Spiritual Lessons from A Scam by Alexander M Peck

The purpose of this book is to help those who have been victims of scams or other crimes resulting in loss and trauma as well as the turbulent emotions of grief anger desire for revenge denial depression helplessness hopelessness and despair. It is also our healing journey from darkness to light. For us reviewing and applying the principles in this book has resulted in spiritual growth. It has also spawned compassion for the countless other victims of scams. Compassion is equally needed for the perpetrators for in due time even if it is in the next life they will reap what they have sown and experience the pain that they have inflicted on their victims - unless they have turned from their ways with deep regret and remorse over their actions. The book is not intended to provide comprehensive information on how to avoid scams which nowadays is readily available. While it does contain basic practical tips its focus is on spiritual principles. These come mainly from two spiritual traditions - Christianity (supplied by Eva) and Buddhism (supplied by Alex). The spiritual principles from both traditions can help facilitate healing by reorienting the mind from dwelling on the pain loss helplessness desire for revenge anger hate and similar thoughts and emotions to higher perspectives of understanding forgiveness gratitude compassion and ultimately love all of which are life-giving and health-conducive. In the context of suffering this quote is instructive and relevant: Heartbreak and hope are not mutually exclusive.