Poisoned By Hitler 21 d  

echoes of war

My grandfather was a warrior. He fought in the First World War and served as well in the second. My father also fought in the Second World War. A lot of men and women of their generation did, as we... read
 

The Burden of Proof 4 mon  

waiting for godot

For a number of years now, I have searched high and low for just ONE case of anyone's kidneys being healed after stage 5 kidney failure is present. In fact, I have yet to read of ONE report of kidn... read
 

Golden Moments 6 mon  

well, he looks just fine.

It’s not easy being happy as a dialysis patient. Most people who have no experience of dialysis, or kidney disease in general, have no idea what a dialysis patient goes through day to day and night... read
 

Rain of Feathers 6 mon  

the folly of man

It was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen in my life. Seriously. I looked out the window of the balcony in our 9th floor condo one summer afternoon. An incredible sight greeted my eyes... read
 

Synchronicity 11 mon  

The mystery continues...

During the late 70’s I was a professional drummer, playing in a band that was on the first leg of an 8 month tour across Canada. On the first night we were playing in a small town in south-western ... read
 

The Micro of the Macro 12 mon  

Invisible Connections

Recently, my dialysis team suggested some changes in my dialysis procedure that was intended to make me feel a little better. And actually, after a few days I did feel a bit more energetic, to tell... read
 

Emotional Alchemy 13 mon  

Making the Choice

In meditation, it is said that one should 'empty one's mind'. But, what does one 'empty' or 'pour out' from the mind? Thought? Images? Patterns? Ideas? Problems? How? The practice asks one ... read
 

An Unexpected Gift 13 mon  

Reborn

One of the things I miss most, since my kidneys failed, is playing music. I'm still capable, somewhat, but as far as committing to a regular performance regimen; it's just out of the picture. R... read
 

Drum 15 mon  

beat it

Today I walked into the park and sat on a bench by a little pond. I drummed for the ducks, crows, gulls and passerby gathered. A group of about seven asian tourists took pictures of the little pon... read
 

Adventures with My Heart 16 mon  

the alchemists' dream

Date: Halloween, 2008. The week before this ancient and deliciously pagan holiday my heart began beating with a wildly erratic rhythm, going from 36 beats per minute to 90 beats per minute. I began... read
 

Conscious Evolution 16 mon  

Awakening

We believe that our consciousness is what separates us from the animal kingdom. We also think that this (consciousness) makes us somehow 'superior' to the animals. Sometimes, its hard to believe, w... read
 

Dialysis -The Last Resort 19 mon  

The Process of Dialysis

Many have heard of dialysis, but unless you know someone that depends on it to stay alive or you are fortunate enough to be one that doesn’t have to rely on it, you probably don’t know what it is a... read
 

To be or not.... 21 mon  

Life or death?

Over the past few years, having been afflicted with renal failure and needing dialysis to stay alive, I have had numerous occasions to ponder the value of my life, as it is now. One of the many ... read
 

Truth 24 mon  

when you live a lie, the truth seems very strange

http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/ the most truthful story ever told.
 

The Two Realities 27 mon  

Beyond Desire

There is 'conceptual' reality, and there is 'Ultimate' reality. 'Conceptual' reality is a luxury reserved for those who have been blessed with good health and a genetic predisposition that is ... read
 

Soothing the Savage Breast.... 29 mon  

Sharing My Heart and Soul

Music, as well as being my main occupation for the past 40 years or so, is also one of my main passions in life. Over the years, through interaction with other musicians, I have picked up a bit of... read
 

The Wisdom of Ignorance 30 mon  

All We Need To Know

There have been numerous and varied reactions from several people who have read and heard my statements regarding my lack of confidence and support for the old concepts that religion has offered us... read
 

Where Is Your Heart? 31 mon  

Only the 'Un-whole' can attain 'Wholeness' ('Holy'='Whole')

Are you so terrified of death and dying that you have come to believe that the body must be served by spirit, that the body should be saved and preserved at any cost? Are you really so matter-bo... read
 

'Heal Thyself'! 31 mon  

Row your boat gently

One of the greatest obstacles to living a joyous and peaceful life is the fear of the unknown. This is a common and almost universal fear for we humans, who have a conscious awareness of self and k... read
 

