Book excerpt: There is a blueprint for wholeness in the human body that is a key to the well-being of every individual, every relationship and every society. An awareness of that blueprint can bring greater health and happiness and can be an important step in discovering our true identity as spiritual beings.In this unique synthesis of ideas from East and West, the author weaves together the ancient energy teachings of China and India, Kabbalah's Tree of Life, the Old and New Testaments, Western medicine, psychology and astrology to reveal a universal pattern of human growth. It points toward unity and reconciliation and identifies the period we are now living through as an exceptionally important time in human history. A Promise of Eden is an important work that will stimulate further study of the unseen connections between mind, body and spirit. It is essential reading for anyone wishing a richer and deeper understanding of life as a holistic process.