Posts
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Special Thanks and Acknowledgments
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To all our Dear Friends of the Heart and of the Light,
We are excited and delighted to fulfill our promise to keep all of you updated re the Shining Sapphire Account-- the funds now being collected for the production of the "abiographical" video. If you have any suggestions for it, please send them along.
We are delighted to report that we have had several pledges from our dear friends, you who so care for the things that are truly important. Thank you so very much! And, so far, we have received our first eleven donations. [We plan to remind all of you, our friends, from time to time, in the uld ("Universal Love Digest").] This is not an exercise in ego-- our common challenge. It is simply a way of acknowledging, and thanking, our friends for their courtesy, support, and Love. (We hope that, in the days to come, this "list of donors" will grow! Meanwhile, we are starting the list in alphabetical order.:)
The first donations have arrived! They have been sent in by:
Carol "Coral" Espelage, $50
Chris Finer, $25
Pat Fields, $150
Mick and Toni Gallagher, $75
Ronda Lambert, $75.
Brenda Lee, $25.
Joe Polovich, $100
Diann Proffitt, $100.
Phyllis Ray, $100.
Barb and Dale Siler, $100.
Terry Smith, $50.
_________
Total 061907: $850.
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Thank you! Donations of any and every size are welcome. If you are using checks, please make them out to Love Ministries, Inc. Our snailmail address is:
Love Ministries, Inc.
5100 Liberty-Fairfield Rd.
Liberty Township, OH 45011.
Thank Love in your hearts, and thank all of you, with deep sincerity and gratitude.
Love,
shi and the
Love Education Team
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Sunday, June 24, 2007
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Shining Sapphire Account Update
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Special Thanks and Acknowledgments
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To all our Dear Friends of the Heart and of the Light,
We are excited and delighted to fulfill our promise to keep all of you updated re the Shining Sapphire Account-- the funds now being collected for the production of the "abiographical" video. If you have any suggestions for it, please send them along.
We are delighted to report that we have had several pledges from our dear friends, you who so care for the things that are truly important. Thank you so very much! And, so far, we have received our first eight donations. [We plan to remind all of you, our friends, from time to time, in the uld ("Universal Love Digest").] This is not an exercise in ego-- our common challenge. It is simply a way of acknowledging, and thanking, our friends for their courtesy, support, and Love. (We hope that, in the days to come, this "list of donors" will grow! Meanwhile, we are starting the list in alphabetical order.:)
The first donations have arrived! They have been sent in by:
Carol "Coral" Espelage, $50
Pat Fields, $150
Mick Gallagher, $50
Ronda Lambert, $75.
Brenda Lee, $25.
Phyllis Ray, $100.
Barb and Dale Siler, $100.
Terry Smith, $50.
_________
Total 050607: $600.
*****
Thank you! Donations of any and every size are welcome. If you are using checks, please make them out to Love Ministries, Inc. Our snailmail address is:
Love Ministries, Inc.
5100 Liberty-Fairfield Rd.
Liberty Township, OH 45011.
Thank Love in your hearts, and thank all of you, with deep sincerity and gratitude.
Love,
shi and the
Love Education Team
*******
Special Thanks and Acknowledgments
*******
To all our Dear Friends of the Heart and of the Light,
We are excited and delighted to fulfill our promise to keep all of you updated re the Shining Sapphire Account-- the funds now being collected for the production of the "abiographical" video. If you have any suggestions for it, please send them along.
We are delighted to report that we have had several pledges from our dear friends, you who so care for the things that are truly important. Thank you so very much! And, so far, we have received our first eight donations. [We plan to remind all of you, our friends, from time to time, in the uld ("Universal Love Digest").] This is not an exercise in ego-- our common challenge. It is simply a way of acknowledging, and thanking, our friends for their courtesy, support, and Love. (We hope that, in the days to come, this "list of donors" will grow! Meanwhile, we are starting the list in alphabetical order.:)
The first donations have arrived! They have been sent in by:
Carol "Coral" Espelage, $50
Pat Fields, $150
Mick Gallagher, $50
Ronda Lambert, $75.