Miracles 31 mon  

When Miracles Are The Norm

I have had several people, good, well-intentioned souls, no doubt, that have suggested to me that my kidney failure can be healed with the power of my mind. The suggestions include prayer, affirmat... read
 

The Peace Manifesto 31 mon  

To Be or Not

The time has come for all warriors to lay their weapons down. The funds allocated to war and conflict must be channeled into the research and development of strategies and technologies that will a... read
 

Back to the Stars 31 mon  

Home Sweet Home

Current research in the field of astrophysics is showing some interesting possibilities these days. Scientists have discovered that there are many species that thrive in extreme conditions, such... read
 

Wounded Seagulls 31 mon  

the mayhem of mercy

As a person that relies on daily dialysis to stay alive, I am quite amazed at the many changes I have gone through in my journey to where I am. A dialysis patient lives, either in pain, discomfo... read
 

NoThing 31 mon  

light yourself

Nothing I have nothing for you Why does that sound so strange? You are of the light and need nothing And that is what I have for you Nothing You look expectantly to me For something You loo... read
 

Creation 31 mon  

Children of The Creative Principle

The concept of a god that created all of the universe has had it's day. Perhaps a clearer answer and perspective can be obtained with a little more objectivity. The concept of a god that create... read
 

The Healing of the Spirit 31 mon  

Hoping for hope

Since I was diagnosed with kidney disease (2005) I feel as if I’ve aged 20 years, in the last two. One of the biggest challenges, I find, (to aging, that is) is to not let myself fall into cynicis... read
 

Beyond the Realm 32 mon  

Into the Void...

Far removed from the complexities of the human mind, beyond the realm of the anxious imagination..... Free of thought, dreams and the endless trail of needs and desire, there is a place of peac... read
 

Certainty 32 mon  

In Life There is Suffering

There are few of them in life. It is certain that we all will die, one day. It is certain that during our lives, there will be a measure of suffering for us. The burden of pain and suffering come... read
 

The Murder of Stem Cell Research 32 mon  

The evil that men do...

This article appeared in the BBC News, July, 2001. Breakthrough could lead to new treatments Scientists have discovered that it may be possible to repair a patient's kidney using cells taken ... read
 

A Bucket of Salt 32 mon  

The Myth Continues

Storytelling, throughout human history has been a vital and important part of human interaction. In ancient times, the people gathered around the fire at night to share dreams, visions and tales... read
 

Beliefs and other Burdens 32 mon  

Dropping the Ball...

It seems to me that since I've been forced to deal with my health issue that my perception of spirituality has changed enormously. What was common sense to me, before, is now redundant and for t... read
 

The Healing Drum 32 mon  

If you can't beat them, beat it!

Drumming has been a passion of mine for my whole life, so far. In the past few years, the popularity of drumming has increased in leaps and bounds. Men's groups, women's groups, belly dancing, tri... read
 

Juggling 33 mon  

Balancing the Hemispheres of the Brain

Most of us relate to the world around us with habitual patterns of perception that are developed early in life. Some of us are more 'right brained' (creative) and others are more 'left brained' (in... read
 

Between You and Me 3 y  

The Vision of Self

Between When I look through the differences All that I see are the eyes of my self looking right back at me- If not for the act of our Imagination we hardly would notice a slight variat... read
 

Inner Peace 3 y  

Thoughtless

There is a very good reason why no one ever has, or ever will, think their way to inner peace. It can't be done. Inner Peace is beyond thought. Thought is like the wind on the surface of t... read
 

Suffering 3 y  

Will the Real Self please stand up?

