Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Chickadees anyone? (Truth revealed. Discover and express truth. Lies and deceptions will be found out. Threats will pass. Show no fear. Truth will out. (Animal-Speak Pocket Guide, Ted Andrews)) The only dream I remember was about a chickadee or two that befriended me. What seemed like the time I awoke was the time I awoke in the dream and where one of the chickadees flew up from my pillow and up around my Mom and my sister who were walking out on a street or something of that nature. I clearly hear myself saying "Watch Out!" as the chickadee flew in between my Mom and sister as they were crossing in front of one another. My sister turned to her left and walked into a store and my Mom walked just past the door, the chickadee flew up in front of her...then I awoke to the serenade of the alarm.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is the “3 of Wands: Leaving the nest. Seeing progress. Something or someone you have nurtured must now strike out on their own.”
Can this be a reference to myself, I wonder? The last few days I've been clearly nurturing myself and actually come think about it, my partner too!
Hhhmmm...progress is definitely happening in my spiritual life and how I'm personally connected to this world and this society. What was once a somewhat of an acrimonious relationship with all of the acrimony coming from me is now quite the loving, peaceful, joyous and abundant relationship. I've connected to the consciousness of love and abundance and revel in how immersed I am in the universal consciousness all of the unconditional love that I feel and that fills this space.
I am Wizard Oron and I'm ready step out into and meet the rest of the world. Will you come along with me?
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Monday, May 30, 2016
The '8 of Coins' and Finally Mastering an Understanding of My Chakras
Monday, May 30, 2016. We had quiet and relatively pleasant day, staying in until mid-afternoon where we went out for a quick stroll and to pick up a baguette to go along with our home-made stew. The stew was quite delicious and the baguette very fresh and pairing nicely with a dab or two of butter. Yummy!
I read a few more pages of "Chakras For Beginners" and took many pages of notes. I've been putting into practice pretty much everything I've read so far especially while working out at the gym and now here at home. I quickly fell asleep and had a soothing night of dreams and spiritual activity. I felt well rested, peaceful and very much at ease--not a single thought about dreading to go to work. Although, I must admit that while eating breakfast at catching a bit of news I was contemplating ideas about what I do if I stayed home and my thoughts were quite exciting.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is the “8 of Coins: The Factory. Skill and mastery. Tedious, repetitive labour. Slow and methodical progress."
I'm enjoying the “8 of Coins" visit because I know that I'm making progress on balancing and keeping my chakras balanced and that this requires much focus and attention--and surprisingly I'm doing just that. I'm quite proud of myself but know very well that my focus and attention are more to do with being immersed in the universal consciousness and mindset than anything personal that I'm doing. Universal energy flows through my life.
Through the "consciousness of love" (Chakra For Beginners, David Pond) I'm able gain skill, mastery, and knowledge of my chakras thus bringing them into balance where I am now more in harmony with the universal mindset and bringing much needed change into my life. Spirit has my back!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
I read a few more pages of "Chakras For Beginners" and took many pages of notes. I've been putting into practice pretty much everything I've read so far especially while working out at the gym and now here at home. I quickly fell asleep and had a soothing night of dreams and spiritual activity. I felt well rested, peaceful and very much at ease--not a single thought about dreading to go to work. Although, I must admit that while eating breakfast at catching a bit of news I was contemplating ideas about what I do if I stayed home and my thoughts were quite exciting.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is the “8 of Coins: The Factory. Skill and mastery. Tedious, repetitive labour. Slow and methodical progress."
I'm enjoying the “8 of Coins" visit because I know that I'm making progress on balancing and keeping my chakras balanced and that this requires much focus and attention--and surprisingly I'm doing just that. I'm quite proud of myself but know very well that my focus and attention are more to do with being immersed in the universal consciousness and mindset than anything personal that I'm doing. Universal energy flows through my life.
Through the "consciousness of love" (Chakra For Beginners, David Pond) I'm able gain skill, mastery, and knowledge of my chakras thus bringing them into balance where I am now more in harmony with the universal mindset and bringing much needed change into my life. Spirit has my back!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Asking For Help and Seeking Guidance and Knowing That I'll Receive It
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 6:52pm. My spirit wants to take me out onto the open road and yet I'm struggling to give myself permission to follow the pull of the universe tugging on my arm, asking to come along on this journey of life telling me "we've much to show and teach you and you have so much to give".
There is nothing personal about this. I finally understand that this is the universal mind and spirit at work here and it is not only in my own best interests to follow but the universe's as well.
So here I am now asking for guidance on how I can work through, overcome, or transcend the debt burden that I've brought upon myself so I can follow the pull of Spirit. For Spirit does indeed have much to show me, I also have much to learn and finally understand that I, imbued with the collective soul have much to offer.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
There is nothing personal about this. I finally understand that this is the universal mind and spirit at work here and it is not only in my own best interests to follow but the universe's as well.
So here I am now asking for guidance on how I can work through, overcome, or transcend the debt burden that I've brought upon myself so I can follow the pull of Spirit. For Spirit does indeed have much to show me, I also have much to learn and finally understand that I, imbued with the collective soul have much to offer.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Addendum: The 'Novice of Swords', Cardinals and Crows
Sunday, May 29, 2019 Addendum:
I feel a need to write a bit more about the "Novice of Swords" as the 'cardinal' perched in the tree caught my attention and also reminded me of the number of crows that I've noticed during my drives whether during the job or when driving to and from Quesnel or just from work to home. I have Ted Andrews book, 'Animal-Speak' and in his entry for the cardinal he refers to this bird as being a symbol of 'renewed importance', "Accept you(r) life's importance. Accept yourself as a source of light and do not be afraid to conduct yourself accordingly." Animal-Speak, Ted Andrews, Dragonhawk Publishing, Jackon, Tennessee, 2009, page 20
I've long felt like a source of light, that is, if I let myself be one and the cardinal is reaffirming my choice of where I'd like to go with my life. I've long desired to travel, simply driving along the roads and highways of North America but have been challenged by my lack of commitment and not truly or really pursuing this goal. I've not been active enough in making my life happen. This is stopping now. I will drive these roads and highways, in fact I've already started and do so by offering myself as one more source of spiritual light and energy here on the earthly plane.
Need a spiritual recharge, boost, cleanse, or renewal or all of these? Well come on over and tap into my spiritual energy and take what you need. Let me assist you in reconnecting with Spirit and tapping into its unlimited loving energy and see your life renewed and eyes opened!
Crows are offering up 'magical help'. "Unexpected help with problems and obstacles is at hand to bring relief. Your magic is calling and it will be answered." Animal-Speak, Ted Andrews, Dragonhawk Publishing, Jackon, Tennessee, 2009, page 22
I'm on the right path and there is no turning back. I dedicated to achieving my goal while at the same enjoying the journey to get there along with keeping my eyes opened for better and brighter ways of doing things.
I'm living life, and life is living me! Chakras For Beginners, David Pond, Llewellyn Publications, Woodbury, Minnesota, 2009, page 27
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
I feel a need to write a bit more about the "Novice of Swords" as the 'cardinal' perched in the tree caught my attention and also reminded me of the number of crows that I've noticed during my drives whether during the job or when driving to and from Quesnel or just from work to home. I have Ted Andrews book, 'Animal-Speak' and in his entry for the cardinal he refers to this bird as being a symbol of 'renewed importance', "Accept you(r) life's importance. Accept yourself as a source of light and do not be afraid to conduct yourself accordingly." Animal-Speak, Ted Andrews, Dragonhawk Publishing, Jackon, Tennessee, 2009, page 20
I've long felt like a source of light, that is, if I let myself be one and the cardinal is reaffirming my choice of where I'd like to go with my life. I've long desired to travel, simply driving along the roads and highways of North America but have been challenged by my lack of commitment and not truly or really pursuing this goal. I've not been active enough in making my life happen. This is stopping now. I will drive these roads and highways, in fact I've already started and do so by offering myself as one more source of spiritual light and energy here on the earthly plane.
Need a spiritual recharge, boost, cleanse, or renewal or all of these? Well come on over and tap into my spiritual energy and take what you need. Let me assist you in reconnecting with Spirit and tapping into its unlimited loving energy and see your life renewed and eyes opened!
Crows are offering up 'magical help'. "Unexpected help with problems and obstacles is at hand to bring relief. Your magic is calling and it will be answered." Animal-Speak, Ted Andrews, Dragonhawk Publishing, Jackon, Tennessee, 2009, page 22
I'm on the right path and there is no turning back. I dedicated to achieving my goal while at the same enjoying the journey to get there along with keeping my eyes opened for better and brighter ways of doing things.
I'm living life, and life is living me! Chakras For Beginners, David Pond, Llewellyn Publications, Woodbury, Minnesota, 2009, page 27
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
The 'Novice of Swords' and Knowing What You Want and Doing It
Sunday, May 29, 2016. What a rainy day we had yesterday. We had do a couple of errands and also decided to get our weekly grocery run over and done with but boy oh boy did we ever get wet doing so. But the rain should never be complained about as we need it. Most of us here in the city waste a lot more water than we think we do and I'm always reminded of this each time we use the camper van. The water coming in goes into holding tanks before being dump and can they ever fill up fast.
We came home after our errands, had a late lunch and simply relaxed for the rest of the day. My relaxation included a bit of work on my model railroad layout, finding my misplaced papers, and then reading and fully absorbing what I reading form the book, 'Chakras For Beginners' by David Pond. Really enjoy reading this book and putting into practice what I read. You know what? I changed as a result. I kid you not, I completed reading about the first three chakras and am about halfway through reading about the fourth and feel that these four chakras are quite in balance today.
