{"product_id":"the-balance-of-light-paperback","title":"The Balance of Light - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGlen Green\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Balance of Light is a true story of a young troubled youth who was on a pathway of destruction driven by hate and unforgiveness. Growing up in a neighbourhood where running from the police was the norm, he was expelled from school. Unable to let go of the past, he was on a runaway train, heading for a dark future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil one afternoon, a friend met him at the local junk car yard and shared some red wine and communion altar bread he had stolen from a local church. Unknown to Glen, this was his first communion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon after, Glen had what could only be described as a spiritual encounter. It instantly released the built-up hate and pain he had carried with him his whole life. Along with this event, he had dreams he couldn't explain at the time-dreams that would later come true.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pain and darkness inside had shifted. In their place came peace, understanding, and purpose. Glen calls this \"light shifting\"-replacing the darkness caused by negative events with light, peace, power, and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Balance of Light takes you on a powerful journey. It is a transformational memoir that weaves personal storytelling, spiritual awakening, and community empowerment into one compelling narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlen went from running from police to being escorted into Government House by police, receiving a Queen's Medal for helping youth nationally. His work has empowered communities across New Zealand and is now having powerful positive effects internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a basketball and the ability to light shift, Glen shares his journey. He opens up about his time in the New Zealand Police and his internal conflict-arresting young people who were just like him. Then he shares what he did about it, bringing powerful community breakthroughs and practical life empowerment strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlen wrote this book for his children and his family. He believes there is more to life than the darkness and negativity being pushed out-influencing our actions and shaping who we become. He asks, \"Are we the best we can be?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet's walk in the Balance of Light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 06, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67972580147507,"sku":"9781037132131","price":32.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/c86Tdog9Zd9781037132131.webp?v=1794430421","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-balance-of-light-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}