Who are you? What defines you? Are you your body? Your mind? Your possessions? Your family? Your Race? Your Nation? Your opinions? Your happiness or sadness? Your religion? Your prof... read
 

The Secret 3 y  

There Is No Secret

The 'Secret' fad appeals to the mindset of the masses, it seems, who expect and believe that all it takes is a certain thought to fulfill their dreams miraculously, whether it be financial abunda... read
 

Lucid Dreaming 3 y  

Be Careful What You Ask For

A few years ago I was well into the practice/discipline of 'Lucid Dreaming.' My main motivation was to seek direction in my life and path as a 'Healer'. I had been teaching tai chi, qigong, medit... read
 

The Essence 3 y  

Where Life Begins

LOVE is the essence of life and is a frequency of energetic vibration that is available to all who would take the time to develop an awareness of it. The problem many have to this subject is d... read
 

Children of Heaven and Earth 4 y  

The Infinite Play,

One of the great traps of the ego-mind is our human desire to 'know' everything. The ego says 'I’ll be happy and secure if I understand how I got here and where I'm going, but not until then....' ... read
 

Me and Dialysis 4 y  

surviving in the world

Life on dialysis is not quite as depressing as some may assume. For now, I must go to the hospital 3 times a week for 4 hours at a time. This is the procedure known as 'hemo-dialysis'- which is a ... read
 

* Love * 4 y  

love

The word 'love' is one of the most misunderstood and misused words in the entire english language. So many feel unloved and unloveable, so they tend to live their lives longing for that which ... read
 

Why Are We Here? 4 y  

The Way Home

'Why are we here'? So many ask, wonder, ponder, create theories and seem bent on making it all into some kind of exclusive club of 'Knowers' that they belong to. Really, it's quite simple, but d... read
 

id 4 y  

The Question

Who are you, really? What is it that makes you, you? What do you think and feel are the components that make 'you'? Are you your body? Are you a soul temporarily encased within a body?... read
 

Soul 4 y  

the Light of Consciousness

'What is the soul?' Some call it 'essence' - that greater part of us which is non-physical, energetic, ethereal, eternal. It holds the experiences, patterns and personalities of all of the l... read
 

~The Perfect Mantra~ 4 y  

Blessings of Bliss, {{{Blissings!}}}

'Thank You' is the perfect mantra. Say it every time you breathe out in meditation. Say it as you walk down the street, watching people pass by. It's like you are expressing gratitude for... read
 

The Real Warrior 4 y  

warrior

Jackie.... I have been blessed to be able to share my knowledge of taiji and qigong for a number of years now. To be able to live off of one of my greatest passions is a joy and treasure that I ... read
 

Eternity Consciousness 4 y  

The BIG Picture

Recently, as some of you may know, I had an experience that I find is so similar to John Wren-Lewis's experience, (which I just came across last week) that I have become enamoured of the phra... read
 

Me and My Bladder 4 y  

When Nature Calls....

Years ago, when I was on the road with a band, we were driving thru the Rocky Mountains, December, 1977. It was snowy and very dangerous on those roads -at that time of the year. It was about... read
 

ONE Truth 4 y  

and only one!

There is only ONE truth, and one place to find it; within, of course. We can focus on what's 'wrong' with the world, or we can look for what is 'right' about it. (We often condemn 'ignorance.... read
 

The Path of Divine Assumption 4 y  

Trusting the ALL

Can a bird comprehend the immensity of the sky? Can a tiny fish know the vast expanse of the ocean? Can the intellect of man understand the nature of space and time? The finite cannot know... read
 

The Answer 4 y  

A Handy Truth

In Your Hands A young man caught a small bird, and held it behind his back. He then asked, "Master, is the bird I hold in my hands alive or dead?" The boy thought this was a grand opportunity... read
 

Equalising the Hemispheres 4 y  

A Meditation for Inner Balance

Equalising the Hemispheres Calm the mind and clear the senses first with a few moments of ‘Alternate Nostril Breathing.’ Add eye movements by looking in the direction of the nostril that is brea... read
 

'CARma' 4 y  

Carma, fur ya.....

*LOVE* *LIGHT* *LOTSALAFFS!* ~LightLizard~ read
 

Soothing the 'Savage Breast.....' 4 y  

The Charm....

Music has a power and purpose beyond our understanding... Playing a musical instrument really does help to balance the hemispheres of the brain nicely! Some research I was made aware of a -fe... read
 

The Enemy Within 4 y  

A Sacred Debt

The ego is not our 'enemy' -unless we allow it to control and drive our relationships with ourself and others. It is a necessary lens that we view this level of the multiverse with, and an essen... read
 

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