Brenda Lee, $25.
Phyllis Ray, $100.
Barb and Dale Siler, $100.
Terry Smith, $50.
_________
Total 050607: $600.
*****
Thank you! Donations of any and every size are welcome. If you are using checks, please make them out to Love Ministries, Inc. Our snailmail address is:
Love Ministries, Inc.
5100 Liberty-Fairfield Rd.
Liberty Township, OH 45011.
Thank Love in your hearts, and thank all of you, with deep sincerity and gratitude.
Love,
shi and the
Love Education Team
*******
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Shining Sapphire Account Update
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Special Thanks and Acknowledgments
*******
To all our Dear Friends of the Heart and of the Light,
We are excited and delighted to fulfill our promise to keep all of you updated re the Shining Sapphire Account-- the funds now being collected for the production of the "abiographical" video. If you have any suggestions for it, please send them along.
We are delighted to report that we have had several pledges from our dear friends, you who so care for the things that are truly important. Thank you so very much! And, so far, we have received our first eight donations. [We plan to remind all of you, our friends, from time to time, in the uld ("Universal Love Digest").] This is not an exercise in ego-- our common challenge. It is simply a way of acknowledging, and thanking, our friends for their courtesy, support, and Love. (We hope that, in the days to come, this "list of donors" will grow! Meanwhile, we are starting the list in alphabetical order.:)
The first donations have arrived! They have been sent in by:
Carol "Coral" Espelage, $50
Pat Fields, $150
Mick Gallagher, $50
Ronda Lambert, $75.
Brenda Lee, $25.
Phyllis Ray, $100.
Barb and Dale Siler, $100.
Terry Smith, $50.
_________
Total 042907: $600.
*****
Thank you! Donations of any and every size are welcome. If you are using checks, please make them out to Love Ministries, Inc. Our snailmail address is:
Love Ministries, Inc.
5100 Liberty-Fairfield Rd.
Liberty Township, OH 45011.
Thank Love in your hearts, and thank all of you, with deep sincerity and gratitude.
Love,
shi and the
Love Education Team
*******
Special Thanks and Acknowledgments
*******
To all our Dear Friends of the Heart and of the Light,
We are excited and delighted to fulfill our promise to keep all of you updated re the Shining Sapphire Account-- the funds now being collected for the production of the "abiographical" video. If you have any suggestions for it, please send them along.
We are delighted to report that we have had several pledges from our dear friends, you who so care for the things that are truly important. Thank you so very much! And, so far, we have received our first eight donations. [We plan to remind all of you, our friends, from time to time, in the uld ("Universal Love Digest").] This is not an exercise in ego-- our common challenge. It is simply a way of acknowledging, and thanking, our friends for their courtesy, support, and Love. (We hope that, in the days to come, this "list of donors" will grow! Meanwhile, we are starting the list in alphabetical order.:)
The first donations have arrived! They have been sent in by:
Carol "Coral" Espelage, $50
Pat Fields, $150
Mick Gallagher, $50
Ronda Lambert, $75.
Brenda Lee, $25.
Phyllis Ray, $100.
Barb and Dale Siler, $100.
Terry Smith, $50.
_________
Total 042907: $600.
*****
Thank you! Donations of any and every size are welcome. If you are using checks, please make them out to Love Ministries, Inc. Our snailmail address is:
Love Ministries, Inc.
5100 Liberty-Fairfield Rd.
Liberty Township, OH 45011.
Thank Love in your hearts, and thank all of you, with deep sincerity and gratitude.
Love,
shi and the
Love Education Team
*******
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Shining Sapphire Account Update
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Special Thanks and Acknowledgments
*******
To all our Dear Friends of the Heart and of the Light,
We are excited and delighted to fulfill our promise to keep all of you updated re the Shining Sapphire Account-- the funds now being collected for the production of the "abiographical" video. If you have any suggestions for it, please send them along.