When I first started to read, study and contemplate chakras I felt a bit lost and incapable of working with my chakras however this has all changed and changed for the better. Thank You Spirit.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is the "Novice of Swords: The suit of Swords and its corresponding element, Air, is masculine and intellectually oriented, so a youthful male with blond hair represents this Novice. He wears along yellow robe and hematite necklace. He intently examines a ritual dagger and burning incense. A cardinal perches in a nearby tree. This Novice can be someone with a goal in sight and who pursues it very single-mindedly. He can accomplish much very quickly and extremely well. However, he can be so focused that he misses changing developments, thereby going full steam ahead without considering a change of plan."
The message here today reaffirms that yes, we can be focused and accomplish much however we must be careful not to move so swiftly that we miss other ideas or opportunities that may be better or offer more efficient ways of doing things. We can maintain our focus but we must also be aware of the signs or messages that may be out there telling us to slow down and take a second look at what we are pursuing. Or simply that we must slow down and enjoy the journey as well as the end result we are after!
Thank You Spirit.
Blessed Be.
We came home after our errands, had a late lunch and simply relaxed for the rest of the day. My relaxation included a bit of work on my model railroad layout, finding my misplaced papers, and then reading and fully absorbing what I reading form the book, 'Chakras For Beginners' by David Pond. Really enjoy reading this book and putting into practice what I read. You know what? I changed as a result. I kid you not, I completed reading about the first three chakras and am about halfway through reading about the fourth and feel that these four chakras are quite in balance today.
When I first started to read, study and contemplate chakras I felt a bit lost and incapable of working with my chakras however this has all changed and changed for the better. Thank You Spirit.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is the "Novice of Swords: The suit of Swords and its corresponding element, Air, is masculine and intellectually oriented, so a youthful male with blond hair represents this Novice. He wears along yellow robe and hematite necklace. He intently examines a ritual dagger and burning incense. A cardinal perches in a nearby tree. This Novice can be someone with a goal in sight and who pursues it very single-mindedly. He can accomplish much very quickly and extremely well. However, he can be so focused that he misses changing developments, thereby going full steam ahead without considering a change of plan."
The message here today reaffirms that yes, we can be focused and accomplish much however we must be careful not to move so swiftly that we miss other ideas or opportunities that may be better or offer more efficient ways of doing things. We can maintain our focus but we must also be aware of the signs or messages that may be out there telling us to slow down and take a second look at what we are pursuing. Or simply that we must slow down and enjoy the journey as well as the end result we are after!
Thank You Spirit.
Blessed Be.
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Creating A Life Through a Bit of Research and Some Hard Work
Saturday, May 28, 2016. The "trying" work week that was is over. I felt like I was in never ending nightmare, a life sentence in a prison that is only a job that shouldn't stress me out so much but does. Friday was a much smoother day and ended quietly allowing for a stress free drive home and more relaxing evening.
This past week opened my eyes to how much we the employees of this company we have chosen to work for are often overworked, underpaid, and truly under-appreciated. I need to make changes in my life and end my relationship with this company and doing so may require a huge sacrifice on my part but a sacrifice that is necessary in order for me to be "true" to myself and more actively create and live the life I want instead of merely reacting to as I have been unconsciously doing for the past year or so. This was alluded to yesterday when, "I The Magician: To live fully, one must create a life, not merely react to it. Creativity. Ability. Making something happen” made his appearance.
Today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “Youth of Swords: Curiosity. Research. Computers, e-mail. Immature communication. Spying (or "hacking").”
Today is about getting back into researching in detail how I might be able to get involved in the many fairs, festivals, and events that are held throughout the thousands of communities in North America and make a living on the road by doing so. I had printed out quite a bit of information about these events a few years ago but have somehow misplaced this paperwork. I remember seeing it sometime in the past month but cannot find it this morning...argh! I hope to find it in the van. We'll be zipping over to it today as I left a few things I'd like to have here at the stick and brick home.
As part of my research, I need to build a business model and identity for myself. I need to be able to present to the organizers of these events just how I think "Wizard Oron" will fit into and how it is suitable for their events. Am I simply a part of the entertainment or can I somehow play a more significant role in how people enjoy the fair, festival, or gathering, whatever it may be?
Lot's to think about and much to act on...I need to get going and make this happen. Enough wishing, my wishing time is over...it's time to put in some hard work and create the life I want as I still have much life to live!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
This past week opened my eyes to how much we the employees of this company we have chosen to work for are often overworked, underpaid, and truly under-appreciated. I need to make changes in my life and end my relationship with this company and doing so may require a huge sacrifice on my part but a sacrifice that is necessary in order for me to be "true" to myself and more actively create and live the life I want instead of merely reacting to as I have been unconsciously doing for the past year or so. This was alluded to yesterday when, "I The Magician: To live fully, one must create a life, not merely react to it. Creativity. Ability. Making something happen” made his appearance.
Today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “Youth of Swords: Curiosity. Research. Computers, e-mail. Immature communication. Spying (or "hacking").”
As part of my research, I need to build a business model and identity for myself. I need to be able to present to the organizers of these events just how I think "Wizard Oron" will fit into and how it is suitable for their events. Am I simply a part of the entertainment or can I somehow play a more significant role in how people enjoy the fair, festival, or gathering, whatever it may be?
Lot's to think about and much to act on...I need to get going and make this happen. Enough wishing, my wishing time is over...it's time to put in some hard work and create the life I want as I still have much life to live!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Thursday, May 26, 2016
The 'Guide of Wands', 'VIII Justice' and the 'Two of Coins'
Thursday, May 26th, 2016. I'm in charge at the job so my days have been rather trying and stressful not always because they are that but because I worry so much about getting everything done that needs to be done on any given day and today was no different. But I survived and the company survived another day under my leadership or lack thereof. I'm not all that keen with being in charge. I simply don't like taking on the responsibility of managing someone else's business. I'd rather leave that responsibility to them or to someone else and solely be responsible for myself. It's deeply humbling that they entrust me with such responsibility but I'd still rather not be in such a position even if they paid me more. And more pay sure would be nice.
I hit the gym after work and even though I returned to the office after taking care of some customers feeling and obviously looking tired that tiredness was mostly gone by the time I got home and walked over to the gym. But when I returned home the air and energy in our place felt heavy so I sprayed some "Sacred White Sage Body and Room Spray" by Essential Oil Techniques around. What a difference. The air and energy were light, bright, and refreshing--just what I needed.
I awoke tired this morning, maybe from the dream or dreams I was having throughout the night. The one I remember was kind of odd to me as in it, we were in another condo tower that was fully constructed, not a particularly high floor but the building was swaying. However before being a part of that scene I was in the bowels of building watch a construction pound large metal pylons into the ground in an effort to stop the building from swaying. The dream came to a quick halt when the alarm serenaded us. I almost fell back to sleep.
I had a hard time working with Spirit and Tarot this morning as I had a hard time shaking off the sleepy state I was in so I struggled through it and the “Guide of Wands: Feeling possessed by a creative project or inspiration. Being inspired to help others. Doing what’s right" is today's Gay Tarot Energy.
And now that I have this card in front of me I'm vaguely remembering another dream or two that I had last night where I was indeed helping others, doing what's right for all, operating out of my van. I have an inkling that these dreams are a prelude of things to come...
And the creative project I have in mind, if you can call it that, is paying off my debts through finding new sources of income, new income streams that will provide me with the means to do this quicker and more efficiently so I'm paying the bank and credit card companies excessive amounts of interest...Spirit, Tarot, mystical research and chakras...a quick glance at a news headline reminded me not to forget about balancing my chakras...something exciting to do on the weekend...
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Wednesday, May 25th, 2016. Was nice to hit the gym after work yesterday, missed one exercise as the lat pull down was busy. I'm sure I can do it the next time, likely tomorrow.
We had a relaxing evening I guess can't really remember doing anything in particular so I guess it was one of those evening that slowly disappeared into a sleep filled night.
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is both “VIII Justice: Even today, gays can be the victims of “justice”. An unfair judgment. Being too judgemental or righteous. Feeling restricted by others’ expectations” and the “2 of Coins: Tai Chi. Flexibility. “Going with the flow”. Living in tune with your environment.”
This happened quite randomly as they both flew out the deck as I was shuffling and getting ready to cut the deck three times as I do each and every day and most times a card leaps from the deck I accept it as the card of the day.
I need to be more flexible and do a much a better job of living in tune with my environment. One area I need to focus on is paying more attention to my partner by being more engaged and actively listening to what he is saying as well as to be actually engaged in our conversation. Another area I need to pay attention to is daily living by being more engaged in my day-to-day activities--present moment awareness!
Being flexible and paying more attention to my environment will guard against me feeling so restricted or hampered by others' expectations of me. I'll do a better job of communicating with others and getting my points across in a more effective and meaningful manner. And this will not only benefit me as it will open the lines of communication and shed light on areas that need to be discussed instead of leaving them in the shadows.
Got to sign off here as we just returned home and its almost time to crawl into bed.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
I hit the gym after work and even though I returned to the office after taking care of some customers feeling and obviously looking tired that tiredness was mostly gone by the time I got home and walked over to the gym. But when I returned home the air and energy in our place felt heavy so I sprayed some "Sacred White Sage Body and Room Spray" by Essential Oil Techniques around. What a difference. The air and energy were light, bright, and refreshing--just what I needed.
I awoke tired this morning, maybe from the dream or dreams I was having throughout the night. The one I remember was kind of odd to me as in it, we were in another condo tower that was fully constructed, not a particularly high floor but the building was swaying. However before being a part of that scene I was in the bowels of building watch a construction pound large metal pylons into the ground in an effort to stop the building from swaying. The dream came to a quick halt when the alarm serenaded us. I almost fell back to sleep.
