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Michael Roads

Michael Joseph Roads

Michael Joseph Roads, (born 14 April 1937) is a UK-born resident of Australia and an author of essays, articles and books including Talking with NatureJourney Into Nature, Journey Into Oneness and Into a Timeless Realm. 

Be prepared to enter into realms of nature that you didn’t even think existed.  Is it real or is it just the imagination of the author? Michael Roads is such a good writer that you will never know for sure. And it doesn’t really matter. Just read and enjoy. (Dan Ford)

Dec 18th, 2011

By Michael J. Roads

In my life and yours, every wise choice is always taking us ever closer to the conscious, loving, aware and spiritual person we truly are. Some of our stories will be life changing. Join me in a few of my life creations . . . chuckle at my humorous moments, probably identify with my painful ones, feel uplifted by the exhilarating and joyful stories and sigh with the sad ones. 

Jan 12th, 2012

By Michael J. Roads

Having passed the initiations posed by Pan, Michael Roads has earned the right to enter into the non-physical realms. “When I stepped through those Doors, linear time and a normal reality abruptly ended. Everything of the known was abruptly replaced by the vast unknown. Time, if it had any meaning at all, was spherical, so that all points of a sphere were the same time – always.”

Michael finds himself in his Light-body. Catapulted through one spiritual doorway after another, he meets numerous Beings who expand his awareness of the dimensions of reality. Step-by-step, Michael is led to the greatest understanding of his journey into Oneness. As consciousness, he evolves from gas, to mineral, to plant, to animal, and finally to human, experiencing the pull of Self to express itself through physical form. By exploring the metaphysical universe, Michael comes to know the true meaning of who I Am . . . Self.

Excerpt:

“No matter how noble the motive, fear is not the basis of unity. Fear-based actions threaten the extinction of many species of trees, yet if the defense of the trees is also based on fear, in consciousness nothing creative happens. Fear is a force of restriction, of separation. If a thousand fearful people plant a thousand trees a day, then fear plants the trees, and fear will just as surely remove them. In a year or a hundred years, a fear-based action will reap the harvest of separation and more fear.

If, however, a person plants a single tree each month, or each week or each year, and planting that tree is a pure expression of that person’s love, with no motive other that the joy of sharing life with that tree, then in consciousness this act will affect the entire universe – and Beyond. Love connects and creates.

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Sep 18th, 2018

By Michael J. Roads

This is the book I would, long ago, have loved to own. It would have saved me from much anguish, doubts and confusion. Containing over fifty years of my experience, Entering the Secret World of Nature is a brilliant and comprehensive guide on how you can enter realms of wonderment. We are not prisoners in a physical body: we are metaphysical Beings. Nothing is more natural to us than actually travelling other realms of reality. We do it in astral dreams every night, but we can also do this when awake and conscious. Nature is our home. Not the physical Nature that we see around us, but the hidden secret world of Nature; the metaphysical world. After reading this book, you will be ready to begin your process of entering these hidden realms. _ Michael J. Roads, Author 

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Feb 14th, 2017

By Michael J. Roads

Michael J. Roads’ 21 years of enlightening wisdom in this brand new book containing 30 short, but powerfully insightful chapters! No need to travel your path alone. Tap into the inspiring messages of Michael J. Roads’ experiences in travelling the path of enlightenment. Here’s what Michael has to say: 

“I am aware of how misleading words can be; take the spiritual path, as an example. There is no path, yet this no-path has to be walked to learn that it does not exist. The gulf of separation is another example; there is no gulf of separation, yet we have to cross the gulf to learn that it is the intellect and the mind that created it. We let that go and bingo–no gulf of separation. 

If you live what you learn from this book, you will transcend through the various landmines that litter the landscape of the unsuspecting spiritual adventurer. I have walked the same, or similar territory that you are walking. Now, I walk freely, easily and joyfully. With this book as your guide, you can also.” -Michael J. Roads

Apr 27th, 2012

By Michael J. Roads

Adam Baker, an eco-farming consultant, is separated from his wife, lonely, estranged from his family . . .totally miserable. Walking on a deserted beach, he meets Selph, a precocious, overweight, wisecracking, sloppily dressed teenager, who appears out of nowhere and claims to be his long-sought spiritual teacher. Wanting to get Adam’s attention, Selph brings a long-dead seabird back to life. Thus begins this funny, insightful, dramatic, and fast-paced adventure about the meaning of life.

