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In this book, the written version of the innovative and ground-breaking workshops and programs of lecturer, scholar, philosopher, and pioneer of human development Dr. Jean Houston, readers learn how to gain access to hidden images, ideas, and sensory-based memories, and are introduced to a comprehensive theory and program for conscious…

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1 author picked The Possible Human as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I read this book several times when it first came out. I attended Jean’s mystery school based on this seminal work. It became a part of nearly every bibliography of every book I authored because of her radical way of accessing one’s consciousness.

She emphasized creativity and boundless potentiality. Because of her work, my interest in metaphysical work grew. Her deep dive into ancient histories fueled my work in Egyptian symbols. As a result, I traveled with Jean on my first tour of Egypt.

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