Kala speaks with Gary Zukav about his new book, Soul to Soul: Communications From The Heart, a new book to treasure and return to again and again for guidance and inspiration. After publication of his revolutionary work, The Seat of the Soul, Gary Zukav emerged as one of our most important leaders in the world of spiritual development. In his new book, Soul to Soul he provides penetrating insights that illuminate our lives. Combining true spirituality with profound psychological insight, Zukav also answers nearly one hundred of the most important questions about life that anyone could ask. In answering these questions, he helps us increase our awareness not only of who we areÑbut who we can become.

More about Linda Francis:
Linda Francis has been practicing the creation of authentic power since she read The Seat of the Soul in 1989. In 1993 she met Gary Zukav and they created a spiritual partnership which is in its thirteenth year. During that time she has co-authored with Gary two New York Times bestsellers (The Heart of the Soul: Emotional Awareness and The Mind of the Soul: Responsible Choice) and co-founded the Seat of the Soul Institute, the premiere organization dedicated to assisting individuals in the alignment of the personality with the soul – the creation of authentic power. She has been in the healing profession for three decades, first as a registered nurse and then as a chiropractor, and at the present time is involved fully in co-creating curricula and events with Gary. For more information about Linda Francis please visit: www.seatofthesoul.com

Dannion has been praised as ‘the best orator in the field’ by many of his peers on the lecture circuit.

His lighthearted and uproariously humorous delivery makes his lecture and workshop presentations much in demand. Join us here in this highly entertaining and lively interview as Kala speaks with Dannion and Kathryn Brinkley about their relationship, what brought them together, raising six children and the work they do together including writing, running a center and leading powerful journeys to the Yucatan, allowing people to experience the Mayan culture and energy first hand!

THE JOURNEYS OF SOCRATES
The Way Begins

Here is the long-awaited odyssey that forged the character and tempered the spirit of Dan's mentor. A spellbinding story of courage, faith, and love, The Journeys of Socrates reveals how a man became a warrior . . . and how a warrior found peace.

In Tsarist Russia, an orphaned child born of Jewish and Cossack blood grows up in a land of growing discontent. At an elite military academy, young Sergei Ivanov (Socrates) comes of age training to protect a way of life he doesn't understand. When a sudden death forces Sergei to flee, he escapes into the wilderness, with nothing to cling to but the memory of his grandfather and the promise of a gift buried near St. Petersburg.

What follows is a story of love and loss, of hardship and triumph as Sergei encounters mentors, masters, and a mortal enemy. Searching for a child he has never met, Sergei's odyssey unlocks hidden wisdom at the heart of life.

Comments by Dan:
I devoted four years of my life to convey the life, heart, and soul of my mentor -- to tell his story and answer the questions I've been asked. No book speaks to everyone, but I believe it will sing for many. You will find this saga quite different from Way of the Peaceful Warrior -- I had no wish to clone my first work. Journeys represents an evolution in my writing, where story comes first. And this story may lend new perspectives about your own life. For those expecting another Way of the Peaceful Warrior, I offer the words of one of Socrates' mentors: "In combat and in life, expect nothing—but be prepared for anything..." More info at: http://www.danmillman.com

His books, including The Journeys of Socrates, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, and The Life You Were Born to Live have inspired millions of readers in 29 languages.

Dan's keynotes, seminars, and trainings have influenced people from all walks of life and all ages, including leaders in the fields of health, psychology, education, business, politics, sports, entertainment, and the arts.

Dan and his wife Joy live in northern California. He has three grown daughters and two grandsons.

A spiritual partnership is a partnership between equals for the purpose of spiritual growth. Spiritual partners use spirituality information from their inner sources, such as their emotions and intuition. They also learn to choose their intentions consciously and how to develop trust in the Universe. Spiritual partnership is a new relationship dynamic in the human experience. It exists for a new multisensory humanity that is being born – a humanity that is not confined to the limitations of what can be seen, heard, touched, tasted, and smelled. You are likely a candidate for creating spiritual partnerships, or you would not be drawn to these words.

