Hi Friends,

Our last meeting was on 10/8 and, for now, it was our last meeting. As I hope you know by now, or at least catch it here in time, Paula is closing the storefront of Spirit Rising and shifting the focus of the project. Therefore there will be no more meetings of our group there, including tomorrow night (10/22). I hope that you'll stop by and visit with Paula and assist with her Moving Sale by buying some stuff and wishing her well.

Meanwhile, I intend to keep this blog up and running and hopefully we can have some online discussions and community. Also, in the not-too-distant future I will try and find a new place for us to meet - so please keep an eye out.

At our 10/8 meeting we talked about True power - about how the only power that really holds sway in the long run comes from alignment with the Tao (or, if you prefer, God's Will, The Universe, or the Holy Spirit). Anything other than that is like fighting the current of a rushing river, it may get us somewhere, but we will tire quickly and ultimately get washed in the opposite direction (the way we could have been going much more easily and effectively all along) anyway.

However, I did run out into the parking lot with a parting message that I truly believe is far more important - and boy am I glad that I did that now, in hindsight – that is LOVE. Truly, the nitty-gritty techniques and the theories and regalia are all negligible when compared with the ultimate end and goal of engaging, spreading, and sharing Divine Love (unconditional love).

I ought to revisit all this at greater length, of course, but it is now getting late and I am hoping to get this posted in time that you can see it before making the trip tomorrow night. So, ciao for now.

Blessings and Light to you,
Joe