Patty Lekawa lives in Crystal Lake. It is a long drive from Albany Park, Chicago.
Deena and a friend made a day of it, with 2 appointments back to back.
Deena thought it was a very good experience, and would like Ray, Alek, and Philip to see Patty, too.
Over to the Remembering Maris Blog for the rest of the story.
Showing posts with label Spirituality. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spirituality. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Yesterday at Light Source
We visited Light Source Church on March 5 because we wanted to see their presentation by a girl named Kendall, whose sister Hillary took her own life 3 years ago when Kendall was 9 years old. Kendall wrote a book about her experiences, and her mom started a foundation called Hillary's Hope.
It was interesting to see how people deal with suicide, and how they respond to it.
Rev. Patty Lekawa shared some statistics about suicide, which is the third leading cause of death among young people. Third is pretty high. Patty refers to it as an epidemic, and something needs to be done.
The presentation seemed to be more about education, awareness, and prevention. But it also offered some comfort to survivors by explaining that the decision to take one's own life may be a necessary part of that soul's journey, and an agreement made before they incarnated. It is very important that the person must not be judged or condemned in any way for their decision.
Patty played two music videos that portrayed different aspects of the experience.. The first one was How Do You Get That Lonely by Blaine Larsen.
This was a powerful song, and comppleted expressed our experience.
The other video was F**kin' Perfect by Pink.
Two different outcomes.
The Tunnel of Healing was also very powerful. Not a good idea to resist the urge to allow the energy to knock you down, because you end up with a crick in your neck. The alternative is to allow trained helpers to catch you before you hit the floor.
There were no messages for us, and we were really tired by the time we left at 11:45 pm. But I dreamed about Maris that night. He was very little in the dream, which seemed to be about rediscovering and sorting toys from when they were children. He was playing with a white plastic toy stroller with lavender and pink flowers on it. It had been purchased for him to help him learn to walk better. when I work up, I realized we never had such a toy, although we did own a white and blue toy stroller that was decorated with a smurf. I do not recall who we purchased it for...perhaps the daycare? as it had come from a resale shop. They used to enjoy putting their stuffed animals in it for a ride.
The meaning of the dream? not readily apparent. But I hope it will come to me.
It was interesting to see how people deal with suicide, and how they respond to it.
Rev. Patty Lekawa shared some statistics about suicide, which is the third leading cause of death among young people. Third is pretty high. Patty refers to it as an epidemic, and something needs to be done.
The presentation seemed to be more about education, awareness, and prevention. But it also offered some comfort to survivors by explaining that the decision to take one's own life may be a necessary part of that soul's journey, and an agreement made before they incarnated. It is very important that the person must not be judged or condemned in any way for their decision.
Patty played two music videos that portrayed different aspects of the experience.. The first one was How Do You Get That Lonely by Blaine Larsen.
This was a powerful song, and comppleted expressed our experience.
Two different outcomes.
The Tunnel of Healing was also very powerful. Not a good idea to resist the urge to allow the energy to knock you down, because you end up with a crick in your neck. The alternative is to allow trained helpers to catch you before you hit the floor.
There were no messages for us, and we were really tired by the time we left at 11:45 pm. But I dreamed about Maris that night. He was very little in the dream, which seemed to be about rediscovering and sorting toys from when they were children. He was playing with a white plastic toy stroller with lavender and pink flowers on it. It had been purchased for him to help him learn to walk better. when I work up, I realized we never had such a toy, although we did own a white and blue toy stroller that was decorated with a smurf. I do not recall who we purchased it for...perhaps the daycare? as it had come from a resale shop. They used to enjoy putting their stuffed animals in it for a ride.
The meaning of the dream? not readily apparent. But I hope it will come to me.
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Jury Duty
I received a notice that I have jury duty at criminal court on February 2.
When I came downstairs this morning and turned on the radio, what could be more appropriate than a This I Believe essay about the importance of jury duty.
It raised the vibe level of my day.
Thank you, Spirit!
When I came downstairs this morning and turned on the radio, what could be more appropriate than a This I Believe essay about the importance of jury duty.
