Thirty Years

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 I used to think writing about my Spiritual life would be a turn-off, but when I write about it interest goes up.  Go figure.  I can't say I've lived my life perfectly since becoming a Spiritual person 30 years ago and then some.  I've made my share of mistakes, but I live without regrets.  Why?  Without my Spirit Guides I wouldn't be here.  That is about as simple as it gets.  IF by some slim margin I would be alive, I would just be a living corpse.  I can't imagine my life without my Guides.  I just can't.  I can't tell others how to summon them.  I can't tell others to live as I have lived.  I want no one to follow my path.

I've had a most understanding wife and family, and I have had others along the way.  But I could never explain why or how until recently and only a few know the whole story.  But would I rather have been rich in any other way?  No.  I consider myself the wealthiest man of all.  I don't say this to boast, but say it with a deep gratitude and thankfulness.  I'm not out to convince Atheists or to make others see things my way.  In this regard I set the example with a life of love and Peace.

It's the only way I know how to live.  When others disturb this in me, I haven't been shy of letting them know.  And that has made me best at being pretty much alone.  I had to wait until I was needed.  I've had to learn patience and sometimes I'm still learning.  I can stress about life and living.  But I've had to learn to listen with patience.  What do I have to show for the last 30 years?  Maybe not a lot materially, but material wealth isn't the measure of a Spiritual person.  I'm rewarded in so many others ways that can't be measured materially.

I won't say I am perfected as I am not.  There is only one who was perfect.  Others had to grow.  I am among the others and the growing hasn't stopped even at 72.  I still have a long way to go.  No, I say I am indeed blessed with life itself.  Not with riches, or fame, or glory.  My Spirit Guides are always working.

I don't claim to be something I'm not.  I don't pretend to have super powers.  I've beaten death several times and believe I will continue to do so.  At least for as long as I believe I am needed in this world.  I have a strong will to live.  I'll remain strong as long as I can.

One of the most important lessons I've learned in 30 some years is patience.  Pipe smokers tend to be patient people.  It's what smoking a pipe does and, yes, I could have included cannabis in my pipe smoking routine but chose not to.  Sitting, pondering, writing, and smoking a pipe all go together.  I could have done it without a pipe, but again, I made my pipe a part of my Spiritual life.  But I don't recommend it for everyone.  Today my pipe is my Peterson System Delux pipe and my tobacco is Old Professor.  My coffee is Whole Foods 365 Hometown Blend City Roast coffee.  Thank you for your time and Peace to each one of you.

Dave

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