The evolution of the mind/body/heart complex is about finding alignment. But, what is alignment? To begin, let's say the soul is your foundation point which the rest of you radiates. The soul stands within what's called the zero point, a place of existence where silence can be found. It is the God factor of universal love. The soul only knows love and hence it is only love. From that zero point comes the existence of a plan or blueprint, coding of the soul's existence within the physical plane such as major learning events to experience, along with special gifts and abilities (which we all have.) Upon entering this physical world, you begin your life from a standpoint of pure love, joy, and light. But, then life happens. You watch others to understand what is expected of you. You hear the words that others tell you about the evils of the world or even about the evils of your own self. You feel the pain, sometimes physically but usually emotionally, of loneliness, despair,...

  I'm going to tell you a little story about me. About eight years ago, I fell in love. Seven years ago, we parted ways and I ended up with a man whom I really didn't love but moved in with anyway, knowing I was settling. As could be foreseen, it ended fairly quickly. When it ended, I had few choices ahead of me as I was financially strapped and fairly isolated, so I did the only thing I could do... I went hiking. What?! Yeah, I borrowed a vehicle to move my things temporarily into a friend's garage, had my mom drive 500 miles to pick me up, and a week later I was driven to the nearest trailhead on the Appalachian Trail. Since I had really no money anyhow, I decided to spend what little I had on a month and a half's hike heading South, which is how I ended up in Virginia. I accomplished roughly 340 miles from Duncannon, PA to Buena Vista, VA with no maps and, for the most part, no companionship. Though unprepared mentally and physically, I say with complete confidence i...