It raised the vibe level of my day.
Thank you, Spirit!
IANDS
On January 8, I attended a monthly meeting of the International Association for Near-Death Studies, Inc. (IANDS)
The Chicago IANDS group meets at the Evanston Hospital.
Dr Jeff Long was the speaker. He is the author of Evidence of the Afterlife, and .founder of the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation.
I am looking forward to future meetings of this group. I think I need to learn about these things, and i am grateful for Gail to pushing me (for years) to attend.
The group's facilitator, Diane Willis, started the session by inviting people to meditate briefly while she played a Native American flute. I had an interesting meditation. I prayed that I might learn what I need to learn, and receive what healing i need. I thought about my heart chakra, and about how it seems to be locked in some way. I prayed that it might become un-locked and healed. Then I began to think about locks...as in air-locks, or ship locks. I realized locks can be good. They can keep you safe from more than you can handle of what you want. I saw how a metaphysical mechanism like a ship lock can protect my heart chakra by allowing in a little energy at a time to bring it up to the next level. Little by little, in a safe way, I can receive that for which I pray.
This was a powerful visualizatiion, which helped me understand certain things. Thank you, Spirit!
Afterwards we had a great dinner at Tommy Nevins Pub in Evanston.
Thank you, Gail!
The Chicago IANDS group meets at the Evanston Hospital.
Dr Jeff Long was the speaker. He is the author of Evidence of the Afterlife, and .founder of the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation.
I am looking forward to future meetings of this group. I think I need to learn about these things, and i am grateful for Gail to pushing me (for years) to attend.
The group's facilitator, Diane Willis, started the session by inviting people to meditate briefly while she played a Native American flute. I had an interesting meditation. I prayed that I might learn what I need to learn, and receive what healing i need. I thought about my heart chakra, and about how it seems to be locked in some way. I prayed that it might become un-locked and healed. Then I began to think about locks...as in air-locks, or ship locks. I realized locks can be good. They can keep you safe from more than you can handle of what you want. I saw how a metaphysical mechanism like a ship lock can protect my heart chakra by allowing in a little energy at a time to bring it up to the next level. Little by little, in a safe way, I can receive that for which I pray.
This was a powerful visualizatiion, which helped me understand certain things. Thank you, Spirit!
Afterwards we had a great dinner at Tommy Nevins Pub in Evanston.
Thank you, Gail!
Friday, January 07, 2011
Church of the Spirit
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| Church of the Spirit, Chicago |
We finally visited Church of the Spirit this past Wednesday, January 5, 2011.
Interesting!
It was an all-message service, preceded by a hymn we had never heard before, and for which were unable to sing; and a short inspirational greeting / blessing.
Each person received an individual message from Spirit.
Ray was told about a new car, a driving trip, and an ancestor or sommeone who had a pickup truck and who might be a carpenter. This person was looking out for Ray. Hmmm...Ray wishes he did have a carpenter looking out for hi; maybe a distant ancestor?
Gail was told she had been worrying too mucvh about other people and should have more fun this year.
Deena was told about an ancestor who was a seamstress looking out for me. I have several ancestors who weere seamstresses, including Cousin Estelle (who had owned a garment company) and Cousin Laura on Mom's side; and Great Aunt Teklla who lived in California, on Dad's side. I need to think about the pattern of my life, which needs just a slight adjustment.
Are these intriguing messages to be taken as metaphor?
I will look for some pictures of my seamstresses.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
December 21, 2010
We had a great Winter Solstice celebration! But no pictures....because my memory stick was full...
Friday, December 17, 2010
December 5, 2010
Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent. We lit the red candle on the advent wreath, for Fire.
And we set the King figure in the manger, since he followed the Star. He followed its light, and made the long journey from Babylon, or wherever he came from. Fire is about courage, and doing what must be done. It means we listen to our heart, because it does not lie to us. We do lot let our feelings interfere with what we know is right, and with what needs to be done. We pray that our hearts may be strong and courageous, with energy for the actions we must carry out.
Here is a story about Fire: "The Holy Night": by Selma Lagerlof.
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