The Book of Destinies: Discover the Life You Were Born to Live Paperback – December 13, 2016

I've purchased The Book of Destinies 3 times now (2 sent out as gifts) - and in full disclosure, I want to shout out that I am a long-time personal friend of both Chetan and Carola's. That being said because I have a deep background in knowing them, their common and human nature and frailties, and this combined with their extraordinary abilities to see, to insight and to inspire lives as both long-time meditators and well-versed researcher/practitioners in the development and growth of the human psyche.The Book of Destinies is, for me, akin to the Zenning out all the information I have grocked from years of study and application with Chetan's other first books - Human Design and The Book of Lines. Human Design - Chetan's way - by its very nature has a bright, complex beam of light that pierces thru to uncomplicated understanding of one's Self and Calling in the world. This is because Chetan's nature itself reflects like a prism lens that is the natural light of being that is one, and that gets split into clear individual colors, once is passes thru. This is a rare quality to find in any person who is working with psyche, (mind, soul and heart) as a matrix for counseling about the value of knowing how to read your inner compass in a wilderness such as can be our modern lives. As well, both he and Carola are native clear intuitives as foundation to their science-minded realms of study and writing on Human Design.Perhaps the most powerful and valuable quality in Chetan is his deep and lengthy years of meditation and meditative living (in India with Osho, Japan, Hawai'i, California and more) that has drawn him into his own sense and self-mastery - really culminated in The Book of Destinies. I don't have anything to do with any counseling, readings, advice-givers, even teachers of subject or the Way who do not have two in-burned lights of their own - meditative awareness and loving kindness. These qualities are where this book's author(s) come from - and is rare in this McMindfulness society we are surrounded by.The Book of Destinies itself resonates with what I know as my own True North - that I have found on my own, along with the unbelievable fortunate 'destiny' itself of traveling and living with the Zen Master and Mystic Osho as well. In this book, not only are details supplied as to insights into my own mind's workings, and subsequent behavior, but such reflections act as great reminders and validations from my own experience - allowing me to be better informed in my own sharing and interactions with friends, lovers, family and 'others.' This is including the Earth, the Moon and the Sun and the Animals and Flowers and Birds and Waters and Air and Fire that accompany me in this life.Chetan's sense of humor is only exceeded by his generosity found in the information given in this book (and the other 2) - and all of that really lends to anyone who steps up to know themselves deeply in their interiority in order to be a blessing to themselves and to the world exterior. There are a gaggle of "A-Ha!"'s waiting for the reader of The Book of Destinies as you ply your way along nurturing your own self-awareness and wellbeing.

The Book of Destinies is a deep dive into one of the lesser known aspects of Human Design. It is an invaluable tool for understanding and living your life theme. I learned that mine is the interpersonal life theme of Defiance. It rings true for me since I've always been a bit of a rebel, and initially I felt some shame about it until I read the Chetan's explanation. He said that breaking with the status quo allows me to introduce more authenticity and creativity into the world--to be an agent of transformation through my "profound inner connection with my Higher Self". YaY!!! That feels good.And I checked out my husband's LIfe Theme as well. His is a personal life theme of Rulership. And you might expect that to be a challenge for a defiant character like me. But as it turns out, discovering his innate tendency to be a leader in all things and that he has the wisdom to see the broad view, has enabled me to trust his solutions and follow his lead in most things that give me the gut check OK.This book is so full of insights into the deepest aspects of our personal life path and inter-relationships. In typical Chetan and Carola style, it's written with great humor and compassion for our sometimes meandering and often ironic human journey

Great book, offers different insights on human design

Not as much of a reference as I thought it would be!

At first the wifey wasn’t sure about the book, but then she started reading it and started to love it! She reads it almost every night! So much information useful to us as we embark on this journey called life.

This is an easy read. Although the book focuses on every incarnation cross and we each only have one, I find it useful in understanding others. I use it to share with clients about who they are. It is also my quick go-to-guide so I can understand the people in my life and the new ones I meet. Chetan does an amazing job simplifying the language so it's clear and digestible.

I like the pictures and I know there is a science behind it, but I have an older "I Ching" and I found it more informative than this book.

I've been yearning for this book for years! I first learned about my Human Design from Chetan Parkyn some 20 years ago and it just keeps getting better. From the broad distinctions to the finest detail, I'm finding that 'living into my Design' is profoundly affecting my daily attitude and decisions not only about myself, but others including my family members. The complexity of HD requires not only an excellent teacher with a firm grasp on the technology but also someone like Chetan who deeply cares about the world and where it's destined to be and what individual parts we play. This book stays in my library for frequent easy access!