Spiritual partnerships are not exclusively for couples in marriage or relationships; they can be created in families, between friends, in the workplace, on sports teams, at school – anywhere two or more individuals decide to create a relationship as equals in order to grow spiritually. For example, among co-workers, even if one is the boss, another is the manager, and others are hourly employees, the commitment of each is to his or her own spiritual growth, although co-workers of different job levels have different responsibilities in the workplace. Their intention to grow spiritually with every interaction rather than blame or judge each other when reactions occur becomes the defining point of their relationship.

Now that you know what Gary Zukav and Linda Francis mean by “spiritual partnership,” you will better understand the Spiritual Partnership Guidelines. Because spiritual partnership is a new relationship dynamic, creating partnerships of this nature will take practice. Gary and Linda suggest that you use the Spiritual Partnership Guidelines daily and see for yourself the changes that you make in your life. Then if you are drawn, please join Gary Zukav and Linda Francis, on one of their seminars or retreats this year, where they will share with you the beauty and empowerment of this type of relationship.

More about Linda Francis...
Linda Francis has been practicing the creation of authentic power since she read The Seat of the Soul in 1989. In 1993 she met Gary Zukav and they created a spiritual partnership which is in its thirteenth year. During that time she has co-authored with Gary two New York Times bestsellers (The Heart of the Soul: Emotional Awareness and The Mind of the Soul: Responsible Choice) and co-founded the Seat of the Soul Institute, the premiere organization dedicated to assisting individuals in the alignment of the personality with the soul – the creation of authentic power. She has been in the healing profession for three decades, first as a registered nurse and then as a chiropractor, and at the present time is involved fully in co-creating curricula and events with Gary. For more information about Linda Francis please visit: www.seatofthesoul.com

WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR
A Book That Changes Lives

This NEW edition of one of the most beloved spiritual sagas of our time contains hundreds of revisions by the author. It also includes a new Afterword that tells the story behind the book-how it was born, "died," then rose from its ashes to become a word-of-mouth bestseller that continues to inspire millions of men and women of all ages in 22 languages worldwide.

Blending fact and fiction, the story relates an odyssey into realms of light and shadow, romance, and mystery. Guided by an eccentric old warrior named Socrates, drawn to an elusive young woman called Joy, Dan moves toward a final confrontation that will deliver or destroy him.

This classic tale, told with heart and humor, speaks to the peaceful warrior in each of us, moving readers to laughter and tears -- even to moments of illumination -- as they rediscover life's larger meaning and purpose. Join Dan on the peaceful warrior's path. Find out why this book has changed lives.

Comments by Dan:
Way of the Peaceful Warrior began my own journey as a writer and teacher. I've been blessed by thousands of letters I've received over the years. When I wrote it, I had no idea that so many people, young and old, from different walks of life, would find my story so inspiring. Over the years I've asked myself why. I believe it's because my story also touched upon universal themes-our common quest for meaning and purpose and direction. Somehow it reminds readers of what they had always known but forgotten -- the bigger picture and essential perfection of our lives unfolding. More info at: http://www.danmillman.com

His books, including The Journeys of Socrates, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, and The Life You Were Born to Live have inspired millions of readers in 29 languages.

Dan's keynotes, seminars, and trainings have influenced people from all walks of life and all ages, including leaders in the fields of health, psychology, education, business, politics, sports, entertainment, and the arts.

Dan and his wife Joy live in northern California. He has three grown daughters and two grandsons.

Lynne McTaggart speaks with Kala about her book, The Field. This book is an exposition of the discoveries of a handful of frontier scientists who, in the course of searching for an alternative to fossil fuels, stumbled upon the Zero Point Field....a field of unimaginably large quantum energy - enough to boil the oceans of the world - which seems to hold the key to life itself: to cell communication, to DNA, to how phenomena such as ESP, homeopathy, energy medicine, spiritual healing, intercessory prayer and psychic power work.

