About the Book

Beyond the Light of the Willow Tree

The law of divine order states that everything is always as it should be. This law is reflected in the natural balance of nature (though we’ve disrupted much of that balance so deeply).

This doesn’t mean that we are all living individually and collectively in harmony with the universe or consistent with our essence, or living up to our highest potential in the human condition. It just means there is nothing “wrong.” Things have been, are, and will be unfolding just as they should.

Individually and collectively, we can change our current conditions and bring ourselves into better alignment with our essence, and we can journey more closely toward the perfect balance of the natural world, and it’s simpler and easier than it seems. In other words: we can make things better.

We can start with very small and subtle actions. A smile at someone we normally would not have smiled at. Being present with someone when we’d normally be in a state of distraction or worry over things that may not even happen. Even modeling composure and calm, moving with mindful movements through the grocery store instead of rushing frantically and intensely. Or being generous with hugs—they are such a powerful tool that we each have an infinite number of. In other words, we contribute high-vibrational energy to the universe instead of low-vibrational energy whenever we can. There are so many little things we can do (and as the Dalai Lama states, each action ripples out and can have far-reaching effects), and they all make a much bigger difference than most of us realize­­­—until we pause to really think about it. And then, before you know it, we’re creating much larger shifts with our thoughts, words, actions, and deeds.

The law of divine order goes on to say that when enough souls focus their energy on love and oneness, and live deliberately and more consistently with our essence, and in sync with the natural world, then this plane of time, space, and matter will shift into a state of peace and harmony, and this will ripple out magnificently through all of the planes of existence.

The law doesn’t state that everyone has to make this shift. It doesn’t even state that the majority must make this shift. It happens when enough souls make the shift. This is because love is so much more powerful than any other energy in the universe.

How things unfold individually and collectively going forward is very much something we have control over. And the law of divine order states clearly that it will be just as it should be.

Through an interconnected ecosystem of inspirational spiritual content spanning books, blogs, and multimedia platforms—content that illuminates universal truths—I seek to help empower individuals to recognize their infinite potential. And this will change the world—even if just a bit. But every bit matters.