I had a hard time working with Spirit and Tarot this morning as I had a hard time shaking off the sleepy state I was in so I struggled through it and the “Guide of Wands: Feeling possessed by a creative project or inspiration. Being inspired to help others. Doing what’s right" is today's Gay Tarot Energy.
And now that I have this card in front of me I'm vaguely remembering another dream or two that I had last night where I was indeed helping others, doing what's right for all, operating out of my van. I have an inkling that these dreams are a prelude of things to come...
And the creative project I have in mind, if you can call it that, is paying off my debts through finding new sources of income, new income streams that will provide me with the means to do this quicker and more efficiently so I'm paying the bank and credit card companies excessive amounts of interest...Spirit, Tarot, mystical research and chakras...a quick glance at a news headline reminded me not to forget about balancing my chakras...something exciting to do on the weekend...
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Wednesday, May 25th, 2016. Was nice to hit the gym after work yesterday, missed one exercise as the lat pull down was busy. I'm sure I can do it the next time, likely tomorrow.
We had a relaxing evening I guess can't really remember doing anything in particular so I guess it was one of those evening that slowly disappeared into a sleep filled night.
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is both “VIII Justice: Even today, gays can be the victims of “justice”. An unfair judgment. Being too judgemental or righteous. Feeling restricted by others’ expectations” and the “2 of Coins: Tai Chi. Flexibility. “Going with the flow”. Living in tune with your environment.”
This happened quite randomly as they both flew out the deck as I was shuffling and getting ready to cut the deck three times as I do each and every day and most times a card leaps from the deck I accept it as the card of the day.
I need to be more flexible and do a much a better job of living in tune with my environment. One area I need to focus on is paying more attention to my partner by being more engaged and actively listening to what he is saying as well as to be actually engaged in our conversation. Another area I need to pay attention to is daily living by being more engaged in my day-to-day activities--present moment awareness!
Being flexible and paying more attention to my environment will guard against me feeling so restricted or hampered by others' expectations of me. I'll do a better job of communicating with others and getting my points across in a more effective and meaningful manner. And this will not only benefit me as it will open the lines of communication and shed light on areas that need to be discussed instead of leaving them in the shadows.
Got to sign off here as we just returned home and its almost time to crawl into bed.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
A Whirlwind Trip to Quesnel, a 16th Birthday Celebration and Great Food Along the Way
Tuesday, May 24th, 2016. We've been to Quesnel and back and I fully enjoyed the trip and especially spending time in Serenity. Staying in the van on my own during the evening felt fantastic and very refreshing and uplifting.
We finally got underway Saturday morning slightly after 9:00am as I slept in (And Saturday's Gay Tarot Energy, the “Guide of Cups: Messages from your heart. Altruism.”) and was nowhere near ready to leave when my brother arrived at 8am but we arrived in Quesnel around 6:00pm not bad travel time at all considering we drove up in a camper van.
We stopped twice for gas, grabbed some lunch at Horstings Farm in Cache Creek to take a break from driving and being on the road. I love the farm, what a great little gem of a place my brother introduced me to. You create your own sandwich for about $6.49 and they are quite big in my opinion and very tasty too! If you want more grab a loaf or two of their fresh bake bread, a bag of buns or one their savoury or fruity pies. They also have fresh produce, jams, syrups, honey and much more.
And when we walked into my sister's house we were warmly welcomed by my sister, niece, nephew, and, oh, not to forget our brother-in-law. Dad and Ursula were there as well so it was really a great visit. My sister had dinner waiting too! Yummy!
Around 10:30pm everyone started to crash so we all went to bed. Luckily I had water in the van so when I awoke I could make myself a coffee and relax a spell with Spirit and Tarot.
Sunday's Gay Tarot Energy, “VIII Justice: Even today, gays can be the victims of “justice”. An unfair judgment. Being too judgemental or righteous. Feeling restricted by others’ expectations.”
Around 7:30 or so I headed into the house but Jiffy, their dog saw and awoke half the household. So much for making a quiet entrance. My niece started making breakfast/brunch around 9:30. After that fantastic meal we chatted and had a jolly good time.
My brother and I had a friend come over for a visit and shortly after she arrived late morning several of us went out for walk to a viewpoint overlooking the city of Quesnel, a new vantage point of the city I never knew about...another great view of the city. We returned home, I drove the van into town as a few of us had some errands to run one of which for me was to empty the vans holding tanks. We returned to my sisters and set up for my nephew's 16th birthday party, chatted, snacked and waited for other guests to arrive.
The birthday cake was to arrive at 3:00pm but that did not happen, the baker wrote down the wrong day and didn't phone my sister until around 8pm. A misunderstanding that will be resolved with a refund and a cake this Friday, my nephew will have a small celebration with a few of his friends. Luckily my brother and our friend zipped down to Safeway and picked up a cake so all was not lost.
We had, beef burgers, chicken burgers, hot dogs, chips, fresh vegetables and salad for dinner. I was introduced to an organic red wine with no detectable sulphites by our so the two of us shared two bottles of it, Our Daily Red out of California, I do believe.
After much partying and celebration sleep was calling out to many of us so off to bed we went. I think after settling down I fell asleep around 1am. I awoke here and there throughout the night but didn't awake until about 8 in the morning. Still had time for a morning coffee and time with Spirit and Tarot.
Monday's Gay Tarot Energy, the “Guide of Wands: Feeling possessed by a creative project or inspiration. Being inspired to help others. Doing what’s right.”
Soon my brother returned with my cousin, he was designated driver and so drove her home last night and picked her up this morning then my sister texted me that they were up so I should come in the house. I wrapped up my morning activities and headed into the house around 9am.
Had a bit of coffee, a bagel and a homemade ham and cheese muffin for breakfast. Shortly after 10am we were on our way, my brother driving with our Dad in his car and Ursula tagging along with me in the van. We had a great drive down chatting all the way about this and that as different scenes along the sparked memories and something to talk about. We reconnected with Dad and my brother at Horstings Farm and grabbed a late lunch before parting company, Dad and Ursula returning home to Kamloops and my brother and I to Vancouver.
My partner had dinner waiting for us as we walked in the door shortly after 7:30pm. Pork roast and root vegetables and a flan for dessert. Yummy! My brother left around 9pm. We grabbed our evening showers before relaxing a spell and crawling into bed a little before 11pm.
The alarm serenaded us at the usual 6:00am but I barely heard it. If I had not thought about the work as I drifted back into consciousness I would have likely fallen back to sleep.
Today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “8 of Cups: Farewell. Moving on. Leaving behind a person, a situation, or a part of yourself."
When I was working with Tarot this morning I was thinking back to my thoughts on the drive back to Vancouver. As we drove past the different campgrounds, RV parks and provincial parks along Cariboo Highway 97 and Trans Canada Highway 1 the idea of stopping at many of these places the next time I drive up intrigued me. How many days would it take to travel from Vancouver to Quesnel if I stopped a day or two at each of the places or at least the ones that called out to me. I quite like this idea.
So what does the “8 of Cups" have to do with these thoughts? Perhaps, a tidbit from my conversation with our friend Leanne might help here. When she and I were talking we talked about listening to our hearts, feelings and bodies when we make decisions or go about our daily activities. Am I doing enough to listen to my needs that are shouting out to me? Health, travel, work...relationship, family, finances...where I need to be or where do I need to go? Hhhmmm...how do I move on? "Moving on" is jumping out at me.
How about for you? Do you need to move on?
Tomorrows Tarot may clarify things a little as will an eventual doctor's appointment and an assessment of my health.
That's about all I have for now.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
We finally got underway Saturday morning slightly after 9:00am as I slept in (And Saturday's Gay Tarot Energy, the “Guide of Cups: Messages from your heart. Altruism.”) and was nowhere near ready to leave when my brother arrived at 8am but we arrived in Quesnel around 6:00pm not bad travel time at all considering we drove up in a camper van.
We stopped twice for gas, grabbed some lunch at Horstings Farm in Cache Creek to take a break from driving and being on the road. I love the farm, what a great little gem of a place my brother introduced me to. You create your own sandwich for about $6.49 and they are quite big in my opinion and very tasty too! If you want more grab a loaf or two of their fresh bake bread, a bag of buns or one their savoury or fruity pies. They also have fresh produce, jams, syrups, honey and much more.
And when we walked into my sister's house we were warmly welcomed by my sister, niece, nephew, and, oh, not to forget our brother-in-law. Dad and Ursula were there as well so it was really a great visit. My sister had dinner waiting too! Yummy!
Around 10:30pm everyone started to crash so we all went to bed. Luckily I had water in the van so when I awoke I could make myself a coffee and relax a spell with Spirit and Tarot.
Sunday's Gay Tarot Energy, “VIII Justice: Even today, gays can be the victims of “justice”. An unfair judgment. Being too judgemental or righteous. Feeling restricted by others’ expectations.”
Around 7:30 or so I headed into the house but Jiffy, their dog saw and awoke half the household. So much for making a quiet entrance. My niece started making breakfast/brunch around 9:30. After that fantastic meal we chatted and had a jolly good time.
My brother and I had a friend come over for a visit and shortly after she arrived late morning several of us went out for walk to a viewpoint overlooking the city of Quesnel, a new vantage point of the city I never knew about...another great view of the city. We returned home, I drove the van into town as a few of us had some errands to run one of which for me was to empty the vans holding tanks. We returned to my sisters and set up for my nephew's 16th birthday party, chatted, snacked and waited for other guests to arrive.
The birthday cake was to arrive at 3:00pm but that did not happen, the baker wrote down the wrong day and didn't phone my sister until around 8pm. A misunderstanding that will be resolved with a refund and a cake this Friday, my nephew will have a small celebration with a few of his friends. Luckily my brother and our friend zipped down to Safeway and picked up a cake so all was not lost.
