Books published by New Life Clarity Publishing

Jennifer Hunter has written a very beautiful and deeply moving account of Zen life under the guidance of a ZenMaster, a Roshi. This book gives the reader a profound and accurate experience of what it is like to study in a monastic setting. In doing so, she has hit the mark on what I feel is the future of both Zen Buddhism and spiritual practice in general, the inclusion of all living beings from the greater vantage point of one world, one planet, united in harmony and respect for one another.  She portrays this forest monastic community, includingcats, birds, rats, and people, living in harmony amidst their petty jealousies and envies, transcending their differences, coming from a deep realization of our oneness, and deep love and appreciation of our uniqueness.The book brings to life the longing for meaning and purpose we all face at some point in our lives, and how thischallenged cat finds his way and truth for himself; how we find our peace and liberation not in separation from our life but in the midst of our pain and suffering and the pain and TARO THE ZEN CAT: SEASONS OF CHANGEsuffering of others. By not resisting, denying or suppressing our pain, we allow our self to experience it directly without trying or needing to escape from it.  Her main character, a cat by the name of Taro asks, “What is Zen?”“Zen,” Hiroto the blackbird answers, “is the realization of your life moment by moment, lived just as it is, withoutany added thoughts, opinions, or commentary.”  “Gennan Roshi calls Zen a direct experience of reality,”the female cardinal, Remi, says.  “You can think of Zen as more of a way of being,” says Hiroto.“Yes! There’s no escaping your physical existence. Roshitalks about Zen as being practical, firmly fixed to the earth,”  says Remi.My own first year of Zen was spent as a hermit deep in the mountains, alone, sitting zazen daily, chopping wood and carrying water from the nearby creeks. The book brings back beautiful memories of life lived in nature in harmony with all creatures — rattlesnakes, mountain lions, wild turkeys, cattle, and deer.True Zen practice is about facing oneself constantly. In monastic life the community of people called Sangha is likestones in a creek rubbing up against one another, polishing each other’s rough edges, becoming round usable stones.  Jennifer’s portrayal of Zen monastic life will be inspiring to those who have not experienced it directly and nostalgic for those of us who have. It re-inspired me with the love of community life based on living in harmony with all beings. After forty years of living in Zen monastic communities, I’ve lived the past nine years more as a layman and outside a community. Jennifer’s book has rekindled the urge to be with others who share this purpose and desire to live together in harmony and practice the Way.  I cried through many parts of the book, reflecting on myexperiences at a much earlier time in my life of the strong disciplined, love of community, and the often ruthlesscompassion of practice with my Zen Master, Maezumi Roshi.  D. Genpo Merzel, Roshi https://www.BigMind.org/

William’s life was completely normal, if you consider living in a mansion with 526 rooms as normal. Everything changed after his father went missing. His aunt had lists of rules for him that could wrap around the house. All he wanted was to find his father but looking for him wasn’t allowed. His chance finally came when he was invited to stay with his uncle for a week. There was only one problem. He didn’t know he had an uncle, but that didn’t seem to matter. There are lots of things he didn’t know about until he saw a giant, a ball that freezes things, and a watch that never lets you get lost. For all the things he finds, there is one he wishes he could forget: a deadly puzzle organ. It would have been easy enough to ignore. Only, this puzzle holds something special. If he solves it, he could find his father. At least, that’s what he thinks… 

The reason for this book being written is to give you, the reader an “inside” look as to who Virtuity is, and hear firsthand from some of the people who have helped shape the culture, success and current trajectory of Virtuity. “Virtuity is a co-brand, and is a way to differentiate our team from the sea of almost 60,000 agents in one of the most fascinating companies I’ve ever seen, World Financial Group. Virtuity is a team that has come together over a span of 20 years, and is aligned as a team of individuals, with a common purpose to right the wrong of the current financial industry by spreading the word of financial literacy and entrepreneurship, to the masses of people that for too long have worked under a system designed to fail. What we do is we educate people, make them aware of their current state of being when it comes to their finances and lifestyle, and come up with their “Dream Life Picture.” We then help them create a roadmap from where they are, to where they want to be, step by step. In this book, you the reader will have a chance to get to know some of our top leaders, who have been with us anywhere from 2 years, all the way up to 20 years. You’ll hear their stories, how they started, when they started, when they had their AH HA moment, and what their plans for the future are. You’ll also hear the challenges they’ve had to overcome, their struggles, battles, and their ultimate victory and how they become leaders in this family culture we have here. If you the reader feel compelled to reach out to anyone of these leaders, you will have their personal email addresses and phone numbers listed in this book, because our ultimate goal is to reach more people and families that could benefit from learning and joining our movement.  

Eric Zuley is the connector of Influencers and has brought together some very powerful and amazing groups of people. The eZWay Influence is a collaboration of master influencers including their stories and tidbits of information to help you grow your influence. Join us and do it the eZWay!Autthors/Contributors included are as follows: Eric J. Zuley, James Zuley, Dr. Dante Sears, Kellly Bennett, Sharon Lechter, Frank Shankwitz, Shea Vaughn, James Dentley, Sean Douglas Stewart, Hanna Horenstein, Gerald L. Kane, Reatha Grey, Trae Ireland, Annie McKnight, Nay Nay Kirby, Amy K Thomson, Holly Porter, Billy Moore, Dannella Burnett, Robert Clancy, Kate Linder, Fred Smith, Jonny Vegas Namer, Theresa Ashby, Denise MIllett Burkhardt, Brian Smith, Pattie Godfrey Sadler, Penny Foskaris, John Highland, Sophia Alvarez, Brenton Tyler Hoffmann, Jeffrey Stansfield, Ronald Couming, Leisa Reid, Sandrena Schumacher, Carmelita Pittman, Aristotle Karas, Heide Dangelo, Leila Colgan, Tony Boldi, Brian Willis, and josh Liske.