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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 - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 96 ) A few weeks had gone by since my return from the land of mysteries. To me, this ancient place always conjured up visions of fiercely armed warriors charging across the plains to do battle with opposing armies. It is interesting to observe how some of the most awesome experiences of one’s life could quickly fade into vague memories. Such was the case with my Indian “adventures” as I fell into the routine of daily life again. Every now and then I’d think of Gideon and Marla.... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 93 ) “This whole story seems so confusing,” I replied as Kamal beamed a disarming, boyish grin,“it seems as if you’re ageless. They speak as if you were born centuries ago. And yet, you don’t appear to be a day older than I. I just don’t understand.” “Things are not always what they seem to be, my boy,” replied the Terror. “Gideon taught us that appearances could be deceiving. People are afraid of what they do not understand. And when they’re afraid, they want to destroy or run... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 92 ) Gideon then apologized to the manager.“Please excuse my friends. They didn’t mean any harm. Sorry for the inconvenience and commotion. Anyway, they’ll be leaving soon.” The manager seemed only too anxious to agree to anything that would return tranquillity to his restaurant. He thanked Gideon,bowed,turned and left with the two nervous guards in tow. Marla spoke up, “You always seem to have this effect on others, Kamal. Maybe, you might try to be a bit more cordial? No need... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 94) “I will go now,” he said as he snapped to attention. “Much to be done. Duty calls and all that. It was wonderful seeing you again, Gideon. And Marla, I still wish to take you away and make you my princess. Are you sure you ... ?” Marla interrupted,“Not this time, Kamal. But keep trying; I like it.” “I bid you good evening, John,” he said. Then he looked at Pandayji and continued, “It was good to see you, Pandayji. Let us get together in Trivandrum soon. There is a quain... 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 37 ) It wasn’t too long before we were riding in a colorful cab headed toward the hotel, about half an hour away. I was anxious to get to the beach and looking forward to enjoying the sun and the sea. Actually, most times at the beach, I prefer sitting under a large shady tree gazing forever at the horizon where the ocean meets the sky. It is by the sea that I hear the whisper of the universe, the songs of the stars and the melodies in the wind. It’s always good to go down to t... 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 23 ) My father once told me the story of the Ambrose Stone. He never mentioned from where it got its name, but said that it was a stone infused with miraculous power. If you touched a sick person with it, that person would be healed. If you slept with it under your pillow, you would have dreams of the future and would be more able to plan your life in a way that would be most beneficial. The Ambrose Stone, my dad said, would bring its owner, love, joy, peace, health and prosper... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 17 ) “That’s one of the main reasons we’re back with you,” said Marla.“There are other reasons, of course, but this is by far the most important. By the time we’re finished with these adventures, there’ll be no need for us to work with you in this way and you’ll go on to finish the task you had set for yourself.You’ll sing your song, you’ll accomplish your mission, you’ll fulfill your destiny, so to say.” “One secret you say? Only one? Aren’t you aware that as we approach the e... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 16 ) Gideon took another sip of coffee, leaned back in his chair and looked at me through half-closed eyes. “It’s been such a long time since we’ve done any fun things together. Marla and I have checked with others in the company and they’ve all agreed that we should take you along on one of our travels. Even the Chief thought it’d be a good idea.” “A trip? Super! I’d really love that!” I said, bubbling with anticipation. Those who worked for him always referred to the Presiden... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 15 ) “Well,” I asked, “what are you doing in this neck of the woods? I know you just didn’t happen to be passing by? You must have something specific in mind — that’s why you’re here.” “He seems to know us only too well, Marla,” Gideon said with a wink. “But then again, John, we don’t always need a reason to see you.Friends, no matter where they are, love to get together just for the fun and enjoyment of each other’s company. You’re a dear friend of ours and we love your compan... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 8 ) I glanced at my watch, noticing we had less than an hour or so before touch down. Dinner had just been served, but I had no desire for airline food. Not far from the airport is a café-style restaurant where I frequently stop when I travel. I thought I’d stop there on my way home and grab a bite. Seeing Gideon again after all these years had rekindled in me a great curiosity about life. Much had changed since the first time I met him. While on a business trip, his car had brok... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 9 ) New Age prophets and their religious teachers spoke of various convergences and impending disasters around the turn of the century, of fire and earthquakes, famines and floods. And then there were those charismatics, wiser in the ways of the world of commerce than their more esoteric cousins, who preached the gospel of “the laws and the profits” and all their brethren were amazed at how well they prospered. And so it was as the jet neared the coast of North America, I refl... