Second edition out now
Life is a journey but that doesn’t say enough, does it? In his book The Two Paths, Steven Fidler shares how, in a single night, his life shifted from graduating college with honors and a bright future, to unexpectedly losing his sight, altering his journey forever.
With all future dreams lost, inability to find employment and impending poverty, coupled with the loss of connection to the world around him. Steven spiralled into anxiety, panic attacks, and self-destructive behaviors. The dark night of the soul does offer a light at the end of the tunnel, however, and it is this that Steven is offering whoever chooses to share this journey through his eyes.
The Two Paths offers a humorous yet profound look at struggle and how all of life has patterns. We all go on our own unanticipated journeys in some way or another. That said, all of life is happening for our true benefit. For Steven, it was his blindness that taught him to see that ultimately there is only one single problem that we all share, and the solution to any problem is already built into every problem for each and every one of us.
We just have to learn a new way to see.
Introduction
1. The Birth of Confusion, Delusion,
Born into the Illusion
Act One: The fall
2. Growing up in the Matrix
Act Two: Trying to make the roots of dysfunction, function
3. The Function of Dysfunction:
Unknowingly Feeding the Wrong Wolf
4. The Golden Rule:
Universal Function versus
Individual Belief
Act Three: The transition to the path of reality
5. Taking Back the Journey
Act Four: Aligning with reality
6. The One Problem in the World and the One Solution
7. All of Life is a Gift:
We Must Actually Live It
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Posted on Amazon CustomerVerified I needed to read this book more than words can express I felt called to read this book in a way that went deeper than even my own understanding. When I received the book in the mail, I was still reluctant to start it, and it took me days to finally pick it up off the shelf and dive into the story. I had no idea what the book was about or what kind of experience I was about to have. My ego wasn’t present or allowed while reading The Two Paths—each word, each sentence, and each chapter was simply absorbed. My true self, the one that only observes and connects, was present, and because of that, I was able to completely transform my life.As a designer, there were a lot of things that could have distracted me from fully engaging with the book. The cover didn’t appeal to me—I’m not a fan of traditional religious imagery, which is what the cover conveyed. The spacing and margins felt off to me, like they could use more white space to be easier on the eyes (I apologize, I tend to get caught up in little details after so many years of designing and creating). But, and this is a big "but," I allowed myself to look past all of that, and what I found was a treasure beyond anything I can fully express in words. I'm not even sure there are words to explain the true value of this book.At times, I’d put the book down, and something would happen in my life. When I picked it back up, it was like an oracle, holding the exact answer I needed. The book is well-written, easy to digest, transformational, and essential. If you came to the reviews to see if it's worth it, read this: PLEASE BUY AND READ THIS BOOK WITH AN OPEN HEART. I keep quoting analogies and passages from this book to my friends and anyone who will listen. This is the best book I’ve ever read. I didn’t know who Steven Fidler was when I reluctantly bought this book, but now I can say that he has changed my life and added a deep knowing of “We are all connected, and life is magic” to it because of The Two Paths. Sending all the love to anyone that is reading this.Posted on J.T.Verified Profound and meaningful Steven shares his journey and delivers a message of personal development to get to see life trough another perspective.Posted on FionaVerified Excellent book, well worth reading! They say that life is an education, well this author has been to the school of hard knocks when it comes to the cards he’s been dealt and instead of downing tools and taking one path, he’s opted to face the challenges of another, garnering big truths along the way. This book is positively engaging. A serious subject delivered with personality and relatable content. The material beckons us to consider a different world for all, if only we can live this life from a love based perspective. On this path, all is possible. Endowed with an energetic sense of humour, the authors journey through the incredibly daunting experience of becoming visually impaired is communicated with ease and tantalising curiosity throughout the book. The ‘Two Paths’ calls us to question the imposed belief system that is drip-fed to us all from the moment we are born and to consider the authors findings as we seek the world beyond our limiting beliefs. This is a thoroughly engaging and enjoyable read with a truly inspirational tone. If this book doesn’t make you want to get up off the couch and grab your life by the reins and start steering your own ship, then you are still asleep and you are not at the helm. In the face of adversity if this author can achieve this level of happiness through his own experience, there is hope for us all. Everyone should read this book. Loved it!Posted on Shelly KearnsVerified Life altering yet easy and funny to read! The world is a rough place to live, and it seems to be getting worse everyday. Nothing seems to make sense anymore.I was so surprised when I read this book at how easy it was to read, and funny, but really gave simple yet deeply profound understanding of it all. I’m not used to a book that is so actually deeply helpful to be a such easy read!It has amazing perspectives on things and very practical ways to help us have a much happier life, despite all the negative chaos that swirls around us. It shows us how how not to be so affected and injured by the terrible struggles of life today in very easy to grasp ways.Usually when you say a book is profound in its impact, I usually picture the dozens of self help or spiritual books I’ve read, most of which are a bit dry or a struggle to read, but this book was a breath of fresh air.I love the down to earth humor, and how the author shares his own personal stories, and how he overcame huge obstacles and found a way to peace. He shows us how to do the same.This book is definitely can clarify and give strength, and a sense of joy, understanding and purpose.I know it’s already improved the way I look at things, and teaches me how to focus on what’s truly important and what isn’t.From now on, I will refer to the book anytime things stress me out too much or I’m depressed.I definitely will be recommending it to friends and family. I’ll be buying several copies as Christmas gifts as well.Read this funny, charming, profound book, and look at your life a new way. You’ll be glad you did.Load more