Book excerpt: Spiritual teacher and author Sullins Stuart explains how we live most of our lives in a form of sleep induced by the ego. The ego is the cause of all problems and suffering. We lose sight of our true nature as spiritual beings when we let the ego dominate our decisions, actions, and lives. In order to awaken from our ego-induced slumber, we must make the effort to live in the Present, the eternal Now. Drawing from eastern and western religious and philosophical thought and his experience as a spiritual counselor and life coach, Stuart shows how living in the Present shatters the illusions of the ego to reveal the Truth. The Present is a mystical place where the divine will, peace, harmony, and unconditional love reign supreme. When we live in the Present we free ourselves from the ego's prison, engage the soul, and live in conscious harmony with God and the Universe. Part I discusses the fundamentals to being in the Now including the Four Levels of Consciousness, How to Live in the Now, and the personal and spiritual Benefits to Living in the Present. Part II covers such topics as Letting Go of Suffering, Overcoming Fear, The Power of Thought, The Law of Recurrence, Living Authentically, and Realizing Your Full Potential. In Part III, Stuart answers questions on Spiritual Awakening, Forgiveness, Compassion, and Regret. Living in Conscious Harmony offers concise, practical insight and spiritual wisdom that will inspire and assist you in your spiritual journey and desire for personal transformation.