Raiders of the Lost Spark

Last week, I attended “Bear Night” at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. When the Rangers scored their first goal, everyone was to throw a bear onto the ice. Sure, a number of folks were bear-bonked on the head; I know for certain that I hit someone with mine! However, the entire event was infused with such a wonderful energy! There was a thorough spirit of good-will, generosity, and the shared purpose of providing toys to children who could really use something to hug. It was a truly heart-warming event.

FREQUENCY + INTENTION = HEALING

VISUALIZATION + VOCALIZATION = MANIFESTATION

Several months ago, Book 1: Anastasia of the Ringing Cedars of Russia Series made its way into my hands. At first read, I was not inspired – in fact, I was downright angry – frustrated, threatened, put-off. I was extremely challenged. These books were against almost everything that I enjoy (sometimes to excess) in this (mostly) modern, technocratic world. Despite this, I kept an open mind and continued reading the rest of the series – finding inspiration in unlikely places. I was a skeptic.

I have enjoyed my fine dining, fancy shoes, and opulent European vacations – and it’s quite conceivable that I may continue to do so in the future. However, I am 100% convinced that life does not have to be the cold and stressful existence that many experience it to be. Life can be warm, creative, succulent, and exhilarating! The Ringing Cedars books have made me look at life in a different way – I find myself more positive, optimistic, and hopeful. With an undergrad degree in Classical History, College diploma in Programming – and having furthered my studies to become a Reflexologist, Herbalist, Reiki Master, and Yoga Teacher, I am certainly open to new ideas and concepts. I also enjoy combining my technological/IT background with my love of holism.

It was suggested to me that an excellent (and beneficial) project would be to take the contents of the Ringing Cedars Series and create a reference library of their contents, cross referenced by category and with authors/experts in related fields. The challenge, is of course, to do this in a way that does not violate copyright infringement

What a project this is going to be – the books contain a vast plethora of information/advice on nutrition (raw food in particular), farming, spirituality, relationships, child-rearing, education, and politics.

http://www.ringingcedarsreference.com/

Although I have been (and am) as spiritual person – especially in the past couple of years – I have not been one who could be considered a religious person. Not by a long stretch. I fluctuate between brief periods of belief, coupled with longer periods of head shaking. In the past month, I have been working to build a web site for an evangelical Christian missionary church. It has been an interesting and fascinating example of something that 1. I was somewhat dubious going into and 2. I am exceedingly happy that I did. While I have not necessarily absorbed tenets of their belief system, I have come to a greater appreciation of it.

I do believe in miracles. It might not be the same way that others choose to explain and define them, but I am convinced of a certain miraculous power of the universe and the forces that created this amazing world that we live in. Performing work for a group or a person that believes in this magic is also inspiring to me. Once again, I might not share its origins, but I certainly share in the awe and wonder associated with it. Do I believe that a person by the name of Jesus existed? I certainly do. Do I believe that he was a wonderful miracles worker? Once again, I certainly do. Personally, this is enough to bridge any gaps that exist between myself and any persons of great faith. I don’t believe the lack of commonality is a problem; the issue in my mind is a lack of respect.

I believe that respect is a great problem solver. With respect, things can be achieved that would otherwise be impossible… and this is something I have the utmost faith in!

I will be absent for the next few weeks on a “capital” adventure of untouched country, fresh air, history, and, of course, planes, trains(?) and automobiles! While most of the logical world might surmise that going somewhere warmer might be more pleasurable, I respectfully disagree, noting that going somewhere colder == an increased warmth in coming home. Given my historical tendency to repeat favoured vacation destinations, Iceland will represent a distinctive break from the ordinary… an expected foray into the extraordinary. Catch you all on the flip side!

Reykjavik, Iceland

Ottawa, Canada (my “ex” home)