Eden

Out there in the great beyond exists an infinite number of parallel universes, each new universe being born with every new critical decision. As an example, we are faced with a choice of right or wrong on a situation. The choice we opt for continues our journey in this universe and for the other choice a new universe comes into existence and grows following that choice.

Taking this to the nth degree, there is a universe out there where every choice we have made in our life has been the right choice. Where we are living our perfect life. Taking this even further, there exists a universe out there where every person has made the right choice...from the time of Adam. This is Eden, This is where Adam chose not to take Eve and the serpent's advice and did not eat the apple! In this place, every person is eternal. And whether you believe it or not, you exist in that place!

So, if Eden exists somewhere out there in a parallel universe, how do we get there? The answer is transcendence. We must transcend this world. I speak of what I know, for, I have transcended. My life is a continuous and never ending upward spiral in heaven...or Eden. This blog speaks to the process of transcendence. Please read it in it's entirety, but, do so the way I wrote it starting in September 2010.

Come Away With Me...for eternity...

G3

Yesterday, a friend, Peter Kelly, sent me a brief poem I wanted to share with you:

Standin on the first tee
Looking down the fairway
I can feel my heart beat
It’s a sunny G3 day

This is going to be good
My drivers in my hand
Thinking about my 3-wood
Because of all that sand

Listen to my club sing
I’m spending all my time
Working on my golf swing
And now I’ll start my climb

We brought our game out here to play
This is golf the G3 way
Away away away and play
This is life the G3 way

G3 - God's Genuine Gift to mankind is the second coming of Christ and the descent of heaven to earth.

Thank you, Peter, for following your heart and letting God's message flow through you to the hearts of all...

The Healing

'The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.' Albert Einstein

Over the course of the last two weeks I have heard this several times...most recently last night on Oprah when Keith Urban was discussing his problems with substance abuse. I do not believe this saying. This weekend I received a message from a man I respect deeply for his wisdom. He was speaking to the complexities of life. Life is complex. Good people who believe in God suffer adversities. Great faith enables us to do the same things and trust in God to move in our situation...changing people's hearts...doing whatever is necessary for a perfect outcome.

Healing is coming into this world as heaven descends. Have faith that everything in your life will turn around, be your best in every moment and watch in awe as God moves and takes you to greater heights than you could have ever imagined.

Towards the Light

I have just returned from a walk through my neighborhood. As I reached the corner of my street, I saw a man I know from the area raking leaves at the church. We had a nice, brief chat where he told me the church has given him some work maintaining the grounds. I met this man two years ago. He came up to me and asked me (in desperation) if I would like to buy any one of several household articles he had in a bag. I asked him how much he needed, gave it to him and told him I would prefer that he keep his essentials. The following day I saw him again. He told me he had a job painting a room, but, that he didn't have the money to buy the necessary paint and implements. He asked me if I could loan him the money. I did. A couple of days later I saw him again and he told me a very sad story about his girlfriend and asked me if I could loan him some more money. I did. The words that came to my mind each time this man asked were Jesus'; 'if a man asks you to go a mile with him, go two.' I have seen this man occasionally on the streets over the past two years, but, he has never mentioned the money I gave him.

I said goodbye and wished him well today and as I walked down the street, he called me back. He thanked me for my generosity and for helping him out in a time of need. He asked me how much he owed me and I told him that it is not necessary to pay me back...that I only give what I can afford and that it was my gift to him. He told me that he wanted to make it right and insisted I come up with a number which he would repay. He proceeded to tell me that his life was really messed up back them and that he is finally getting back on solid ground.

As I continued on my walk I thought of this man, how two years ago his life was so dark and now he is finally seeing the light. His life may not yet be heaven, but, it will continue to improve daily. This is the journey every person will go through...from darkness to light to brilliance...as heaven descends to earth!

Faith

Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

In a recent blog post I spoke about the renewal of this earth as heaven descends. Lately I have had a consistent vision about the next 'event' in this descent. It has to do with the weather in Montreal. In December the temperature will hover around freezing and we will get some light dustings of snow...especially around Christmas. Starting on January 1st, the temperatures will rise and buds will form on all the trees...we will experience spring 3-4 months early.

In Matthew 17, Jesus said; 'I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, move from here to there and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.' I make this statement of my vision as a testament to the faith I have in God's omnipotence.

Dog's Love

I have just returned from a walk where I crossed paths with three friends and their dogs. These people adore their dogs and would not be shy in saying that their greatest relationship in this world is with their dog. I know a great many people who have dogs as companions and in almost every case I believe that they would echo the same sentiments. One of my friends explained it this way; 'the love we receive from our dogs is on a different level...it is truly unconditional.' God's love for us is the only thing which compares with our dog's love.