Linda Drake, an intuitive life path healer, uses her gift for channeling souls on the Other Side to help the bereaved find comfort and healing. In this special interview, Kala speaks with Linda Drake and Vera Ramone. Vera shares her experience with Linda and how Linda was able to help her speak one last time to her former husband, Dee Dee Ramone of the Ramone's rock band.

Dannion's expertise in the area of death and dying has educated millions not to fear the presently held concept of transition from this world to the next. As a result of his journeys to the 'other side' and back again, he brings to the forefront the wondrous truth that there is indeed no such thing as death.

Dannion has survived insurmountable odds including two lightning strikes, open-heart surgery, brain surgery and a massive grand mal seizure. Many concur that Mr. Brinkley is a truly one of the world's most incredible near-dear survivors, truly a "walking miracle"!

In related issues surrounding the death process, Brinkley is one of the early crusaders of hospice and palliative care bringing the topic of end of life care to the forefront of discussion and education in America. Dannion created a non-profit organization, The Twilight Brigade (Compassion in action) to recruit hospice volunteers for dying Veterans. He has been a hospice volunteer for over twenty-seven years, having personally accrued more than 18,000 hours at the bedside. These decades of tremendous hands-on experience qualify him as a leading expert in the grief and bereavement process as well as being an authority in the field of necrophobic reduction.

Salle Redfield speaks with Kala about her work as a life coach. A Hudson Institute certified life coach, Salle has written two books and recorded four audio programs on living a joyful life. Her life coach work focuses on working with people who are in transition—people who are grieving the loss of a job or loved one, and people who are forced into change, or they feel a deep urge to change because they are at a crossroads.

She finds these individuals the most satisfying to work with because they are more open and willing to do the work necessary for a new lifestyle. They know they cannot go back to the way life was before, so they are on a quest. She also enjoys working with people who are ready to clear the clutter in their lives. The clutter can be mental or physical, and it almost always brings us down. She holds a B.A. from the University of Alabama in Social Sciences and is the Executive Producer of the Celestine Prophecy Movie. For the past 14 years, Salle has lectured internationally about living a conscious spiritual life-with her husband, James Redfield, author of The Celestine Prophecy.

The book Genie in Your Genes links consciousness to genetic change,summarizing a chain of remarkable scientific discoveries that are revolutionizing the ways we think about health. Author Dawson Church applies the insights of the new field of Epigenetics (epi=above, i.e. control above the level of the gene) to healing. Citing hundreds of scientific studies, he shows how beliefs and emotions can trigger the expression of DNA strands. He focuses on a class of genes called Immediate Early Genes or IEGs. These genes turn on within a few seconds of a stimulus. They can be triggered by thoughts or emotions ("I loved that unexpected gift of roses Bill gave me" or "I'm so mad about what Uncle John said at the Christmas party"). Many IEGs are regulatory genes turn on other genes that affect specific aspects of our immune system, such as the production of white blood cells that destroy attacking bacteria and viruses. Epigenetics thus influences our health every day.

He coins the new term "Epigenetic Medicine" to describe healing techniques with epigenetic effects. He also summarizes the science behind the infant fields of Energy Psychology and Energy Medicine, both of which offer promising epigenetic medical therapies, and describes a few of the thousands of powerful personal breakthroughs that are being achieved by therapists, doctors and lay people practicing these techniques. The Genie in Your Genes shows that there is a sound theoretical framework, based on credible experiments, for understanding these astonishing results, and predicts that the insights of Epigenetic Medicine will dramatically advance the fields of both medicine and psychology in the coming decade.

