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This movies consists of beautiful nature scenes and nice looking people with interesting story about how Ishay meditation/Ascension saved or changed their lives. The whole time I was waiting for the techniques to be explained, to hear more about it, but it wasn't. It felt like one big commercial. At my screening there were 2 Ishaya monks and they handed out flyers. The website listed on that flyer brings you to The Bright Path website and still doesn't give information about what it's all about, it just sells their courses. And they're expensive! I don't like paying for commercials. So this was a waste of money.

I got got by all these high reviews, don't make the same mistake, save your time and money! This is NOT a film/documentary! It is seriously one long infomercial for a method of meditation called Ascension / The Bright Path. So what IS Ascension, you ask?? Well for a few hundred $$$ the answers are all yours (insert eye roll here). This "documentary" proceeds to introduce you to people from all around the world whose lives have been forever enhanced and changed thanks to these meditative practices, but if you want any info on said meditative practices, techniques, or what the hell it even is, you need to fork over the $$$ and take a course. Before wasting your time on this junk, just feel free to google - Ascension, and you will quickly discover only limited info is available unless you want to pay to play and waste a weekend or more of your time for this cult bs.

The movie is a well disguised advertisement, don't spend any money on this at all.

For some reason throughout the film lots of these special characters say they found inner peace by this one particular method of meditation. Not any form of meditation, but a particular kind called Ascension.

Furthermore, during the sections of the film I got through (I didn't get very far), there was no real mention of anything of value. Just more characters giving an extended sales pitch as to how this particular form of meditation worked best. It's fascinating to watch how disingenuous there conversations are, you'd think for a full-length film you could hire actors who would make better liars.

After I caught on that I was being sold a product. So I did some light digging. The film-maker himself makes an appearance as Greg Hopkinson, who decided to "leave" business behind in search of a better path after surviving an avalanche. Yet seems to have found a new business in selling New Age nonsense? The particular type of meditation that this film is selling is offered by certain organization only and is quite expensive.

Overall, the film is a terribly disguised advertisement for some New Age rubbish rather than offering any genuine insight into what meditation is and is pure propaganda. Save your time and money.

Dont fall for the word salad The Bright Path is cashing in on the trend for meditiation and using vulnerable people to grow its cult. They recruit people to do meditation and will charm the pants off you but it is not truth. They are manipulative. Mindfulness meditation works so look into that or cognitive behavioural therapy if you are stuggling. Talk to a real qualified expert. Ishaya monks peddle half truths and gaslight people into believing their real and navigable problems can be solved by purely meditation. A dangerous way of avoiding working through legitimate issues and potentially mentally damaging for vulnerable people. Avoid avoid avoid this cult.

One of the most amazing and touching documentaries I've ever seen. I've watched it many times, and every single time there are different parts of the film just moved and inspired something very deep. It's a beautifully done film with a super powerful message that all humanity needs to know. The most important right that we are all born with but hardly anybody knows exists.

It's not a documentary. It doesn't represent all sides of the effectiveness of this particular kind of meditation. Its a propaganda infomercial with no objective angle that tells you nothing about how to meditate let alone how to meditate using this technique. If you are interested then you will have to part with cash to find out exactly what is being sold. This is an expensive sales pitch. This is not a 10/10 film at all. Why people would leave reviews like that suggests they are already devotees of this seemingly cult like organisation with an agenda.

NOTICE that all of the positive reviews on here make THE SAME MISTAKE of scoring the work 10/10 BUT ONLY GIVE IT 1 (ONE) STAR!!! Genuine reviews? I think not.

It's an infomercial and it can't qualify as a documentary. And The bright path is a cult.

They are not only worth studying as an example of a cult, but also within the fields of religion and anthropology: plenty of Jesus and God, altars With singing and offerings, rituals, uniforms, £$, hierarchy and one absolute leader. They don't mention this as part of the package in this infomercial but you'll find out after you paid for the course called "the first sphere".

Google "the bright path cult" , to find plenty of information about the leader (yes, there's one leader) and other stuff.

This is an amazing film which tells the stories of a variety of people, all around the world, who are facing different challenges. Each of these people use meditation to help them overcome and face those challenges and the film shows how they are able to achieve happiness and inner peace. Particularly powerful is the story of Maximum security prisoners in Mexico and the dramatic effect meditation has had on them as individuals and on the prison as a whole. There is a story in this film that will touch each and everyone in different ways and for different reasons.

The cinematography is absolutely stunning. I highly recommend this film for everyone but particularly those who are searching for something to fill that feeling of 'there must be something else'.

This is a stunning documentary, highlighting the lives of a range of people in different countries who have found inner peace through meditation. From young to old, there is a positive message for everyone. Some of the scenes, especially in a Mexican prison, are moving and compelling viewing, but all the stories are powerful and riveting watching. The film is beautifully shot and edited. Highly recommended!