In Rainbow Bridge, the author talks about a time when dog owners will be reunited with their departed best friends. For many people this gives them great hope and anticipation for the future. This scenario plays a very important part in heaven descending to earth, and I can't wait to see the joy in my friends' faces as their beloved dogs, completely healthy and vital, come running to them for the first time in years, never again to be parted.

Renewal

My favorite saying this last while has been; 'it's all part of the process.' As heaven descends to earth, God is in the process of renewing at every level. In Montreal over the past several years, the very large majority of our maple trees have been infected with some sort of disease causing big, unsightly black spots on their leaves. This year most trees' leaves are perfect and unspotted. This is God's renewal and purification in nature. In Montreal's downtown there has been a big stretch of it's main street...the Seville area...which has been left underdeveloped and dilapidated. Recently plans have been announced to reinvigorate the area. This is God's renewal of our physical structures. To my mind the greatest area of renewal by God is in man. He is renewing our hearts. Every day in my travels I see examples of this. It is no surprise that God's greatest feat of renewal would be in mankind...after all, we are His most cherished creation!

True North

'If you're going in the wrong direction, every step you take moves you further from your destination.'

In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught; 'Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be that go in thereat: Strait is the gate and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.' Surrendering our lives to God and faithfully following where He lead us is the way. It is the path that leads us in a direction of true north and takes our lives on a continuous upward and never ending spiral away from the cares of this world and higher and higher in the realm of heaven.

Noel

I have a great friend named Noel who has cerebral palsy. He has never read the bible and doesn't go to church, yet, I can say with complete certainty I have never met a man who is closer to God than him. Every Wednesday from spring through fall, he gets up extra early, showers and dresses, has breakfast and takes the 6am bus to Westmount in order to be the first in the area to sort through recycling boxes for cans and bottles he can return to the store to make some extra money to live on. I love to walk through the streets with him. He is a model of determination as he drags his frail body and oversized cart along his route. Through their interaction with Noel I am able to connect with the humanity of so many people we encounter on his route who do everything in their power to help him on his journey. I can't speak for others, but, personally I feel like every time I leave an encounter with Noel, I have just been in the presence of God.

Inspiration

I don't know that there is a better story of inspiration and courage in all the world than the journey of Nick Vujicic. Born with no arms and no legs, this great man of God has faced every challenge head on and with a steely determination to be his best in every situation. God has lifted him up and is using him in great ways to inspire and heal the nations. Please do yourself a favor and make the time to get to know Nick and his mission through the many pages and videos available.

The High Road

'An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.' Mahatma Gandhi

In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught; 'You have heard that it was said; an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.'

As we hold ourselves to a higher standard and take the moral high road, through God's guidance the world will take note and will follow suit...and peace will finally triumph after nearly 6,000 years...as heaven descends to earth for eternity.

Destiny

'As the shadow follows the body, as we think, so we become.' Buddha

The other night on one of my favorite shows(Being Erica), the title character said something very profound I wanted to share with you:

'Thoughts become words...

Words become actions...

Actions become character...

Character becomes destiny.'

Thought is creative. Because our thoughts are governed by our conscious mind, we are in control of our destiny. We must form the habit of analyzing every thought...and choosing to retain only those which are productive and good.

Peace

In John Lennon's song Imagine, he sings; 'Imagine there's no countries. It isn't hard to do. Nothing to kill or die for. And no religion too.' When looked at on a global scale, the problems of this world seem daunting. How do we end wars? How do we stop all the violence and terrorism caused in the name of religion? One person at a time. In 1967, a great man, Muhammad Ali was drafted by the U.S. government to fight in the Vietnam war. He chose to decline. A courageous act for which he suffered considerably. We all have that choice. We can choose the path of peace in every situation.

Beauty

Every child is born with a beautiful spirit and limitless potential.

The other day I was sitting in the park and watching the world go round and round. Over the course of an hour or so, several hundred people must have passed by. I remarked to myself that each one of these people was unique and beautiful in their own way. There are 6.7 billion people on this earth and each and every one of them is unique and beautiful. Our challenge is to see every person through God's eyes...and as we do so the world will take on a beauty as it has never had before.

God's will is that every person He created from the time of Adam spend eternity with Him in heaven on earth. Every day from this time forth(as heaven descends) may your hearts be opened to see the true beauty in others and the magnificence of His creation. He did it all for you!

