Everyone Has It

   This book is for everyone.  The goal of the book is to engage anyone who has felt the impulse to pick it up.  That would be you right now.  Because you’re reading this, I know something about you already.  At the very least, I know you’re interested in finding a deeper meaning in your life.  At most, you’ve been searching, maybe for quite a long time, and are still on your quest for spiritual enlightenment. 

   You may have read books before on spirituality and you’re wondering if there is something different about this one…something new that may help you.  Well, as in the case with all “self-help” books, much of what is written has been written about before.  In this book, you’ll find references to others who have inspired me through their words.  You’ll also find insights that I’ve discovered, simply through a combination of my own life experiences and a willingness to be open to spiritual growth.

   So, what can you expect to find in this book that’s new? That’s different from the others?  The answer is - the language.  This material is deep, but it doesn’t have to be complicated.  I want you and all who read this to think, I get it.  I understand this.  I can apply this to my life.  After all, what good is a self-help book if you’re unable to apply what you’ve read; if you can’t make the ideas work for you in real life. 

   This is the “blue collar” aspect of the book.  The intention is to have it brim with common sense, rather than intellectual jargon.  Also, the concepts in this piece require a work-man like, methodical approach.  You will be repetitive tasking, as well as multi-tasking.  To get the full benefit of this book, you’ll need to apply the techniques written and be steadfast in your resolve to reach your goal of inner peace. 

   I realize that some of you will be reluctant to do this, as it does take a substantial emotional commitment.  If that is the case for you, don’t get disheartened.  There is still much to be gained here.  At the very least, you may discover new insights, or learn some techniques for future use.  In this instance, consider what is written, “food for thought”.   

   This book is meant to be more of a starting point, than an end all-be all.  Spirituality is a very personal and private matter.  Everyone has their own unique sense of it.  Think of this book as a roadmap to enlightenment.  It’s one way to get there.  I’ll show you the way, but the leg work is on you.  It is my hope, that you take what you learn and run with it.  Make it your own.

   Lastly, I don’t claim to be someone who is superior to you.  I don’t have a degree and I haven’t traveled the world studying with spiritual teachers.  I’m your next door neighbor with insights I want to share.  Think of this book as more of an open inner dialog we’re having together.  I’ll be referring to the “inner dialog” you have with yourself many times in this book, but I also want to have an inner dialog with you as you read this.  I want to connect to you.  As you’ll soon find out, that’s what this book is really all about…connecting with each other.