With Selph’s wit, antics, and not-so-gentle guidance, Adam evolves from embittered selfishness to understanding life, death, and the spiritual basis of the universe. Against a background of passionate romance, injury, pain, and the harsh beauty of Australia, this magical story will enlighten and entertain and inspire you to appreciate and celebrate life, no matter what the circumstances of “fate” may bring your way.

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Jan 31st, 2012

By Michael J. Roads

In my life and yours, every wise choice is always taking us ever closer to the conscious, loving, aware and spiritual person we truly are. Some of our stories will be life changing. Join me in a few of my life creations . . . chuckle at my humorous moments, probably identify with my painful ones, feel uplifted by the exhilarating and joyful stories and sigh with the sad ones. 

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Feb 8th, 2011

By Michael J. Roads & Genevieve Wilson

Michael Roads had always been close to nature, but when a river started talking to him, he began to doubt his sanity. A series of encounters with the natural world followed, and Roads began to listen and let go. He found himself led stage by stage to a final wisdom, remarkable in its simplicity and in its message of hope for humanity. This book, a bind-up of his two best-known works, beautifully articulates that message.

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Apr 27th, 2012

By Michael J. Roads

THE MAGIC FORMULA follows a close group of boys from childhood who decide to meet every ten years to renew their friendship. Gradually their numbers are reduced by death, and suddenly, as adults, they see that the realities of their lives are far bleaker than they are comfortable admitting to one another. As they share their individual stories, they come to realize that they all are victims, struggling and hurting. Each man is unable to deal with his problems, accepting the pain as normal. Into their lives comes a teacher with a mystical presence. He offers a precise summary of life through the exploration and explanation of their problems, and he offers a magic formula that dramatically can change them for the better. What they learn from this teacher launches them into a vastly new and powerfully transforming way of living happy, peaceful and fulfilling lives. 

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Oct 30th, 2011

By Michael J. Roads

Over twenty years have passed since Michael Roads has written the two best-selling books Talking with Nature and Journey Into Nature. This book is about a dual journey: the experience and insights gained within the energetic fields of Nature and humanity – and Michael’s journey through sadness, grief and loss under the guidance of the very person for whom he was grieving. 

“Through the Eyes of Love is about seeing life in a very different and new way. I had to learn that looking through the eyes of Pan was the same as looking through the eyes of Love. And this was not an easy lesson! Pan is neither a metaphysical Being, nor is Pan a horned goat/man. Pan is the Spirit of Nature. Pan lives within no known reality framework that applies to life in the way we know it, and yet, wonderfully . . . Pan is my teacher.

Looking at life in energetic terms, Through the Eyes of Love is one of the most exciting adventures I have ever undertaken. I describe my experiences to the best of my ability. It is not easy to describe metaphysical experiences that have little connection with linear time or the beliefs that we apply to life. Or even with our separation-based language.” Michael J Roads

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Nov 16th, 2011

By Michael J. Roads

In this latest Book Two Michael breaks new frontiers in his journeys with Pan as he leads the reader to the cutting edge of metaphysical writings of this time.

“This is an eye-opening book. It is a heart- opening book. It is food for the soul. I have explained Pan as fully as possible. Put simply, Pan is the Spirit of Nature. He presents an opportunity to open yourself to a greater reality.

This book involves my metaphysical journeys into realms and realities that have for a long time intrigued me. The very idea of dragons and unicorns held such Mystery that I could not resist a metaphysical investigation. This came with many shocks and surprises. Another Mystery that I wanted to uncover and resolve was about my own origins. More surprises, or perhaps for me, greater self-acceptance would be more accurate. I have investigated the enigma of crop circles and Light orbs. I have experienced that which was such a terrible and destructive violation create a beauty and newness previously unknown to this planet. I have followed the emotional-trail of our most base expressions, and the exhilarating soul- trail of unconditional Love.

All this . . . and far, far more! And the journeys with Pan continue . . .” Michael J. Roads

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