Imagine a world where the power of hope, love, and understanding is more powerful than the dollar, or deutschmark, the yen or the ruble. Man must soon learn to put aside his differences and progress towards a future that is good and well for all. One might say that it is human nature for us to be greedy and war-like. Taking what we think we need and killing each other is going to send us closer to the brink of devastation than we had ever thought possible. Humanity must purge old doctrines and dogma. We must blaze a new path to the freedom of the human race; freedom from itself. We are capable of so much more.

Have you ever taken time to look at all the various organized religions and philosophy's that exist and wonder which one is right? How do you decide? There are so many different views on life and how we should live it, that it boggles the mind. And when you look closely at them all you begin to find many similarities. In fact, you tend to find more similarities than many religious and philosophical leaders are willing to admit. They seem more interested in pointing out all the differences and why the other beliefs are all wrong, or heathens, if you will. What if the answer is that no one has all the answers? Or is doing it right? Or, most definitely, doesn't have the complete picture? Or, perhaps the picture is complete but is being clouded by the mechanisms and structures that have formed up around that particular belief system. Regardless, the question remains, how do you decide which belief system or philosophy is correct for you?

This very question is what helped bring about the idea for the Basis of Being. It is a set of suggestions, called maxims, to help guide you through this journey we call Life. It is not a religion or an immutable set of rules; it is a guide, nothing more - an amalgamation of thoughts, ideas and best practices that are meant to provide an understanding of how we should conduct ourselves as human beings. It neither condones nor rejects any religious belief or philosophy and can easily be made part of either. But it is firmly based in the knowledge that no one should be pushed by fear to do anything; that is why this is just a roadmap; a roadmap to life.

One of the main differentiators that sets the Basis of Being apart from many other philosophies is that it deals primarily with the here and now. It is grounded in the mundane aspects of life and leaves the spiritual side of the equation up to each individual to decide for themselves. In this regard, however, it does provide thoughts and ideas on what to consider when thinking on these things. Ultimately, however, it is up to each person to decide. That is the beauty of the Basis of Being. It forces nothing down your throat, it only teaches and leaves the choice to follow or not up to you. In fact, freedom of choice, or free will, if you prefer, is the cornerstone on which the Basis of Being sits.

If you are familiar at all with Sun Tzu, you can think of the Basis of Being as the "Art of War" for every day life - 'The Art of Life'. It provides words of wisdom to help you along your journey. It does not contain all the answers to life, nor is it intended to, but it will shed some light on the direction you might want to travel. In fact, it may very well cause you to question many things you took for granted or thought you knew. But that is the point, to make you think.

People blindly following an ideology or religion cause so many problems in this world. In most cases it was probably not the intent of the original founders or authors to create this kind of division in humanity. It was most likely their hope for just the opposite that gave them the impetus to put pen or quill to paper. However, over time many good things have become twisted and misinterpreted by those who espouse those beliefs. This is a problem in and of itself; however, it is compounded by the fact that people are willing to just sit idly by and follow blindly. The Basis of Being is intended to challenge this erroneous attitude. It makes you think, ask questions, and examine yourself more closely.

It is also different in its approach in that it focuses more on you as and individual and less on others around you. This is not to say that you should not worry or be concerned about others, but rather shows that through taking care of yourself first you can better help those around you. A drowning man cannot save anyone else unless he saves himself first. In essence, we are all drowning in this great big ocean of life. We are being tossed to-and-fro by the waves of knowledge and life affirmation. And we are at their mercy. But what if there is another way? A way we could find to ground ourselves and become the rock that the waves break upon instead of the waves breaking us and carrying us about in the eddies of everyday life. What if there was a way for us to be the masters of our destiny and not merely pawns in the game of life, being controlled by others? It is time to stop being a sheep being led out to pasture, and lead the way…as a wolf. This is the reason and the intent of the Basis of Being. To help us root ourselves in a solid foundation and then guide us along our path in life so that we may guide others, not as leaders, but companions.

If you are tired of being controlled, brainwashed, told what to do by others, and are ready to lead your life the way it should be, then read more about the Basis of Being. A simple change is all it takes to begin blazing your own path, to be a leader and not a blind follower. Welcome to the Basis of Being.

Book 1: Chapter 4: Maxim 14: Take appropriate pride in your appearance and health, first impressions are often given based on our physical appearance. To exhibit a healthy body and neat appearance invites respect, and a positive reaction from your audience.

What is the Basis of Being?

The Basis Of Being is a groundbreaking book broken down into 13 Chapters of 28 Maxims each. Written by Liam Ballinagar & Gamble Leidolf; edited by Corine San Crainte, this wonderful pocket sized guide will change your life forever. With 364 Pearls of Wisdom, you can make but one alteration a day and by the end of 12 months, you might not recognize yourself. But of course your good deeds will have been rewarded and come back to you tenfold. Thank you for considering the Basis Of Being. If you are ready for the Future: CLICK HERE