We had, beef burgers, chicken burgers, hot dogs, chips, fresh vegetables and salad for dinner. I was introduced to an organic red wine with no detectable sulphites by our so the two of us shared two bottles of it, Our Daily Red out of California, I do believe.
After much partying and celebration sleep was calling out to many of us so off to bed we went. I think after settling down I fell asleep around 1am. I awoke here and there throughout the night but didn't awake until about 8 in the morning. Still had time for a morning coffee and time with Spirit and Tarot.
Monday's Gay Tarot Energy, the “Guide of Wands: Feeling possessed by a creative project or inspiration. Being inspired to help others. Doing what’s right.”
Soon my brother returned with my cousin, he was designated driver and so drove her home last night and picked her up this morning then my sister texted me that they were up so I should come in the house. I wrapped up my morning activities and headed into the house around 9am.
Had a bit of coffee, a bagel and a homemade ham and cheese muffin for breakfast. Shortly after 10am we were on our way, my brother driving with our Dad in his car and Ursula tagging along with me in the van. We had a great drive down chatting all the way about this and that as different scenes along the sparked memories and something to talk about. We reconnected with Dad and my brother at Horstings Farm and grabbed a late lunch before parting company, Dad and Ursula returning home to Kamloops and my brother and I to Vancouver.
My partner had dinner waiting for us as we walked in the door shortly after 7:30pm. Pork roast and root vegetables and a flan for dessert. Yummy! My brother left around 9pm. We grabbed our evening showers before relaxing a spell and crawling into bed a little before 11pm.
The alarm serenaded us at the usual 6:00am but I barely heard it. If I had not thought about the work as I drifted back into consciousness I would have likely fallen back to sleep.
Today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “8 of Cups: Farewell. Moving on. Leaving behind a person, a situation, or a part of yourself."
When I was working with Tarot this morning I was thinking back to my thoughts on the drive back to Vancouver. As we drove past the different campgrounds, RV parks and provincial parks along Cariboo Highway 97 and Trans Canada Highway 1 the idea of stopping at many of these places the next time I drive up intrigued me. How many days would it take to travel from Vancouver to Quesnel if I stopped a day or two at each of the places or at least the ones that called out to me. I quite like this idea.
So what does the “8 of Cups" have to do with these thoughts? Perhaps, a tidbit from my conversation with our friend Leanne might help here. When she and I were talking we talked about listening to our hearts, feelings and bodies when we make decisions or go about our daily activities. Am I doing enough to listen to my needs that are shouting out to me? Health, travel, work...relationship, family, finances...where I need to be or where do I need to go? Hhhmmm...how do I move on? "Moving on" is jumping out at me.
How about for you? Do you need to move on?
Tomorrows Tarot may clarify things a little as will an eventual doctor's appointment and an assessment of my health.
That's about all I have for now.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Friday, May 20, 2016
The '8 of Coins' and Remaking Life, My Life
Friday, May 20, 2016. Another day, another day of week but the end of the week although a weekend of travel, a quick trip to Quesnel and back. As by the time we arrive in Quesnel and leave to return here to Vancouver will entail a little more than a forty hour turnaround time. If that makes any sense.
However, what better healing salve for life's stresses and strains than spending time with loving family members--father, brother, and sister and all who accompany each of them? It fills me much joy, happiness and contentment just thinking about the time we'll be spending together.
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “8 of Coins: The Factory. Skill and mastery. Tedious, repetitive labour. Slow and methodical progress."
"Slow and methodical progress" is what's on the agenda for the next while. I have to put my head to the grindstone and work on making my life the way I need it to be or at least where I think I need myself to be at this point in time.
First I need to divest myself of the things I do not need even though it may be hard to part with them if such an exercise has me thinking long and hard about leaving nothing off the table so-to-speak. I really need to strip my life down to the bare minimum. And no need to worry I do not feel like I am sacrificing anything but rather investing in life, my life to be exact.
This is where "Skill and mastery" and "Tedious, repetitive labour" come into play as I need to really get into living a truly spiritual life where meditation and solitude play a big part. I need to spend time in and with nature and I need to be better and more lovingly involved in and with my relationship. My life requires a serious investment, a serious investment from me and such a wonderful investment as this will require an unyielding commitment and dedication on my part.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
However, what better healing salve for life's stresses and strains than spending time with loving family members--father, brother, and sister and all who accompany each of them? It fills me much joy, happiness and contentment just thinking about the time we'll be spending together.
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “8 of Coins: The Factory. Skill and mastery. Tedious, repetitive labour. Slow and methodical progress."
"Slow and methodical progress" is what's on the agenda for the next while. I have to put my head to the grindstone and work on making my life the way I need it to be or at least where I think I need myself to be at this point in time.
First I need to divest myself of the things I do not need even though it may be hard to part with them if such an exercise has me thinking long and hard about leaving nothing off the table so-to-speak. I really need to strip my life down to the bare minimum. And no need to worry I do not feel like I am sacrificing anything but rather investing in life, my life to be exact.
This is where "Skill and mastery" and "Tedious, repetitive labour" come into play as I need to really get into living a truly spiritual life where meditation and solitude play a big part. I need to spend time in and with nature and I need to be better and more lovingly involved in and with my relationship. My life requires a serious investment, a serious investment from me and such a wonderful investment as this will require an unyielding commitment and dedication on my part.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
The Week of Visits and Payng More Attention to My Spirit and Reconnecting With My Intuition
Thursday, May 19, 2016. A week of visits. We connected with a friend for dinner on Monday as he's going to business school overseas. Then another friend came over from Vancouver Island to visit for a couple of days. Then on Saturday my brother and I will head up to Quesnel to celebrate our nephew's sixteenth birthday. A whirlwind trip for sure as we are coming back on Monday. My other half has decided to stay put for the weekend!
Monday's Tarot--“3 of Cups: A Good Time. Happy, comfortable times together. Quiet enjoyment. Celebration."
Tuesday's Tarot--“XVIII The Moon: Sexuality pulls us into a different, non-rational world which is sometimes frightening, always creative. A sense of mystery. Creative ideas which gestate in the subconscious. Sexuality or sex.”
Wednesday's Tarot--“Youth of Cups: Youthful emotions. Daydreaming. Shyness.”
And today's Gay Tarot Energy is “II The Intuitive: To be true to oneself, one must know oneself. Looking within for answers. Meditation. Intuition. Exploring that which is normally hidden.”
And it's a day of crows. Many crows flew about as I was driving around metro Vancouver running work errands. They sure made me happy. And these crows really added to the energy of today's "Intuitive" Gay Tarot Energy. Reminders that I must truthfully and wholeheartedly meditate and become more intimate with Spirit and myself as well as bring my intuition to life. Crows bring about the magic of life and ask us to recognize that we can use this magic for and of life if we respectfully ask for such magic to occur in our lives. My intuition and spirit need much more attention from me.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Monday's Tarot--“3 of Cups: A Good Time. Happy, comfortable times together. Quiet enjoyment. Celebration."
Tuesday's Tarot--“XVIII The Moon: Sexuality pulls us into a different, non-rational world which is sometimes frightening, always creative. A sense of mystery. Creative ideas which gestate in the subconscious. Sexuality or sex.”
Wednesday's Tarot--“Youth of Cups: Youthful emotions. Daydreaming. Shyness.”
And today's Gay Tarot Energy is “II The Intuitive: To be true to oneself, one must know oneself. Looking within for answers. Meditation. Intuition. Exploring that which is normally hidden.”
And it's a day of crows. Many crows flew about as I was driving around metro Vancouver running work errands. They sure made me happy. And these crows really added to the energy of today's "Intuitive" Gay Tarot Energy. Reminders that I must truthfully and wholeheartedly meditate and become more intimate with Spirit and myself as well as bring my intuition to life. Crows bring about the magic of life and ask us to recognize that we can use this magic for and of life if we respectfully ask for such magic to occur in our lives. My intuition and spirit need much more attention from me.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Sunday, May 15, 2016
'XV Self Hatred' and Accepting Ourselves as Contrarians and Doing Our Best to Live As Such
Sunday, May 15, 2016. We planned on going on a hike or a bike yesterday however upon further research and reading about our chosen destination we decided to scratch it off the list as the trails may have partial closures as they travel around a lake created by a hydroelectric dam that is undergoing upgrades.
So we made the decision to head to Wreck Beach knowing that the possibility existed that we might not stay as the weather was a bit mixed as we hiked our favourite trail to the beach. However, the weather at the beach was perfect. I didn't go into the water as very few people did. My partner had to as the challenge was on as others dove into the chilly water. This is our earliest visit to the beach as last year we didn't go until around June 1st.
We grabbed Subway sandwiches on the way to the beach so that was lunch. Then on our way back home we stopped at MyCup Coffee & Tea in Kerrisdale for our afternoon coffee before taking care of our weekly grocery run. I had one of their date squares--scrumptious. I'm going to try to replicate them the next time I make them as they use other grains and seeds in addition to oats.
We relaxed the rest of the evening and dinner was simple as we grabbed a barbecued chicken and some prepared salads as part of our grocery run--delicious. Then a bit of reading, practicing Spanish, and running an engine around my layout a time or two and finally off to bed.
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is “XV Self-Hatred: The trap to avoid for all minorities. Unconsciously accepting societal norms. Low self-esteem."
I'm not an exact fit when it comes to living normally in society. I just don't fit into the mold that we're all supposed to fit ourselves into. I'm most certainly a contrarian. I like reading about lifestyles many people are living that fall outside the boundaries of society such as I've read in "Countryside" magazine or the book "The Contrary Farmer" by Gene Logsdon. Or even articles that appear in "Mother Earth News". And then there's the RV lifestyle that is always grabbing at me and calling my name.