Perfection

'Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect'. (Matt 5:48)

I have always considered one of my greatest strengths as being visionary...the ability to 'see' an entire problem or challenge and subsequently to devise a plan aimed at solving the situation. Invariably, my plans were idealistic and my problem was always that as we progressed in implementation, the reality was further and further away from the ideal and I would lose my heart for the project. This was God demonstrating to me that in this physical world, perfection is not attainable.

With that said, perfection is achievable in the spiritual(or inner) realm. It consists of eliminating every negative thought, feeling and emotion until we are living 100% of the time in a positive place of love, joy and peace. No matter what happens to us, our response is always positive, loving, caring. The amazing thing about this is that as we grow in love and positivity within, our external world grows to mirror these changes. As such as we reach perfection spiritually, it is not long before our external mirrors this perfection...and we are in heaven on earth.

Growth

'Every day in every way, I am and my world is, getting better and better'.

Years ago, Tony Robbins coined the term; 'constant and never-ending improvement'(CANI) as a philosophy for personal growth and success. At the beginning of the summer I was sitting on a park bench near my house when an elderly woman came and sat down beside me. At 84 years of age, that day she had retired from her position as 'book repairer' at a local library. She told me that while she was sad, mostly she was excited about having the time to pursue many other areas of interest for which she didn't have the time while working. For the first time since that meeting I saw her yesterday. With passion, excitement and a gleam in her eyes she related to me some of her experiences of the last few months. She has delved into the worlds of botany and zoology...two of the keen interests of her youth. She is looking forward to getting a computer and internet one day soon so that she can explore these and other interests via the web.

God's plan for us is that our growth never ceases...that our lives are a continuous upward and never-ending spiral of improvement and exploration...for eternity...as heaven descends to earth.

Timing

Back in the mid 90's my good friend and business partner wrote me the following; 'patience and everything you want will be yours'. At that time I wanted everything...and I wanted it right then and there! Patience is not simply an ability to wait...it is how we act while we are waiting. Since that time I have learned patience and that while God seldom moves as quickly as we would like, He is never late. Do your best in every minute, enjoy the process and wait on God.

With that said, God can also move at light speed. He spoke the universe into existence in six days. With our worldly eyes and minds it seems a daunting task to bring peace and equality across the world, however, with God it can(and will) happen in a heartbeat. In Desiderata, Max Ehrmann wrote; 'Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should'. Everything is in the exact, perfect place...and waiting on God.

New Jerusalem

In the bible(Revelation 21) John speaks of New Jerusalem...heaven on earth. Montreal is this New Jerusalem. It will serve as a bright and shining light in a darkened world. Great changes for society will happen first in Montreal and will be progressively duplicated across all other parts of the world until every square mile of this earth is heaven.

Glorification

When God created Adam and Eve, His original plan was for them to live as glorified beings eternally. When He banished them from the Garden of Eden, with this banishment came death, disease and the myriad of other negative attributes of our human existence today.

As we march back to the Garden of Eden (heaven on earth), God raises us up from glory to glory to glory, and in the process returns to us all that we have lost...to the point where we ultimately triumph over every negative associated with human living...even death. This process begins the day we are 'born from above' and indwelt with the spirit of Jesus Christ. As we continue in our walk with God, He progressively brings us closer and closer to living life as Jesus did 2000 years ago...sinless. When this process is complete and we are 100% cleansed of sin, we re-enter the Garden and are once again glorified and eternal.

On Abundance

Recently it was announced that Bill Gates and Warren Buffet have introduced a new initiative, The Giving Pledge, whereby they are encouraging the world's wealthiest people to commit in excess of half of their riches to philanthropy. The front page of the Gates Foundation's website has the following quote; 'All lives have equal value'. Every human being on this planet is deserving of the best which life has to offer and to share equally of the bounty which is present on this earth. There is more than enough to go around...and to provide each and every one of us with the best of everything which comes from this planet and through the use of our amazing technologies. And if we ever get to the point where some resource becomes scarce, God will give us the knowledge and ability to either find more or come up with even better alternatives. I see The Giving Pledge as a very important step in bringing equality and a better life to billions of people on this earth...and yet another great step towards heaven on earth.

Saving the World

I have always been a big dreamer. When I have set out to accomplish things in the past, my targets have seldom been small and local, but, rather, large and global. These last several years I have been much quieter than in the past. My efforts have been on a spiritual front rather than anything which may be seen or measured by this world. When people I have not seen for a long time run into me and ask me what I am up to, I generally answer with; 'I am saving the world!'
I say this only half jokingly. I then follow with; 'I am saving myself first!' Mahatma Gandhi said; 'Be the change you want to see in the world'. I believe in his words with all my heart. I also believe that our actions affect many more people than we know...and that if we can put out more love, more peace and more kindness into the world, then we are doing our part to promote peace and to bringing heaven to earth.

