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New Age Spirituality – Morning Has Been All Night Coming ( Part 19 ) We walked into the kitchen and he sat as I poured him a cup of his favorite brew.I felt an overwhelming sense of joy at seeing Gideon again. It was he, who had stood beside me,comforted me, taught me and helped me during my years of tribulation. I had never forgotten our times together, but I always wondered what had become of him and Marla. Where were they when my wife died?” “I can already hear the thousands of questions you’ve got lined up in your mind, John,” he said a... New Age Spirituality – Morning Has Been All Night Coming ( Part 17 ) But my thoughts returned to The Ancient Light Within. Isn’t it strange,I asked myself,that an encyclopedia salesman would give me such a book? Somehow the thought of my old friend Gideon popped into my mind. I had the feeling that he was close and that I would see him soon. I remembered that distant day at the party where he and his friend Marla had waved good-bye to me as they said that they would always help and keep in touch. The phone rang and broke my train of thought... New Age Spirituality – Morning Has Been All Night Coming ( Part 16 ) When I awoke it was already daylight. I have a favorite spot where I sit with my first cup of morning coffee. It’s in the kitchen,facing the large window that overlooks the woods behind the house. Earlier that year,I had erected a number of bird feeders,and I took pleasure in watching the birds as they enjoyed the seeds Malika and Jonathan set out for them. One bird feeder was suspended from a thin wire stretched out between two giant oak trees. This was an effort in my never... New Age Spirituality – Morning Has Been All Night Coming ( Part 15 ) Amazing, I thought. He barely spoke to me a few hours ago, made an appointment, canceled it, and dropped off my gift book in the mailbox. And what a title — The AncientLight Within.Since I needed another good book to read, I was grateful for this one. I opened it,searching for the name of the publisher and author. There, printed on the first page was “The Ancient Light Within by the Editors of G & M Enterprises, The Big City, United States of America.” On the left, inside cov... New Age Spirituality – Morning Has Been All Night Coming ( Part 3 ) Our old car chugged along as we both retreated into silence for a short while. Suddenly, Mardai reached over and touched me on the shoulder. “John,” she said, pointing ahead, “look at the letters on that truck.” There before us, in the right lane, was a slow-moving truck with the large, black letters “JH” painted on the rear doors. I guess we all like to see our initials and we laughed and waved to the driver as we passed. Pulling ahead,I glanced through the rear view mirr... New Age Spirituality – Morning Has Been All Night Coming ( Part 2 ) Sometimes, the simplest things can be the most profound. So it was on this beautiful morning in June. It was almost like any other morning in summer except for the peculiarity of the sunlight in my backyard. The rays of light streaming through the outstretched branches seemed to take on a special hue. An otherworldly glow from these reflections set the tone for the day. What a glorious morning, I thought, as I made preparations to take my wife, Mardai,to the hospital again. ... New Age Spirituality – Morning Has Been All Night Coming ( Part 1 ) Some of us met on the pages of When You Can Walk on Water, Take the Boat. Others of us may have met at lectures, seminars, airports, on telephones or in letters. Still others have met in areas beyond the more familiar, three-dimensional world. And yet, though our meeting may have been as brief as two ships passing in the night,or as long as a lifetime, we are drawn together by gifts that transcend time itself — gifts such as truth, freedom, joy, peace, love and, most importan... New Age Spirituality – Morning Has Been All Night Coming ( Part 7 ) It is incredible how emotions can distort one’s perception. Through my anguish it appeared to me that Earth life was made for suffering, that one had to eke out a meager living, do the best possible and then die. In moments of desperation, that is how we think. But then again, when all around us seems to go right,we perceive the world as a wonderful place in which to live,and feel blessed to be a part of creation. Choosing not to recall our own past problems,we fail to unders... New Age Spirituality – Morning Has Been All Night Coming ( Part 6 ) Our twentieth wedding anniversary was spent in that hospital room. Mardai was somewhat happier as she smiled and handed me an anniversary card. I opened it and there in her own handwriting were the words, “Honey, the past twenty years were my happiest. I pray God that He grant me another twenty years with you. I love you.” She must have asked someone to buy the card for her. It had become more and more difficult for her to perform the simplest of tasks, such as writing. Her p... New Age Spirituality - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 102 ) “ I see you remembered to plug in the coffeepot,” Gideon quipped when I returned. “What do you mean?” I asked. “Well, not too long ago, a friend of yours was visiting and you offered to make him some coffee. You couldn’t figure out why it was taking so long until finally your friend noticed that you had forgotten to plug in the coffeepot. Then there was the time when you forgot to Journey in the Fields of Forever fill the pot with water. Do you want me to continue?” ... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 91) Just as I looked nervously at Gideon, Pandayji let out a gasp while three men, dressed in the garb of medieval warriors stormed up to our table. Gideon sat stoically motionless. The three reached our table,stopped, came to attention and saluted. The short one with the handlebar mustache was the first to speak. “My dear Sahib,Gideon,” the words poured forth from his lips,“I bring you greetings! We heard that you’d be here so,I hastened to pay my respects. And lovely Marla,... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 90) Trivandrum is a little city in the south of India. It faces the sea and, though sweltering during the day, is cooled in the evening by the gentle on-shore breezes that circle the tip of the sub-continent. It was years since I had visited that small city with Pandayji, but I vividly recall the spontaneous, gregarious nature of its population. There were fishermen and farmers, soldiers and sailors; merchants hawking their wares, strangely dressed figures riding horses, shouting... