Ad Lib As A Channel Of Spirit

     As an actor and public speaker I have had a few instances when I had to ad lib. As an actor, it was because I forgot the line as it was written, but knew the gist of it. As a public speaker, it might of have been for the same reason, or because I was suddenly struck by something else I wanted to say.

    I recently learned a new detail about Dr. Martin Luther King's famous 'I Have A Dream' speech. The phrase 'I have a dream' appears nowhere in text Dr. King used to make that speech. His proposed four-minute speech was extended to sixteen minutes as he expounded on that now famous phrase. The most poignant statement he made was an ad lib. This is how Spirit works through us. Some voice in his head whispered that phrase, he spoke it and people repeated it as a rallying point of the American Civil Rights Movement. 

     My guess is this is the most powerful ad lib every uttered in a public forum. It was made fifty years ago tomorrow.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Self-fulfilling prophecy is neither prophecy or synchronicity. It is more likely an exercise in masochism. 

Not So Elementary, Dear Sherlock!

     When I write a story, I am truly recounting a story I hear being told to me. Last night I sat in front of the computer and tapped out about 1500 words of a new novel 'Jokers and One-Eyed Jacks.' It is a sequel to 'The Altered Boys Club' though it is more about Sebastian's life in the aftermath than about more child sexual abuse. At any rate, Sebastian is now working on another mysterious murder. The exsanguinated body of an acquaintance's friend was discovered in the early morning hours. Sebastian was immediately drawn to this latest victim and became engrossed in his initial phase of inquiry. He couldn't turn it off. I heard him talking about it all night as I tried to sleep. Unfortunately, when Sebastian can't sleep, neither can I. So this morning is off to a sluggish start.

     I know what is in store for me when I return from work tonight. And no, it is not going to bed early! There will be notes from the day's discourse to transcribe and most likely expound upon. I also know that a body taken to the morgue doesn't necessarily remain in the morgue, but where did it go? Security cameras show no unauthorized personnel entering or leaving. And absolutely no one leaving with a corpse in tow. 

     At the rate Sebastian is working, I may have this story ready for an editor by Labor Day. I'll be able to sleep then.

The Synchronicity of Love

When I tried to find Heaven, the way was lost to me.
When I sought my God, my God evaded me. 

But when I merely thought of you, you came and brought the other two.

Synchronicity And Health

     Believe me when I say I am happy to be mobile again! RA sneaks up on me sometimes due to changes in barometric pressure, food allergies and stress. There's nothing I can do about the weather, but when it comes to what I eat, I am a label reader! Most of what I eat I prepare from basic ingredients myself. On those rare occasions when I don't, I have to beware or turn to stone! Stress is something I do my best to control through meditation and chanting to prepare for the day, going for a walk, and making myself small and quiet until a negative situation passes. Some people don't understand this. Some people are loud and get louder when they're stressed. I don't understand that.

     The other day one of the managers where I work made it a point to tell me that I am someone he would never want to cross.This was totally out of context of anything that was going on. I laughed. He went on to tell me he believes I have a dark side that can be really dangerous to those who would dare to cross me. I laughed again. I told him I don't punish people, if that's what he meant, nor do I seek revenge. They simply cease to exist for me and I leave them to their own Karma. Once again, he reaffirmed that he believes I am not someone to cross.

     I speak up for myself and for others I see being treated badly, sure. Beyond that I would describe myself as fairly passive, but I am nobody's doormat. I was shocked to hear this from someone with whom I have had very limited interaction. Frankly, it bothered me. The next day, I couldn't walk. I experienced a major RA flare-up, and I was out of Aleve. I had no choice but to push through it as best I could. I pondered and meditated and I learned.

     What I learned first hand is how words can hurt, not just emotionally but also physically. I learned how truly devastating bashing or bullying can be if this trivial episode could confine me to bed. 

     If we are to nurture and help our children to grow, we must be vigilant in countering the ill effects of thoughtless, self-hating people who attack for no justifiable reason. Be quick with a kind word, with praise, and encouragement. The more positives we can instill, the less room there is for negatives to get in.

The Akashic Hotel

     The last dream I recall before waking had me walking along a wide corridor. There were doors to rooms on either side, like in a hotel. As with a hotel, there were signs hanging from all the doorknobs; only these weren't Do Not Disturb signs. These signs each posted a date and time. I didn't enter through any of the doors. None of the ones I saw held any special appeal for me, I did however, want to remember some of them so I could think about it today. Apparently waking remembrance is not allowed as all the dates and times I saw were wiped from my memory as I stirred awake. Well, except for one. 13 August 2013 remains in mind, though I don't recall the particular time posted on the sign.

     The 13th was my day off from work. There must be something I did or did not do that was more significant than I realize. I'll consider this today. Actually, I'll most likely dream about it tonight.

     I wonder what other dates I'll see when I return to this hotel. What will I see and learn? 

The Synchronicity of Ideas

     The Google Doodle for 13 August 2013 commemorated the birthday of Erwin Schrodinger, a quantum physicist. I first learned about him while reading Anthony Peake's book 'The Labyrinth of Time.' I finished reading Mr. Peake's book 13 August 2013. This interest was sparked by a random email I received on July 10th with a link to an interview with Mr. Peak that the sender thought I would find interesting. Everything about the philosophy and scientific studies of Time sprouted from that single email almost instantly. 

     Today, on Facebook I read a relevant posting about Pythagoras and DaVinci. Often lessons I am meant to learn come to me from a variety of directions and sources. As I mentioned in an earlier post, quantum theories about Time are now sending me on a new spiritual quest. As I integrate these ideas into my thinking, they inform my writing and in turn, inform those who read my work. My readers may well branch off into their own investigations, bringing Synchronicity of Ideas to people they know. As Linda Ellerbee would say, "And so it goes."

     By the way, it's funny I should think of Linda now. I haven't had contact with her for a couple years. Linda's birthday is in two days on 15 August. Happy Birthday (early), Linda!