1. Lughnasadh, also called Lammas, falls on August 1, roughly halfway between the summer solstice and autumn equinox.
2. The name of the holiday derives from Old Gaelic and is a combination of Lugh, a Celtic god, and násad, or assembly.
3. The holiday honors Lugh, the Celtic god of light, but it also celebrates his mythical foster mother Tailtiu, who is said to have cleared the lands of Ireland to make way for the planting of crops.
4. Modern pagans celebrate Lughnasadh as a harvest festival, when the first crops of the year would traditionally have been reaped.
5. Lughnasadh’s alternate name, Lammas, derives from the Old English term for “loaf mass.” It originated from early English celebrations of harvest time, during which loaves of bread were consecrated.
6. Many pagans and polytheists celebrate the holiday with feasting, songs, and games. Some honor the harvest roots of the holiday by baking breads and cakes.
Today is a good day to do some baking, especially different types of bread, and to share the bread with your friends.
Go in peace.
Total Lunar Eclipse July 27th
The second total lunar eclipse of 2018 will be visible in large parts of Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America. Totality will last for 103 minutes, making it the longest eclipse of the 21st century. (From https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2018-july-27)
Alas, in Canada, we will not see the total lunar eclipse on July 27/28th. We will, however, feel the effects of the eclipse energy. Eclipses are famous for triggering necessary changes in our lives – and often very suddenly. So get ready to see what your destiny is calling you towards – and away from.
And, oh yes: Surprises are quite likely! Often something happens that “eclipses” – or takes precedence over – your plans. Depending on your particular karmic journey, these surprises can be tiny minor adjustments or major life changes.
Here’s some other qualities of eclipses:
We often discover something that has been hidden, cloaked or disguised that can permanently change how we see a person or situation
Eclipses can “hurry” a decision or situation: If something has been teetering, an eclipse can force it to happen – pronto!
Eclipses usually involve an ending AND a beginning
If something ends during an eclipse, it is usually done. No going back.
Walk in Peace!
Happy 4th of July 2018
Happy 4th of July to all our American members and friends.
May this July 4th be a wonderful day of celebration!
Happy Canada Day 2018!
A tribute to Canadians and Canada
86 per cent of Canadians believe they live in the best country in the world.
We live a long time: Canadians born today will live an average of two years longer than the global average (close to 82 years in Canada versus 80). Meanwhile, 89% of Canadians reported being in good health, 20% above the average world-wide.
We truly are nice: At least on Twitter. Researchers from McMaster University looked at how Canadians and Americans engaged on Twitter and found that Canadians use much nicer language. While Canadians commonly used words like “favourite”, “gorgeous”, “great”, and “amazing”,
Canadian retirees are the happiest in the world, second only to those in Mexico.
You can grow old here comfortably: Canada was ranked 5th best out of 91 countries for elderly treatment, ahead of Switzerland, New Zealand and the U.S.
We’re well educated:Two-thirds of Canadians have a post-secondary degree or certificate, compared to the average of 40 per cent for the developed world. That puts us third, after Japan and Korea, for most educated population in the world.
We drink responsibly: Despite our reputation as beer guzzlers and whisky swiggers, Canadians’ drinking habits are more tame than the global average.
We’re inclusive: Canada is the third most gay-friendly country, after Germany and Spain, according to a Pew Research study. In Canada, 80 per cent of people said society should accept gays and lesbians.
Canadians are generous: Roughly 64 per cent of Canadians donate money to charities—more than all other countries, aside from Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. But compared to the front-runners, more Canadians are willing to help a stranger in need.
We have better work-life balance: Less than 4% of Canadian employees work more than 50 hours a week, far below the average of 13% across OECD countries.
We have the most most livable cities: Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto—they all made it into the top 25 on the 2017 Mercer list of most livable cities in the world. Taken together, that means half of all Canadians enjoy some of the best city living there is.
Our banks are sound: In Bloomberg’s annual ranking of the world’s strongest banks, Canada clinched four of the top 10 spots.
We have more social mobility: The Conference Board of Canada gave us an “A” in intergenerational income mobility, meaning that if you’re born into poverty in Canada, you have a decent shot at becoming a high-income earning as an adult.
We’re responsible for some of the most prominent literary authors of our time: Margaret Atwood, Alice Munro, Miriam Toews, Yann Martel, Lawrence Hill, Emma Donoghue, and the list goes on.
