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OverviewWhen the Parrot Goes Quiet is a practical, faith-grounded guide to spiritual maturity for people who are tired of fighting themselves. Blending the clarity of clinical psychology with the wisdom of spiritual tradition, Dr. George J. Georgiou introduces a simple, unforgettable metaphor for the human ego: the ""Parrot""-the repetitive inner voice that insists you must be right, safe, admired, and in control. The real problem isn't that the parrot exists. It's that we spend our lives believing we ARE the parrot. From that identification come our most common forms of suffering: anxiety, resentment, overthinking, shame, perfectionism, people-pleasing, spiritual performance, and the chronic inner tension of trying to force life into a shape that feels ""safe."" Inspired by Dr. David R. Hawkins' distinction between Force and Power and his Map of Consciousness, this book offers a clear way to recognise ego patterns in real time-and to return to Truth. It shows how ego hides inside respectable masks (""I'm just being honest,"" ""I'm just setting the record straight,"" ""I'm protecting my energy"") and how even sincere spirituality can become performance. Readers learn to spot the body signs of ego (tight jaw, shallow breath, urgency, blame), identify the hidden demand underneath the reaction, and release it through a simple, repeatable process. This is not a book of abstract philosophy. It is a training manual for everyday life. Inside you'll find simple tools you can use in the moment you're triggered: the Micro-Surrender method, the Letting-Go process, a one-page Parrot Decoder, a Parrot Field Guide for quick self-diagnosis, short prayers for real-life situations, and weekly reflection practices designed to turn insight into change. You'll also learn to recognise ""spiritual ego""-the subtle trap of trying to look evolved instead of becoming honest-and how humility, integrity, and prayer gently dissolve the need to control. This is a book for anyone tired of overthinking, inner conflict, and spiritual strain-anyone who wants less force and more peace; less control and more clarity; less ego and a more intimate relationship with God. It is not about becoming perfect. It is about becoming truthful, steady, and free-one breath, one release, one clean step at a time. Full Product DetailsAuthor: George J GeorgiouPublisher: George Georgiou Imprint: George Georgiou Dimensions: Width: 13.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9789925569588ISBN 10: 9925569583 Pages: 280 Publication Date: 23 February 2026 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsI've read many books and taken countless courses on energy, yet I always felt stuck, going in circles and back to square one. Even in just the early chapters of this book, I now truly get it. I understand why I've been caught in the same loop and, most amazingly, how I can step out of it effortlessly, without struggle or waiting for results. What's so wonderful is how clear and smooth the book is; it feels effortless to follow, yet so profoundly enlightening. A rare mix of psychology and lived spirituality. The ""Parrot"" metaphor is so clear I started catching my ego in real time. Simple, practical, and surprisingly comforting. This book doesn't hype you up-it settles you down into truth. I've read Hawkins, but this made it usable. The force vs. power distinction finally clicked in everyday situations-texts, arguments, anxiety, overthinking. The micro-surrender practice is gold. Honest and grounded. It doesn't shame the reader or preach. It shows you how resistance creates suffering, then gives you a clean way out-without pretending you'll never get triggered again. Powerful, gentle, real. The writing feels like a wise friend who won't let you stay stuck. The prayers are short and sincere, not performative. I found myself using them in traffic, in hard conversations, even at 2 a.m. If you've ever felt ""spiritual"" practices became another self-improvement project, this book is a reset. It exposes spiritual ego kindly, then points you back to humility, integrity, and love. The appendices are worth the price alone. The Parrot Field Guide and Decoder are like a pocket tool for emotional spirals. I've used the one-page process repeatedly, and it's helped me respond cleaner and faster. This book made me realize how addicted I was to being right. The moment I practiced choosing peace over victory, my relationships softened. The language is simple, but the impact is deep. Quietly transformative. It doesn't promise instant enlightenment-it teaches small releases that change your day. I finished it feeling lighter, steadier, and more connected to God in a very practical way. Author InformationDr. Georgiou is a unique voice in the world of holistic healing, blending the rigorous science of clinical psychology with the ancient wisdom ofnaturopathic medicine. Based in Cyprus, ""The Island of the Saints"" he has spent decades exploring the intersection of the human psyche andthe body's innate healing capacity. As a professional Clinical Psychology and a Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Georgiou has witnessed first-hand how consciousness-specifically thefrequencies of Truth, Surrender, and Love-can manifest as physical health and mental freedom.He is the Director Founder of the Da Vinci Holistic Health Center and the Da Vinci Institute of Holistic Medicine and the Da Vinci BioSciences Research Centre, in Larnaca, Cyprus. He has written over 20 health books, as well as numerous scientific publications.He is a keen Iconographer, photographer, private pilot, horologist, organic farmer and antique car and furniture restorer.His work is deeply influenced by the Map of Consciousness developed by Dr. David Hawkins, which he integrates into a practical, ""no-nonsense"" approach to spiritual maturity. He is dedicated to helping people move beyond ""ego-force"" into a life of ""divine power."" Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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