I have been away from my blog for awhile and I know some of you have been wonderning where I've gone. I simply needed some time away to introspect on various aspects of my life at this time and re-focus to get some clarity and vision. I have some more entries coming in the next few days so please don't give up on me. Peace and love my friends!

I'm living in the hope
Of a breath to be shared
It's all I've ever wanted
It's all I ever dared
So breathe
Breathe deep
Breathe
Breathe long and hard
Breathe with me
Breathe with me

-Mission Uk-



The heart of the mystic is found in the silence which resides between what is seen, heard and felt. For that which is tangible cannot inspire in itself, the tangible/physical elements of life are merely a window or portal to draw us into that which is unseen and spiritual.

For example, one may see the sunset in all it's splendor and beauty, but true inspiration is found in the reflection of what has been seen. The conscious mind becomes illuminated and is elevated in the quiet contemplation of what the physical senses have perceived and the heart and mind is lifted upward naturally toward all that is good, pure and holy. In the silence the divine source of all life reminds us to look outside of time to that which is timeless and to become present in the present now.

This is the place where the mystical heart has learned to reside and commune with the divine source of all living things and it's here in the beautiful comtemplation that the mystic receives guidance, realignment, empowerment to create positive change in the world.

The things seen with the eyes, felt by the hands or heard with the ear are merely reminders of a greater reality that empowers all physical life. The mystic has learned to tap into this reality at will, draw breath from it, receive messages and visions of hope, as well as insight and guidance for the journey and gain a complete picture of reality in it's highest form.

This place of contemplative silence is the source of inspiration for the mystical soul who draws his/her strength and inspiration from the silence, reflects on all that is beautiful and pure and is empowered and lifted up to a place of peace and rest though living in a chaotic world resless world.

Head bent, eyes closed, hands on lap, breathing slows. Time fades as spirit ascends towards the top of the seven story mountain, lost in contemplation and mystical rythm. Within the beautiful silence there is a light, the heart swells with inspiration. Gentle waters refresh the mind as voices carefully whisper from the ethereal realm of solitude, "Mission Now". Into the quiet, enter the peace, divine love showers down on mortal flesh. Gently, softly, correction, direction, vision, elation!

In this life, the love you give becomes the only lasting treasure
And what you lose will be what you win
A well that echoes down too deep to measure

-David Wilcox-


The Love You Give

In the end it's all about the love we give away and the love we receive, our possessions can be wiped out over night, and if we have gave nothing to love we are left with nothing but a stormy dark sea. To love another selflessly is a lasting treasure of infinite greatness and one that continues to grow and expand through the years. Even if we suffer catastrophe, the love we have been given and the love we have shown can never be taken away from us, they will be a light to lead us home.

Many people have never truly known love, some have never shown it. Perhaps they have been given a form of love that is not really love at all but empty words and promises, this unfortunately is what many of us have experienced. To the unloved there is a hollowness, an emptiness that burns and gnaws at them from the inside. Their world is always in shambles even if it appears to be in order. When a soul has not experienced truly being loved, when their human worth has not been affirmed, there is a void and a need for control, a haunted desperation when they look out at the world around them. This void will almost always find itself filled by some form of violent/resentful behavior because violence is the quickest way to gain control, to get an audience, to get noticed.

Love As A Lifestyle

So ask yourself now, have I truly shown love to those who have come and gone throughout my lifetime, have a allowed myself to be loved? I'm not talking about a sentimental sappy love, I'm talking about a love that transcends our understanding and our world view, that overcomes our prejudices and judgements. I'm talking about a love that is deeper than mere emotion and loves selflessly and gives selflessly.

Our Survival

For the human race to survive the 21st century this deep love must become more than an occasional response to someones kindness, but a lifestyle. Each person we encounter must feel their worth, must be affirmed, must be counted worthy among the kingdoms of men. Each person we meet must see love in our eyes and acceptance even if words are not exchanged. So find some creative ways this week to show love to the people you encounter, affirm their worth, give them a smile, warm their soul with your kindness. In this life, the love you give becomes the only lasting treasure.


In the tears you gave to me
I found a river to an ocean
A concrete sky and a stone cold sea
That came to where the emptiness cracked open

And all my fears came crashing through
And met the fire of my sorrow
But I found my strength in forgiving you
I never even dreamed how far my heart could go

To give my life beyond each death
From this deeper well of trust
To know that when there's nothing left
You will always have what you gave to love

In this life, the love you give becomes the only lasting treasure
And what you lose will be what you win
A well that echoes down too deep to measure

A silver coin rings down that well
You could never spend too much, a diamond echoes deeper still
And you'll always have what you gave to love,
You will always have what you gave to love

Birds go flying at the speed of sound,
to show you how it all began.
Birds came flying from the underground,
if you could see it then you'd understand,

-Chris Martin-

It was a beautiful spring morning, I had laid out my tools and bamboo for the day and went to work on some custom order bamboo flutes for my friends in France. Over to the left of me a Camilla was in full bloom. Simply admiring the beauty emanating from it gave me great inspiration. There was joy in the air, joy from the sun, from the blue sky and not to mention the buttercups and dandelions popping up on the lawn like messengers shouting to me that, the old has passed, a new era had begun!

A swallow began to sing a song of spring in a near by tree. I felt that this beautiful creature was singing a song just for me. I was reminded of the gentleness of St. Francis, his humility and kindness toward all creatures. I thanked him for this beautiful little bird and I asked him to be present with me and my swallow friend as I worked on my humble instruments.

