Last night I sat out on my small patio and looked up at the stars as I reflected on what I discussed with my doctor earlier in the afternoon.

The first thought that went through my mind when I saw the Little Dipper was wonder if I had ever been there in a previous existence.

Then the reality of the solution to correct my heart issues was next in line ... heart bypass.

I am so very grateful as I know this is an opportunity ...
... an opportunity that offers me the chance to be reborn
... to be the caterpillar that comes out a butterfly.

I am ready to fly again, no make that soar ...
... with a fresh awareness of life.

Unknowingly or knowingly, for some individuals ...
... TheirGod is the god of their EGO
... service to self.

Unknowingly or knowingly, for some individuals ...
... TheirGod is the god of their Heart and Soul
... service to others.

Unknowingly or knowingly, for most individuals ...
... their relationship to TheirGod lies somewhere in between
... sometimes in harmony and sometimes in dissention
... between themselves and the world that surrounds them.

God of Ego ... or God of Heart and Soul ...
... the choice is always yours.

Today, I graciously acknowledge and fully recognize ...
... "the-who" that I have become, now serves me well
... and "the-who" I have been will no longer serve me.

In 20/20 hindsight, I can clearly see how I have evolved ...
... evolved from a self-centered loving spirit ...
... to a loving spirit committed to be of service to others.

I always thought of myself as a compassionate spirit ...
... a spirit that desired to be of service to others ...
... just never understood the humble practice of "surrender"
... of letting go of ego to accomplish this desire.

Thank you, Hashem, for this transformational understanding.

Thank you, Hashem, for adding to the wisdom of my soul.

"I Trust the Wisdom of my Soul ...
... to Trust the Wisdom of the Universe."

For me, now a daily practice ...
... Trusting the Wisdom of my Soul.

My Dear Kathleen and Stephen,

Please know I am grateful to you each ...
... and I truly appreciate my 'safe-living-work-space'
... as this space allowed me to be a free spirit evolving
... to a new and fresh 'life dimension' that I've entered.

May the coming New Year bring you each ...
... 'worthy' journeys of light ...
... and experience a fresh awakening,
... to a new kind of Peace and Joy and Love
... as it graciously nourishes your hearts and souls.

Ronnie K

For me, what continues to make 'life' 'worth' 'connecting-to'
... is the possibility of 'giving and receiving' ...
... the 'nourishing-energy' of 'unconditional-love'.

'Sweet-thoughts' 'worthwhile' 'enjoying'.

I am finally ready to accept 'What is, is ...'
... that letting go of the thoughts that once were
... is the only way to move on in my life
... and grateful for the most difficult lessons
... life has ever taught me.

And I have faith in the reality of what lies ahead for me
... and has been patiently waiting to welcome me home.

It's the right thing to do
... and to start my fresh tomorrows, today.

My declaration to all that know me ...

"I am dedicating my 'daily-being' to 'participate' in making the world a 'better' place.

This practice has become the 'State of My Spirit'.
Feels very right ... with both purpose and meaning.

Perhaps it's also about practicing the art of being ...
... each others 'angel' when there is an 'opportunity' to do so.

Join me ...

Ronnie K

P.S. The above words within 'tick-marks' may have different meanings to some.

(Before you begin reading this note my Brother, please know I am writing it not for you ... but for me.)

Dear Brother, for as long as I remember, I always wanted to be brothers with you ... as friends and pals ... even though you were 15 years older and I had no idea what being brothers meant except what I learned in movies and TV as a kid. It all seemed a wonderful possibility.

One thing I'm pretty certain about, we both had the same birth mother ... just not sure about our birth father(s) however ... the same or different.

And yes, at times, we did seem to connect (or unconnect) to each other as "brothers" ... but for "whatever" the reason ... we never connected with an emotional understanding and acceptance of the other ... and for sure we never connected as spiritual beings with understanding and acceptance of each other's visions.

Then there are your secrets ... the ones that continued to act as a wall between us ... over and over again. I often imagined what many of those little secrets were and still are tucked away in the corners of your mind.

But I've stopped using your secrets as excuses as to why we never connected and have moved on to acceptance and finally leaving "my denial" behind once and for all. Not an easy personal desire to let go of ... but necessary.

(this note to be continued ... or not?)

Dear Son,
- I love you and care about you very much
- I love being your Dad
- I want to continue being your trusted friend too

- the mastery of life is knowing when to ask for help
- fear together with ego too often are the enemy of happiness

- and always remember this ...
... being loved starts with knowing and loving oneself
... the real and true self underneath it all

- you are an amazing and courageous human being
- so much more to share

Love,
Dad

P.S. thank you for listening

I believe one invites the opportunity ...
... to become "closer" to TheirGod
... by intentionally surrendering
... the importance of their presence
... in the physical "World of Action".

And begin transitioning through an unknown mystical portal ...
... to the "World of Formation" as a new observer of life.

As I listen to the Wisdom-of-My-Soul each day ...
... I practice my soul's revealed meaning to my life.

And as I practice my soul's revealed meaning to my life ...
... I am encouraged to live my life's purpose in community.

And when I live my life's purpose in community ...
... it is then I know I am One with MyGod.

And what is your practice?

There are many doors that open for those who knock ...
... and then step through so we can join hand-in-hand
... together in Oneness and in Unity.

And what door have you chosen?

Always with Love ...
... and always with Kindness.

I was recently asked ...
"How would you describe your personal transition ...
... to the new dimension of life you are now living?"

I thought for a moment and replied ...
"It was something like that of a butterfly ...
... transforming from a body with a Soul
... and becoming a Soul with a body."

And now you know too.

For me, life continues with its twists and turns.
But for sure, lots to be very grateful for ...
... and yet some things in my life don't seem to change.

I've invited "acceptance" into my world to join me ...
... so I might better understand those things that don't change
... and in some ways, it makes it all seem OK
... but sometimes it's hard work convincing myself.

Gratefully, I'm still appreciating the little things life offers ...
... like going outside to feed the birds early in the morning.

To my dear Mother Earth …
... a mother to us all.

Today, I am acknowledging your grandeur ...
... unconditionally.

Thank you my dear Mother Earth ...
... for the love you radiate out from your very heart and soul
… a love nourishing each one of your children
... every moment of our lives in amazing ways
… you are so appreciated.

And so today and every day ...
... I say from my heart to yours,
... “I love you.”

I feel my life's journey is almost complete ...
... even in all its incompleteness.

And to all my friends who I never knew ...
... and those friendly souls who tried
... perhaps you might remember me
... for a few moments we shared in life.

Yes, as time approaches dear friend(s) ...
... whoever you may be
... to tell you now
... in a loving way
"Thank You" for all that might have been.

I've done so many things in my life ...
... had many valuable possessions
... and been to so many wonderful places
... and known and loved so many amazing souls.

Yet today, I have nothing that really matters to me ...
... nothing that really matters to me except perhaps my self
... and that my friend is a very lonely, lonely place to be
... knowing there is so much more I could have.

And yes, it hurts a lot to have no one to care for ...
... and no me who truly cares about me in this very moment.

All alone in a world of everything ...
... and yes, all alone still.

I am now one week into starting my 77th year ...
... as Ronald R. Kaufman on planet Earth.

And for me, it's a whole different world today than the 1970s and 1980s ...
... when I was in my 30s and 40s
... still learning much of my education on life as an adult.

And now in my 70s, the realization that I needed to re-assess and re-adjust ...
... many of these learning from my past
... as "the-who" that I was, no longer felt comfortable to me
... allowing the possibility for Ronnie Kaufman
... to emerge with a new purpose in life
... a purpose of serving others.