We are delighted to report that we have had several pledges from our dear friends, you who so care for the things that are truly important. Thank you so very much! And, so far, we have received our first six donations. [We plan to remind all of you, our friends, from time to time, in the uld ("Universal Love Digest").] This is not an exercise in ego-- our common challenge. It is simply a way of acknowledging, and thanking, our friends for their courtesy, support, and Love. (We hope that, in the days to come, this "list of donors" will grow! Meanwhile, we are starting the list in alphabetical order.:)
The first donations have arrived! They have been sent in by:
Carol "Coral" Espelage, $50
Pat Fields, $150
Mick Gallagher, $50
Ronda Lambert, $75.
Brenda Lee, $25.
Terry Smith, $50.
_________
Total 041707: $400.
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Thank you! Donations of any and every size are welcome. Use our PayPal donate button. If you are using checks, please make them out to Love Ministries, Inc. Our snailmail address is:
Love Ministries, Inc.
5100 Liberty-Fairfield Rd.
Liberty Township, OH 45011.
Thank Love in your hearts, and thank all of you, with deep sincerity and gratitude.
Love,
shi and the
Love Education Team
Special Thanks and Acknowledgments
*******
To all our Dear Friends of the Heart and of the Light,
We are excited and delighted to fulfill our promise to keep all of you updated re the Shining Sapphire Account-- the funds now being collected for the production of the "abiographical" video. If you have any suggestions for it, please send them along.
We are delighted to report that we have had several pledges from our dear friends, you who so care for the things that are truly important. Thank you so very much! And, so far, we have received our first six donations. [We plan to remind all of you, our friends, from time to time, in the uld ("Universal Love Digest").] This is not an exercise in ego-- our common challenge. It is simply a way of acknowledging, and thanking, our friends for their courtesy, support, and Love. (We hope that, in the days to come, this "list of donors" will grow! Meanwhile, we are starting the list in alphabetical order.:)
The first donations have arrived! They have been sent in by:
Carol "Coral" Espelage, $50
Pat Fields, $150
Mick Gallagher, $50
Ronda Lambert, $75.
Brenda Lee, $25.
Terry Smith, $50.
_________
Total 041707: $400.
*****
Thank you! Donations of any and every size are welcome. Use our PayPal donate button. If you are using checks, please make them out to Love Ministries, Inc. Our snailmail address is:
Love Ministries, Inc.
5100 Liberty-Fairfield Rd.
Liberty Township, OH 45011.
Thank Love in your hearts, and thank all of you, with deep sincerity and gratitude.
Love,
shi and the
Love Education Team
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Special Thanks and Acknowledgment
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To all our Dear Friends of the Heart and of the Light,
We are excited and delighted to fulfill our promise to keep all of you updated re the Shining Sapphire Account-- the funds now being collected for the production of the "abiographical" video. If you have any suggestions for it, please send them along.
We are delighted to report that we have had several pledges from our dear friends, you who so care for the things that are truly important. Thank you so very much! And, so far, we have received our first four donations. [We plan to remind all of you, our friends, from time to time, in the uld ("Universal Love Digest").] This is not an exercise in ego-- our common challenge. It is simply a way of acknowledging, and thanking, our friends for their courtesy, support, and Love. (We hope that, in the days to come, this "list of donors" will grow! Meanwhile, we are starting the list in alphabetical order. :)
The first donations have arrived! They have been sent in by:
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Thank you! Donations of any and every size are welcome. If you are using checks, please make them out to Love Ministries, Inc. Our snailmail address is:
Thank Love in your hearts, and thank all of you, with deep sincerity and gratitude.
Love,
shi and the
Love Education Team
To all our Dear Friends of the Heart and of the Light,
We are excited and delighted to fulfill our promise to keep all of you updated re the Shining Sapphire Account-- the funds now being collected for the production of the "abiographical" video. If you have any suggestions for it, please send them along.