I felt Francis draw near and thanked him for the joy of opening my eyes to the wonders of life, especially the simple things we often take for granted. Francis who I love and admire dearly has been my constant companion through long dark nights, wet rainy seasons and in the sweltering heat of the day. Francis and Jesus taught me first about deep humility and love for the little creatures of the earth, especially the downtrodden, Francis first showed me the little way and opened my eyes to the mystical.

Suddenly I felt something touch my arm, startled, I looked down to find my swallow friend perched on my sleeve! It only lasted for a second or two, but I knew at that moment I was not alone. This mystical experience opened my mind and heart to the beauty and greatness of nature and the mystical connection a human soul shares with all the living creatures of the earth.

A True Story From Spring Of 2005

Presently you are reading these words, something grabbed your attention, caught your eye and at this very moment you are engaged in the words of this blog. You made a choice to be here and this moment is forever attached to this blog entry. Hopefully the information you are reading at this present time is insightful and beneficial to you on your journey through this life. You may choose to read this entry simply as you would a newspaper or magazine, perhaps thinking about something that happened yesterday, a few weeks ago or a few months ago.

You may be reading these words and thinking about your future, the things that you would like to have or perhaps something you fear. The other option is to become fully engaged in the present now, to become fully aware of who you are right now, not who you were or will be, but who you are PRESENTLY. Now is all you have, now is about choice, now is about making the best intuitive decision and finding ways to move into light and away from darkness. At this present moment choices are being made throughout the earth, dark choices and light choices.

The earth is in constant flux as the energy levels shift from light to dark. There are days due to say media portrayal and glorification of violence that the darkness almost becomes tangible, it hangs in the air like a gas sweeping over the nations. There are also times when you can feel the light overcoming darkness.

Several days ago the son of Osama Ben Landen spoke to the media urging his father to stop the violence, h stressed that violence was not working and that there needs to be new peaceful solutions created instead of the use bombs and guns. I could feel the positive energy flowing out from his words, it was powerful! Each of us has the potential in this very moment to bring about great change in the earths energy by the decisions we make, by the things we say and do.

Take your home for instance - did you tell your spouse you love her today? Did you hug or play with your child or did you turn them away? Did our do the small things in your house that contribute to the overall health and happiness of your home? Think about the impact that you can make by simply creating positive energy in your own household. Your husband or wife feels loved care for, they take those same loving feelings out into the world and pass them on to say four of their-workers, and those four co-workers feel this positive energy and pass it onto others in their sphere of influence and so on. Because you made the choice to love those closest to you, hundreds of people may be impacted in a single day because you chose to move toward the light in that present moment. Now, think about the opposite, a dark choice obviously has the opposite effect and the breakdown of positive energy goes out like ripples on a pond far and wide.

So in the present now think about the impact the next decision you make will have and how far reaching it may be. We are all responsible for what we do and the choices we make and if we want to enter into a glorious age of peace now is the time to begin, yesterday is gone, tomorrow awaits, now, go do something positive.

Attitude is the way you mentally look at the world around you. It is how you view your environment and your future. It is the focus you develop toward life itself.
Author Unknown

There are things in this life that build and reinforce positive energy and there are things that decrease our positive energy levels. I never really gave this much thought until later in life, I simply saw the good days and bad days. What contributed to the good and the bad within a day was not so much a concern. I realize now that life is like playing chess. Each moment we must strategize and seek the best option for whatever we are doing, we must search for what builds us up and keeps us motivated, we must be aware of the negative forces that want to bring us down.


Good & Bad Choices


Life is about choices, good and bad and ultimately our bad days can be linked to bad choices, for me this starts when I get out of bed. If I choose to ignore a bad disposition for instance, I'm doomed from the get-go, yet if I introspect for a few minutes, my subconscious will reveal to me what I need, the types of foods that will deposit the most health and nutrients to my body for my mental and spiritual acuity, or how much silent meditation and prayer I may need to balance myself out so that I'm not a hindrance to others around me. Listening to our conscience minds and making the best choice for any given moment releases positive energy and our soul approves with a resounding yes!

Think about your life and begin to make a list of all the things that empower you and all of the things that hinder a positive mental out look, here's a few ideas:


Clothes - Certain types of clothing give me strength and make me feel good, other types of clothes feel very unnatural and awkward, turtlenecks for instance make me feel like a turtle! Avoid clothing no matter how popular that feels awkward, this will only bring you down, in other words, be yourself!

Foods - what we eat is so critical to building positive sustained energy for the day. In the morning I juice carrots and raw ginger, my power drink, and I eat two eggs, a piece of toast and either an apple or an orange and that's it. This combo gives me superb energy and I do not feel sluggish or weighed down.

Prayer & Meditation - Find a time to be silent and meditate in the morning, try not to think about anything, silence is beautiful and in it we learn so much about who we really are. I find that entering into a sustained period of deep silence brings out all of my better qualities like compassion and caring, giving, patience, integrity. These attributes come from our Creator, the divine spark that lives in all us, our conscious mind, but because we live in a frantic busy world many people igonre these higher qualities replacing them with competition, envy, anger, frustration and hate.

Take some time this week to reflect on the things that build up your positive energy and rid yourself of anything that hinders these powerful conduits from surging forth in your life.