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The Laws of Nature
by Chris Walker

The Earth is where our real spirit comes from. The earth is what sustains us and nourishes us. Without the earth, there is no life, there is no spirit.

The earth gives us life. She is the source from which our sustenance comes and it is she who can guide us to our destiny. Beyond philosophy, connecting to Nature is a vital addition to anyone’s life. The feel of rhythm, the taste of health giving air, the beauty that surrounds us. Life is too short to miss out on what is free.

Have you ever experienced a moment where you felt absolute oneness with the world around you? A state when everything became crystal clear and still and all of a sudden you understood the reality that exists in nature in everyday life?

It may have been after a yoga class, or walking along the beach or even amongst the beautiful architecture around European cities.

So often, humans seek education through institutions and teachers, yet, throughout history, nature has been the primary source of inspiration for all great poets, artists and philosophers. ‘Let Nature Be Your Guide’ is a wonderful way to learn how, by observing the rhythm, vibration and cycles of nature, you too can be encouraged to create and achieve your dreams.

The daily rituals of nature are an intrinsic part of life. Much of this is not always evident to us but manifests itself in the gentleness of the wind, the serenity of the surroundings of the sea, the intoxicating element of fire, and the warmth of dawn that welcomes fresh new energy into our life every single day.

Individuals must reflect on the fact that what occurs naturally in nature is actually a means of balancing our inner self with the outside world. ‘Sacred Balance’ will soothe and transform your life by gently bringing you back to center. This will be achieved with experiences in nature, plenty of tough love, inspirations of nature that reflect our own lives in every single moment.

With this book, we show that life is merely a continual flow of chaos and calm, beauty and pain, deterioration and growth, life and death. That nature reflects all that we experience. There are great masters such as Emerson, Plato and many Asian Masters (Lao Tzu) who are convinced that if mankind lived life according to the principles of nature, then we would be at peace with ourselves and with each other. It’s a philosophy not uncommon in the ways of the East but has yet to be fully grasped by the western world. If these ancient themes resonate with you, irrespective of your cultural or religious background, read on.

We can combat the effects of emotional problems including depression, sadness, grief and general emotions that plaque our modern lifestyle and restore our mind to its natural healthy state by understanding and harnessing the energies inherent in nature.

The Universal Laws of Nature
adapted from "Let Nature be Your Guide"
by Chris Walker

I. Everything Seeks Balance

The first law of nature gives you the freedom to lead of a life of truth rather than illusion.

If you can't manage your emotions you can't manage your business, finances, and relationship. So the understanding of the dynamic that there are two sides to everything translates to human emotions. Instead of trying to eradicate things in your life that cannot be eradicated you can instead become appreciative of them. In a sense it is the law of balance the gives you the true sense of Personal Harmony.

All distresses and bankruptcies come from misunderstanding of this law. Chasing rainbows or being drawn into short-term emotional investments is the consequence of unbalanced thinking. The law of balance also helps to develop mental stability and maturity in relationships. It alleviates mental health problems and is instrumental in creating a balanced body structure..

In summary, everything seeks balance reveals the need to look at life without ego and admit (and respect) that: if I am beautiful I must also be ugly; if I am clever I must also be dumb; if I am smart I must also be silly; if I am wise I must also be ignorant; if I am poor I must also be wealthy; if I am spiritual I must also be human; if I am anything, then, I must also be its opposite in some other area of my life.

Balance is an attractive quality; it radiates and brings with it an air of confidence and integrity. Law number one is about humility to the balance if nature. Metaphysically, Balance is harmony and harmony is love. This is our true nature. Balanced thinking is therefore essential to having an open heart

II. Evolution

Maximum evolution occurs at the border of chaos and order. Therefore, all things must grow and grow best with a magnificent blend of both challenge and support. This challenge and support can come invited, or not. Your business and your life both evolve along the border of chaos and order. You can’t avoid the law, it’s universal, however, you are free to consciously choose challenge rather than avoid it.

Nature never grows continuously. She grows in surges and your business and life will also grow in surges. It means there will be times of quiet and some semblance of calm and then there will be periods of chaos. Conscious individuals will stimulate their lives with chaos on a daily basis. In other words, they will invite or even create challenge, and, at the same time, create calm and tranquility. The more an organization can embrace both and welcome them equally, the more an organization will stay on track and become more profitable.

III. Interconnectedness

All things on earth are interconnected. Everything is managed by the nature of vibration. The third law implies that anything I see in myself I must be able to find in another person or what I see in others I must find in myself. We are all interconnected with each other and with nature. What we do ourselves, thought, word and deed, we do to the world and visa versa.

With this awareness, one can make an extraordinary discovery, “Nothing is ever missing. Things just change in form”. That means that there is no death, only a change in form. This is a powerful belief of the American Indian and Australian Aboriginal. That when we leave the body we simply change form. Even the Bible talks of it. Our attachment to life breeds grief and fear of death. But if there is no death, fearof death and grief are of no value.

The value of this law in an organizational sense is in conflict management or conflict resolution. Interpersonal conflicts cost companies and individuals huge amounts of personal and corporate time. As the pace of life increases, so does the value of time. Conflict can be productive. Honoring diversity means being aware and respecting differences. With awareness and respect, conflict can be understood and dealt with differently.

Gratitude determines the quality and quantity of ones life force. All thoughts are electric; they send electrical charges to the nerves, which in turn stimulate action. The quality of your thoughts is deermined by the quality of your appreciation. Judgement compresses and shrinks life. Getting into abundance and the future demands an appreciation of what has past, so it no longer has an affect on the future.

This law creates the opportunity for an organization to create a culture of growth and appreciation. What you appreciate grows and, therefore, an organizational culture based on the law of gratitude will evolve rapidly along the border of chaos and order. Building teamwork around a business vision is done by reminding people of the benfits they are receiving and teaching them to acknowledge their feelings of grastitude.

V. Hierarchy

Everything in nature has a purpose. When we are in tune with our purpose, we feel gratitude, presence, certainty and love. This all comes naturally when we finally become aware of our life's intention (the bigger picture). Life is meant to be lived in happiness and happiness must be experienced in context. If we are always viewing our life in terms of self, we are always healing and growing and never content.

Finding a cause, a passion and love for something bigger than ourselves is the key to happiness.

We must all become subordinate to vision, inspiration and purpose.

Most of us, however, choose to become subordinate to nothing but ourselves, creating confusion and delusion. If we choose God or Spirit or soul to subordinate ourlives to, we become disconnected from tangible daily responsibility leading again to delusion.

Committing to purpose, on the other hand, is a mission to design, draw, create, serve, help or manifest something larger in our lives; something that impacts, is tangible and measurable. This is how spirituality is brought into reality; through service, creation and manifestation. Service, creation and manifestation are not just fantasy.

Are you measuring your journey in the true context of spirit? How do you live your life. This is the real measure of spirituality.

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