit and following ego and want more help, guidance, and information, this book is for you. It has helped me recognize what is driving my decisions and actions, and makes it easier to get back 'in the flow'–which is a most rewarding place to be!" —K. Sutton

“I adore Gina Lake's writing… Each book brings gentle, guiding messages to each of us. The work is similar in meaning to Eckhart Tolle's work, but a bit less esoteric and a bit easier to understand for those of us who may need that. Getting into the flow of life and then staying in the flow of life is the essence of this book. Once we can achieve this state, we all desire to stay in it, but sometimes life gets in the way, and before you know it, you have slid back into your old ways. This book will help you stay in the flow... ahhhh. Return to Essence is one of my favorites, and I strongly recommend you buy it and enjoy it.” –Kathy Vitcak

“In Return to Essence… It is reassuring to know that most life purposes are eventually fulfilled, but just as important to know that we can help them along by affirming our commitment to be led in the right direction. To listen to the Heart, we must be in the now; open to the spontaneous urgings that it produces without overlaying judgments and fixed ideas about our own possibilities and potential. A life purpose is more than just a line of work; it rests fundamentally in the lessons we have all come here to learn: patience, love, compassion, empathy, and trust. Return to Essence affirmed my commitment to focus on my own lifelong dream of writing a novel. I can feel the egoic motivation behind this goal, but I can also sense a deeper guidance towards it. One mark of this is that the journey itself feels like it is worth the effort—even if the ultimate goal is not achieved.” —Seda Unlucay

"Return to Essence is one real treasure. By reading the book, my soul felt like in one hammock. The state of peacefulness is still present." —Lacrima Scholze

“If you've read books like Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth, you are ready for this book. It goes into depth about living in the now, in addition to answering many of the questions that you may have after reaching a certain level on your spiritual journey. I have purchased every book written by Gina Lake, Nirmala, and Mark Nepo (they are all intertwined) and have read them all. I'm amazed and astounded by their insight. Enjoy!” –OMG!Really, an Amazon.com review

"What is Essence? According to Gina Lake, it is a 'flow.' Living in ego-unconsciousness is a block to discovering our life's purpose. Did you ever wonder about the meaning of your life? Did you ever ask, 'What am I doing here?' Did you ever think, 'Is this all there is?' Find the answers in Gina's wonderfully enlightening book. Everything on these pages flows, from the message to the style. Gina also prepares an intriguing monthly e-letter that you'll be sure to want to subscribe to." —R. Grenier

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