Finding Heaven on Earth

'With every act of love, heaven moves closer to earth'.

With God's assistance, we create our own heaven. It is first a spiritual reality before it ever manifests in our physical world. 2000 years ago when Jesus walked the earth as a man, he showed us the way. We must surrender our lives to God and live as Jesus did...in love...every minute we breathe. The more we are able to completely surrender...and to live in love, the closer we come to heaven. God's plan for this world is that ultimately every person living is indwelt by the spirit of Jesus and living as He did...and as such we are all the image and likeness of God...as humans. When this time finally comes to this world, we will have peace on earth and equality for all...earth will be heaven!

Going for Best

I guess the best way to describe my life is to say that it has been a symphony of victories...and defeats. With very few exceptions I have followed my heart in making decisions...and that process has taken me to where I am presently...for which I am very thankful and grateful.

We are where we are because of all of the decision we have made.

I was never one who believed in settling. I believed I was worth more. I believe we are all worth more. We are deserving of the best life has to offer...in all areas. Our dreams are not simply fantasy. They are God's way of inspiring us to reach for our best. Albert Einstein said; 'Imagination is more important than knowledge' and I very strongly agree. In order to get the best God wants for us, we must engage our minds and use our imagination to dream of our ideal life...and then set a course for its realization.

Everything Happens for a Reason

I received a message from a young man I had employed as a cook back in the mid '90's yesterday. It was an apology of sorts...as in his opinion he had been a less than satisfactory worker. To the contrary, I remember him as a talented, hardworking and very bright guy. The gist of his message was that as a result of several failed attempts to 'find himself' in Montreal, he returned to his native Calgary...and over the course of the next several years, he found his passion and now is living a life he ever only dreamed of. The subject of his message was; 'Everything happens for a reason...you say' and as he ended his message his final comment was that working for me was a necessary element in ultimately leading him back to Calgary and to his dream life.

God's ways are above our ways and His thoughts above our thoughts. It is for this reason that often/usually we don't understand why things happen to us or to those we love. God has a great plan for each and every one of our lives...and in order to effect this plan He must take us from where we are...to where He wants us. Often this means tremendous suffering. The great news is that our spirits have a tremendous capacity to overcome adversities...and in the process this takes us closer to God and closer to heaven(on earth).

John Lennon

John Lennon is to the second coming what John the Baptist was when Jesus first came...preparing the way. In his song Imagine, John spoke of a time I call 'heaven on earth'...where there is peace and equality for all of mankind. I always had a problem with one part of the lyrics...where he sang; 'Imagine there's no heaven. It's easy if you try. No hell below us. Above us only sky'. I could understand the no heaven part, because, when Jesus returns He brings heaven to earth with Him. What I couldn't figure out was the 'no hell below us' part. My dream of the other night answers this. By God's great act of love in forgiving Satan, He opens the doors of heaven to every man, woman and child who has ever lived.

My Amazing Dream

I had a dream the other night. In my dream, Satan came to God and repented for all the havoc and evil he has wrought in the earth these last 6,000 years. In an unparalleled act of love, God forgave him and opened the gates of heaven to Satan and all the fallen angels.

In the bible there is a precedent for this. Luke 15:11-32 tells the story of the prodigal son...how he left his father's house, squandered all his father had given him on excessive living...and then returned to his father in shame...where his father feted his return saying; 'my son was lost and now is found'.

Following Your Heart

In my 'seven days on the mountain with God', He told me I was the 'greatest critical decision maker in the history of the world'. I had a hard time with that. Wouldn't a great decision maker be a leader in this world? A great business talent? Bill Gates? Oprah? Obama? Nelson Mandela? In the weeks and months that followed I heeded Christs words from the Sermon on the Mount; 'ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.' That has been my quest since early 2004 and progressively God has led me to understanding. I have come to understand critical decision making as listening to your heart and following it's guidance. Through our hearts we hear the still, small voice of God. By listening to and following our hearts we can never be wrong...and ultimately this will lead us to God's best for us...and to heaven on earth!

Seven Days on the Mountain

The seven days between Dec 25 and Dec 31, 2003 were the greatest days in my 50 year history. In that time God told me things which were not of this earth, but, of heaven. He told me that I am the greatest critical decision maker in the history of the world and He gave me a vision of a man (me) who is not famous and not religious, leading mankind back to the Garden of Eden (heaven on earth). My prayer is that you will find inspiration and hope in my writings and that through me God will reach out and grasp you.