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 87) Pandayji had been so engrossed that I was startled to hear him speak. “I think I’ve had the same problem. Situations are much better now than in recent years. I was getting to the point of accepting mediocrity and settling for a life of financial hardship. Then I met one of the Holy Ones who explained it much as you did, Marla. From that time on, I understood that it wasn’t that anything was wrong with me or my choice of career. It was more that ideas, which were blocked were... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 86 ) “You’re darn right,” I interjected, forgetting my resolve to shut up and listen. “Nothing changed. Or, to be more correct, the more things changed, the more they stayed the same.” He pretended not to hear and continued. “Whenever you became very tired or desperate or frustrated, you set up so many energy blocks around you that you couldn’t hear nor see the guidance that was always available. You knew in your head that your problem was not raising money but raising consciou... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 85 ) He didn’t let my vexation bother him, but took them in stride and continued unruffled, like a professor explaining a concept to a rather dull student. “For you to know where you are, you have to look at where you’ve been. And for you to know where you’re going, you’ve got to know where you are. You are at a point now where you’ll be reaping the benefits of all the hard work and persistence you’ve invested in your life. Many times, people think they have a money problem. Inste... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 83 ) “It is the belief in the power of the Stone that creates the magic,” said Gideon.“The power of belief is one of the most powerful potions available. The stone or any other talisman is just a focal point for your beliefs. Believe that you inhabit a magical world and the world is full of magic. On the other hand, believe that you live in an evil empire and everything will work together to prove you right.” He ceremoniously passed the pouch back to me. “It’s a wonderful momen... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 77) Breakfast was finished and it was time to go about the business I had traveled so far to accomplish. Pandayji had taken care of all the arrangements, so my appointments went smoothly — so smoothly in fact, that we had much of the day remaining for whatever we wanted.“Why don’t you get some rest? You must still be somewhat tired. We can meet later for dinner,” he said as his car pulled up to my hotel. That sounded fine to me, so I nodded in agreement. “Would about seven o’... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 76 ) “Good to see you again, Pandayji,” I replied as I seated myself across from him. I was anxious to ask him about his experiences in the meadow, but thought I’d wait a while. Over breakfast, we discussed my schedule for the week and agreed there would be enough free time to visit some interesting sites in the north, if I felt like it.Still not a word from him about last night, so I brought up the subject.Since I wasn’t sure whether the whole event was the result of my overactiv... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 79 ) Being a poor judge of age,I guessed the Boatman to be somewhere in his mid to late seventies. His beard,long and white, flowed halfway down his chest,complimenting his shoulder-length, gray hair. He was dressed in a long saffron colored robe with a blue headband circling his forehead. He seemed to be in excellent physical condition. Although he was definitely of Indian lineage, his deep, resonant voice spoke impeccable English with a slight British accent. “It’s so good to... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 80 ) As he disappeared from view, I said somewhat wistfully, “I wish I could have gotten to know him better; seems like such an intriguing chap. And to think, he even brought me a gift. So kind of him, Pandayji. I wonder what’s in the box.” “Remember,” said Pandayji, “you promised to wait.” “Until dinner then,” I replied. “I am so excited about meeting Gideon and Marla, John,” said Pandayji, “I didn’t know they were here.” “They travel a lot,” I replied. “You never kno... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 81) Pandayji rarely gets flustered as his work brings him in touch with all sorts of people. He is as comfortable speaking with peasants in the planting fields as delivering a moving speech to crowds of thousands. Through the auspices of Pandayji, I have met government leaders and top celebrities in his country and, yet, in the presence of Gideon and Marla, he appeared as a little schoolboy seeing his hero, face to face for the first time. “HiPandayji,”saidGideonashereachedove... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 78) “It was great to see her again, but it was totally unexpected. She explained a number of things and said that you would tell me about my financial situation and how best to handle it. And, of course, there’s this great secret you keep mentioning. I’m so tired of hearing about it. Isn’t it about time that you tell me what it is?” I looked from Marla to Gideon and back again. “We’ll see you at dinner to discuss some of this,” Gideon said. “Pandayji will be meeting me for... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 72) I sat overcome in a mixture of joy and sadness, trying to make this moment last forever. She must have sensed my thoughts for she leaned over and placed her head on my shoulder and said, “Don’t try to make things stay as they are. Life is a process that changes constantly. You’ve heard the old saying, ‘Life is not the candle nor the flame. It’s the burning.’ Of necessity, this moment will pass, but there will be new moments, perhaps, more glorious ones.” “Do we meet like t... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 71) “So many times I thought you’d forgotten us,” I said. “I felt, that because your work was finished here, you just went on to other things that were more interesting and,perhaps, even more productive. Not that I expected you to be here with us and dedicate yourself to our well- being, but every once in a while, every once in a long while, I thought I’d hear a comforting word or some cheers of encouragement. I guess I felt so alone, yet, I kept on keeping on. What could I do... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 73) “Yeah, I guess so,” I replied as I reflected on what she was saying. “Sometimes it does seem unfair, though,” I murmured more to myself than to her. “In what way, John?” she innocently asked. “Well, take this financial thing, for example. You’d think that by this time in life I’d have had it all put together. I certainly work hard, but often I see the good suffer and the evil prosper. And I cry out to the heavens like the Psalmist of old, ‘How long, O Lord? How long?’ B... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 69) “Our kids, silly.” She giggled as she took my hand, just like she used to, and led me to a spot behind a clump of trees. Pandayji remained behind with Marla and Gideon, engrossed in conversation. “What are our kids doing here? And how come Pandayji is here?” I questioned. Before she could answer, I saw Malika and Jonathan in the moonlight. “Hi Dad,” shouted Malika, “we wanted to surprise you, but Jonathan gave it away.” “No Dad,” Jonathan countered, “she spoiled the ... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 68) There are times in life when you aren’t sure of anything, times when you feel betrayed by your own senses. This certainly seemed to be one. At first, I thought this was an ordinary dream with part of me sleeping peacefully while another part of me was involved in dream adventures.I’ve had such dreams before where I knew I was dreaming and understood that in the morning I’d remember everything and would smile and reflect upon these mysteries. But what I was now experiencing se... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 67 ) Marla joined in, “They have arranged a gathering where all of you can meet again and discuss whatever you want. Don’t ask me how or why, but gatherings of this kind are rare, indeed. Yet, for some reason, it was arranged for you. Remember,‘unto everything there is a time and a season’? If we don’t go now, it would be another decade or two before the timing would be right again.” She looked at Gideon as if to say, it’s time to go. “Wait,” I said, “who are ‘they’ and what is... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 66) “He thinks he’s still sleeping,” said a female voice. “How are we going to get him to the meeting?” “They are expecting him any moment now,” replied a male voice. “The gathering was agreed upon. It cannot be changed now.” There was something vaguely familiar about the voices but I couldn’t say where I’d heard them before. Then it struck me. They were here, Gideon and Marla. I jumped up to greet them and to tell them how glad I was that they’d come. It never occurred ... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 65 ) No fisherman’s boat ever moved that fast. Perhaps,it was a falling star, but this one continued to move back and forth, each time becoming even brighter.Everyone knows that meteorites do not behave in such a fashion. They glow for a short while and then are swallowed up into oblivion. By this time, an un controllable drowsiness overcame me and I forced myself to take the few steps to bed. I thought it must be the result of my long trip as I fell into bed forgetting lights, fo... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 64 ) “A very long time, Pandayji, but here I am again. This land seems timeless; seems like only yesterday that I saw you here.” After our initial greetings, Pandayji said, “Your visit is only a short one, so we must make the most of it. Let’s clear immigration and customs and we’ll go directly to your hotel.You must be exhausted.” Soon enough, we found ourselves in a cab on our way to the hotel. We spent a good deal of time catching up on personal family news. Memories floo... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 63 ) With the last minute details completed, I was on my way. Time seemed to ebb and flow into hours and days as airports, planes, flight attendants and taxis blended in harmony to transport one solitary traveler to his destination on the other side of the world.Day ran into night and night seemingly stretched into eternity as we droned across the oceans and continents. I must have fallen asleep a number of times before the flight ended. Half groggy, and feeling as though I’d e... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 62 ) And so, my mind ran from one topic to another as I packed for an upcoming trip. My work sometimes takes me overseas,to different cultures, peoples and places. This time, business was taking me to the land of my ancestors,a land of contradictions, the mysterious subcontinent of India. It would not be my first visit to that country. I’d been there before, as both my children were adopted in India — Malika first, followed by Jonathan a few years later. I had the opportunity, ... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 59) “Isn’t there anything you can do?” I asked. “Oh, sure. But I’ve got to be careful. Lots of rules about interference, free will, choices and the like. Much as I’d rather hang the step father by his toes from the tallest steeple, my job is really to strengthen, comfort and teach Christine. I also want to assure her that the situation is temporary.” “How did you hear about her, Matthias?” “She prayed. She prayed so fervently and honestly that the response was instantan... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 58) “You better believe it,” continued Matthias. “Now we are permitted to dress whatever way we see fit — mostly to fit the assignment. Once I got my wings caught in a clump of trees. You should have heard me swear. You think I can’t swear, huh? Well, I’ve been to all kinds of places and met all sorts of people. I’ve learned their languages well. You should hear me swear in Bantu. You’ve got to be good with languages, you know — part of the requirement for getting into angel scho... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 61) It would be weeks before I’d see Gideon again. My heart went out to little Christine and my greatest hope was that Matthias would be able to help her. Then again, wasn’t he an angel and didn’t angels have magical powers? And angel or human, wouldn’t he have compas- sion on a child? Children are God’s greatest gifts to this world. Long after we’re gone, they remain, trying to clean up the messes we’ve left behind. At the same time, they try to improve upon the good things we c... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 60) I held the stone in my hand for a few moments, then said, “This stone, Matthias, it looks and feels like . . .” I didn’t finish the sentence. Gideon did that for me by asking, “. . . feels like the Jahar-Mora from your boyhood days?” “Yes,yes,” I stammered, “mine disappeared forever,shortly after it was used.” Matthias looked at me with a kind smile, “I know. When I gave it to you, it was only for a short . . .” “You gave it to me?” I exclaimed, “you were the old... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 57) “Just a little of this and some of that,” he replied with a teasing smile. “And how do you two know each other, Matthias? I thought Gideon had very few friends,” I kidded. “He has friends all over the cosmos,” Matthias replied. “He and I have had quite some adventures together. We go way back. It’s a long story.” Gideon laughed and announced in a matter-of-fact manner, as if he were telling me about the weather, “Matthias is what you’d call an angel, John. He’s o... