{"id":4572,"date":"2019-05-10T10:44:26","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T05:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pothi.com\/blog\/?p=4572"},"modified":"2019-05-13T11:45:59","modified_gmt":"2019-05-13T06:15:59","slug":"interview-suresh-ramaswamy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pothi.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/10\/interview-suresh-ramaswamy\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview: Suresh Ramaswamy"},"content":{"rendered":"

We got the opportunity to speak with Suresh Ramaswamy, author of Just Be: Transform Your Life and Live as Infinity<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Suresh Ramaswamy is a transformational teacher and visionary entrepreneur passionate about igniting and catalyzing the transformation of humanity. With his background as an electrical engineer and technology executive, he brings an inspired yet pragmatic approach to elevating consciousness on our planet. Held in high regard by people around the world, Suresh\u2019s light-filled presence and guidance awakens them to their innermost essence. Connect with Suresh at SureshRamaswamy.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tell us about the inception of your book Just Be<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just Be <\/span><\/em>is about a topic that has been near and dear to my heart all my life\u2014personal transformation.<\/span> Just Be<\/span><\/em> is the result of following inner guidance to share transcendental wisdom in a way that makes it practical and accessible. <\/span><\/p>\n

The book came about through my own experiences with fundamental truth in higher states of consciousness over several decades. In recent years, I felt an inner prompting to share about Infinity\u2014the Ultimate, and how you can discover your essential unity with it. I was inspired to share the highest truths from a fresh perspective based on direct experience, without being weighed down by the language, or models of existing wisdom traditions. It is meant for everyone\u2014from someone who is just starting to ask deeper questions about life to someone who has been a spiritual seeker for decades. <\/span><\/p>\n

Important principles in your work?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Just Be<\/span><\/em> encourages us to discover our true nature through beingness. Beingness is a core concept that is profound and helps us disengage from mind-based and doing-centric orientation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just Be<\/span><\/em> introduces Light as a powerful transformative agent. When you understand and work with Transcendental Light, you can accelerate your growth and shift into a journey of blissful evolution.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just Be<\/span><\/em> provides a framework for understanding life and the transformational journey. It also provides a whole host of practices to elevate consciousness, manage emotions, and integrate lofty truths into day-to-day existence. <\/span>Just Be<\/span><\/em> describes the phases of transformation so you can evolve steadily in a balanced way. <\/span><\/p>\n

What is unique and powerful about <\/span>Just Be<\/span><\/em> is that it is more than a book conveying useful concepts. It is a vibrational tool\u2014a book that actively transmits higher vibrations to encourage and support you in your transformation. <\/span><\/p>\n

Two areas where many of us struggle\u2014emotions and relationships\u2014are covered in detail. It is important that we understand and bring higher consciousness into these areas. When we do so, we experience flow and ease.<\/span><\/p>\n

I invite you to learn more about the book at JustBeBook.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tell us about your writing process.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I wrote the book from pure inspiration\u2014so I consciously did not set deadlines or impose any constraints such as having an external publishing authority who would influence choices. I wanted every aspect of the book, from the cover design to layout, to font selection to the illustrations and text to be driven by divine inspiration and the transformational impact it would have on the reader. <\/span><\/p>\n

I would sit down to write whenever I felt guided to from inside. This meant there were periods I wrote intensively and times (even weeks) when I did not work on the book at all. I did not keep a rigid outline or structure when I started. I wanted it to develop, flow, and take shape without my insisting on it being a certain way. In fact, when I started writing, I thought the book would be only about 200 pages. As the content took shape, it was more than twice that long! Here again, I did not want to limit the book in any way with preconceived ideas. I wanted <\/span>Just Be<\/span><\/em> to be a powerful and complete resource that touched on many key topics, even if that meant it would be 500 pages in length. <\/span><\/p>\n

How can the book most effectively be used? Your book has many exercises – is it mandatory that readers are trained by you to understand your principles?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The book is comprehensive and designed to be used standalone, no separate training is necessary. Having said that, there are study groups and retreats that readers can choose to participate in if they would like to connect with like-minded souls for inspiration. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are numerous practices to help the reader directly access higher states of consciousness. <\/span>Just Be<\/span><\/em> introduces Awakening Infinite Radiance, a core set of practices designed to be performed regularly. Other practices in the book can be adopted as one feels inspired to. I recommend readers take in the contents slowly and purposefully and let it sink in deeply. The truths presented in<\/span> Just Be<\/span><\/em> may take a lifetime to be fully assimilated. There is transformation happening as you read the book! So it is no ordinary book. As far as reading the book, you can go through it sequentially. However, if you find a chapter which is irresistible, you can certainly jump straight to it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Could you explain why transformation is important and why the path toward infinity is life-changing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transformation is crucial because it is what we are here on earth for in human form. Growth is the point of life. The highest purpose is to discover our true nature and expand our consciousness all the way to Infinity. We then live from that place\u2026 we live as Infinity in this finite world. That is the peak potential available to all of us. It is the full realization and embodiment of our infinite nature. Everything else we encounter in life is indirectly pointing and nudging us towards transformation. When we <\/span>consciously<\/span><\/em> chose transformation, the quality of life increases dramatically. Life is subjectively more pleasant, satisfying, and blissful. And we finally recognize that all along we have been confused and muddled and looking for this ultimate truth in all the wrong places.<\/span><\/p>\n

What’s your advice to writers who wish to promote their work?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Write about what you are most passionate about. Don\u2019t focus excessively on market trends and how many copies you can sell. Focus on what you are here to share. Let your book be the highest expression of yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n

Take an organic approach to marketing, let passionate readers spread the word. It can take more time, but your works will ultimately be more enduring and fruitful. I have used this approach with <\/span>Just Be<\/span><\/em>, which has been received enthusiastically and become a bestseller worldwide. It has been honored with the prestigious <\/span>Nautilus Book Award<\/span><\/em> as well as several other awards including the <\/span>International Soul-Bridge Book Award<\/span><\/em>. I hear from readers on a daily basis, with comments such as:<\/span><\/p>\n

“Quantum Shift Through Osmosis\u2026 Rarely am I as emphatic about a book. But this is not just a book. The minute I picked up <\/span>Just Be<\/span><\/em> and started reading the pages, I could feel myself shifting into my highest state of Being. I\u2019m not saying this is a short cut. What I am saying is that I found a profound exchange from ingesting this book as it allowed me to align in high calibration. Please read this book. It will be your service to the world to be able to ascend to your highest level and this book is the tool.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Katy Bray, Leadership Consultant and Clairvoyant, <\/span>Author of <\/span>The Seven Mental Models for the Conscious Team<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I find it tremendously satisfying that <\/span>Just Be<\/span><\/em> is touching readers in such a deep way, and helping them transform and reach their highest potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was a pleasure learning about your book, Suresh! Wish you all the best with future endeavors.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We got the opportunity to speak with Suresh Ramaswamy, author of Just Be: Transform Your Life and Live as Infinity. Suresh Ramaswamy is a transformational teacher and visionary entrepreneur passionate about igniting and catalyzing the transformation of humanity. 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