I don't like sitting still. I like to be moving and exploring and talking about the many different and unique places that we get to call home or drive through here in North America. I truly do have to muster up a lot of energy and strength to resist taking off down the road and never looking back instead of going to a job that rubs me the wrong way each and every workday!
But I also have to be and really am truly thankful and grateful for what I have. For I am very blessed and very fortunate to be living the life I'm living. I live in a great home, am in a loving relationship, take part in a hobby I love--model railroading, have a great spiritual life, and own a camper van--at least once it's paid for.
So find out who you are and come to terms with it. Can you accept and love yourself for who you are even if you find yourself at odds with the rest of society. We can't all fit in and I'm quite okay with not fitting in and I'm doing my best to function as best as I can within society. But I'm now at the point where I am finding it more difficult to fit in and want to do more to live life my way. It's slow progress and requires a lot of patience almost more than I have but I'm doing my best to live as the contrarian I am. Maybe you should too!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
So we made the decision to head to Wreck Beach knowing that the possibility existed that we might not stay as the weather was a bit mixed as we hiked our favourite trail to the beach. However, the weather at the beach was perfect. I didn't go into the water as very few people did. My partner had to as the challenge was on as others dove into the chilly water. This is our earliest visit to the beach as last year we didn't go until around June 1st.
We grabbed Subway sandwiches on the way to the beach so that was lunch. Then on our way back home we stopped at MyCup Coffee & Tea in Kerrisdale for our afternoon coffee before taking care of our weekly grocery run. I had one of their date squares--scrumptious. I'm going to try to replicate them the next time I make them as they use other grains and seeds in addition to oats.
We relaxed the rest of the evening and dinner was simple as we grabbed a barbecued chicken and some prepared salads as part of our grocery run--delicious. Then a bit of reading, practicing Spanish, and running an engine around my layout a time or two and finally off to bed.
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is “XV Self-Hatred: The trap to avoid for all minorities. Unconsciously accepting societal norms. Low self-esteem."
I don't like sitting still. I like to be moving and exploring and talking about the many different and unique places that we get to call home or drive through here in North America. I truly do have to muster up a lot of energy and strength to resist taking off down the road and never looking back instead of going to a job that rubs me the wrong way each and every workday!
But I also have to be and really am truly thankful and grateful for what I have. For I am very blessed and very fortunate to be living the life I'm living. I live in a great home, am in a loving relationship, take part in a hobby I love--model railroading, have a great spiritual life, and own a camper van--at least once it's paid for.
So find out who you are and come to terms with it. Can you accept and love yourself for who you are even if you find yourself at odds with the rest of society. We can't all fit in and I'm quite okay with not fitting in and I'm doing my best to function as best as I can within society. But I'm now at the point where I am finding it more difficult to fit in and want to do more to live life my way. It's slow progress and requires a lot of patience almost more than I have but I'm doing my best to live as the contrarian I am. Maybe you should too!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Saturday, May 14, 2016
The 'Man of Coins' and Giving My All to Help You
Saturday, May 14, 2016. I guess I was tired as I was the last to awake this morning, I awoke slightly at some point that seemed near the time I'd normally get out of bed on the weekend but I didn't so when I awoke again and open my eyes and rolled over I almost jumped out of surprise, it was 7:22am. And my partner was already awake!
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “Man of Coins: Responsible and hard-working. Reliable. Dependable."
When I see this card I always think of my brother and to some extent my Dad. But today I also see a bit of myself reflected in the “Man of Coins". Over the past decade or so I've really gotten to a point where I always put the job and the company I work for first. I may grumble and complain that I'm not doing my own thing but I always do my best to give my 110%. Not all companies or employers deserve such dedication but is the way we were brought up.
And now I really want to be "Responsible and hard-working. Reliable. Dependable" for myself. Giving my all to me, Wizard Oron so that I can give my all to you! I feel a need to dedicate myself to doing all that I can to write words of wisdom that will make you lives better in whatever fashion possible. And if I meet you in person I want to leave you a better person than before I met you as I know you will do for me. In person meetings should empower the both of us!
I want to work hard for you and me so we can empower everyone in this world to spread the natural light, love, and peace that dwells within all of us, if we only dare let it shine forth for all to see!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “Man of Coins: Responsible and hard-working. Reliable. Dependable."
When I see this card I always think of my brother and to some extent my Dad. But today I also see a bit of myself reflected in the “Man of Coins". Over the past decade or so I've really gotten to a point where I always put the job and the company I work for first. I may grumble and complain that I'm not doing my own thing but I always do my best to give my 110%. Not all companies or employers deserve such dedication but is the way we were brought up.
And now I really want to be "Responsible and hard-working. Reliable. Dependable" for myself. Giving my all to me, Wizard Oron so that I can give my all to you! I feel a need to dedicate myself to doing all that I can to write words of wisdom that will make you lives better in whatever fashion possible. And if I meet you in person I want to leave you a better person than before I met you as I know you will do for me. In person meetings should empower the both of us!
I want to work hard for you and me so we can empower everyone in this world to spread the natural light, love, and peace that dwells within all of us, if we only dare let it shine forth for all to see!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Friday, May 13, 2016
'XIV Temperance' and Learning to Embrace a Few Passions with Quality Time and Attention
Friday, May 13, 2016. Lucky Friday! Hope everyone is having a good day...
...I've been resting well. Luckily, most of the stress from the day has dissipated by the time we crawl into bed. Plus going to the gym also helps in that regard. Nothing like a good workout to rid the body of unneeded and unnecessary tension. Then there is my deep love, connection and interaction with Spirit through relationships, love, nature and enjoying the simple pleasures of life.
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is “XIV Temperance: Mix things up a little. Combining separate elements to create something new. Moderation (not too much of each flavour). Flexibility.”
"Mix things up a little." Hhhmmm...as I contemplate this I think to lunchtime as I was sitting in my little piece of paradise, Serenity. Why not mix things up a little bit by parking my trusty little camper van on the street and living in her off and on...street parking will likely average about $3 to $5 per day or about $90 to $150 per month...not much different than my monthly storage bill that is pushing $140 per month. Time to daydream a little...
"Moderation (not too much of each flavour)." I see. A bit of this and that, enjoy life, do a bit of everything to keep myself from getting bored--tarot, model railroading, and RVing along with visiting family and making friends along the way. I get it--experience life deeply and fully by giving quality time and attention to those two or three things that you're most passionate about!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
...I've been resting well. Luckily, most of the stress from the day has dissipated by the time we crawl into bed. Plus going to the gym also helps in that regard. Nothing like a good workout to rid the body of unneeded and unnecessary tension. Then there is my deep love, connection and interaction with Spirit through relationships, love, nature and enjoying the simple pleasures of life.
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is “XIV Temperance: Mix things up a little. Combining separate elements to create something new. Moderation (not too much of each flavour). Flexibility.”
"Mix things up a little." Hhhmmm...as I contemplate this I think to lunchtime as I was sitting in my little piece of paradise, Serenity. Why not mix things up a little bit by parking my trusty little camper van on the street and living in her off and on...street parking will likely average about $3 to $5 per day or about $90 to $150 per month...not much different than my monthly storage bill that is pushing $140 per month. Time to daydream a little...
"Moderation (not too much of each flavour)." I see. A bit of this and that, enjoy life, do a bit of everything to keep myself from getting bored--tarot, model railroading, and RVing along with visiting family and making friends along the way. I get it--experience life deeply and fully by giving quality time and attention to those two or three things that you're most passionate about!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Thursday, May 12, 2016
The Guide of Coins and Coming to Appreciate That Ordinary and Mundane is Not Always Boring
Thursday, May 12, 2016. A decent night of sleep even with awaking what was likely an hour or so before the alarm as I fell back to sleep almost at the same moment I recognized that I was slightly conscious and not fully asleep. I had an odd dream or two during this time. Can't really remember much but I remember being perplexed by them.
And then Spirit's time is now and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “Guide of Coins: Seeing the magic in the mundane. Spiritual fulfillment from nature. Finding joy in the ordinary.”
This is one of my favourite cards in the deck. I find the mundane, exciting and nature is Spirit in all its forms and ordinary moments are joyful and never boring. A prime example of this is how content I am to go camping and simply relax on Serenity's sofa enjoying the view out the window after a hike down a trail or a quick drive down the road to enjoy a little piece of small town America. The simple pleasures in life are the best. At least they are for me.
Let nature be the special effects in your life. Let the ordinary and mundane surprise you with just how fun, unique, and surprising they can be. If it's beach weather where you go sit down on the beach and let the waves tell you a story or go out on a limb and have a conversation with them. Or listen to a babbling brook or watch as a river flows and creates a pallet of colours, waves, and different textures as it flows to another river, a lake, or the ocean. Or simply lie on your back and stare at the sky and simply "be".
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
And then Spirit's time is now and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “Guide of Coins: Seeing the magic in the mundane. Spiritual fulfillment from nature. Finding joy in the ordinary.”
This is one of my favourite cards in the deck. I find the mundane, exciting and nature is Spirit in all its forms and ordinary moments are joyful and never boring. A prime example of this is how content I am to go camping and simply relax on Serenity's sofa enjoying the view out the window after a hike down a trail or a quick drive down the road to enjoy a little piece of small town America. The simple pleasures in life are the best. At least they are for me.
