“Never accept anything I say because I say it. Only accept that which you can prove out for yourself.” —-Lester Levenson
The Turning Point of a Legendary Life
Lester Levenson (1909-1994) was born in New Jersey, USA, andhis early life exemplified the American Dream. He earned degrees in physics and engineering, achieving significant success in business, and enjoyed a life filled with luxury apartments, sports cars, and yachts. However, this man, seemingly successful by all material measures, faced a major turning point at the age of 42.
In 1952, Lester, who had lived under constant stress, was diagnosed with serious heart disease, kidney failure, and multiple other ailments. His condition was deemed terminal by the medical community. Faced with the imminent end of his life, this former materialist began a profound spiritual journey that would shock and transform him.
The Awakening Journey of Rebirth
On the edge of life and death, Lester began to deeply reflect on the nature of life. He realized: “I have everything that society defines as success, yet I have never experienced true satisfaction.” After trying various psychological and philosophical approaches with no success, he turned inward for answers.
Through three months of deep meditation and self-observation, Lester developed a unique technique known as the “Releasing Method.” He systematically released the negative emotions, such as anger, fear, and attachment, that he had accumulated over decades. In the summer of 1952, he experienced a profound spiritual awakening. Miraculously, as his inner transformation occurred, his physical health also completely recovered.
Timeless Spiritual Wisdom
Lester’s teachings centered around the “Releasing Method,” which contains three core principles:
- Emotional Liberation
He believed that the essence of human suffering is the “attachment to emotions.” By consciously releasing negative emotions, one can return to a state of natural freedom. - The Secret of Inner Peace
“The outer world is just a reflection of the inner world.” This insight came half a century before the popularized “Law of Attraction.” - Unconditional Love
He taught, “Love is not something to be acquired; it is something to be liberated from the barriers that block it.”
Based on these insights, he developed the “Sedona Method,” which remains a simple yet effective self-growth tool today.
An Eternal Spiritual Legacy
Before his passing, Lester compiled his wisdom into several works:
- “Keys to the Ultimate Freedom”: A systematic exploration of the path to consciousness liberation. Get on Amazon
- “Happiness Is Free”: Reveals the inner source of true happiness. Get on Amazon
- “The Sedona Method” (compiled by his disciple, Hale Dwoskin): A practical guide for emotional management. Get on Amazon
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“Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender” guides readers to release negative emotions and limiting beliefs, promoting inner peace and emotional healing through surrender. Get on Amazon
His ideas have profoundly influenced:
- David Hawkins’ theory of levels of consciousness
- Modern spiritual works like The Secret
- The development of contemporary mindfulness psychology
In this age of widespread anxiety, Lester’s journey reveals to us that true freedom does not lie in changing the external world but in releasing the internal limitations. As he said, “Everything you are searching for will appear the moment you stop searching for it.”
Do you often feel burdened by emotions? Do you feel empty despite material abundance? Lester’s wisdom tells us that the answer is not far away, but is found in the release of each moment. Are you willing to give yourself a chance to try this ancient path to liberation?