Espiritualidad 103 La Clave del Perdon

“Dr. Ivan Figueroa-Otero, while examining one of human's most profound deficiencies: guilt,  also examines (with final tests and everything) our ego's enslaving mechanism. The author performs a broad study of the subject, using familiar analogies and combining a profound sense of spiritual release and freedom - it is the culmination of three volumes of a real, practical manual for the 'School Of Life'... A true gem.”

"Dr. Ivan's book does a fantastic job of helping mankind to expand consciousness and come out of the darkness into the light, where one sees that the only barriers between man and his fellow soul-travelers and/or inner-peace are within one's own self-limiting beliefs and false perceptions of others! He conveys this premise using universal spiritual laws and their application to human's most pressing questions of "being". The book is beautifully written and vividly expressed! And his profound answers not only serve the individual but also the collective."

“This book by Dr. Ivan Figueroa-Otero doesn't only reflect his own life's transition, but contains an efficient formula to reach the most pristine and full integration of humans with complete and long-lasting happiness. It highlights an elaborate and elegant synthesis between different fields of knowledge such as psychology, psychiatry, genetics, spirituality, and philosophy. The book offers us methods and logical strategies to maximize our capacity of introspection, teaching us to maintain a crucial balance between the experience of life and its periodic examination, which in turn leads us to enjoy better health of mind. It frees us from ancient paradigms and conceptual limitations that cause anguish, and that so often push us to the emptiness of our own alienation.”

“The first time I read it I traveled to a world of particular and exceptional circumstances. The second time, I had to make decisions related to my character, which I sorely needed, and that I hadn't seen in my mind's mirror. The author transports us to the infinite world within ourselves, and takes us on a trip through the need of self-forgiveness in order to understand the need to forgive others, and the implications of that action on our mental, physical, and spiritual health. You have to read it to understand and explore the world of your own emotions and experiences, and to reach the place where you wish to be: your own spiritual introspection.”

“Dr. Ivan Figueroa-Otero wrote a personal navigation chart for the road we call life. His education as a scientist and a Buddhist allows him to translate his spiritual reflections into a popular, common language. In this, his third book on self-help, Figueroa-Otero narrates the story of the Warrior of Light and conveys within us the desire to discover our own Warrior, and to launch the battle against the formidable enemies attacking us from all fronts. The setting for this battle is complex, and to describe it, he uses multiple references from mythology, religion, oriental philosophies, psychology, science, and occultism. The Warrior of Light will win its internal and external battles if it uses the most effective weapons: love, compassion, and forgiveness”

“This book, and the two previous ones, show that he [Dr. Ivan Figueroa-Otero] is one of those rare intellectuals who, just by studying humanity, almost covers all types of knowledge, from the corpus universalis to an understanding of the human spirit. Spirituality 103 reflects a hybrid vision of occidental scientific knowledge and oriental arts and wisdom. The Epilogue is a gem of inspiration and creativity.”

“Dr. Ivan Figueroa-Otero's book starts by presenting us with the silence, taking us through his Melodic Cosmos to prepare us for one of life's most difficult tests: learning to forgive. The author courageously shares his spiritual awakening and, like any good doctor, gives us a prescription to win our internal battles. Through this battle he presents the Warriors - Light and Shadows. Of one thing I am certain: the readers will be able to eradicate the illness called guilt, and will get the vaccines needed to pass the tests of the School of Life, and reach a more fulfilling existence.”

"Dr. Ivan Figueroa-Otero writes of a journey of love, compassion, and forgiveness we must all take as we truly embrace our inner Warrior of Light. It is easy to identify the 'enemies' out there, but real change will not show up [...] until we transform the 'enemy' we have created within, and often over the course of a lifetime. This is the power of forgiveness and reconciliation that Mahatma Gandhi taught us in his philosophy of nonviolence and this is the deep lesson of forgiveness and reprogramming that Dr. Ivan Figueroa-Otero so eloquently introduces us to in Spirituality 103. [...] As we approach our inner battle with love, compassion, and forgiveness, we begin to approach others [that way], knowing they are facing their own inner battles and lessons that we may or may not have already learned ourselves.

"This book is a masterpiece of writing. Ivan has put a lot of time into this presentation and it is impressive. I like the modernization of the terms and analogies. What he has done is create a series of ideas to help people get in touch with themselves, decide what is of value and move towards that. It is a complete and modern spiritual path for those who are not attracted to a more traditional approach. I congratulate him.

Spirituality 103 The Forgiveness Code: Finding The Light In Our Shadows by Ivan Figueroa-Otero is one of the most comprehensive books I have ever read about the nature of forgiveness, a work that delves into human nature, exploring what constitutes human brokenness and how to heal it. Instead of looking at the message of this book as one of mere forgiveness, I understood the author’s work as one of deep healing. This book will help anyone understand why they are broken, feeling sick, bitter, and in pain. The author identifies the sources of the inner conflict taking place within the individual soul, and offers insights on gaining awareness, identifying the path of light, and embracing the journey towards forgiveness and compassion. This is a book for those who want to experience wholeness in themselves and peace with the universe and with others.