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 56) Then there are the times I could almost swear that my dad or mom or even a close relative or friend was around. It is, of course, a subjective conclusion, so I don’t need to prove it to anyone. I just know that for me it is so. Thus ran my thoughts on this beautiful,warm sunny day as I sat on my back porch contemplating the mysteries of the universe. Malika was out with a friend and Jonathan had gone to the movies. This was one of those times when you know that there’s so ... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 55 ) In quiet times, I feel we can hear friends call to us from afar. In the everyday hustle and bustle, our chatty thoughts and the noise around us often drown their voices out. And still they call and try to help with our earthly challenges. I don’t believe they ever interfere with our free will, but they do give us data to assist in our decision making process. There are times that, for our own good, they would step in and lend a helping hand. Not only are there friends who ... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 54 ) The long, lazy days of summer rolled on ever so slowly into autumn. The short island vacation seemed far removed from today’s reality. I hadn’t seen Marla or Gideon in a while and was busy with a number of projects, working against looming deadlines. Also, there were distended piles of correspondence to deal with. I missed Marla and Gideon and wished that there was some way to stay in touch more regularly. Even though they exhibited a degree of enlightenment beyond my comp... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 53 ) “Gideon knows and understands much more than you could imagine. Don’t analyze these things to death, John.” Again,she knew what I was thinking. “So many people hope and pray that one day, they’ll meet the right partner. They go through a lifetime and still it doesn’t seem to happen. Why is that Marla?” “Simple,” she replied,“don’t try to meet the right person. Just be the right person and you’ll see the right person as he or she comes into your reality. ‘Like attracts l... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 52) “Of course, I liked it. But it’s just that you’re, well... you know... it’s that you are...” She interrupted, “It’s just that I am Marla, right?” “That’s it, Marla. That’s just it. If you were an...” Again she finished my thought, “...an ordinary person. You were about to say that if I were an ordinary person, it would have been fine.” She took my hand and started walking back to the hotel. “If I were someone you felt comfortable with at all levels, you would have th... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 51) She quickly shot back, “Do you think of Kimberly every once in a while? And do you wonder what it would have been like if the two of you had decided to pursue a relationship?” “Yes,I do. But those thoughts don’t occupy every waking moment. Now and then I’ll close my eyes and see her on that beach. Sometimes the vision is so strong and clear that I can almost sense her in my arms and feel her lips against mine. There was that electric spark from the moment we met. I guess i... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 50 ) “If you’re referring to their physical qualities, John, that wasn’t the reason. Physical attributes change. A beauty today may not be a beauty tomorrow. There is something much more important than physical characteristics. It’s something of the spirit. Coming from deep within, its expression overshadows everything else. It’s an attraction of the soul, that invisible part of you that has always been and always will be. That’s how it was with Peter, the stock- broker and Carlos... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 49 ) “I’m not above them,” I protested. “I can hurt as terribly as the next person, soar to heights of ecstasy, descend to depths of despair. I can be as happy or as miserable as anyone.” “Well,so can I, John,” she replied, “so can I. And as to being with mere mortals, I’m here with you right now. Aren’t you a mere mortal? If this is your line of reasoning, what am I doing here with you?” For a moment I was taken aback. I never looked on myself as a mere mortal. I always tho... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 48) The three of us spent the next day enjoying the music of calypso bands and sitting on the beach. The sun was disappearing over the horizon and evening was not far off so, I walked over to a cluster of coconut trees. This was a paradise custom-made for daydreaming and I took full advantage. I daydreamed of roaming the world, dropping by to see the fjords of Norway while enjoying the Land of the Midnight Sun, walking by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon or sailing down the Potaro ... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 46 ) After a brief pause, I looked up at Marla and asked “have you ever had a serious relationship, a significant other? Or do you, Gideon and others like you have no need for intimate relationships? Tell me, do you love as we do?” At first she giggled, but her efforts to remain straight- faced resulted in a coughing fit. Rather than showing concern, Gideon broke into hysterical laughter. Marla joined until tears were streaming down both their faces. Gasping for breath Gideo... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 45) Gideon knew exactly what I’d like for dinner. There were curries of various seafood like grouper and arapaima served with roti. Side dishes of chutneys, samosas and island bhajees complimented the steaming rice biryani. In the center of the table, Jarvis placed a bowl filled with succulent guavas, mangoes, sapodillas and papaya. “Enjoy your dinner,” said Jarvis as he left. “Everything looks good,” I commented, “and the coffee smells heavenly. Thank you, Gideon, this is ... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 43 ) I pulled on my sneakers and it wasn’t more than a minute before I took the elevator to the lobby. Island life is so informal that I felt totally at home. The restaurant was across the street, a short distance from the hotel.It was built in such a way that those who occupied the best seats enjoyed an unobstructed view of the ocean. By now it was becoming dark,that strange darkness that suddenly descends in the tropics, making you think that someone had abruptly dropped a cu... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 44) “Oh, in about ten minutes would be fine,” said Gideon, and, turning to me he continued,“I hope you don’t mind, I ordered earlier so it would be ready whenever we were. I asked them to prepare your favorite dishes,John. Just a special surprise for you.” Jarvis smiled and left. “Now, John,” continued Gideon,“you were telling us about a romantic situation. Was that the one with Kimberly or was it Cindy?” I was stunned. “You knew about that? I never told anyone. It was Kimb... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 47) “And, you wouldn’t have believed that Marla was willing to forgo all she held dear to spend a lifetime with an itinerant musician. You should have seen her then. Willing to give up everything for the love of a man.” “So, was that wrong?”I asked. “Don’t you both deserve happiness in whatever way you choose?” “Of course, it wasn’t wrong,” replied Gideon,“it’s not a matter of right or wrong. It rarely is. It was just that I was caught up with the seeming pleasures of the m... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 39 ) As our bags were being taken to our respective rooms, Marla told me that she would see Gideon and me on the balcony around dinner time in a few hours. That seemed like a good idea and would give me a chance to be alone and relax for a short while. I enjoy company tremendously but, every now and then, I have this overwhelming need for solitude — no crowds, no chatty friends, no anybody, just I, my God and myself. The room was more a suite than a regular hotel room and the v... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 40) During this period I was scheduled to attend a business conference at a luxurious location very similar to where I now found myself. My hotel room was much like this one, opening onto a balcony separated only by a panorama of glass. I had ventured out onto the balcony and draped myself over the rail, looking toward the sea. The beauty of the scene was so overpowering that I absent-mindedly started humming an old tune. Suddenly, a voice to my right said, “Intriguing melody.... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 41) I stood there for a long while drinking in the sounds of the breakers as the lilting melody of “. . . and you my sweet Penelope, out there somewhere you wait for me,” carried me away. I remembered that incident in vivid detail and replayed the tape once again in my mind as I waited for dinnertime to arrive. I glanced at my watch. Just another hour or so. Closing my eyes, I returned to the event in my memory and hit the replay button. I remembered so well how I had left ... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 29 ) “Just a friend dropping by. Do I have to have a reason?” “I guess, you’re right,” I said. “I used to think that I had quite a few friends, until I couldn’t be of much use to them any longer. I thought they stayed around me because we cared about one another. But when things really got bad for me, they disappeared so fast you’d think they vanished into thin air.” “So you were mad at them because they didn’t stand by you?” he asked in his best cross-examination manner. “W... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 30 ) Gideon’s comment made me realize we all need to be reminded every once in a while that this is a just and orderly universe. We are safe in it and any appearances to the contrary are just that — appearances. It’s the way we interpret what we observe that decides how we’ll meet the situation. “So you’re reflecting on this, eh?” “Tell me glorious, mysterious secrets of life, Gideon,not simple stuff about friendship and medals.” “Mysterious secrets?” He had a look of mo... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 34 ) “No, dear John, no instant travel this time,” she said, “no need for that now. As they say, ‘when you can walk on water, take the boat.’ We’ll use regular airline tickets —normal methods you’re familiar with. By the way,you’ll love the hotel. Right on the beach. Lots of tropical fruit and drink, calypso music to your heart’s content.” “It’s still going to cost a lot,” I said. “Didn’t you hear me? I told you it’s all been arranged. One of Gideon’s friends made the weeken... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 32 ) A few weeks passed since I last saw Gideon. I as busy with writing, lecturing, laundry, cooking, cleaning and all the other things that seem to make up a part of my rather typical, single parent life. Today, I thought, I’d take a break from everything. No writing this weekend. No special anything, just two days to, perhaps, catch up on my reading, enjoy some music and may be view a movie or two. Malika was away on a trip with friends, while Jonathan was visiting relatives in ... Spirituality Information - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 61 ) “You’re all brothers and sisters on a common journey toward your true potential.You have the power of God with you. You’ve always had it.You’re as free as you ever will be. If your experience seems to be lacking in this freedom, it’s only because you have been fettered in chains of your own forging. Lift up your head and look. See with your true eyes and you’ll never again be in bondage to yourself or to another. My will for you is really your own will for yourself. “All p... Spirituality Information - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 60 ) God walked over to us while tea was being served. Beside Him was a tall, remarkable looking fellow. “John,” God said,“I want you to meet Lord Michael. You and your legends know him as the archangel, Michael.Don’t be surprised that he hasn’t any wings. He only uses wings when there’s a need for such appearances.” I bowed with reverence and thought to myself that it wasn’t possible for God, His angels and others to be speaking with me. How could this be? I, a relatively insigni... Spirituality Information - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 59 ) “I didn’t have to die, not on a cross nor anyplace else. As you can see, John, I’m far from dead. My followers, if you look over there,” as he pointed to Peter and Paul,“Were a group of pretty somber folks and I had to make quite an impression on them. I had to make sure they got the message and were going to teach others about the laws of life. They quickly forgot the ‘miracles and parables,’ but my so called ‘death and resurrection’ gave them the incentive they needed to sp... Spirituality Information - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 58 ) “You wonder about prayer at times and think that it must be magical.There’s no magic in it. It’s a method I gave to you so that you could reach Me anytime you want. It was designed to bring you to the realization that you