We’re big gamers: Roughly 20,400 people now work in Canada’s gaming industry, making it the third largest in the world behind the United States and Japan. That also means it’s the largest gaming industry in the world on a per capita basis.
Just For Laughs is the biggest comedy festival.
We invented the egg carton: The simple design is the genius of Joseph Coyle of Smithers, B.C. who, in in 1911, settled an ongoing dispute between a farmer and hotel owner over broken eggs consistently showing up in the hotelier’s order. More than 100 years later, the cardboard carton has barely changed.
We invented the telephone: While the landline is verging on obsolescence, it revolutionized communication and remained virtually unchanged for more than 100 years after Alexander Graham Bell invented it.
We beat Edison to the light bulb: Thomas Edison may get all the credit, but the invention actually belongs to Henry Woodward. The Toronto medical student patented the first incandescent lamp, which featured an electric light bulb, and sold the rights to Edison who refined the invention.
Canada is the best place to ride out any impending climate change. UCLA geographer Laurence Smith has argued that by 2050 warming will unlock vast new resources and transform Canada into an economic superpower.
Canada boasts some of the most beautiful skies in the world, with the Aurora Borealis lighting up the nights from August to April. The northern territories offer the most brilliant and frequent viewing opportunities, but it’s possible to catch occasional glimpses of the Northern Lights in nearly every province.
We have the highest tides in the world: The Bay of Fundy, between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, sees the most dramatic tides in the world, with the difference in high and low tide reaching 16.3 meters.
Dinosaurs lived here: Not only did archaeologists uncover the largest-ever bed of dinosaur bones near Medicine Hat, Alta., in 2010, since then scientists re-examining old fossils identified a new species of spiky-headed dinosaur called Xenoceratops foremostensis—or “alien horned-face from Foremost.” Canada is also home to the number one place on earth for sheer number of dino discoveries: 37 species have been found in Alberta’s Dinosaur Provincial Park.
Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined, with fresh water accounting for 9% of the country’s total area. There’s nearly one lake for every ten people in Canada, and that’s just counting freshwater bodies bigger than three square kilometres.
We are a great nation, filled with amazing people, amazing weather, amazing scenery, and amazing cities. We astonish the world with our creativity in politics, science, arts, and technology.
Canadians, we are fantastic!!
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Editor’s note: most of the facts in this tribute come from Maclean’s Instant Articles, from the June 30 2017 article. The last paragraph is mine.
Summer Solstice on June 21 2018
Summer Solstice is the perfect time to work on self healing and to be kind to others. The blessings of light are perfect for this time.
Try this prayer:
Walk in peace.
Talking About Self-Esteem
The conversation began with, “I don’t think that I am smart enough to do …..”
That’s all I heard. I confess. I was eavesdropping. When I heard those words my first thought was – Of course you cannot do it if you think that you cannot! And then my mind went tripping away on a discussion of self esteem. I thought about what I knew. To be sure that I was defining it properly, I looked the words up in the dictionary, the Oxford dictionary to be exact.
Confidence in one’s own worth or abilities; self-respect.
‘assertiveness training for those with low self-esteem’
I thought about all the people that I know that have trouble with their self-esteem. I thought about how people change their self view. In life, we need to have confidence in our ability to make the right decisions/choices to help us move through life. When an opportunity comes up, it is a doorway to something new. Not taking the door may close on a chance to make a life change.
I remembered a class that I taught on assessing one’s self. There were ten simple questions to answer. The answers were: a) much of the time b) some of the time c) almost never. (Remember, there are many ways to assess self-esteem. There are other quizzes, counsellors, or professionals that can give you a much more definitive answer than this short little test. This is not to replace professional advice or counselling.)
The questions are:
My feelings are easily hurt.
I get very upset if someone criticizes me, even if it is “constructive criticism.”
I feel angry at myself if I make a mistake, even if it is an “honest mistake.”
Instead of making decisions by myself, I usually ask other people what they think I should do.
I usually go along with the group, even if I don’t really agree.
I feel uncomfortable when someone gives me a compliment.
I feel as if I don’t “measure up.” I never feel good enough.
I frequently say negative things to myself, like telling myself I am stupid or fat or just no good.
I don’t like what I see when I look in the mirror. I feel I am very unattractive.
I find myself apologizing for things a lot, even things that aren’t really my fault.