We are delighted to report that we have had several pledges from our dear friends, you who so care for the things that are truly important. Thank you so very much! And, so far, we have received our first four donations. [We plan to remind all of you, our friends, from time to time, in the uld ("Universal Love Digest").] This is not an exercise in ego-- our common challenge. It is simply a way of acknowledging, and thanking, our friends for their courtesy, support, and Love. (We hope that, in the days to come, this "list of donors" will grow! Meanwhile, we are starting the list in alphabetical order. :)
The first donations have arrived! They have been sent in by:
- Carol "Coral" Espelage, $50
- Pat Fields, $150
- Ronda Lambert, $75
- Brenda Lee, $25
- Total 040407: $300
*****
Thank you! Donations of any and every size are welcome. If you are using checks, please make them out to Love Ministries, Inc. Our snailmail address is:
Love Ministries, Inc.
5100 Liberty-Fairfield Rd.
Liberty Township, OH 45011.
Thank Love in your hearts, and thank all of you, with deep sincerity and gratitude.
Love,
shi and the
Love Education Team
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Special Thanks and Acknowledgment
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To all our Dear Friends of the Heart and of the Light,
We are excited and delighted to fulfill our promise to keep all of you updated re the Shining Sapphire Account-- the funds now being collected for the production of the "abiographical" video. If you have any suggestions for it, please send them along.
We are delighted to report that we have had several pledges from our dear friends, you who so care for the things that are truly important. Thank you so very much! And, so far, we have received our first two donations. [We plan to remind all of you, our friends, from time to time, in the uld ("Universal Love Digest").] This is not an exercise in ego-- our common challenge. It is simply a way of acknowledging, and thanking, our friends for their courtesy, support, and Love. (We hope that, in the days to come, this "list of donors" will grow! Meanwhile, we are starting the list in alphabetical order.:)
The first donations have arrived! They have been sent in by:
Pat Fields, $150
and
Ronda Lambert, $75.
Total to date: $225.
*****
Donations of any and every size are welcome. If you are using checks, please make them out to Love Ministries, Inc. Our snailmail address is:
Thank Love in your hearts, and thank all of you, with deep sincerity and gratitude.
Love,
shi and the
Love Education Team
*******
To all our Dear Friends of the Heart and of the Light,
We are excited and delighted to fulfill our promise to keep all of you updated re the Shining Sapphire Account-- the funds now being collected for the production of the "abiographical" video. If you have any suggestions for it, please send them along.
We are delighted to report that we have had several pledges from our dear friends, you who so care for the things that are truly important. Thank you so very much! And, so far, we have received our first two donations. [We plan to remind all of you, our friends, from time to time, in the uld ("Universal Love Digest").] This is not an exercise in ego-- our common challenge. It is simply a way of acknowledging, and thanking, our friends for their courtesy, support, and Love. (We hope that, in the days to come, this "list of donors" will grow! Meanwhile, we are starting the list in alphabetical order.:)
The first donations have arrived! They have been sent in by:
Pat Fields, $150
and
Ronda Lambert, $75.
Total to date: $225.
*****
Donations of any and every size are welcome. If you are using checks, please make them out to Love Ministries, Inc. Our snailmail address is:
Love Ministries, Inc.
5100 Liberty-Fairfield Rd.
Liberty Township, OH 45011.
Thank Love in your hearts, and thank all of you, with deep sincerity and gratitude.
Love,
shi and the
Love Education Team
*******
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Love Donations
Out latest project in the Love Jewels collection is the Shining Sapphire video. Read previous posts for a description.
You can use the PayPal button on the sidebar to contribute.
Please contact me re any questions, at: rmfrancis@juno.com, and please make checks payable to: Love Ministries, Inc., and mail to: 5100 Liberty-Fairfield Rd. Liberty Township, OH 45011.