Let nature be the special effects in your life. Let the ordinary and mundane surprise you with just how fun, unique, and surprising they can be. If it's beach weather where you go sit down on the beach and let the waves tell you a story or go out on a limb and have a conversation with them. Or listen to a babbling brook or watch as a river flows and creates a pallet of colours, waves, and different textures as it flows to another river, a lake, or the ocean. Or simply lie on your back and stare at the sky and simply "be".
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
The '3 of Cups' and Celebrating Life, Love, and Happiness and So Much More!
Wednesday, May 11, 2016. The middle of the week and only two more days of working three different jobs and almost going crazy doing so. Three different jobs at the same company all in a single eight hour period. Tiring, stressful, intense and something I want to be over and done with!
Now relaxing in Serenity is the way to go even during a 60 minute lunch hour where 30 minutes or so is to drive to and from where she is parked but it feels so energizing, relaxing, and peaceful to eat my lunch sitting on the sofa. I did that yesterday so I could measure the size of the bed when the sofa is levelled out and flat. the bed size is slightly larger than a queen at about 67" x 80". Then I got to thinking that after taking her out on the long weekend I might keep her out and drive her, Serenity, the camper van, that is, to and from work. There is some free street parking a few blocks down the street from home.
But that's another story altogether let's get back on track here...
...Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “3 of Cups: A Good Time. Happy, comfortable times together. Quiet enjoyment. Celebration."
That's my relationship in a nutshell (the “3 of Cups") and the celebration is always the celebration of life and being forever thankful for the gift and privilege of life I've been given. Hasn't always been the case but over the past several years I'm always giving thanks for the gift of life and the gift of living, each and every morning. I have a lot to be happy about and many day is a good time, it's all relative after all now, isn't it?
Today is about balloons and ice cream, celebrating life, happiness, contentment, humbleness, kindness, love, compassion, laughter, and having a plain old good time!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Now relaxing in Serenity is the way to go even during a 60 minute lunch hour where 30 minutes or so is to drive to and from where she is parked but it feels so energizing, relaxing, and peaceful to eat my lunch sitting on the sofa. I did that yesterday so I could measure the size of the bed when the sofa is levelled out and flat. the bed size is slightly larger than a queen at about 67" x 80". Then I got to thinking that after taking her out on the long weekend I might keep her out and drive her, Serenity, the camper van, that is, to and from work. There is some free street parking a few blocks down the street from home.
But that's another story altogether let's get back on track here...
...Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “3 of Cups: A Good Time. Happy, comfortable times together. Quiet enjoyment. Celebration."
That's my relationship in a nutshell (the “3 of Cups") and the celebration is always the celebration of life and being forever thankful for the gift and privilege of life I've been given. Hasn't always been the case but over the past several years I'm always giving thanks for the gift of life and the gift of living, each and every morning. I have a lot to be happy about and many day is a good time, it's all relative after all now, isn't it?
Today is about balloons and ice cream, celebrating life, happiness, contentment, humbleness, kindness, love, compassion, laughter, and having a plain old good time!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
The '9 of Swords' and Using Our Curiosity and Today's Technology to Create a Path to Our Future
Tuesday, May 10, 2016. A lovely evening last night. Dinner was good and we each did our language practice and then let the night lead us the rest of the way and carry us into bed somewhere between 10:30 and 11:00pm.
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “Youth of Swords: Curiosity. Research. Computers, e-mail. Immature communication. Spying (or "hacking").”
Curiosity, research, computers, and email communications can be a great path toward having what you most desire. This realization just popped into my mind, a light bulb lighting up above my head. Computers and online communication are key. Videos, podcasts and even communicating via Skype are avenues to explore as opportunities for business ideas or ways to expand our existing roles in our current jobs or other job opportunities.
A few hiccups along the way are best handled as opportunities to learn and perfect your talents and skills or you may find yourself falling into a bit of immaturity and we guard against that as this is a sure deterrent to moving forward with our goals and plans. If you fall down, pick yourself up, dust yourself off and get going...your goals and future are waiting.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “Youth of Swords: Curiosity. Research. Computers, e-mail. Immature communication. Spying (or "hacking").”
Curiosity, research, computers, and email communications can be a great path toward having what you most desire. This realization just popped into my mind, a light bulb lighting up above my head. Computers and online communication are key. Videos, podcasts and even communicating via Skype are avenues to explore as opportunities for business ideas or ways to expand our existing roles in our current jobs or other job opportunities.
A few hiccups along the way are best handled as opportunities to learn and perfect your talents and skills or you may find yourself falling into a bit of immaturity and we guard against that as this is a sure deterrent to moving forward with our goals and plans. If you fall down, pick yourself up, dust yourself off and get going...your goals and future are waiting.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Monday, May 9, 2016
The '4 of Cups' and Being Open and Receptive to Opportunity and Choice
Monday, May 9, 2016. We reconnected with a friend mid-morning before heading out for lunch and our weekly grocery run. Mucho Burrito was our choice for lunch--and nothing too exciting so we'll likely not return and Save On Foods was our stop for groceries as is the case most of the time.
After returning home my brother called so we headed over to where he is and went out for what turned into our afternoon coffee and dessert and my brother's lunch at the Savary Island Pie Company-fantastic. We then walked along the waterfront trail from John Lawson Park to Dundarave Park, about 4km roundtrip and a beautiful walk under bright and sunny skies.
We dropped my brother off and returned home, having our dinner around 8pm. Called dad and wished him a 'Happy Birthday'. We relaxed do whole lot of nothing and hit the sack about 11:00pm.
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “4 of Cups: The Audition. A new opportunity or choice presents itself. Everything hangs in the balance. Nervousness, excitement.”
I did my best to keep every part of my being on the lookout a new opportunity and to also to be aware that a choice may come before me however as of now I haven't really seen, felt or heard anything. One choice I made is to not go to the gym tonight as I got home a bit later than I expected to and dinner had to be in the oven when I'd be just nearing the tail-end of my workout.
So here I am writing about this and that but most of all contemplating, thinking, and writing about the “4 of Cups". Oh, and dinner is smelling absolutely delicious. A new "Choice"...hhhmmm...visiting my Dad and his wife are on my mind and I'd love to do this throughout the summer...Kamloops could be a nice place to be this summer...choices, choices, choices...
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
After returning home my brother called so we headed over to where he is and went out for what turned into our afternoon coffee and dessert and my brother's lunch at the Savary Island Pie Company-fantastic. We then walked along the waterfront trail from John Lawson Park to Dundarave Park, about 4km roundtrip and a beautiful walk under bright and sunny skies.
We dropped my brother off and returned home, having our dinner around 8pm. Called dad and wished him a 'Happy Birthday'. We relaxed do whole lot of nothing and hit the sack about 11:00pm.
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “4 of Cups: The Audition. A new opportunity or choice presents itself. Everything hangs in the balance. Nervousness, excitement.”
I did my best to keep every part of my being on the lookout a new opportunity and to also to be aware that a choice may come before me however as of now I haven't really seen, felt or heard anything. One choice I made is to not go to the gym tonight as I got home a bit later than I expected to and dinner had to be in the oven when I'd be just nearing the tail-end of my workout.
So here I am writing about this and that but most of all contemplating, thinking, and writing about the “4 of Cups". Oh, and dinner is smelling absolutely delicious. A new "Choice"...hhhmmm...visiting my Dad and his wife are on my mind and I'd love to do this throughout the summer...Kamloops could be a nice place to be this summer...choices, choices, choices...
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Sunday, May 8, 2016
'XIV Temperance', Bring Balance and Harmony Into Our Lives
Sunday, May 8, 2016. Happy 75th Birthday Dad!
We cleaned house yesterday before heading out for lunch, returning home, me getting a haircut and then us going out for an afternoon of entertainment at the Kino Cafe also known as the Kino Flamenco Tapas Bar. A trio was playing but didn't catch their name, one my partner's co-workers plays the mandolin, one of three instruments. There is also a bass player and acoustic guitar player and all three do vocals. They play a lot of folk music.
We then took a walk down to False Creek and strolled along there to Main Street where we grabbed a bite at Torafuku, serving up pan Asian flavours, no sushi here. The food is good, served tapas or family style. Tried it but don't need to go back and besides I'm still craving the sushi I was after.
Then it was a relaxing evening at home that quickly led to bedtime...
...and today's visiting Gay Tarot Energy is “XIV Temperance: Mix things up a little. Combining separate elements to create something new. Moderation (not too much of each flavour). Flexibility.”
This all about keeping our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves in healthy balance. We need to strike up a good balance between the three if we wish to lead healthy and productive lives not for others but rather for ourselves. Balance and equilibrium between our hearts, bodies, and spirits allows us to function as a whole being, if you will thus bring clarity of mind, thought, and action...better able to make decisions that lead to better living.
Better decisions and better living then help us to bring balance into all other areas of our lives such as our relationships whether at home, at work or at play (friends).
Mix it up a little but with a focus on maintaining balance and equilibrium in your life with the goal of maintaining harmony and sanity in your life.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
We cleaned house yesterday before heading out for lunch, returning home, me getting a haircut and then us going out for an afternoon of entertainment at the Kino Cafe also known as the Kino Flamenco Tapas Bar. A trio was playing but didn't catch their name, one my partner's co-workers plays the mandolin, one of three instruments. There is also a bass player and acoustic guitar player and all three do vocals. They play a lot of folk music.
We then took a walk down to False Creek and strolled along there to Main Street where we grabbed a bite at Torafuku, serving up pan Asian flavours, no sushi here. The food is good, served tapas or family style. Tried it but don't need to go back and besides I'm still craving the sushi I was after.
Then it was a relaxing evening at home that quickly led to bedtime...
...and today's visiting Gay Tarot Energy is “XIV Temperance: Mix things up a little. Combining separate elements to create something new. Moderation (not too much of each flavour). Flexibility.”