In the book, Reaching Through the Veil to Heal, Linda Drake, an intuitive life path healer, uses her gift for channeling souls on the Other Side to help the bereaved find comfort and healing. She shares powerful, true stories that underscore vital lessons in accepting loss, coping with grief, understanding death, and reconnecting with life. From the deceased wife who helps her husband find new love to the baby who uses his life to impart medical knowledge . . . these enlightening tales touch the heart and remind us of the soul's endurance. Readers can also find inspiration here to heal from other losses, such as losing a job or ending a relationship.

More About Linda Drake:
Linda is an intuitive life path healer, having worked with Spirit as a healer for many years. Spirit came into her life quite suddenly after she was miraculously healed of two life debilitating diseases, an experience that convinced her to walk the healing path with Spirit. During a “near death experience,” she was shown the purpose of her life.

Using her intuitive gifts of clairvoyance and clairaudience, she channels Spirit healing energy along with Reiki energy, devoting her life to helping others heal, and connecting clients with their angels, guides and Spirit, who give their guidance and healing. She works closely with the angelic realm, connecting with loved ones and friends who have passed over. More info at: www.lindadrakebooks.com

Kala discuss with Dr. Davis Liu, the issues of US healthcare as it becomes increasingly expensive, confusing, and difficult to navigate. His book, Stay Healthy, Live Longer, Spend Wisely: Making Intelligent Choices in America's Healthcare System. Written by a practicing family physician employed by one of the nation's top healthcare organizations, Stay Healthy, Live Longer, Spend Wisely provides critical information to make intelligent medical and financial decisions to not only increase your chances for good health, but also to get the most value out of your healthcare dollars.This easy-to-understand handbook provides valuable insider tips on:

* Selecting a high-quality health insurance plan
* Making every doctor's visit productive
* Whether body scans, dietary supplements, or concierge physicians are worth your money
* What and who are the various primary care and specialist physicians you might see
* The truth about generic and branded medications
* Which tests, procedures, and actions must be done so you stay well both physically and financially

In 1989, Vicki was a wife, mother, and successful businesswoman when she received a life-threatening diagnosis. Doctors claimed she had only a few months to live. At first she accepted the prognosis and manifested a textbook case of the disease - until she changed her mind. Her decision to live, coupled with her intuitive gifts, revealed the root causes of the illness and the keys to recovery. By listening to her own "inner wisdom" and honoring her "soul purpose," Vicki rejuvenated her immune system. By honoring her child within, she embarked on a path of self-discovery. The result was complete physical healing. Kala speaks with Vicki about her book, Coffee, Doughnuts and God.

In this book, Wennstrom tells the story of his exploration into the source of his creativity. In the late 1970s, Wennstrom was a rising star in the New York art world when he realized that he was too attached to his identity as an artist, and set out to discover the rock-bottom truth of his life. He destroyed his large body of art, gave away all of his possessions, and spent the next 10 years living in the moment, on basically nothing, surrendered to unconditional trust and the creative inspiration of his heart.

Transformed, he re-emerged into the world as a more complete human being and artist with an entirely new type of art, rooted in innocence and spontaneity. Today his art pieces have taken the form of unique, interactive, life-size sculptural pieces made largely out of found objects that open up to reveal inner workings and hidden surprises.

The book includes 16 color pages of his exquisite and intriguing art. Photos of art work for book and Web site are taken by Ed Severinghaus. The Inspired Heart tells of a life lived by the singular requirement of Grace - to remain fearlessly attuned to the heart.

Jerry's story is told in his book, The Inspired Heart: An Artist’s Journey of Transformation. For more information, visit: handsofalchemy.com or jerrywennstrom.com.

Marcia McMahon wishes to bring peace to the world. She speaks on this topic on her radio show, Peaceful Planet and works to share this message in her art. In addition, she works as a channel and shares what she channels in her book, With Love from Diana, Queen of Hearts, Messages from Heaven for a New Age of Peace.

