This: Becoming Free

De: Michael Gungor

Narrado por: MIchael Gungor

Doubt-filled spiritual leader and reluctant Grammy-nominated Christian musician Michael Gungor finally let go of his belief in God as he tried to whittle together a god that he could love. Letting go of the stories that defined his identity and value in the world led Gungor and his family on a wild and painful journey through atheism, mysticism, betrayal, loss, medical issues, moving trucks, and thousands of online trolls.

The deconstruction of his faith is one story. The transformation of it is another. As Gungor lets us know, our stories are the seams of illusion that we sew into reality - in order to label this and that. But what you think of as you (or anything else for that matter) is simply movement within the ocean of Being - of This. Once you see that is it just a story, you can let go and be free.

This is beyond words, category, or distinction. It simply and fully is.

Through personal story, parable, philosophy, physics, and absurdity, Gungor shows us that who we think we are is an illusion, a constriction of reality that creates suffering in our lives. This: Becoming Free is a letter of love, reminding you of who you truly are under those stories of yours.

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A masterpiece

This audible version of the book is incredible. With Michael Gungor’s unique beautiful mind he adds layers of depth with a composition of music and sound effects to make his imagination come alive. This book is a small glimpse into the majesty of this life. A must listen!!

Stellar Storytelling and Lense Crafting

Michael Gungor continues to impress me in that with this work he seamlessly melds together several, ancient traditions into one cohesive story. An absolutely beautiful experience.

Storyteller

Loved the honesty and sensitivity of this wise man, father and husband. Hus story truely touched my soul and made me aware!

Amazing Outlook on Life and the This

A really great book! I would say for those wanting a different view on life. I was at first not sure what I was getting myself into. In the end I was pleased to have read it. There were so many moments that brought clarity in my own journey. The book made me laugh and cry the author does a really good job on explain what it means to be in the hear and now of life, what he calls "This". He champions on how important it is to be real and authentic with who we our, others and life as a whole. Expressing the beauty of unity found in diversity and love. A message for many people if not for everyone right now. If you have the means and time I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking depth in their spiritual life.

So so good!

I wasn't able to put it down, I listened for 4 hours the fist day, and lost track of the time the next 2 days. I re-listened to several chapters and plan to start the book over in a week or two to ubsorb a little more. Highly recommended.

Good book if you have a similar past

I enjoyed the book but it may only be because I listened to his worship music too. I have had deconstruction and while mine looks different this was good input to my story.

Great book..listen to YouMadeItWeird eps if unsure

A Meditation book breaking down the simplicity of the ideology Christianity/Buddhism/Dualism & Spirituality. Focusing on one’s awareness of the breath than followed by the attention of one’s breathe.

Gungor brings an abstract style format to the book.. integrated w/ music,sounds,tones&noises to enhance the exp.

MG was a son of a pastor so be mindful if not into Christian or spiritual / religion gravitas… id recommend listening to his 2 pod appearances YMIW by Pete Holmes.

Will listen again and again! So much good!

If you're anything like me and are motivated by healing, it's easy to get lost in the suffering. And in order to not get stuck in my own pain, I think "I'm not gonna focus on myself, I'm gonna care for the world." And while that's a great heart, I'm finding it's not realistic. If I'm drowning and I don't get some air and get healing myself, I'm useless to anyone else. I want to be peace in the world. Love in the world. Offer hope to the world. In order to do that, my own suffering has to be attended to. THIS is all about that. THIS is the kind of book you need to read again and again. So much to wrap your mind around. And such great stories. Oh, and the bonus exclusive to the audiobook, meditation on being present is just the thing to help move toward healing and hope. So looking forward to seeing THIS get out into the world!

a headtrip...but in a good way?

This work plays out like a spoken word performance (the audio book version). The narration is incredible and accompanied by music and sound to further bring the point home to the listener in an artful and beautiful way.
The ideas and vulnerability of the author make this work resonate beautiful in the mind of the audience. It will get your wheels spinning and challenge you in many ways. Yet, it is strikingly personal and just emotional and gorgeous to listen to/read.

I will be revisiting this work again. It is definitely one of my favorite books from one of my favorite musicians.

My Brain Hurts

Michael Gungor does a brilliant job of deconstructing everything you’ve ever known or loved or believed. In this book, which one could also believe to be this review, as well as this writer, and this planet, and this universe, as well as this thought, “This” ties the universe together via poetic rhetoric, music, physics, and an infinite number of mystic thoughts. Michael uses his own story to tell the tale of his journey from conservative Christian fundamentalism, to freedom, mysticism, and enlightenment. I would highly recommend keeping a dictionary close by while listening.

Michael also has designed this audiobook beautifully and has obviously taken great care to produce incredible content as well as an incredible display of his sound design expertise.