Better decisions and better living then help us to bring balance into all other areas of our lives such as our relationships whether at home, at work or at play (friends).
Mix it up a little but with a focus on maintaining balance and equilibrium in your life with the goal of maintaining harmony and sanity in your life.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Saturday, May 7, 2016
The 'Queen of Swords' and Making More of an Effort to Truly Be Ourselves
Saturday, May 7, 2016. A relaxing Friday evening after an exhausting week of work is exactly what I needed. Read a little bit about model railroad electronics after recording a short bit on yesterday's Tarot then watched some TV.
Then after sleeping in this morning I awoke with a decision to make, walk down to Pier Park and work with Tarot there or work with Tarot here at home and then go to the gym. I chose the latter and I'm glad I did. I feel great, nothing like a good morning workout to welcome in a day that so magnificently welcomes us out of our slumber.
Spirit's time is now and today's Whimsical (Tarot) Tarot Energy is the "Queen of Swords: Let others suffer the consequences of their actions. Be your own person and you won’t get burned. When reversed: Heavy demands make you feel doubt. Loyalty is admirable, but don’t dwell too much on the past. You have a mind of your own—assert it!. You don’t need anyone else’s approval."
"Be your own person", "you have a mind of your own--assert it" and "you don't need anyone else's approval" are our mantras not only for today but every single day of our lives! I'm guilty of not doing enough for myself, not asserting my mind, and worrying too much about what others may think. I've finally realized that I fear being embarrassed about identifying myself as Wizard Oron to others and what most makes me tick--Spirit, Tarot, the esoteric, nature, the netherworld, things that for now are more subjective than fact but this is all what I love so much!
I have this underlying feeling that I could survive and get by if I dropped everything now and hit the road but I fear this risk of doing this and failing. But I need to try, I really need to try and do this and whether I succeed or fail is cannot be my focus. I really feel the need to finally give into my wanderlust and let the chips fall where they may...hhhmmm...will I finally be able to do this?
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Then after sleeping in this morning I awoke with a decision to make, walk down to Pier Park and work with Tarot there or work with Tarot here at home and then go to the gym. I chose the latter and I'm glad I did. I feel great, nothing like a good morning workout to welcome in a day that so magnificently welcomes us out of our slumber.
Spirit's time is now and today's Whimsical (Tarot) Tarot Energy is the "Queen of Swords: Let others suffer the consequences of their actions. Be your own person and you won’t get burned. When reversed: Heavy demands make you feel doubt. Loyalty is admirable, but don’t dwell too much on the past. You have a mind of your own—assert it!. You don’t need anyone else’s approval."
I have this underlying feeling that I could survive and get by if I dropped everything now and hit the road but I fear this risk of doing this and failing. But I need to try, I really need to try and do this and whether I succeed or fail is cannot be my focus. I really feel the need to finally give into my wanderlust and let the chips fall where they may...hhhmmm...will I finally be able to do this?
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Friday, May 6, 2016
The 'Ace of Cups' and Ever Renewing Love Between Partners
Friday, May 6, 2016. Today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “Ace of Cups: A gift of love. The beginning of a love affair, friendship, or partnership.”
Not really sure what to write here other than that my partner and I are having a great life and time together these days. Our relationship feels quite amazing.
But with having said that I'm yearning to hit the road and seeing a bit of the roads and sights of BC's north on the local news has made this yearning that much stronger. Oh, yeah, driving up and through northern BC with stops all along the route oh, make me so anxious to just hop into Serenity and start the drive right this moment. What temptation...
So as I'm come to terms with my thoughts and quell them so I don't zip over to Serenity right this minute to start my drive north I understand that the “Ace of Cups" today represents the ever renewing love between my partner and myself.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Not really sure what to write here other than that my partner and I are having a great life and time together these days. Our relationship feels quite amazing.
But with having said that I'm yearning to hit the road and seeing a bit of the roads and sights of BC's north on the local news has made this yearning that much stronger. Oh, yeah, driving up and through northern BC with stops all along the route oh, make me so anxious to just hop into Serenity and start the drive right this moment. What temptation...
So as I'm come to terms with my thoughts and quell them so I don't zip over to Serenity right this minute to start my drive north I understand that the “Ace of Cups" today represents the ever renewing love between my partner and myself.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
The '8 of Coins' and Enjoying a Bit of Tedious and Repetitive Labour
Thursday, May 5, 2016. Cinco de Mayo.
Awoke early and had the feeling that I should quietly slip out of bed so I did. This was around 5:25am. I got coffee going and gathered up my breakfast before sitting down with Spirit and Tarot. Another warm welcome from the morning and the day ahead.
Spirit's time is now and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “8 of Coins: The Factory. Skill and mastery. Tedious, repetitive labour. Slow and methodical progress."
Not surprised that the "8 of Coins" dropped by for a visit today. Last night I was looking at some structures that I picked up and have to build, structures that will a lot of "Skill and mastery" as they are small and have many intricate components that need to be put together. As well, as I move forward in my life as Wizard Oron I'm discovering that this requires "Slow and methodical progress" and you know something I'm very happy to put in such effort. Then there's my job or the position I'm covering for which involves a lot of "Tedious, repetitive labour" and I am quite enjoying this break my usual chaotic role within the company. This order desk position is actually a nice break from the very hectic days that leave me feeling mentally and spiritually drained and physically exhausted.
So "Thank You" Spirit.
Namaste.
Awoke early and had the feeling that I should quietly slip out of bed so I did. This was around 5:25am. I got coffee going and gathered up my breakfast before sitting down with Spirit and Tarot. Another warm welcome from the morning and the day ahead.
Spirit's time is now and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “8 of Coins: The Factory. Skill and mastery. Tedious, repetitive labour. Slow and methodical progress."
So "Thank You" Spirit.
Namaste.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
The '9 of Swords' of Unquiet Dreams, Thoughts, and the Conflict They Bring
Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Another decent night of sleep and awaking just moments before we were once again serenaded by the alarm.
Relaxing evenings tend to do that. They are very conducive to sleep. Playing with trains, being with Spirit and Tarot, and simply enjoying life make for a better night of sleep.
Spirit's time is now and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “9 of Swords: Unquiet Dreams. Stress. Worries. Mental tapes which play over and over.”
Sometimes this happens however last night was not one of them. Well maybe not the usual cause of my "unquiet dreams". And now that I've sat with the “9 of Swords" I realize I'm putting too much a narrow focus on and looking at "Unquiet Dreams" too literally. I have unquiet thoughts during the day here and there and am in a state of conflict and have been for almost twelve years. I'm in a relationship and I desire to be living out on the open road. These two worlds don't mesh very well. I have a camper van and might only meagrely eke out a life of living out on the road but I'm finding it more and more difficult to resist to the wanderlust that is calling my name even if it's only all in my mind. At the same time however, I'm also very much enjoying my relationship and have been for the past twelve years. How can I have and live both lives happily? That's my conflict.
But I'm dreaming up possibilities and may be able to do a little living on the road without adversely affecting my relationship.
So as is the case most often with Tarot and Spirit we can find possibilities even when we think none are possible...the wonders of Spirit never cease to amaze me.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Relaxing evenings tend to do that. They are very conducive to sleep. Playing with trains, being with Spirit and Tarot, and simply enjoying life make for a better night of sleep.
Spirit's time is now and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “9 of Swords: Unquiet Dreams. Stress. Worries. Mental tapes which play over and over.”
Sometimes this happens however last night was not one of them. Well maybe not the usual cause of my "unquiet dreams". And now that I've sat with the “9 of Swords" I realize I'm putting too much a narrow focus on and looking at "Unquiet Dreams" too literally. I have unquiet thoughts during the day here and there and am in a state of conflict and have been for almost twelve years. I'm in a relationship and I desire to be living out on the open road. These two worlds don't mesh very well. I have a camper van and might only meagrely eke out a life of living out on the road but I'm finding it more and more difficult to resist to the wanderlust that is calling my name even if it's only all in my mind. At the same time however, I'm also very much enjoying my relationship and have been for the past twelve years. How can I have and live both lives happily? That's my conflict.
But I'm dreaming up possibilities and may be able to do a little living on the road without adversely affecting my relationship.
So as is the case most often with Tarot and Spirit we can find possibilities even when we think none are possible...the wonders of Spirit never cease to amaze me.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Trip to the Olympic Peninsula and Our Stay at the Elwha Dam RV Park & Campground (Part 4)
Serenity likely
needs a new "house" battery and the cupboard door in the bathroom
needs to be repainted. The house battery
was disconnected after our last trip in October but does not appear to be
holding any charge. Or perhaps the
connections need to be cleaned. Either
way it's something that needs to be looked at.
Another
area we were thinking of tackling is the TV as in removing it but then we
discovered that it's just a monitor but with DVD player, USB, and Memory Card
Reader so we'll keep it, at least for now.
But the antenna will go. We want
to install a solar panel or two on Serenity's roof so we can keep the batteries
charged without relying on an electrical hookup. We really like the ease and simplicity of the
peel n stick solar panels and they look to be about the right size to fit in
the space available on Serenity's roof.
More research is required and will be done. Then of course to really create an
independent lifestyle we're also researching portable generators of which there
are many in the market to choose from so again...research, research and more
research. And heck, it's fun to do!
Oh,
and we still have a Class C Motorhome available AS IS to the first person who
requests her. She's had some
modifications done inside and out and has not been started in well over a year
and likely has a few leaks to deal with but if you're a good do-it-yourself-er
she might be a fun project for you to work on.
And we're not kidding, she's FREE!
Something
else we are looking at is bringing ART into Serenity by finding things that
will fit into each door panel...we'll see how it goes...18 panels in all from
our count.