should be aware of Me all the time. Prayer does not change Me, it changes you. Use it as it was originally Come first to yourself and then you’ll find that you have come to Me. “You are a child of the King, a prince of the realm. All of you are children o... Spirituality Information - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 57 ) “You say that You’re always with me and Your other children. Yet,I don’t always see You as I see You now. In fact,I had to travel through transfer points on earth to get here. Gideon told me that we’re somewhere on the third star of the Aldebaran System. Do You know how far I figure we must be from earth, Lord? Very,very far. If You are always with me, why do I have to travel so far to see You. How can You hear when I call?” “Precisely the point I want to make clear, John.... Spirituality Information - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 56 ) “Earth life appears to be so difficult at times for those who are there. Yet,there’s no need for suffering and pain. Suffering should only teach you that you didn’t really have to suffer in the first place. Help is always available if you choose to ask for it,so ask, seek and knock. You have allies in many dimensions who are more than willing and able to help you when you’re caught in a difficult situation. When you need help,ask for it. And,of course, I,too,am always there ... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 53 ) “Dad, I feel like crying—not tears of sadness,but tears of joy.” “There's no need for tears at all. The Chief is all Love and Joy. You,son and the others on Earth are the ones who believe that life is supposed to be a vale of tears and suffering. The Loving Force only wants for you that which you desire for yourselves.Some of you choose sadness and others happiness.” There was such peace and serenity surrounding us as we sat there. It seemed as though he’d always been a... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 52 ) “Why did you leave us so suddenly, Dad?Don't you know how much all of us miss you, especially Mom? She speaks of you all the time.Recently, she was very ill, but she’s doing much better now. I think she misses you more than everyone else put together.” I seemed to catch a glimpse of sadness in his eyes as he said, “It was time for me to go on.” He was quiet for a short while as if reflecting on what I’d said.Then he continued, “I’d completed as much of my earth work as I c... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 51 ) Immediately there was complete darkness,a sound not unlike music,then absolute silence. I was no longer afraid,just extremely curious. After what seemed like an eternity, but in reality couldn’t have been more than a few seconds, we emerged into another brilliantly lit room similar to the one we’d just left.I turned to Gideon and said, “We don’t seem to have gone anywhere.” Smiling, he replied,“We’re light years away from where we started.” A delegation awaited us a group ... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 50 ) “To reach System 22 from earth there are several transfer points. Each person who wants to go or is invited to visit must first go through one of these transfer points. I don’t know the exact reason why, but I understand it has something to do with space-time coordinates. Purely technical, I guess. There are a number of these locations here on earth and a few of them are in this country. Right now, we’re in an area you call Arizona. There are also transfer points in Califo... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 48 ) “Is it like a super headquarters from which the Almighty manages his universe?” I blurted out still curious, like a child with a new toy. “It’s only headquarters for one universe. There are many universes and each one has its own support system. Ours and yours is System 22.” “How many universes are there altogether, Marla?” “How many grains of sand are there in the desert? How many stars in the heavens?”she quickly replied in answer to my question. We were all qui... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 47 ) Gideon announced,“When you’re out of your body as you are now, John, your thoughts are materialized at the speed of light, or rather, at the speed of thought. The same thing could happen when you’re in your body, of course, but then you have to take into account the concept called ‘time’. So, managing one’s thinking is as essential here as it is there. As a man thinketh..., remember?” “Wow! What a fantastic place!”I shouted. “Could I think of all kinds of good stuff, fun t... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 49 ) It was the day after Christmas. The morning was bitter cold,but the golden rays of the sun bathed the trees in a frosty, sparkling beauty.Somehow,deep within me, I felt this was to be the day for my visit to System 22. Yet nothing had happened to confirm my feelings. Christmas day had been spent at home with the family. It was exciting to help my children set up their toys. I reflected on the days of my childhood and how, with great excitement, I would wait for Christmas d... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 46 ) Marla spoke up. I don’t mean that a voice echoed across the room. Instead, I just seemed to hear her in my head. “Let’s go to where it’s more comfortable and we’ll tell you about the arrangements.” she reached out and took my hand. Gideon grabbed the other one and, all of a sudden, the three of us were flying,literally, through the roof. Over the house and above the trees we flew until,in a blur, we were standing under a tree in a clearing. Nearby drifted a gentle-flowing str... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 41 ) The morning arrived and I prepared for my meeting with Gideon.I felt calm and composed yet, there was an undercurrent of excitement that even I couldn’t deny. Due to my recent relocation, I wasn’t familiar with many of the local streets. Finally, out of frustration, I resorted to a local map and, having located the street, got in my car and drove off. At the designated address, I walked up to the front door and anxiously rang the bell. A gray-haired lady opened the door, s... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 43 ) “The Midianites would race overthe land on fast- moving camels. They seemed numberless. Like locusts they came, destroying and laying waste until we lost all hope. Now, my father Joash had hidden some grain from the Midianites and one evening, while it was not quite dark,I went near the wine press to thresh the grain so that we could get some food. Near the wine press was a giant oak tree. As I looked over to the oak tree, a man whom I had never seen before stood up, walked o... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 42 ) “Don’t you have a sense of something important you must do in this lifetime?” he questioned. “Oh sure, doesn’t everybody? Survive—get through today so I can start over and struggle with tomorrow. Anyway, why didn’t you stay around to help me when I needed it? Why didn’t you tell me these things were going to happen? You knew, didn’t you?” “Of course, I knew. But if I had told you about them, you probably would have given up and never reached this point.” “This point ... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 44 ) In a humbled tone I asked, “Gideon, what’s happening to me?” He looked at me with such compassionate eyes and spoke in such sympathetic tones that I was somewhat embarrassed at the way I’d lashed out at him. “Look,” he said,“What’s happening to you is nothing that shouldn’t be happening. You’re discovering yourself again. You’re going through a super laundromat—not a pleasant experience while it’s happening, but when you come out you’re clean. Good gold must first go throu... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 45 ) A week had passed since my last meeting with Gideon and Marla. Christmas was only a few days away and we, like many other families,were preparing for the occasion. Barely able to afford a tree, we settled for a sorry-looking specimen and spent most of the remaining weekend hanging ornaments,lights and decorations. Tired but pleased that we were able to make the most of what we had, I fell into bed exhausted. I must scarcely have fallen asleep when, all of a sudden,I was wi... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 40 ) The questions weren’t new and have been asked by thousands of unfortunate people for centuries. Why must I suffer so much? And if I had to suffer, why did my family and friends have to endure with me?All I had tried to do was to earn a decent living while treating my employees and others fairly. I had tried to live by the old injunction to “do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God.” But in spite of my efforts it came crashing down—and fast. After the loss of the company... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 38 ) It is said that Juan Martinez was taken to a city called Manoa,ruled by a legendary figure known as El Dorado—The Golden One.Beautiful,indeed,was the city. The streets were paved with gold and the houses and temples gloriously reflected the rays of the morning sun. Juan Martinez lived for many years among the natives of this land,eventually escaping one day to tell his story. One who heard the story of El Dorado was Sir Walter Raleigh, friend and confidant of Elizabeth the... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 37 ) The threads of history weave strange patterns in the web of time. Mysterious and complex as the tapestry sometimes appears, the finished product invariably is a work of art. Often, one cannot see the entire picture from the limited perspective of a small portion of a lifetime. It’s by expanding the mind and trusting the universal flow that it’s possible to make sense of what may be considered nonsense or “none sense.” It was sometime in the late sixteenth or early seventee... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 36 ) “Yet,these signs are there for anyone.In your sleep you have signs and guidance through your dreams. In your waking time there are just as many helpful signs for your direction and well-being. Take for example,reading license plates on cars. Every once in a while, take the letters you see and form words. Pick the first words that come into your mind and see how often those words have relevance to your present situation.Once in a while, look at a billboard. Or, perhaps, a song... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 35 ) “It’s true,”replied God, “that anytime is a good time, but you must know if it is the right time. Winter is a good time, but do you plant roses in the snow?A stormy day is a good day, but is it a day for sailing or fishing? There are cycles in the universe, the world and your life.Learn to find the cycles and use them for your benefit.Projects begun at the right time will be much more successful than if started at any other time.” “Sounds something like astrology. Is there... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 34 ) “You’ll be healthy not by disliking sickness, but by loving health.Treat your body with respect and love. It’s the vehicle for your consciousness while you’re on earth.It’s also made to provide you with pleasure. Looking at a beautiful sun-set, tasting a delicious meal, hearing musical sounds, touching and so forth, these can be very pleasurable sensations for your body. You built it. I only designed it and provided the blueprint.” God relaxed for a moment and took another... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 33 ) “If treated with respect and love, the body generally takes care of itself. It is, so to say, your house here on earth.Each of your cells is a unit of consciousness. They perform in concert to produce a symphony of highly complex vibrations. These vibrations affect every other cell in the entire body. These cells know exactly what’s necessary for the body to exist in harmony with its environment. I placed the necessary engineering and electronic data in their memory. If given... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 31 ) “You can interrupt me at anytime and ask questions. Don’t be afraid to speak. Because I am God, I don’t become offended or feel insulted.I wish my children would interrupt me more often. Now, as I was saying, in this world of change you have chosen to be here... .” “Chosen to be here, Lord? How could we possibly have chosen to be born?” “Do you think for one instant that you appeared out of nothingness into the body you currently have? No, you existed before and will co... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 30 ) Although still visibly shaken from my frightful ordeal, I continued staring at him. Suddenly, it seemed as if I were looking through different eyes than mine, as if new worlds were opening before me. I felt the presence of an extremely powerful and loving force. And then, as if by a miracle, I began to feel that I was looking at the face of God. I fell to my knees overcome with awe and whispered, “Forgive me, Lord. Although I didn’t believe at first, now I know that You are t... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water, Take The Boat ( Part 29 ) “I compare it to a business for your understanding. You understand the corporate world so, I speak to you in terms of what you understand. You see,I’m in business—the ‘God Business’ or, looking at it another way, the ‘Good Business’.” If this was God,I thought,then I’ve been granted a rare privilege and should take full advantage of it. Actually, I was beginning to take him seriously. His voice broke into my thoughts. “You need proof that I am God. Yet, no matter what p... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 28 ) Marla and Gideon just sat there staring at me when the door closed. Finally Marla asked, “Well, what do you think, John?” “Think?What do I think? This is probably the most inconceivable thing that has ever happened to me and you’re asking me what I think? It’s impossible for me to think at all.” “Accept this with an open mind,” said Gideon,“and you’ll find there are different ways to approach life.” There was a tremendous sense of peace and joy when he was near and, ... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 32 ) As the shimmering stopped, I glanced around. We were on the deck of a large ship with no land in sight. As far as the eye could see there was water—blue-green and beautiful. The gentle wind and serenely rolling waves were soothing therapy. God smiled at me and said, “I thought a change of scenery would do you some good, especially since you love the ocean so much.” The vessel was a tall ship replete with sails and rigging. There didn’t seem to be anyone else aboard and I w... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 27 ) For a moment I was stunned. Then I remembered that many people refer to their bosses as “god,” and so, I quickly regained my composure.I looked over to the person sitting behind the desk. He seemed to be middle-aged, possessing a powerful presence about him. His hair was jet black and his eyes dark and piercing, somewhat like Gideon’s. Yet,as I looked at him a little more carefully, his hair now appeared to be lighter and his eyes blue. Must be some trick of the light, I thou... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 26 ) In a short while,we arrived in the Big City.It was, as always, impersonal. We parked the car and walked through the never-ending crowds to a waiting cab. Gideon handed the driver an address and a few minutes later we stepped out in front of a tall building on an obscure side street. We walked up to the door, entered the lobby and were soon on our way to the thirty-third floor. We stepped out into a long hallway. I took a few moments to straighten my tie and comb my hair. A... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 25 ) “Years passed and under the gentle guidance of the Guru, most of the disciples accomplished what they had set out to do. Finally, the shy disciple approached the Guru. ‘Master,’ said he, ‘I have toiled and practiced without ceasing, lo, these many years. See that city across the river? I can now walk on the water and go over to the city. Master, I have overcome. I can walk on water.’ “Looking at the young disciple the old master sadly asked,‘Why did you not take the boat? ... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 24 ) It was true that our company had finally managed to acquire a large contract, but things still weren’t going the way we’d have liked.Although everyone was working very hard the results weren’t comparable to the efforts. Additional financing was urgently needed.Without these funds,the company would be unable to increase production to meet the necessary requirements of the contract. There was even the possibility of having to dissolve the corporation, but I didn’t like to think... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 23 ) Even I have a god with whom I was vaguely acquainted.I had learned in Sunday school that He lived in a place called heaven. He seemed so far removed from everyone and everything that only popes and priests, pastors and preachers, kings, emperors and presidents had access to Him. One would lift beseeching hands and cry in pain to this god ,but most times, no answer.I thought I’d throw a curve at Gideon. “Hey,Gideon, you know so much. Tell me about God. Who and what is He? W... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 21 ) The remainder of Sunday was enjoyable. I have little trouble with weekends. It’s the time between weekends that sometimes gives me problems. All too soon Monday arrived. The ride to the office was taken up with reflections on the past few days. Although we realized we’d be seeing her again soon, June’s visit had been most welcome, but much too short. Gideon still amazed and intrigued me. There was no doubt in my mind that he had access to considerable information and power... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 20 ) I glanced at my watch and saw that it was still only ten-thirty,although we had been talking for what seemed like hours, not counting the “trips” we had made.It felt as if time hadn’t passed.I looked at him and said, “Youcertainly couldn’t stop time, could you? Not even you could do that.” “No. All we did was center ourselves in an area of non-movement of time and so it appeared that time stood still. Not to worry though. All is well with you and your family and the world,... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 19 ) Gideon settled on a rock and wriggled somewhat to make himself more comfortable.“Time is like the tides,” he said,“or more correctly, like a river. There are currents, white and dark water and backwash. Human beings have been conditioned from birth to believe in sequential time, that is,time as moment after moment.By the ripe old age of five or six, one has generally forgotten the intricacies of the nature of time and space and thus is primed to live in a world where tomorrow... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 18 ) He had barely spoken when I felt the return of the swirling sensation. The entire scene changed and we found ourselves standing on the bank of a river. A young man dressed in Hindu clothing was approaching us. “You’ll notice,John,that we can participate in this event,” said Gideon. The man walked up to us, tossed a smile at me and spoke to Gideon. “Hello! They told me you'd be here soon, so I hurried to meet you.”Gideon seemed to know him and introduced him with the words,... The Secret - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 17 ) I thought of an incident in college many years ago.A wellknown speaker was giving a lecture in the auditorium.Since I had enough time before the lecture started, I decided to get a cup of coffee in the cafeteria.I was enjoying my coffee at a table in the corner when a man walked up to me and asked,“May I join you?” I replied, “Of course,” as he sat down.Our conversation had lasted for about an hour.I wished I could go back to that scene for just a short while. Gideon sa...
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