A Walk in Eden
A Guide to Inner Strength How to Effect Positive Change in your Life - The Story of One Man's Journey
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Foreword
Welcome to my story. I have found that at some point in our lives, we all have something that we want to say. If you discovered a gift that changed your life into a virtual dream of incredible beauty and richness beyond description, would you not wish to share that gift with every person you ever met? So my journey began. Having the human condition of being able to be in only one place at a time, I am letting this book carry my thoughts to you. My wish is to help all that seek it out. I have sought wisdom from sources that span the globe. I have studied religions, philosophies, and read manuscripts from histories greatest authors. In these I looked for answers.
“Who am I?”
“Why am I here?”
“Where do I find true happiness?” We all have questions. Do you seek your answers? My answers will not be your answers. We all perceive the universe in our own way. That’s a good thing. Diversity and contrast grant us perspective. In this text, I hope to open a few doors for you. If my efforts open one door for one person, then I have succeeded. If we never meet, I wish you success in your travels. If we have, then you know the power of my convictions. Read the text, again and again. Remind yourself daily, to actively seek out your own spiritual growth. It will change you forever.
My goal is to show you how to live your life more fully today. If your religion or faith system doesn’t help you live your day-to-day life, and you are not the most complete and happy individual you can be, I urge you to look deeper. In these pages lie ideas from many sources. I have selected those that are the most tangible and relevant for our daily lives. By putting it together all in one place, and tying it together with an ancient Chinese living philosophy that is know as Taoism, I hope to offer you a fresh perspective.
In this text I make no absolute claims of philosophical or religious preference. I believe there is enough room in the world for all possibilities of spiritual guidance to coexist. What I focus on is how to effect permanent change in your daily life. By introducing simple yet powerful concepts, my goal is to provide you the tools to change your perspective.
I use Taoism as my theme, a single thread that is woven through all of the elements of this text. I believe you will find it does not conflict with any of your ideals. In fact you will conversely be surprised how the concepts fit seamlessly in your own experiences and ideas. It is necessary for me to define these in the first chapters, so that we may have a common understanding in our travels through this book. Be patient as you progress through this early material. Think of it as a climb to the top of a roller coaster. Things really accelerate once we get going!
My writing style is unique and I hope that you find it refreshing. My goal is to paint a picture and play a melody for you in words; simultaneously and in a form that keeps drawing you forward. Trust me; you have not traveled to where we are going. When the text has finished, I think you will be pleasantly surprised that indeed, I have taken you to a form of the biblical
Many of these concepts you may have already heard. Most do not conflict with any structured religion. It will be the perspective we view them from that becomes so intriguing. Keep an open mind. I hope to hear some doors opening. Think of these pages as a gentle walk with a friend, through a garden of infinite beauty. Come, walk with me, there is much for us to see!
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About the Book
I give you many keys throughout my book. These are the keys to the closed doors within yourself that you have been looking for. Once open, they will change your life forever. I focus on attitude and perspective, and how to implement change in your existence using a Chinese philosophy known as Taoism. Modern application of a timeless idea delivers the reader to a fantastic reality. Through proper technique, you will attract new and beautiful things into your life! Once you see the talents that have been hidden within you, a true masterpiece created by your own hand will be shown to the world. Your life is that beautiful. Let me take you there. It is truly, A Walk in Eden.
About the Author
Joseph Roggenbeck is a forty-four year old Quality Engineer working for a major auto company living in a small town in Michigan. Here he and his wife Cindy have raised their two grown daughters Jennifer and Michelle.
He studies ancient Chinese art and philosophy in his spare time as well as music, gardening and writing poetry. His love of nature and a deep understanding of the human condition are the result of an intense life long search in learning ways to apply Taoism into a modern day Western world. As a student, he is relentless in his search for inner perfection. As a teacher he asks that you judge yourself, in his story now written.