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Life in Dynamic Harmony (LDH)

Explore how to increase your happiness, health, and effectance by leveraging the power of an ancient archetype—the mandala–that incorporates 4 foundational principles and 34 key life processes.

Life in Dynamic Harmony (LDH) is a wholistic, multidimensional program for personal development created primarily for youth between the ages of twelve and thirty who are facing an ever-widening spectrum of responsibilities as they approach and enter higher levels of education, community service, adulthood, the world of work, marriage, and parenthood, and secondarily, for the young in heart of other ages who seek a more balanced, healthy, and wholesome lifestyle. The program sets forth four organizing principles–wholeness, transformation, the interdependence of the inner and outer aspects of life, and beauty. It utilizes a circle (mandala)–one of the universal, cross-cultural archetypes identified by the Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung; particularly the structure of the Native American Indian medicine wheel: (1) as a quadratic, graphic organizer to facilitate centering and contemplation; (2) to regularly visualize one’s life in which the physical, social, psychological, and spiritual dimensions are developing in harmony with one another; and (3) to classify thirty-four key life processes such as prayer, nutrition, time management, and various types of communication.

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WHAT REVIEWERS HAVE SAID ABOUT LIFE IN DYNAMIC HARMONY (LDH)

Most of the reviews and commendations are in response to various iterations of the manuscript over the years. Others are in regards to the summary statement.

“This is a wonderful realization of the foundational concepts underlying the universal archetypal meaning of the hoop. As you know, I’ve been hoop dancing for over 40 years and have found through touring to nearly 100 countries, that it’s universality is relatable to one and all.”
Kevin LockeLakota Sioux visionary, flute player, storyteller, cultural ambassador, recording artist, educator, and hoop dancer (14 January 2021)
“. . . I think right now, the idea of the [LDH] medicine wheel and its symbolic key to balance is a topic of interest to calm down the psyche of North America--as well as Latin America, perhaps?”
Teresa LangnessFounding Board President, Full-Circle Learning (21 October 2021)
“I have been reading a chapter a day, and it has helped me grow and learn so much! I’d be glad to talk more with you about it, and if OK to include others . . .. I am so grateful to you for writing it and for sharing this book with me.”
Dr. Judith Munterformer Dean, School of Education, San Francisco State University, Daly, California (13 January 2018)
“LDH constitutes a veritable treasure house for all those who wish to find the key to enjoying life to the fullest, in preparation for the real life, the life of the spirit in the Heavenly Dominions.”
Prof. Arsenio De Jesús Arbeláez, M.S.Social Development, Manizales, Colombia (19 May 2005)
“I have read your interesting manuscript ... I must say I have held on to your book [instead of returning it] mainly due to overwork, but also due to a sense that I could use it in some way. . .. Unquestionably, there is value in the system you have developed over the years. It shows the maturity and understanding of a lifetime of “life” study. . .. With your permission, I will keep it on hand for the time being....”
Bruce FilsonPublishing Director, United Artists/Nine Pines Publishing, Canada (26 September 1995)
“Your description of this book has definitely aroused my curiosity due to its novel idea . . .. The conception is unique in all respects and this scholarly research work of yours, must have been a labor on your part for quite a few years. Moreover, it may have the blessings due to crisis faced by you in your life. . .. Very seldom I have come across something absolutely innovative, such as the research work offered by you . . ..”
Mohan MunjeManaging Director, Bahá'í Publishing Trust, New Delhi, India (4 August 1988)
“I have now had a chance to look over the materials that you sent us. And, I feel that your book is certainly deserving of publication. But, unfortunately, it is not the type of book that Kalimat Press would be able to publish successfully. .
Anthony A. LeeManaging Editor/Owner, Kalimat Press, USA (8 March 1995)
“I read the [introductory] material you sent . . .. First, I think you have a lot of valuable information here. What I see as the two central points are: There is an inner and an outer aspect to each part of our lives, and they are mutually supportive. They gain strength from one another. Neglect one, and the other suffers. This is illustrated beautifully with your sine wave . . .. The second point is that there are a host of related skills that need to remain in balance. Your mandala presents this graphically very nicely. The four divisions, and the inner and out circles help keep the large number of specific skills from seeming overwhelming. It is a good way to visualize review your personal inventory."
Justice St. RainManaging Editor/Owner, Special Ideas, Indiana, USA (10 January, 2000)
“Yes, received the manuscript a few weeks ago. Have not worked my way through it yet, but Jenna [his wife] started it and says she is enjoying it.”
Justice St. RainManaging Editor/Owner, Special Ideas (3 April, 2000)
“I think the ‘wheel’ approach has some real strengths because it appeals to our visual organizational capacities.”
Justice St. RainManaging Editor/Owner, Special Ideas (3 January, 2002)

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