Living in the Unlimited Universe

by Ivan Burnell, Dawn E. Marion (Illustrator)

Certain people seem to find a path through life while others struggle. We are all searchers, but some of us have lost the trail and are caught in a dense thicket, uncertain of the way. How do we find that ridge trail where we are high enough to see clearly the path we have been traveling and where we are going, to see the forks in the trail before us, and learn to plan wisely? How can we gain that exhilaration of being on top of the world, at the top of our form, to be doing exactly what we want and living without anger, fear, or regrets? What if we are carrying a huge weight on our backs from some injury or suffering inflicted on us? How can we regain that light, confident step and inner grace that makes our journey a joyful experience? A searcher must ask these sorts of questions and learn to be skeptical of false or incomplete answers. Ivan Burnell is like a mountain guide, familiar with the terrain, trails, and highlights of the area. He can advise us what equipment and supplies we might need. However, each person's journey is his or her own. In this book, he invites us to explore, plan, and set off together with the best start possible. He shows us the way out of the brambles and onto the ridge trail. He helps us lighten our load and prepare for what lies ahead. Most importantly of all, he helps us open up our minds to a true vision of the universe and to cast off crippling constraints we have acquired. Only recent generations have seen the scientific evidence that the universe spreads out to infinity, straining the limits of our comprehension. In the same way, even the most confined space or experience is also still a microcosm of the infinite, endless in detail and possibility. Traditional beliefs have not incorporated this new vision of the unlimited universe, but it is essential to our understanding of our true place in the scheme of things. Unless we know where we are and who we are, we can not guess how to go forward.

226 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Mary Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the wonderful fortune of knowing the author of this book and attended several of his courses. Living in an Unlimited Universe is the second book written by Ivan Burnell outlining his program. His first is entitled The Power of Positive Doing.

First, there is nothing new here. The book is a set of tools that offer a positive approach to life and success in that life. There are many books that offer similar advice and philosophy. The difference is Ivan’s very pragmatic approach which opens up these ideas to a much wider group of people. His ideas are not wrapped up in mystery or religion or one person’s personality. The philosophy presented here is much more approachable and acceptable because of his very matter-of-fact style.

The writing itself could be much better and I now regret passing on the opportunity I had to help with editing the book. Some simple language changes could, perhaps, make it a little easier to absorb the information. Having said that, I can attest to the usefulness of the material presented. The tools work. You have to use them, but if you do, they definitely work. And trust me, I was a true cynic before encountering Ivan in class and in his books!