We are not required to live in fear, it is our choice. In this interview, Kala speaks with Jan Frazier, a mother, poet and author who asked to be free from fear after facing a medical issue. Her book When Fear Falls Away describes how she changed her life, by releasing her fears and rediscovering a new world around her...

More About Jan Frazier:
Until the summer of her fiftieth year, Jan Frazier lived a life typical for a well-educated, middle-class American woman. A divorced mother of two teenagers, she was making a modest living writing and teaching writing. Following a Catholic childhood in Miami in the 1960s, she had studied English in college and graduate school. In her late twenties, longing for hills and snow, she moved to New England, where she was active in the peace movement. But the inner peace she sought always eluded her.

Then, in August 2003, she experienced a radical transformation of consciousness. Fear fell away from her, and she was immersed in a state of causeless joy that has never left her. While she has continued her life as writer, teacher, and mother, she has discovered it is possible to live a richly human life free of suffering. Her wish now is to communicate the truth that within every person is a pool of calm well-being that waits patiently to be stirred to life.

When Fear Falls Away: The Story of a Sudden Awakening (Weiser Books, 2007) is Jan's day-by-day account of the shift in consciousness and its alteration of her life. Her poetry and prose have appeared widely in literary journals and anthologies. Her poetry collection, Greatest Hits, was published by Pudding House, and she has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She has been inspired by Gurumayi, Krishnamurti, and Eckhart Tolle, but the joy she lives in belongs to no particular tradition, and is available to all. More info at: http://whenfearfallsaway.com

Science is demonstrating that the greatest therapy for healing, youth and longevity may be inside of you right now. Soul Medicine is a breakthrough guide to the most potentially powerful source of healing on the planet today: the human spirit. An innovative neurosurgeon and a pioneering health researcher are your guides in this book, through the emerging landscape of energy medicine, which is unlocking remarkable new sources of healing that are accessible to every human being alive. They show that your consciousness holds the key to your well-being, and that small shifts in energy and awareness can produce major shifts in health. They look closely at the many faith healers of history, and trace the factors common to all miraculous healings.

Hot on the heels of The Goddess Guide to Chakra Vitality is Anita Ryan-Revel's newest creation: Selena’s Crystal Balls, A Magical Journey Through the Chakras – a fully-illustrated book for children (and their parents/caregivers!)

Selena's Crystal Balls is a fully illustrated children's book that takes children on a journey of the chakras – the body's energy realms that rule every aspect of life. Come on this journey to feel increased security, creativity, empowerment, love, communication, vision and joy. The story is designed to help children achieve balance, awareness and increased self-esteem by introducing them to imagery and colours related to chakra energy. The journey through the colours of the rainbow introduces children to the seven key aspects of life – security, creativity, empowerment, love, communication, vision and joy.

The story offers room for discussion about each essential aspect so that parents and children can connect in new and enriching dimensions. Parents, carers and teachers are invited to read the story aloud, illustrate their experiences in a journal, or use it as a bedtime meditation to send children off to a carefree sleep. By encouraging children to visualise aspects of their life relating to each chakra, parents are helping them achieve physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual balance in their lives. There is a section in the books for Parents, which includes tools and suggestions for different ways to heal and balance chakras – eg by using symbols, a Chakra-at-a-Glance guide and discussion topics.
More info at: www.goddess.com.au

In Nani’s new book, SACRED CHOICES: Thinking Outside the Tribe to Heal Your Spirit (Harmony Books), she helps identify what tribal beliefs are limiting full potential in all areas of life—from relationships, sexuality, the workplace, faith, success—so people can clearly determine whether their tribal beliefs are keeping them on a path of growth or if they’re standing in the way of success, happiness, or healing. Clinging to unhealthy tribal beliefs—social rules that limit our choices—can cause anxiety, sickness, fatigue, or depression. SACRED CHOICES is the solution to identifying those aspects of your “tribe” that are unconsciously bringing you down and preventing you from experiencing your happiest, best self.