And
we have to change the bathroom tap--it's appalling! It does not stick far enough into the sink
for us to get our hands under so it's pretty much impossible to wash your hands
in the bathroom. As I was thinking about
doing this an idea came to mind on how to reconfigure the location of the
shower head and perhaps giving it a separate hot and cold water tap.
The 'Ace of Cups', Allowing Love Into Our Lives
Tuesday, May 3, 2016. A better sleep last night, likely the result of an evening of enjoyment, relaxation and a nice hot cup of tea. I played with my trains and relaxed intently with Spirit and Tarot.
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is “Ace of Cups: A gift of love. The beginning of a love affair, friendship, or partnership.”
The “Ace of Cups" is announcing to us today that we may be receiving or even giving "a gift of love" or even being a party to both giving and receiving. And perhaps, as exciting is that we are developing a stronger friendship with ourselves as well as learning to love ourselves wholly and fully without any doubt.
External and internal love coming together in our lives. Beautiful! Feel it, love it, wrap your arms around it and don't let it go!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is “Ace of Cups: A gift of love. The beginning of a love affair, friendship, or partnership.”
The “Ace of Cups" is announcing to us today that we may be receiving or even giving "a gift of love" or even being a party to both giving and receiving. And perhaps, as exciting is that we are developing a stronger friendship with ourselves as well as learning to love ourselves wholly and fully without any doubt.
External and internal love coming together in our lives. Beautiful! Feel it, love it, wrap your arms around it and don't let it go!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Monday, May 2, 2016
The '5 of Wands' and Knowing That We Are in the Driver's Seat
Monday, May 2, 2016. A bit of a sleepless night as I think I awoke sometime between 3 and 4 in the morning and then tossed and turned until the alarm serenaded us for the first time in over a week. Can't say I appreciated that very much even though I've been getting up at about 6am throughout the past week.
Spirit's time is now and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “5 of Wands: The Hockey Game. The project meets resistance. Testing one’s ideas against others. An enjoyable struggle. Competition in the marketplace."
The message I'm hearing today is that "The project meets resistance" and that I'm engaged in "An enjoyable struggle." However, at the same time there is reason to have hope. And this is because of knowing through Spirit that I am on a good path as Wizard Oron. And I still have a couple of lessons to learn by working at my job a little while longer (6-12 months, I'm guessing) but I will become more and more financially self-reliant to the point that an outside job is no longer necessary.
We must always remember that we are in the driver's seat where we are in control and have the power and fortitude to direct and take our lives where we want to go.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Spirit's time is now and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “5 of Wands: The Hockey Game. The project meets resistance. Testing one’s ideas against others. An enjoyable struggle. Competition in the marketplace."
The message I'm hearing today is that "The project meets resistance" and that I'm engaged in "An enjoyable struggle." However, at the same time there is reason to have hope. And this is because of knowing through Spirit that I am on a good path as Wizard Oron. And I still have a couple of lessons to learn by working at my job a little while longer (6-12 months, I'm guessing) but I will become more and more financially self-reliant to the point that an outside job is no longer necessary.
We must always remember that we are in the driver's seat where we are in control and have the power and fortitude to direct and take our lives where we want to go.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Trip to the Olympic Peninsula and Our Stay at the Elwha Dam RV Park & Campground (Part 2&3)
Tuesday, April 26, 2016:
As dusk overtook the day last evening those elusive and legendary frogs of the "Frog Pond" next to us came to life in a big way. With Serenity parked below the shore of the pond we had front row seats to the sounds of the "Frog Orchestra". And what a treat and delight it is to hear the hundreds of frogs croaking to their hearts content.
I may have tossed and turned and it was and still is cold, 3 Clecius. I slept fairly well and awoke around 5:30am feeling well rested and very much ready to get up so I did!
Thinking about it now the sofa bed is bit uncomfortable and although a mattress topper might help it's just too much to bring into the small space of Serenity. So I'll put up with it for now.
Spirit's time is now and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “5 of Wands: The Hockey Game. The project meets resistance. Testing one’s ideas against others. An enjoyable struggle. Competition in the marketplace."
A bit of a struggle and a competitive market are pushing me to learn and grow more and greatly expand my knowledge. Allowing in the wisdom of the cosmos and completely opening myself up to the presence, power, and guidance of Spirit will allow me to soar to new heights, heights I never thought possible with a good dose of humility and generosity thrown in there to keep me balanced and well grounded.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Afternoon/Evening of Tuesday, April 26, 2016:
After breakfast and a relaxing morning we hiked down to the former site of the Elwha Dam, completed in 1911 and removed in 2014. The Elwha River is another example of the magnificent gifts of nature however her mighty energy was harnessed to create hydroelectric power that was used to spur man's growth and development of the peninsula. I could sense the nature's energy and rejoicing now that the two manmade dams are no more and she reclaims the rightful passage of the Elwha River and return of all the life that disappeared when the dam was built. Nature is in its glory and the trees are rejoicing!
We passed through this gateway:
Down at what was once the bottom of the reservoir we came upon the remains of an old wagon:
Thank You Spirit and Thank You Nature!
After lunch we unhooked and took Serenity out for a drive so we could visit Joyce, the Joyce General Store and the former Joyce Railroad Station of the last remaining log built train stations in existence, if I remember correctly. Now the Joyce General Store sure has a lot of life to her and what energy does she hold. Walking into that general store is like walking into a live history lesson as you feel and sense the thousands of people who've walked into that store over the decades it's been around. If you listen, you can still hear voices today, a part of their spirits still remain behind like a bookmark marking a page in their book of life.
Once we returned to our temporary home, Site 39, we reconnected Serenity to all the available amenities and headed over the Elwha Dam RV Park Community Center and laundry room around 4:45 pm to catch the results in the latest round of primaries.
It's about 5:30pm now and I find myself overwhelmed with thoughts of touring the rest of the Olympic Peninsula and recording my thoughts and the energy and history of the places I visit all based on the love, presence, and guidance of Spirit!
When we first stepped in the community center here at Elwha after our arrival the 'ESCAPEES, Sharing the RV Lifestyle' magazine caught my eye. And in particular the article on page 34, "Advice from a Full-time RVer, Working from the Road".
I love living and experiencing life in and from Serenity. I am well on my way to "Working From the Road" and joining the author of this article, Brittany Highland, on the road. I'd love nothing more than to continue driving down US Highway 101 tomorrow to see the rest of the Olympic Peninsula as well as the rest of small town USA rather than heading back home...
...I want to RV fulltime badly enough that I'm willing to plan and sacrifice to make it happen and make it happen within the next twelve months or less.
I need to give into and feed my wanderlust!
I hear the road calling me and I'm taking the risk to make it happen.
I'm following Spirit around the continent and writing about it...join me on this journey and see and experience your life changed!
As dusk overtook the day last evening those elusive and legendary frogs of the "Frog Pond" next to us came to life in a big way. With Serenity parked below the shore of the pond we had front row seats to the sounds of the "Frog Orchestra". And what a treat and delight it is to hear the hundreds of frogs croaking to their hearts content.
Thinking about it now the sofa bed is bit uncomfortable and although a mattress topper might help it's just too much to bring into the small space of Serenity. So I'll put up with it for now.
Spirit's time is now and today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “5 of Wands: The Hockey Game. The project meets resistance. Testing one’s ideas against others. An enjoyable struggle. Competition in the marketplace."
A bit of a struggle and a competitive market are pushing me to learn and grow more and greatly expand my knowledge. Allowing in the wisdom of the cosmos and completely opening myself up to the presence, power, and guidance of Spirit will allow me to soar to new heights, heights I never thought possible with a good dose of humility and generosity thrown in there to keep me balanced and well grounded.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Afternoon/Evening of Tuesday, April 26, 2016:
After breakfast and a relaxing morning we hiked down to the former site of the Elwha Dam, completed in 1911 and removed in 2014. The Elwha River is another example of the magnificent gifts of nature however her mighty energy was harnessed to create hydroelectric power that was used to spur man's growth and development of the peninsula. I could sense the nature's energy and rejoicing now that the two manmade dams are no more and she reclaims the rightful passage of the Elwha River and return of all the life that disappeared when the dam was built. Nature is in its glory and the trees are rejoicing!
After lunch we unhooked and took Serenity out for a drive so we could visit Joyce, the Joyce General Store and the former Joyce Railroad Station of the last remaining log built train stations in existence, if I remember correctly. Now the Joyce General Store sure has a lot of life to her and what energy does she hold. Walking into that general store is like walking into a live history lesson as you feel and sense the thousands of people who've walked into that store over the decades it's been around. If you listen, you can still hear voices today, a part of their spirits still remain behind like a bookmark marking a page in their book of life.
It's about 5:30pm now and I find myself overwhelmed with thoughts of touring the rest of the Olympic Peninsula and recording my thoughts and the energy and history of the places I visit all based on the love, presence, and guidance of Spirit!
When we first stepped in the community center here at Elwha after our arrival the 'ESCAPEES, Sharing the RV Lifestyle' magazine caught my eye. And in particular the article on page 34, "Advice from a Full-time RVer, Working from the Road".
I love living and experiencing life in and from Serenity. I am well on my way to "Working From the Road" and joining the author of this article, Brittany Highland, on the road. I'd love nothing more than to continue driving down US Highway 101 tomorrow to see the rest of the Olympic Peninsula as well as the rest of small town USA rather than heading back home...
...I want to RV fulltime badly enough that I'm willing to plan and sacrifice to make it happen and make it happen within the next twelve months or less.
I need to give into and feed my wanderlust!
I hear the road calling me and I'm taking the risk to make it happen.
I'm following Spirit around the continent and writing about it...join me on this journey and see and experience your life changed!
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