I have watched this beautiful and inspirational film a number of times with family, friends and strangers alike. It has always been uplifting and highly motivating. Its beautiful, vibrant and with stunning simplicity tells the story of people from many walks of life, finding peace through Ascension Meditation. One is left with the certainty that this practice is simple, powerful and very effective. If it worked for them, then anyone can find peace using these techniques. The film is as beautiful to watch as is to listen to....the music ...and wonderful stories of transformation.

Having been around the indie film industry for many years, I have seen a great many films that aspire to be "inspirational" and are either let down by script / mechanics or the quality of the film itself.

A Mindful Choice contains some of the most beautiful imagery, clear shooting and editing, and the sound - and soundtrack! - are absolutely stellar, a truly professional production of the highest caliber!

Then you get to the subject matter itself - how people have been using meditation to help themselves and, equally importantly, to help others. How much money is spent every year by individuals to self-improve? And then what? Great, they improved their own lot in life, but how about helping others? It is hugely motivating to get out of your shell and help others to help themselves more.

How to live a joy-filled life, even when you are at the end of your life ... just breathtakingly inspiring.

We had a showing in my home town last night and I asked people to write comments. This was one of them, sadly anonymous.

I'd only seen the trailer previously so to see the whole thing was wonderful. All I can say is it is exquisite! Everything they spoke about touched my heart and made me want more. The whole world needs to see this movie.

This is an amazing and inspirational documentary about Ascension Meditation. It shares the experiences of people from all walks of life and how its bought peace and joy into their life. Not only is the scenery magnificent, the stories that people share are uplifting. If you have ever had doubt about meditation, this is a must see.

I had no idea what true service really was before watching this movie.

We all want to make a difference in the world, but we can't imagine how big the impact of making mindful choices can be. Through heart touching stories that everyone can relate to, 'A Mindful Choice' shows that it is possible to make a difference by choosing for experiencing peace, and that is the most important choice.

So, do it, watch it, go for it! We all deserve to experience peace...

I really enjoyed this down-to-earth and touching documentary. Life can seem so chaotic and impossible to understand, but there is hope for humanity. A Mindfull Choice points to a way for all of us to find peace, and to really live a rich and fulfilling life, no matter what our personal circumstances. Some fascinating personal stories and a no-nosense message. Thank you.

I've watched this documentary at least five times now, and each time it has inspired tears of joy in me. From the people who have dedicated their lives in service to others to the people whose lives have been touched by them, I found to be very, very moving. For me, one of the most significant segments had to do with prison inmates (as well as the prison guards that interacted with them) and how learning to meditate changed their attitudes about themselves and each other for the better. And there's more. Young dancers in Cuba and young children in foster school, for example. Finally the personal experiences of the people that learned meditation and were inspired to become teachers of others. I highly recommend this film.

I loved this documentary film which interviews people all over the world about how they've found peace through the meditation techniques taught by The Bright Path (www.thebrightpath.com). The sequences shot in the Mexican prison are especially powerful. If hardened prison inmates can find peace, then so can we all!

Deeply inspiring movie, that can help many people all around the world to make a real choice towards inner peace and happiness. So important to help the human kind to deal with external pressure and stress... this movie is a splendid example of how we can use our creativity for the good and share our experiences of life, no matter the challenge you are facing, either coming from external factors, or from your inner process of growth and personal evolution. Dedicated to those that want "something more" and wonder about the meaning of this fascinating journey on earth. If you believe you are here for some special reason and you have a sense of an higher purpose, let the message of this movie give you some new guidance and add light to your awareness..!!!

An amazing documentary about meditation, showing that life can be lived in a total different and magical way. The quality of the documentary is amazing and very inspiring with the testimony of many people that have experienced the transformation. If you believe there is a better life out there and it is available to everybody, take some time to enjoy this fascinating movie.

This Movie/documentary was one of the most inspiring I have ever seen. I have shown it to many others who have also found it truly inspirational.

The content was extremely moving and it opened my eyes to the possibilities for change in my life and others, through meditation. It was interesting in that it showed how it made a difference to the lives of all different people across the spectrum.

I will continue encouraging others to watch this because I feel it will help so many to demystify Meditation and it's benefits.

This is a beautifully created film showing the absolute simplicity, joy and peace of what life can be... for everyone!

There are some very impactful stories documenting things from changing your view of life while in a maximum security prison, to dealing peacefully with terminal illnesses and death, to improving your ability to perform well at whatever you are doing.

All of the "stars" of this film made these wonderful changes in their lives just from learning to meditate, learning to shift their attention from what their circumstances were presenting on the outside, to a place of peace, calm and joy within. This film really shows that this is accessible for everyone, which is what makes it so exciting! Highly recommended!!