As you might imagine, the more “almost never” answers that you have means that you are quite confident in yourself and your abilities to make good choices. If your had the answer “some of the time” to many of the questions, then you seem to have a pessimistic view of yourself and your ability to make choices. Some good coaching can get you back on track. The answer “much of the time” to many of these questions, then you do not have a good self view, and you lack clarity in making choices. Self work, coaching, and/or counselling will help change your outlook.
I am a fan of Louise Hay. I love her affirmations. Here is a set of affirmations for positive self-esteem. Try saying or writing the affirmations out twenty-one times each over a period of twenty-one days. Yes, twenty-one. Research has shown that repetition over a twenty-one day stretch is what is required to change a habit, view, or belief. Self-esteem is a belief system. You can change your beliefs.
Positive Affirmations for Self-Esteem
I am totally adequate for all situations. I choose to feel good about myself. I am worthy of my own love. I stand on my own two feet. I accept and use my own power. It is safe for me to speak up for myself. It does not matter what other people say or do. What matters is how I choose to react and what I choose to believe about myself. I willingly release any need for struggle or suffering. I deserve all that is good. Life supports me in every possible way. I am wonderful, and I feel great. I am grateful for my life. I have the self-esteem, power, and confidence to move forward in life with ease. I am a radiant being, enjoying life to the fullest.
I am finished with my discussion on self-esteem. Thanks for listening.
Many blessings.
What A Wonderful 2018 Spring Conference in Red Deer!
Well, it’s over and done! And, it was wonderful! The conference got off to a fabulous start with MC, Roger Joyeux, who set the emotional theme of the gathering – the theme of love. He also did a great job of keeping the events on time. Roger and Jacqui Rose’s enthusiasm for the Raffle Table draws throughout the two days kept all of us entertained and wishing we had purchased more raffle tickets.
Day One was filled with two marvelous presentations by long time Quester members, Tyhson Bannigan and Merope Gervais. Tyhson reminded attendees to clear themselves and ground every morning before starting out. He gave some great tips for working with our pendulums, and led us through some examples of clearing. His demonstration of clearing a person in pain, on stage, and then teaching another to do it was so powerful to the audience. He ended the session with a hands-on session for dowsers to find water.
Merope provided not only a history of what she has been doing, but at the same time, provided a great history of the Canadian Society of Dowsers, now Questers, and how Questers has contributed to the pool of knowledge that we can all tap. As leader of the Calgary Dowsers, Merope has grown the club over the last ten years and shared much of her dowsing abilities with them. Merope’s presentation touched on so many topics and healing modalities that many of us think she should come back to do a workshop on just one modality.
The evening presentation by Dr. Ken Johnston had the audience spell bound as he walked them through the pictures showing his life behind the scenes in the Apollo and Challenger programs. He included pictures of the moon showing the facilities already located there by other space beings, and talked about the secret space program that based in the American space program and collaborates with beings from the stars.
Day Two was full of magic! Cindi Johnston started the day with her presentation on Shifting Timelines. This tied nicely in to Dr. Ken Johnston’s (no relation) talk the night before. Cindi is a superb story-teller, and she shifted the audience through several of her life experiences as we lived her story. She mentioned several times that we need to work with the children and work to save the children. The session ended with an extremely powerful meditation that grounded us and started a healing process. Check out her newest book at http://www.shiftingtimelines.com.
Chris Lee’s session on Life in the Past Lane carried on with the theme of timelines. Chris walked us through what a hypnotherapist does, and shared some case histories with us. Everyone was excited to learn that seeing the main past life that is causing this lifetime’s problem could shift and end the problem. He sited cases about ending phobias such as fear of heights, fear of success, and fear of water to show the power of hypnotherapy. Many signed up for his sessions to clear their issues. You can find out more about Chris’s brand of hypnotherapy at http://www.pastliferegressionandprogression.com/.
In a first of its kind session, the Quester’s board had a session to dialogue with the members about what the future would look like and listen to comments and ideas from the members. The discussion talked about fees, conference fees, online workshops and an online Questers group. Volunteers popped up to work on ride sharing, billeting, and the Quester’s Twitter and Facebook pages. Discussions about the state of the funds, Quester member’s generosity, and the amazing amount of love in the room abounded.