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 2 ) Somewhere between New York and London at 39,000 feet above the earth, my heart was at peace while my exhausted body and mind took the opportunity to rest. I had just successfully completed a one-week, business trip, which had taken me from one coast of North America to the other, then over the Pacific to down under in Australia. Mission accomplished in a few days, it was back to the United States and then over the Atlantic to London. Now I was returning home, filled with a... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 4 ) Clouds hold a special attraction for me, especially when I’m flying above and can enjoy them from this unique perspective. They seem so angelic, so pure, so easily shaped into sculptures of the imagination wherein one can read all sorts of strangetales. I watched the Volkswagen beetle cloud as it began shifting its form into wispy little alphabet letters. At first, vapory patches seemed to break away and almost disappear before my eyes. This strange cloud seemed to have a wil... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 5 ) It had been a number of years since I last saw them. We were sitting on the back porch discussing a letter they’d brought me from a friend. Since then, no word, no communication, no sign from either one of them. It was almost as if eternity itself opened up and swallowed them forever. With these thoughts in mind, I pressed the button for a flight attendant. I had the greatest urge for a steaming cup of coffee. It couldn’t have been more than a few seconds before a flight a... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 3 ) I recalled my first flight as a teenager leaving one country for another to continue my education. The excitement of foreign adventures was mixed with the sadness of leaving my family. As the plane took off and the northern coast of South America dropped below the horizon, I remember brushing a small tear off my cheek, yet smiling at the glorious possibilities of exploring a new, fascinating and sometimes frightening world. It would be years before I would see my family again... Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 1 ) Perhaps, in the never-ending search for meaning, not only does meaning seem to elude us, but we find ourselves faced with the eternal questions of life. Why do roadblocks always appear at the most inopportune moment? Where is help when we are down in the arena and boots are on our necks? Why am I here and where am I going? Will I ever again see my loved ones who have died? And so it goes . . . on and on. Although no one could satisfactorily answer such questions, there is som... It Was A Very Good Day - Spirituality Information The day before yesterday was a good day, a really good day. Everything worked well. The weather was fair, the computers worked fine and orders for the "PowerPause" (my latest creation) came in at a much higher rate than usual. My world seemed peaceful and I was filled with exhilaration. It was a good day. Yes, the day before yesterday was the type of day I always like to see. There are many such days. Sunny, warm days, whether because of the weather or because of the warmt... A Little Slice Of Eternity - Spirituality Information It was many years ago. The boy was not more than ten years old as he stood beside the man that early morning. They were both standing on the shore of the Atlantic looking east toward the rising sun. The chill morning air caused a slight shiver to run through the boy. The man, seeming to know without even looking, took off his jacket and draped it over the small shoulders of his son. They walked up to the water's edge as the man spoke: "You see that wide expanse of water? It i... Look What He Did, Just Look! - Spirituality Information Yesterday was a fine day, a really great day, at least, the start of it. As is my usual routine, I started the morning writing, then making phone calls. Next, I checked email. There were many-- several from readers of my books. Some took the time to express thanks and wanted to know what other books I had written. They spoke of life-changing insights; they thanked me for providing them the opportunity to read my works. They wanted more. I felt good, really good. It got bet... Just Don't Sit There - Spirituality Information Many years ago, I was sitting with a number of top executives in a business meeting. We were discussing the possibilities of getting more customers. The thought came to me that we should call Jim, a certain competitor, and ask him if he would send us some of his extra business. The thought seemed so ridiculous that I didn't even voice it. What? Ask a competitor for business? It was too far-fetched to consider. A week later at a trade meeting, I bumped into Jim. We talked f... How To Get Through Tough Times - Spirituality Information Today turned out to be one of those textbook beautiful days. The sun is shining, the breeze is blowing softly and the temperature is just right -- the perfect day. Even with all the challenges I have to face, I still look up at the sky and smile as the clouds chase one another across a "picture-perfect", blue background. But I know that all the days to come will not be as beautiful and comfortable as this day is. Yesterday was dark and dreary, pierced with giant streaks of... He Definitely Should Have Been Committed - Spirituality Information Yes, commitment is what is called for. He never cared whether a Monday fell on a Friday nor did it matter to him if it was raining or dry. His motto was, "I am exactly where I need to be at this time. Just take it easy, it'll all work out just fine." I met him many years ago. Let's just call him Tom. We were in college and he was the roommate of a friend. But they were so different. My friend wanted something out of life while Tom thought that life should bring him all th... A Matter Of Knowing That Already - Spirituality Information When my son, Jonathan, was much younger, I would try to help him with some of his tasks, whether it was his homework, chores or even just plain, simple advice. Many a time he would look at me in exasperation and say, "I know