A Sacred Maybe by Jaimon Cater was an absolute blessing to read. If you don’t read anything else in this book, read chapter 1. Chapter 1 is an excellent, understandable, and deeply comprehendible explanation of living in a state of mind-body coherence, and living in a harmonic convergence of self and the universe.

I was taken back in the first chapter with the simplicity of the explanation on a subject that is far from simple, I was impressed with the clarity of explanations and how the author has made a philosophical, somewhat scientific based phenomenon, understandable for most everyday readers, and in a way that can bring growth and change. This book is definitely worth the read and therefore, I definitely recommend purchasing the book. The book is the sort of book you can go back to time and time again to measure your personal growth, your  understanding of not only the subject matter, but also your understanding of self, and how you react or respond in the world and within your relationships.

Jaimon starts the book with a good explanation of terms and/or concepts that will be new to some people, but the explanations are needed in order to follow the book and understand what is being discussed. Jaimon discusses how we are part of the ‘field’ and how our vibration affects not only those around us but the universal field that we live in. The book is quite short so doesn’t take too long to read, but it covers all that it needs to cover.

The author has placed much focus and importance on somatic intelligence, and the body’s innate ability to be able to process, store, and communicate vital information to us, if only we were all conscious enough to be able to listen and understand. It is a book that delves into relational depth,  looking at how we interact with each other, with ourselves, and the world we live in. It emphasises the importance of congruence, empathy and acceptance of not only self, but also of those we come into contact with, it is built on giving yourself and others permission to be their authentic self; with no judgement, ridicule, or belittlement. The author discusses habits we often grow up with due to early programming and habits based on the expectations of others, which all play a part in how we interact with others, it reaches deep into areas of psychology whilst keeping a philosophical approach.

The Sacred Maybe can be used as a self-help book for personal growth if you are willing to read it all with an open mind, it acts as a mirror so that you can see the habits and behaviours that you may want to change in order to be true to yourself and to be your true authentic self.

Jaimon breaks down the explanations and areas of growth into levels, they are not meant as hierarchical levels, but more of pit stops on our journey through life and growth, and as on any journey, there will be times when you need to back track, to regain direction and balance, and times when you simply keep going. Returning to a level, or pit stop is not a failure but an opportunity to revisit the map and see where you need to change direction or simply rest.

The Sacred Maybe is not a leadership book on performance, but rather a book on being your own leader into a place of conscious presence and coherence. It is a book, a map of how to be the most authentic version of yourself, through compassion, acceptance, forgiveness and an open heart. Through following this map, I have no doubt that not only will it bring change into your life, but that it will tough those around you.

Review Written by: Kenzo Amariyo