Many of us have never heard of John of God. In the session by Josie RavenWing, we learned about her experiences from the very beginning of her work with John of God (who lives in Brazil), and is an extraordinarily gifted healer. Josie leads groups to Brazil to – The Casa de Dom Inácio (the house of St Ignatius Loyola) a spiritual healing centre in Abadiânia, central Brazil. As part of her workshop on Sunday, Josie led those present through two unbelievable healing sessions.
The Saturday evening keynote was by Sue Paulson who talked about “Heaven is Here”. Sue shared her story of illness and recovery, and talked about the every day miracles that are occurring all around us. She talked about how we all have the power to make changes to our lives. She inspired the audience and treated them to common sense practices that can change one’s life.
Each conference ends with a closing ceremony. Roger Joyeux led the group through another love in to wrap up the day and half sessions. It included breathing, gazing, drumming, singing, dancing, and lots of hugging.
You Still Have time To Register for The Spring Conference May 4 to 6 2018
Counting Down to Questers Spring Conference–11 Days from Today!
A Ghost Walk at 108 Mile House
The Canadian Society of Questers has announced that the 2018 Fall Conference will take place at 108 Mile House in beautiful British Columbia. Our long time member, and Chairperson of the 100 Mile House Questers Chapter, Cory Greaves, is sharing a great story with us about the 108 Mile Heritage Museum Charity Ghost Hunt in 100 Mile House. Cory is one of the volunteers that leads groups on the ghost hunts. The museum and buildings in the area have a reputation for being haunted, and Cory’s tale tells the story of the last ghost hunt for 2017. Sound bites (in .m4a format) of the voices picked up are included in the article. Please double click on the icon to play.
If you are planning on attending the 2018 Fall Conference, you will want to read this carefully, so you are prepared for the excitement and energy of a visit to the museum and a ghost hunt.
Thanks, Cory, for sending in this fascinating story!
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The Last Charity Ghost Hunt of 2017 at 108 Mile Museum
Dave Scott and his paranormal team have just finished up their last charity ghost hunt for the 2017 season at The 108 Mile Heritage Museum, in British Columbia. It was a very successful year, raising more than $2000 for the 108 Mile Museum, and over $1000 for the 108 Mile Volunteer Fire Department.
Small town Museums are run by volunteers, and any government grants that may be available, so it’s been a great fundraiser for the Museum. Central British Columbia was ravaged by wildfires this summer, which meant the small rural fire departments were stretched to their limits, so being able to give back to them was important to the team.
The ghost team, as well as several of the guests were able to get many good EVP’s (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) and some interesting pictures. The K-2 meters (which measure electrical frequency), were constantly lit up each and every night.
The picture below was taken by a local retired school teacher, who was skeptical about the ghost hunt, but came that night to accompany her friend. As I am part of the ghost team, I can vouch for the authenticity of the picture, as I was the one leading the group in the Clydesdale Barn the evening the picture was taken.
Below are 2 EVP’s, that I believe are of the same woman, on 2 different occasions. On both occasions, she could be heard aloud, it was only when listening back on the voice recorder that she was heard speaking. This first evp was taken August 8th, 2017. In this EVP, at 28 seconds, you can hear her say what sounds like, ” oh, hello, wow”.
This next EVP was taken a few days later on August 19th, 2017. It sounds to be the same woman speaking. She has a very distinct voice. Her voice is at the very start of the recording, only for the first second. She seems to say, “ I am in his….”. When I listen to it, I think she’s saying, “I’m in history now”. The team’s voices are talking at the same time, so it’s difficult to hear her whole sentence. Separating all the different voices will make it easier to hear her more clearly.
There is a local legend of a woman named Agnes McVeigh, who ran the boarding house, and killed many men for their gold on their way to and from the Gold Fields of British Columbia. Maybe we were speaking with Agnes McVeigh those nights?
Voice from November 2017
This clip is in the Clydesdale barn, when Dave asks about a date, an almost robotic voice answers back “I stand corrected” . We could not audibly hear the voice, but the lights on the K2 meter was lighting up, so that is why Dave says “Perfect, Thank you” .
Later in the audio recording, at 1:23 seconds, he may be speaking again, but its too muffled to hear. At 2:46 you can hear the voice answering “yes” to the question of “Do you know it was just Remembrance Day here?”
I seem to be able to gets of audio recording at the Heritage Site, which really helps to confirm all of the sounds, feelings, smells, and K2 meter activity that we get.
