We have these thoughts, pieces of the puzzle so to speak; we call the Basis of Being. With it we must start making fundamental changes in the way we treat and interact with one another. To continue down our current path can only lead to humanity's demise. All of modern society will fall by the wayside unless man realizes that in order to progress to the next level of human development we need to embrace change and adopt a new way of thinking. There are many religions and life philosophies each with valid points; the Basis of Being can be incorporated with any religion or philosophy, except perhaps the most extreme. Extremism and blind faith in anything is wrong. It is for the simple minded and weak. We each have a mind and it should be used. Questioning our beliefs and making sure we fully understand what we believe is paramount. We are not preaching a spiritual approach but a mundane one. The Basis of Being and religion are not mutually exclusive. They can coexist quite easily and perhaps "fill in the blanks" where each may be lacking.

Humanity needs something simple that will radiate a deep and profound sense of oneness within ourselves and cultivate harmony with our environment. To embrace the Basis of Being as a real living, breathing way of life, is to seek to emulate its philosophies in all that we say and do and our lives should radiate this state of awareness. We should feel it in the very core of our existence. It needs to be recognized that the possible answers to mankind's issues come from within the hearts and minds of genuine seekers of these truths.

This is not a movement, religious foundation, and definitely not a cult. This is a road map which helps guide the traveler along the way. Life is a journey, not a destination and should be treated as such. Through this guide one should seek personal enlightenment, strive towards inner growth and gain the peace that comes with inner resolution of your being; and gain a deeper understanding of what makes a person tick.

It may be forthright, or may meander through all that makes up life; touching on things lightly or heavily, leaving a mark on everything it visits. This can not be considered a Theology, even though it may use aspects of theological foundation. The great thing about approaching life in this manner is it does not require anything, there is no real doctrine to follow, no set rules. Sure, there are guide points, and certain rules of conduct; but these are normal everyday occurrences that you will find come easily to you.

Also, there are no places of worship. We are not worshiping anything other than ourselves. The body and mind is our temple. There are no buildings for you to show your faith and understanding in. You may gather in fellowship with other believers but organized religion is not the intent. Surround yourself with people who share your views. Your free will is completely yours to command.

It is up to every individual to choose what path they follow, what alliances they form, and what bridges they build or burn. The Basis of Being is based on love, understanding, and respect of everything around us. There are many of us trapped on a very small planet. If we do not act soon we may just have to say goodbye to one another, if not the entire world. The time to adapt - to change is here. Welcome to the Basis of Being.

People often feel that they must externalize their needs. Those with a spiritual persuasion would call this prayer and those who are more grounded in the mundane would consider this a mantra. The methods and contents of religious prayer differ from faith to faith; so we will not cover it here since we cannot adequately cover them all. Instead we will concentrate on the mantra.

A Mantra is a very old Sanskrit word that is usually associated with meditation. It is usually a small phrase that assists in centering your 'spirit' and helps fortify you for the coming challenges. These can be of your own making or be an existing phrase or part of a phrase. One example of an existing phrase that can be used as a mantra follows:

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."

It is here that I should mention that my philosophy of life strives for goodness, moderated with reality. I realize that everything can not be perfect. There will always be trials, tribulations, and hardships. The key is to keep your head above water and never give up. There are certain things in my life that I have gleaned from various religions and philosophies. That's not to say these ideas have not been around for years, but it seems that nobody has actually applied them to life and living it sanely.

You may note that many religions and philosophies will be used through example. This is by no means a validation of said religion or philosophy. The inverse is also true. If a specific religion or belief is not mentioned, it is not being excluded intentionally. There are so many beliefs that it would be impossible to provide a comprehensive list. Our concern is with the Basis of Being and any belief outside of this arena is ultimately up to the individual to choose, or not as the case may be. Now on to the list!

Book 1: Chapter 11: Maxim 3: A person does what they may regret in time, because they want to show those who doubted them that they were capable of big things gone wrong, no devil or demon made them do it.

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