Ivan Figueroa-Otero’s voice is very powerful, and his writings remind me a lot of Paulo Coelho’s work, The Warrior of Light, in its core message. In this book, the reader will find the path and the wisdom (light) to experience inner freedom from the darkness that enters the human mind. The writing is excellent and it features a glossary that helps readers understand the core concepts in the book. The work also features relevant references to scripture and psychology. Spirituality 103 The Forgiveness Code: Finding The Light In Our Shadows is a well-crafted book that will become a valuable tool for anyone who wants to improve their relationship with self, experience true forgiveness, and improve the quality of their lives. 

Dr. Ivan Figueroa-Otero’s Spirituality 103: The Forgiveness Code – Finding the Light in Our Shadows is a spiritual work of great depth that sheds a fresh light on and offers powerful insights to the whole experience of forgiveness. The author shows great mastery of spiritual themes and identifies the sources of the pain and suffering that most people go through, while proposing a path towards healing. I loved the idea of forgiveness as the healing of our relationships with ourselves, with our universe, and with our fellow human beings. When we are dominated by our emotions and feelings of hurt, the light of our mind gets drowned; we fail to appreciate the beauty of our life which is intrinsically linked to where we come from.

This book will help readers to become better warriors of light, becoming aware of the inner battle taking place in their minds, and allowing the spiritual energy of forgiveness to move them towards reconciliation and healing, towards the path of compassion and love. Dr. Ivan Figueroa-Otero writes with moving simplicity. There is a lot of jargon in the book as well, but it is handled by the glossary of terms offered at the beginning of the book. Our world needs a lot of light. Our world needs healing. Our world needs love. There is a lot of negative energy in and around us, and at times we feel submerged in our suffering and despair. Spirituality 103: The Forgiveness Code – Finding the Light in Our Shadows offers the path that readers need to heal themselves and the world. It was a timely book for me. 

Spirituality 103 The Forgiveness Code: Finding The Light in Our Shadows by Ivan Figueroa-Otero is a ground-breaking spiritual treatise that offers a road map to genuine, real forgiveness. It’s the first time that I've seen the question of forgiveness approached from an ontological perspective, a perspective that offers clarity on who we are, where we come from, and the place we occupy in the cosmos. In fact, the author, referring to readers as “Warriors” of light, shows how they can understand the power and workings of the mind, and how to use this power to overcome the emotions causing the negative vibrations that threaten their emotional, psychological, and mental health. Only a healthy person can genuinely forgive another person, and the way to becoming healthy is to learn the path of self-forgiveness. This book shows readers this path in very powerful and evocative language.

Ivan Figueroa-Otero observes that “The Warrior who does not understand where he comes from and who he is feels lost in an unending battle with time and change that he has created with his habits. He also suffers a disagreement with other beings regarding what happiness is.” The author then goes on to show how forgiveness becomes a journey towards compassion, our connectedness with what is most essential, life-giving, and creative in us. Spirituality 103 The Forgiveness Code: Finding The Light in Our Shadows is a book filled with the spiritual wisdom that will help anyone to gain inner freedom and to live meaningfully. It’s a book to read and share, to discuss in groups, and to carry along. Its message is timeless. 

Spirituality 103 The Forgiveness Code: Finding The Light in Our Shadows by Ivan Figueroa-Otero is a spiritual masterpiece, a self-help book that will help readers to descend to the very core, to the center, and beginning of their being. When I picked this book up, I felt that I would be reading some tips on how to bring ourselves to forgive people who have hurt us in life, but the core of the book is something else. It is about forgiveness, but forgiveness as an essential element in the spiritual journey that restores, heals, and situates us on the right path towards the mission of our life. In language that is very powerful, lyrical, and suffused with symbolism, the author offers compelling and insightful advice on self-discovery and the path towards compassion and reconciliation with ourselves. 

There are very beautiful passages in this book and some undeniable facts. I read this book twice and went back to underline some key passages. One of the expressions that hit home was: “Living, if we go about it with selfishness and lack of awareness of our interdependence with the universal laws and other people, turns into a nightmare of suffering, with brief moments of happiness.” But we can change that and re-invent our happiness by walking the path of forgiveness, by understanding how our emotions hurt ourselves. In fact, most of the suffering people experience does not come from outside. It comes from within, when their mind mirrors the hurts and pain they have suffered. But they can set themselves free by choosing to bathe in the light of forgiveness. After reading this book, you’ll never look at yourself in the same way and the world, including those around you, will have a new significance in your life. Spirituality 103 The Forgiveness Code: Finding The Light in Our Shadows was the perfect gift I needed.