Updated Information for Ghost Walks in 2018
The first ghost tour of the season is upon us at the beautiful and scenic 108 Mile Heritage Site. And we are looking forward to getting going here to bring the ‘spooky’ back to the Cariboo!
We ask that anyone going dresses appropriately, as it could cool down. Try to arrive around 7:45pm for registration. A friendly reminder, we do not recommend the tour for anyone who is under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or hallucinogens.
Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, we take our tour seriously, and we’d love for you to come on out and enjoy a night of history through the stories of the ghosts that remain behind.
Here is a suggested list of Ghost Tour days for 2018. April 14, May 12, June 9 & 23, July 14 & 28, August 11 & 25, September 8 & 22, October 13 & 27 with the last one on November 10. Please keep in mind that the one scheduled for September 22 may change.
Details For the Spring Conference in Red Deer May 4–6, 2018
We’d Love To See You at The Spring Questers Conference in Red Deer, May 4, 5, and 6, 2018!
Fellow Questers,
Salutations and Happy Spring!
Questers … found… Rising Like the Phoenix will be airing May 4, 5, and 6th in Red Deer Alberta at the Baymont Hotel. We are so excited about this event and happy to announce it…finally! Please note, another event is happening that weekend in Red Deer, and although we procured a great Quester rate at the Baymont of $99/night including a hot breakfast, you may wish to book your room sooner rather than later for this spring conference.
Coming back this year to amaze us with his testimony of teleportation technology already in use on Planet Earth, is Andrew Basiago, US presidential candidate for the 2016 and 2020 elections. We have Sue Paulson to regale with her testimony of life on the other side and Cindi Johnston sharing her shamanic tutorial. Chris Lee will turn your mind upside-down with his experiences of how the past… even past life… affects your health and wellbeing. We welcome back Braden Karringten with energetic qi gong breaks as well as our faithful board member and master dowser Tyhson Banighen sharing the science of dowsing. For the first time at a CSQ conference, we will be honouring one of our Elders and master dowser Merope Gervais with a space to share Her Story of dowsing as well as offering an opportunity for you, Questers, to share ideas in real time through an open forum.
We are looking for a volunteer to work at the conference as our sound technician keeping our emcee and speakers plugged in and supported technologically. If you feel inclined to take on this responsibility, please contact me at sylvarno@telus.net
We are delighted to be back in Alberta this year. Details about our presenters can be found at www.questers.ca as well as on their individual websites. We have been working to streamline your ability to easily register for the conference on the website. Use the FAQ section of the website to help you get logged in as a member and to assist with any difficulties using the online registration forms. (You can get details of the conference and registration at https://questers.ca/conferences/spring-conference/.)
2018 may be a year of great and wonderful transition on Planet Earth as 2017 was year of great trial for many. I look forward to seeing you at the conference and to your presence at the open forum discussion. Meanwhile, happy questing!
In mid February, Jacquelyn Rose, current Questers President, asked all participants in Goran’s hands on healing post-conference workshop at the Fall Conference 2017, to share any notable or dramatic benefits you received from his transmissions?
For those of you that didn’t attend, here is what was scheduled to happen in the workshop on Sunday afternoon.
GORAN RAPAIC, Workshop
Demonstration of some of the Goran’s unique healing techniques; Learning and experiencing power of energy healing and power of self-healing; Sharing some of Goran’s ownhealing experiences. Sharing the ancient secrets and wisdom from the powerful Toltec tradition. Powerful group meditation. Through this meditation and with Goran’s energy support people will also experience a higher state of consciousness, creating a safe, calm and beautiful space within.
In addition, everyone will receive a powerful healing session from Goran. This workshop will also benefit anyone who is experiencing chronic pain or illness.
The responses to Jacqui’s request are now starting to come in. Our first responder about his healing experience is Fred Greef. Thank you, Fred, for sharing your experience. Here is his story.
My Goran’s Healing Experience
I got immense bliss and laughter while driving home to Olympia, Washington the day after Goran’s healing session. I could not stop laughing for first half of the drive. The intense laughter was very emotionally healing. I got inspiration to send love to all the water, snow, people, and vehicles and human structures that I saw while driving home, as well as to all trees and plants and animals. I mentally used my sacred blue water to send the love, and mentally put my sacred water in all the waterbodies, streams and snow that I saw.
