I am thinking of all of my family and friends back home now. I have been here about 6 months. The life I left in search of my self. The things I have discovered here about my life are so different than the reality society exists within. In my search for my SELF, I have come across some things related to spirit; in a reality where spirit does in fact exist. I have been eager to share my experiences with others but in doing so, I have sounded like I was preaching my beliefs and I apologize. Everyone is here to experience as they choose to experience this life and, after spending some time reflecting, I understand that the tone of my message (in the past Blogs and emails) was not helping in the delivery of what I have experienced.
I feel that to explain in words what I have experienced is very difficult because the ideas, beliefs, and concepts are so foreign to the western world. What I can say is that I have looked for answers and I am finding them...but I knew I would. This is the secret to creation: faith....If I had doubts about finding answers, they would not come to me. I am dedicated to finding answers because with answers come solutions. I also feel that I have the ability to shift the direction of mankind into a more balanced way of life because that is what my belief is. I have looked at what is needed to make this shift.... and, it all comes down to the Individual. So, I feel I am doing my part in this process, and I am learning a lot along the way!
Back to life on the farm: A few days ago, I purchased a huge crocodile skull because they are supposed to bring good luck and protect the house and property. The locals eat this animal and are not killing it just for the skull, so I feel good about giving this magnificent creature a good place to rest his head, so to speak. However, right after I purchased it, a dark powerful lightening storm blew in and threw a bolt of lightening at a tree in-between the house and the new water well, cut the tree in half and created a few cracks and holes in the well, and it filled up with dirty water. I have spent this weekend getting it patched up with cement and should have clean drinking water again soon.
The stream on the property is now full, and when it rains there are other streams that overflow which allows fish to enter into my stream. I saw this fish about 12 in. long the other day and I am looking forward to seeing more. I still would like to get a few ducks for the little pond, but a fence needs to be built first. The composting toilet is up and running (works great) but I never made it into town to get a big load of sawdust because the rains began. So instead of using sawdust, I am using dirt, and it seems to be working just fine. Also have been donated some good plants for the garden, and I would like to get a little green house built to protect them from the rain.
A lot of other things have occurred, transpired, and come into being, but to speak of them would be sounding preachy and-or crazy to some people, so I will end the blog here. I am searching for a way to communicate the things of spirit without sounding like I am preaching. Blessings from Peru. Joel
