Lyrics:

Like a warrior that fights
And wins the battle
I know the taste of victory
Though I went through some nights
Consumed by the shadows

And was crippled emotionally
Somehow I made it through the heartache
I escaped
I found my way out of the darkness, kept my faith
Kept my faith

And the river was deep I didn’t falter
When the mountain was high
I still believed
When the valley was low
It didn’t stop me
I knew you were waiting

Knew you were waiting for me
With and endless desire
I kept on searching
Sure in time our eyes would meet
And like the bridge is on fire

The hurt is over
One touch and you set me free
I don’t regret a single moment
Looking back, when I think of all those disappointments
I just laugh, I just laugh

And the river was deep I didn’t falter
When the mountain was high
I still believed
When the valley was low
It didn’t stop me
I knew you were waiting

So we were drawn together through destiny
I know this love we share was meant to be
It’s only love

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This book has the potential to profoundly transform your world view. Using high-speed photography, Dr. Masaru Emoto discovered that crystals formed in frozen water reveal changes when specific, concentrated thoughts are directed toward them. He found that water from clear springs and water that has been exposed to loving words shows brilliant, complex, and colorful snowflake patterns. In contrast, polluted water, or water exposed to negative thoughts, forms incomplete, asymmetrical patterns with dull colors. The implications of this research create a new awareness of how we can positively impact the earth and our personal health.

(Courtesy of Collin Peterson.)

“Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly.”

—Rose Franken (December 28, 1895 – June 22, 1988), author and playwright, was born on December 28, 1895, in Gainesville, Texas, the youngest child of Michael and Hannah Lewin. In 1914 she married Sigmund W.A. Franken, an oral surgeon who died in 1932. More at:  Wikipedia

As a student and a Translator in the Prosperos. My focus is always on doing the mental work (Translation and/or RHS)   first – then following that with doing what is practical (serving the metanoia in the 3-dimensional plane).

My 3-demensional identity is as a citizen of the world, with mix traditions, mix blood, and mix sexuality/spirituality. That in my life is a respecting and combining the alchemy of the old with the new.  As an answer to my last night Translation – it came in the form of a message found in today’s observance of Kwanzaa in its third day of practice “ujima”. The principle focused on today is – ujima – a  concept of a collective work and responsibility in the new Afro-American celebration of life. 

Ujima – It interpreted meaning that I grasped today was – understand building and maintaining our Prosperos community together and making our students and seeker’s difficulties in finding us and utilizing the tools – ours to consider and to solve together.

The Third Principle is Ujima which is a commitment to active and informed togetherness on matters of common interest. It is also recognition and respect of the fact that without collective work and struggle, progress is impossible and liberation unthinkable.

Moreover, the principle of Ujima supports the fundamental assumption that Agape ( source and manifestation  of Truth and Consciousness) is not just a cultural possession owned by a few, but a Universal  gift and identity, but  is also the root of our duty and destiny, i.e., a responsibility = the ability to respond. In other words, our collective identity in the long run is to bring about a collective future. Thus, there is a need and obligation for us as self-conscious and committed people to shape our future with our fellow students/seekers  as we transform strife and its hardships into benefits for all together, as we share the Unity cup.

And to remember these words —

“A man is called selfish not for pursuing his own good, but for neglecting his neighbor’s.”  ~ Richard Whately

Max Clement played by actor Serge Hazanavicius in “New Tricks”   British TV series :

“Rule of life: always embrace the unexpected.”

“Sir, please take one small step out of the vehicle.”

It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and for others.

Kwanzaa, a secular festival observed by many African Americans from December 26 to January 1 as a celebration of their cultural heritage and traditional values.

A Celebration of Family, Community and the Common Good Implied and embedded in the principle self-determination is the notion of respect which a people have for its culture and historical and current contribution to the world. At the family level, this translates into the art, music, and literature which is possessed or a part of the home. It obligates us as caregivers and mentors in teaching a History (emphasizing at this occasion of the year the African Americans) but to more clearly define that they have made a special and enduring contribution to the world as Americans in the American experience which is worthy of praise and honor. We must recognize that we are all the custodians as well as the heirs of a great civilization. We have given something to the world as a mixed culture and for this, we are proud and fully conscious of our place in the total picture of mankind’s development.”