Our position on donations: MINISTRIES AND GREED
In current society, it is despicable and tragic how religion has become interwoven with money. It is an utter catastrophe, and has led to the ruination of the most spiritual ideas of faith. Greed has corrupted, most thoroughly, the entire structure of most organized religions, whether they be giant, international religions or minor microcults. The church is thoroughly rotten with greed. Often, the actual measure of a church is its size, and churches have come to resemble shopping-malls.
The life and ministries of Jesus were far different. He did not even think it important enough to build a physical church or even mention the idea. The scriptures say, however, that even in the very nonmaterialistic ministry of Jesus, he and his disciples did carry a donation-box, out of which they lived. The poor followers of Francis did the same. As in the time of Jesus, money is a necessary evil. (1 Tim. 6:10) Not that money itself is evil; it isn't. But the ancient Christians did believe that the "love of money" was a "root of evil." . Sure enough, every war, many acts of torture, stealing, lying, betrayal, and murder are usually connected with this evil "love".
So, we renounce money as a goal of any truly sincere attempt to serve God (Love). For Jesus said, "You cannot serve God and money." Some translations render this verse, "You cannot serve God and riches." Either way, its intent is crystal clear: You cannot, must not, divide your timenergy between God (Love) and money. And we have no intentions of ever doing so!
We renounce all riches as an "alternative god" to the real God, the God Who is Love! At Love Ministries, we have never sought to make any kind of "profit" on spirituality, and vow that we will never attempt to do so. Our seminars, lectures, and personal interviews and work with students and clients have always been offered free of charge, and we vow to keep this policy in place. Also, our email work, client sessions, telephone work, and distribution of other educational materials are free. And we promise to keep it so.
Sadly, we have had to charge clients, students, and the public for some of our educational materials. Books are larger than the free printed materials that we provide, and we have been forced to pay for the printing of these. But we have never made a penny's profit on any book. We sell them for exactly the cost that we must pay for them, for we do not want to profit on spirituality.
To see spirituality as a "market commodity" is to reduce it to the level of material objects. And spirituality is never for sale, at any price! Nor should it be, under any circumstances!
The Master Jesus was no fanatic. He took a moderate position. He did not call his followers to poverty. But, on the other extreme, he actually discouraged the popular quest for unlimited wealth. When a rich man expressed a desire to follow him, Jesus said, "Go, sell all that you own, and give it to the poor; then follow Me." (Mark 10:21)
This was not a literal command, so that we have to follow it. But it was a giant test of the man's sincerity. To "sell everything" is to let go of the heart-entanglement with riches, the obsession with material wealth- as common in ancient times as it is today. For this path makes greed (fear) your master, and fear is Love's opposite.
But this does not mean that money itself is "bad." We all need to live and to do anything in our world. So, at present, Love Ministries is reaching out for your help. Because of our belief in simplicity, some minimalism, and our anti-materialism, Love Ministries does not have any money for even the best causes.
You can use the PayPal button on the sidebar to contribute.
Please contact me re any questions, at: rmfrancis@juno.com, and please make checks payable to: Love Ministries, Inc., and mail to: 5100 Liberty-Fairfield Rd. Liberty Township, OH 45011.
Our position on donations: MINISTRIES AND GREED
In current society, it is despicable and tragic how religion has become interwoven with money. It is an utter catastrophe, and has led to the ruination of the most spiritual ideas of faith. Greed has corrupted, most thoroughly, the entire structure of most organized religions, whether they be giant, international religions or minor microcults. The church is thoroughly rotten with greed. Often, the actual measure of a church is its size, and churches have come to resemble shopping-malls.
The life and ministries of Jesus were far different. He did not even think it important enough to build a physical church or even mention the idea. The scriptures say, however, that even in the very nonmaterialistic ministry of Jesus, he and his disciples did carry a donation-box, out of which they lived. The poor followers of Francis did the same. As in the time of Jesus, money is a necessary evil. (1 Tim. 6:10) Not that money itself is evil; it isn't. But the ancient Christians did believe that the "love of money" was a "root of evil." . Sure enough, every war, many acts of torture, stealing, lying, betrayal, and murder are usually connected with this evil "love".