After most laughter had passed, it still revved up again (big time) whenever I saw water or snow and sent the love and sacred blue water to it. I still get an intense rush of bliss from mentally healing (sending love and my sacred blue water to) water and snow, whenever I see any while driving anywhere.
I am very grateful and blessed to have met Goran and received his help.
Peace and Bliss,
Fred
Questers 2018 Fall Conference at 108 Mile House BC on Sept 28, 29, and 30th
Picture is from the 108 Mile Ranch Heritage Site
The 2018 Fall Conference
A quick heads up on our 2018 fall conference: it will be held September 28, 29th and 30th in 108 Mile House BC this year in partnership with online Spaced Out Radio.
More details about this paranormal centered event will be forthcoming in the Spring issue of the Quester.
Namaste,
Jacquelyn Rose
Current president of the Canadian Society of Questers
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Some notes on 108 Mile House
108 Mile House is a historic landmark site. The 108 Heritage Site is a tourist attraction with its growing number of restored buildings, including the largest log barn in Canada. Historically, en route to the great Cariboo Gold Rush, a few of the travelers settled here. The community grew into a town just off the Caribou Highway (Highway 97) called 108 Mile Ranch.
108 Mile Ranch is a residential community of 700 homes situated in the South Cariboo region of British Columbia located in a historic area of ranches and lakes.
A feature of the 108 community is its green belt lands. Comprising more than 1,500 acres (610 ha) these community parklands include 108 and Sepa Lakes, Walker Valley and many small patches scattered around the ranch.
108 Mile Ranch is about 12 kilometers (8 mi) north of 100 Mile House, just off Highway 97. South Cariboo Regional Airport is the regional facility for the South Cariboo. (Information from Travel BC and Wikipedia.)
You Are Just A Visitor Here
“Lady Traveler” from Microsoft Clip Art….
I have been experiencing many different lessons of life over the past twenty years. Early in this adventure, after each experience, I usually would say, “Wow! That was intense! I am glad that I am through that!” As I grew older and wiser, I realized that the lessons were the journey. And, as I traveled around the world, I realized that the lessons of life were very much paralleled by the challenges one faces traveling in different countries where we cannot communicate in a common language and thus revert to signing and engaging in a genuine exchange. Words do limit how another interprets what one says.
I had pretty much forgotten about my earlier discoveries as I am busy learning new things all the time. Then, the other day, I found this passage when I was working through some Buddhist teachings. I loved the phrasing! It took me back to the earlier times when I was a visitor in so many countries and cities.
May you enjoy this teaching as I did!
Dhammavadaka
Remember always that you are just a visitor here, a traveler passing through. Your stay is but short and the moment of your departure unknown.
None can live without toil and a craft that provides your needs is a blessing indeed. But if you toil without rest, fatigue and weariness will overtake you, and you will denied the joy that comes from labour’s end.
Speak quietly and kindly and be not forward with either opinions or advice. If you talk much, this will make you deaf to what others say, and you should know that there are few so wise that they cannot learn from others.
Be near when help is needed, but far when praise and thanks are being offered.
Take small account of might, wealth and fame, for they soon pass and are forgotten. Instead, nurture love within you and and strive to be a friend to all. Truly, compassion is a balm for many wounds.
Treasure silence when you find it, and while being mindful of your duties, set time aside, to be alone with yourself. Cast off pretense and self-deception and see yourself as you really are.
Despite all appearances, no one is really evil. They are led astray by ignorance. If you ponder this truth always you will offer more light, rather then blame and condemnation. You, no less than all beings have Buddha Nature within. Your essential Mind is pure. Therefore, when defilements cause you to stumble and fall, let not remorse nor dark foreboding cast you down. Be of good cheer and with this understanding, summon strength and walk on.
Faith is like a lamp and wisdom makes the flame burn bright. Carry this lamp always and in good time the darkness will yield and you will abide in the Light.
Note – I believe this was written by Shravasti Dhammika … I thank you for this writing.
Go in peace.
-Judith
Merry Christmas 2017!
Merry Christmas to you and your family from all of us at Canadian Society of Questers (www.questers.ca).
Our wish for everyone this year is that your Christmas is filled with lots of fun and laughter. We hope that you let go of all grievances and resentments, and that you begin a new relationship with yourself and with important people in your life.
Our wish is that you find time to enjoy the little things like playing with a child, or walking in the park, or simply enjoying reading a good book.
