By Heidi Simmons
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Fields of Plenty
By LD Thompson
Spirituality
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Is it possible to have it all — love, wealth, and happiness along with peace, harmony and purpose? In LD Thompson’s, Fields of Plenty: A Guide to Your Inner Wisdom (Divine Arts, 190 pages), it absolutely is – but it may not be what you think.
Human beings are complicated. For most, we are in a constant state of desire and it is a challenge to live in the present and be fully actualized in the moment. In this day and age, it seems almost impossible to achieve a state of bliss. Thompson’s book gives the reader a practical understanding of our complex self and a guide to becoming conscious of what we manifest in our daily lives in order to find a place of peace — a place where life is “plentiful.”
This is Thompson’s second book. His first, The Message: A Guide to Being Human introduced the reader to Thompson’s voice, or spirit guide, Solano. It is Solano who shares knowledge about who we are and the boundless potential we have as humans to make a difference not only in our own life, but also in the lives of others. Through Thompson, Solano appears thoughtful and loving.
If it bothers you that Thompson “channels” Solano, that’s understandable. Perhaps it is natural to be skeptical when the information is coming from someone beyond our realm. Maybe it is outside your comfort zone to consider the material as authentic or meaningful when it is disseminated by an unknown entity. Or maybe you simply think Thompson is Solano. These are all legitimate concerns, but what both books offer is another way to look at and understand one’s self and one’s place in the universe. Sometimes that takes an outsider.
There is a vocabulary Solano uses that differs from modern psychology. It takes getting use to, but becomes less confusing as you read through. For instance, there is the “Altered Ego,” which protects and teaches us. It can get in our way of being one with our “Soul,” or it can work in tandem with the “Soul” to bring inspiration.
According to Solano, the Soul is wise and has a design for our life. The Soul is One with all things. It is eternal and “all it knows is plenty.” Solano uses the term “Infinite Intelligence” to express the “Divine.” Through Thompson, it is Solano’s purpose to identify the Soul’s perspective so that one may “radiate the Divine and live abundantly.”
The book is nicely organized and formatted. There is a lot of white space and it’s inviting to read. Each section starts with a Solano quote that leads into the chapter. Thompson’s words are in italics, while Solano’s words are in plain text – the majority of the book is by Solano. Thompson adds his own experiences as illustrations. His contribution makes the information friendly, tangible and more comprehensible. He also gives exercises to help attain Solano’s suggestions.
There is a lot of information in this book that includes electromagnetic fields, brain chemistry and the change of DNA through meditation — some very fascinating ideas. I appreciate the science and I believe the human mind/body is amazing and still quite mysterious. I recognize that there is far more going on than we yet fully comprehend.
But I didn’t think all the scientific data wasn’t necessary to make the metaphysical point. I also felt I missed something between the first book, The Message and Fields of Plenty. It’s as if Thompson/Solano’s ideas went from a 101 class to a graduate seminar. Solano’s terminology and jargon can be cumbersome and obfuscating. I needed Thompson to intervene and give me some common ways to think about Solano’s specialized language.
Some passages I had to read over and over before I could fully absorb the meaning. I wanted a better understanding of Solano’s vernacular. For me, it’s difficult to incorporate the wisdom of Solano into daily practice when his lingo is so unnatural.
Solano is gracious as he recognizes our amazing human qualities and potential. Thompson shares the wisdom of Solano as a “gift.” The book is well meaning and does deliver a message of hope and encouragement. Ultimately, it is about living life fully and abundantly. Solano wasn’t the first to point this out, but it is always nice to be reminded.
