Principles of Life is a series of colorful booklets presenting a way of perceiving and understanding the world around you that will give you a deeper and more meaningful experience of life. James Swank has gained the reputation of being able to perceive people, relationships, and situations in a way that seems truly magical. In this series he shares the secrets of what he pays attention to, how he interprets what he perceives, and how he uses the information he obtains to find what people want, what motivates them, what keeps them from getting what they want, and what would bring them their greatest joy in their relationships, their jobs, and all other aspects of their lives. Volume 1 of 'Principles of Life: '-'Energy Basics'-describes the energetic nature of reality and shows ways energy tends to behave. Understanding this is the first step in learning to recognize and interpret energy, which is the beginning of a path to much greater clarity, joy, and effectiveness in life.