Any celebration calls for preparation. For the Winter Solstice, the preparations involve cleansing of the rooms, picking fresh cedar and spruce, making food for the various meals. And of course, the buying and wrapping of gifts for friends and family.
Winter solstice 2017 in Northern Hemisphere will be at 9:28 AM MTN Time on Thursday December 21.
Immediately, the days begin to get longer and the Sun feels warmer. It is a time of rejuvenation.
Today, decide what it is that you want to do with your time over the next six months. Write it down. Have it ready for Dec 21.
Go in peace.
Spirit Animals – Bobcat
Over the past years, Bobcats have been very abundant in Calgary. We live two streets over from the boundary of Fish Creek Provincial Park, and in the last year, we have had several Bobcats in our front and back yard, and the pair seem to roam our cul-de-sac in a very unconcerned way. I was thinking about the lessons that might be associated with Bobcat, and I found a blog that I wrote back on May 8, 2008. As I read it, I realized that Bobcat has been around Calgary a long time. I am pleased to share this blog with you.
Spirit Animals –Bobcat
Bobcat is often associated with new lessons and with growth in spirituality. Weighing in between 15 to 25 pounds, the Bobcat doesn’t move fast. However it can leap up to eight feet to land on prey. Bobcat will actually pounce on yearling fawns and antelope. In November and December of 2007, bobcats were sighted by residents who live along Fish Creek Park in Calgary.
On January 11, 2008, a Bobcat walked into Paul Nicholas’s store in Whistler. The tourists had been taking pictures of the bobcat and it sought shelter in the store, “far from the maddening crowd”. Mr. Nicholas said that he and his customers were not fearful because the Bobcat was calm and went in and sat behind the cash register in a crouch very much like a house cat. In November and December of 2007, bobcats were sighted by residents who live along Fish Creek Park in Calgary. This reclusive animal is listed as a “sensitive species” in Alberta. So, why is it suddenly showing up in different places?
If you have Bobcat as a spirit animal, then Bobcat has a message for you. It is time to make a change. While Bobcats teach us to be alone without being lonely, and to quickly train our young to fend for themselves, these Bobcats are saying that it is time to come out of isolation and walk with people again. Bobcats show they carry magic and mystery by their black and white markings against their beige or brown fur. Because the animal blends so well with desert, plain, forest and mountain, the Bobcat is regarded as the keeper of secrets of wisdom. In Munay-Ki, we call them Wisdom Keepers.
The Bobcat is choosing NOW to share the wisdom. One lesson it teaches is how to draw from the land to live. Bobcat eats carrion, mice, rabbits, squirrels, rats, and insects so it never wants for food. It is discerning in where it goes and who it allows to see it. This animal has keen night vision so sees equally well in the darkness and the light. Therefore, very little can be hidden from this animal.
People with this spirit animal usually have keen psychic ability and are also very perceptive about other people’s body language and actions. This animal moves silently and often startles those that meet up with it. Are you cloaking or masking yourself? It has a very large yowling sound which sometimes paralyzes its prey. When the true you does emerge, are you startling those around you? Maybe now is the time to expand your knowledge and share what you know.
-from a blog posting – May 8 2008 on angelsandancestors.blogspot.ca
Go in peace.
About Perfection
Somewhere in our lives, the idea of being perfect was drummed into us. This may have happened at home or at school. The concept of perfection is a truly human idea. Nature sees everything as perfect.
When we go with the flow, and let things happen, we can see that the truth of what happens is very different from our ideas or preconceptions of what should happen. The flow is outside of our idea of perfection. Perhaps, then, our ideas are wrong, and we need to change them.
Learning to release the preconceived ideas that we have is a difficult task because many ideas are integral to our belief systems. We learn those belief systems from our parents, extended family, and religion or community. How do you undo what you have learned?
To undo learning, you must try new things outside the box of your learning. You need to make mistakes and see what happens. It is almost like playing a computer game. Sometimes the most illogical moves give you the greatest gains in the game.
I got immense bliss and laughter while driving home to Olympia, Washington the day after Goran’s healing session. I could not stop laughing for first half of the drive. The intense laughter was very emotionally healing. I got inspiration to send love to all the water, snow, people, and vehicles and human structures that I saw while driving home, as well as to all trees and plants and animals. I mentally used my sacred blue water to send the love, and mentally put my sacred water in all the waterbodies, streams and snow that I saw.
