Whatever may be said for creating works that give great narrative to inform, the truth is that sometimes less is more. In the tumultuous times we find ourselves, times of change and for many, uncertainty about the future, it is all too easy to let the appearances around us lead us to stress and confusion. In reality all we seek is peace and happiness, a life filled with joy and prosperity. Often the hardest part of the journey for many is knowing what we really want, finding something to truly aspire to. Without inner peace, the outer circumstances of our lives never become all that we know they should be, the deep pains from our past, or the simple slights that nag at our calm, stay and hold us back. Through transcendence they fall away and life takes on that magical quality that so few find, inner peace and serenity. Chapters: Preface Foreword Passion Aspiration Temptation Transmutation Transcendence Beatitude Peace