So, we renounce money as a goal of any truly sincere attempt to serve God (Love). For Jesus said, "You cannot serve God and money." Some translations render this verse, "You cannot serve God and riches." Either way, its intent is crystal clear: You cannot, must not, divide your timenergy between God (Love) and money. And we have no intentions of ever doing so!
We renounce all riches as an "alternative god" to the real God, the God Who is Love! At Love Ministries, we have never sought to make any kind of "profit" on spirituality, and vow that we will never attempt to do so. Our seminars, lectures, and personal interviews and work with students and clients have always been offered free of charge, and we vow to keep this policy in place. Also, our email work, client sessions, telephone work, and distribution of other educational materials are free. And we promise to keep it so.
Sadly, we have had to charge clients, students, and the public for some of our educational materials. Books are larger than the free printed materials that we provide, and we have been forced to pay for the printing of these. But we have never made a penny's profit on any book. We sell them for exactly the cost that we must pay for them, for we do not want to profit on spirituality.
To see spirituality as a "market commodity" is to reduce it to the level of material objects. And spirituality is never for sale, at any price! Nor should it be, under any circumstances!
The Master Jesus was no fanatic. He took a moderate position. He did not call his followers to poverty. But, on the other extreme, he actually discouraged the popular quest for unlimited wealth. When a rich man expressed a desire to follow him, Jesus said, "Go, sell all that you own, and give it to the poor; then follow Me." (Mark 10:21)
This was not a literal command, so that we have to follow it. But it was a giant test of the man's sincerity. To "sell everything" is to let go of the heart-entanglement with riches, the obsession with material wealth- as common in ancient times as it is today. For this path makes greed (fear) your master, and fear is Love's opposite.
But this does not mean that money itself is "bad." We all need to live and to do anything in our world. So, at present, Love Ministries is reaching out for your help. Because of our belief in simplicity, some minimalism, and our anti-materialism, Love Ministries does not have any money for even the best causes.
Another Letter to Our Friends
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031407wed
Dear Friends of the Heart,
Please keep in mind always that faith in the Tao (pattern of the world) precludes worry. Worry is simply another, often well-disguised, form of fear. We are indeed "always-moving" creatures, and that is why exercise-movement is also good for us. Thanks for your kind offer to be of any assistance in the Shining Sapphire Account.
We expect nothing from all of our friends, but are also aware that each can give as much as her circumstances permit. There are many fine uses for money in this world; we do not expect to be "first" on your list. At any rate, whatever you can do, whenever you can do it, is very much appreciated.:)
Love,
shi and the Love Education Team
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031407wed
Dear Friends of the Heart,
Please keep in mind always that faith in the Tao (pattern of the world) precludes worry. Worry is simply another, often well-disguised, form of fear. We are indeed "always-moving" creatures, and that is why exercise-movement is also good for us. Thanks for your kind offer to be of any assistance in the Shining Sapphire Account.
We expect nothing from all of our friends, but are also aware that each can give as much as her circumstances permit. There are many fine uses for money in this world; we do not expect to be "first" on your list. At any rate, whatever you can do, whenever you can do it, is very much appreciated.:)
Love,
shi and the Love Education Team
******
Shining Sapphire
As we are always coming up with new ideas around here, there is one that we want to share, and get your feedback:
My friend Steven McDaniel is a semiprofessional film-maker, and works on video-projects and similar activities. His ema is: mcdproductions@abcglobal.net
The reason that this is shared with you is so that you can provide feedback to either him or to me about our latest project, hatched in one of those "brainstorming" sessions for which some odd and creative people are notorious.:)
Here is the idea: We have long discussed, in several informal interviews, the events and actions that have made up this personal life. This life has had very much to teach, about patience, acceptance, resilience, strength, and general spirituality. Its presentation would make an excellent life-lesson for anyone interested in spirituality.