that, dad." Even when he did solicit my help directly, he would listen, but not "hear" what I had to say. Now, mind you, I do not claim to be a paragon of excellent advice or wisdom, but many of the things I told him would have saved him tremendous amo... Problem Or Prespective - Spirituality Information More often than I care to admit, I bump into a problem that shakes the very core of my being and challenges the heart of my belief system. At such times, I feel the world closing in around me and a tendency toward desperation begins to raise its ugly head. My first impulse is to fight back, to attack the attacker, to react by either running from or toward the problem. But I do not follow my first impulse any longer. I now stand back and look at the problem for a while. I o... Just Five Minutes Longer - Spirituality Information The story has been told and retold countless times about the battle of Waterloo. Poems have been written and songs have been composed detailing every conceivable aspect about it. The English tell it one way and the French share it from a slightly different point of view. History and legend has it that after Napoleon Bonaparte's army was defeated and the Duke of Wellington prevailed over the French, Napoleon was taken away and imprisoned. One day a group of newspaper report... A Time To Remember - Spirituality Information It was early in the evening when the phone call came. Reaching over, I grabbed the phone and was greeted by my cousin who lives in New York City. There was a deep sadness in her voice as she told me that she personally wanted to call me and invite me to the 5-year memorial service she'd be having for her two children. Although I have spoken with this cousin a number of times since that tragic day, September 11th, five years ago, it had been about 30 years since I last saw ... A Matter Of Time - Spirituality Information The past six weeks have been instrumental in teaching me patience. Normally, I'm a very patient person, but every once in a while an event raises its head and says, "Hold still, son, you have a lot to learn about patience and the wonderful things that could happen when you learn the secret of waiting." Now, I must let you know that patience has not always been my strong point. In the days of my youth, I have been known to make quite a fuss when things did not move with the... A Matter Of Prespective - Spirituality Information In times when it seems our entire world is falling apart, there is a great need for us to stop and take note of where we are. Things can happen around us and things can happen to us, but the most important things are those that happen within us -- in our thoughts and perceptions. It is true that each and every one of us, at one time or another, has faced problems of major complexities. Some have had to deal with matters of health or relationships, whereas others may have d... A Matter Of Moving - Spirituality Information As many times as I've changed residences, moved from one state to another, even moved from country to country, I've been filled with a mixture of apprehension and excitement. For many of us, just moving from day to day, month to month or year to year creates a similar anxiety or a subtle excitement. It doesn't matter whether we move in time or we move in space, there is one constant -- change. It seems a contradiction to say that the only permanent thing we encounter in... A Matter Of Inspiration - Spirituality Information Legend has it that Robert the Bruce of Scotland was losing the battle and he barely escaped with his life. His soldiers were hard pressed to keep up the fight as many were wounded and dying. The Bruce, tired, dismayed and broken-hearted found a hidden cave where he took refuge. He threw down his sword and sat to rest a while. Gloomy thoughts filled his mind and he reflected on the insurmountability of the task he had tried to accomplish. Perhaps Scotland would never be fre... A Matter Of Giving Thanks - Spirituality Information In the United States, we just celebrated the "Thanksgiving" holiday. Many other countries have their own versions of "Thanksgiving." But thanksgiving is not something that should be celebrated on one particular day of the year. It is good that a day has been chosen for this, but it is up to each and every one of us to be "giving thanks" all year long. Sometimes we look around at our financial situation and think that there is nothing to be thankful for. Other times we gl... A Matter Of Chatter - Spirituality Information I first met Cindy during my second year of college. It was in the cafeteria where she bumped into me. Yes, she literally bumped into me and her food tray went crashing into everything. I heard her mutter under her breath, "What an idiot!" "Pardon me," I replied, not knowing what else to say, but definitely feeling that it was not my fault. "Oh no," she said, "It's always my fault. I am really so clumsy. I am very sorry." Then I realized that she was referring to herself... A Little - Used Secret - Spirituality Information Sometimes, the simplest things are the most profound. Many times, the most obvious things are often ignored. A good percentage of the time the most common sense principles are the ones most disregarded. Perhaps, it's because we are so intent on making a living that we forget about making a life. One of the most forgotten principles for personal success is a word ignored by almost everyone--Goodwill. It is a principle so underused, yet so powerful, that it could take us to ... A Desperate Matter - Spirituality Information Tom was a wonderful human being. He was kind, caring and helpful to all those who sought his assistance. The only problem was that most of us did not like to be around Tom. Much as he tried to be a "good" person, there was always an aura of doom and gloom around him. It didn't matter whether he was speaking with you on the phone or sitting across the table from you, you just would get the feeling that the world was coming to an end or that your life would be in a terrible mes...
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