The Road Less Traveled, by M. Scott Peck

A great book!

It is mainly about spiritual growth, and has numerous insights through the entire book.

Section II is particularly interesting, which discusses the relationship of cathexis, falling in love, love, ego boundary, and spiritual growth. My personal experience in recent years can support this theory.

The discussion of unconsciousness and original sin of laziness in Section IV are equally interesting. A friend once pointed out to me during our after-dinner stroll that resisting/denying/rejecting/suppressing/isolating the instinct and animal side of human nature (which I do not like) will cause big harm later, and this section explains why. My two world model does not reject the external world, but allows the impact from the external world to go/pass through the inner world. However, I still isolate the two worlds and recognize their opposing forces. Basically "you dislike human being" as he pointed out. Will this be an issue? This book challenges me to think about it.

Peck has a different perspective of what is religion, This is a topic that I have been interested in but feeling confused for a long time. I think Peck's definition makes most sense. Buddhism or Christian, they are just different tools (appropriate for some people) to achieve spiritual growth. 

Peck also points out that the end of the spiritual growth is with the God. To this, I have a similar but vague feeling.

If you happen to read this review, I hope you will pick up a copy of the book, read at least Section II. Be open, and examine yourself. I believe most people will benefit from the book.

I will definitely read the book again, again and again.

ISBN 0671240862. Simon & Schuster, 1978.