Steven also expressed interest in our latest publishing project, the book called Walkin' On Sunshine: An Abiography of a Mystic, and he has even designed the cover! (It is being published right now.)
With, or close to, the release of this "abiography," we thought that it would also be good to release a video of complementary content.
As a mystic, it is important that the video reflect the same non-egoic theme of the book. The book might be the first ever to be written in "Ifree," in which the words "I," "me," "my," and "mine" are not used, or used only minimally. The purpose of the video, after all, is not to create fame (or infamy), but, like the book, to tell a story. In fact, beyond the use of the name "shi," with no surname, the video is planned to be anonymous. We want to insist on mystical anonymity, and, at the same time, to tell the story of a life that has been a roller-coaster between gentle, lovely heavens and nightmarish hells. We feel that the story has very much to say about life-- yours, and everyone else's.
This letter is just a gentle "feeler," sent to selected friends who are trusted, and in whom I have confidence, to see what the levels of psychological, social, and even economic support might be for this kind of undertaking. Neither Steven nor I have a lot of money, and we would have to solicit some donations or Love-offerings for us even to get started.
So, if you could find it in your heart to make a "one-time" donation, or else, a "monthly donation," for a period lasting for six months, these Love-donations could immediately go into the "Shining Sapphire" Account. (This is the name given to this project. We really can barely stand to ask for your help, but know that, at times, we must lean upon each other for support.)
And we live in fullest confidence that, if the Spirit of Love wants this video to be produced, the means and the funds will likely come from the hearts of our loving friends. Donations as small as one to five dollars are welcome!
So, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions re the details, please just send me or Steven an email, and we will be very glad to address your inquiries. At any rate, please send along your good and powerful heart-energy in support of our plan.:)
My friend Steven McDaniel is a semiprofessional film-maker, and works on video-projects and similar activities. His ema is: mcdproductions@abcglobal.net
The reason that this is shared with you is so that you can provide feedback to either him or to me about our latest project, hatched in one of those "brainstorming" sessions for which some odd and creative people are notorious.:)
Here is the idea: We have long discussed, in several informal interviews, the events and actions that have made up this personal life. This life has had very much to teach, about patience, acceptance, resilience, strength, and general spirituality. Its presentation would make an excellent life-lesson for anyone interested in spirituality.
Steven also expressed interest in our latest publishing project, the book called Walkin' On Sunshine: An Abiography of a Mystic, and he has even designed the cover! (It is being published right now.)
With, or close to, the release of this "abiography," we thought that it would also be good to release a video of complementary content.
As a mystic, it is important that the video reflect the same non-egoic theme of the book. The book might be the first ever to be written in "Ifree," in which the words "I," "me," "my," and "mine" are not used, or used only minimally. The purpose of the video, after all, is not to create fame (or infamy), but, like the book, to tell a story. In fact, beyond the use of the name "shi," with no surname, the video is planned to be anonymous. We want to insist on mystical anonymity, and, at the same time, to tell the story of a life that has been a roller-coaster between gentle, lovely heavens and nightmarish hells. We feel that the story has very much to say about life-- yours, and everyone else's.
This letter is just a gentle "feeler," sent to selected friends who are trusted, and in whom I have confidence, to see what the levels of psychological, social, and even economic support might be for this kind of undertaking. Neither Steven nor I have a lot of money, and we would have to solicit some donations or Love-offerings for us even to get started.
So, if you could find it in your heart to make a "one-time" donation, or else, a "monthly donation," for a period lasting for six months, these Love-donations could immediately go into the "Shining Sapphire" Account. (This is the name given to this project. We really can barely stand to ask for your help, but know that, at times, we must lean upon each other for support.)
And we live in fullest confidence that, if the Spirit of Love wants this video to be produced, the means and the funds will likely come from the hearts of our loving friends. Donations as small as one to five dollars are welcome!
So, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions re the details, please just send me or Steven an email, and we will be very glad to address your inquiries. At any rate, please send along your good and powerful heart-energy in support of our plan.:)
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