Eric and I caught the ferry boat from Juneau to Haines and spent the night with his friend Joe. I left my journal at his house so I don't have the details of my travels for this update. Joe is sending it to me here in Fairbanks so I'll write an update later.
Before departing Haines, we linked up with Carl Hill a guy I met on the Ferry from Bellingham to Juneau. Carl asked if he could catch a ride with us to Fairbanks. When we first met on the boat he introduced himself and said he was from Slidell, Louisiana. Coinsidence? Slidell is where Josie and I assisted with the Hurricane Katrina disaster clean up. Thanx Carl for allowing me to witness your inspiring journey. I hope you find what you are seeking. Keep shinning your light.
Eric and Lauren are great hosts. We've gone on hikes, played Frisbee golf, and swum in the local Chena Hot Springs. Wow, what a beautiful part of the country.
The journey has been awesome. However, I look forward to G.A.S.ing up and heading back to the lower 48 and back to Orchard Lake. As Dorthy reminds us, there is no place like home. I look forward to returning home and reuniting with the love of my life, Josie.
I'll share more details when my journal catches up with me. For now I thank all those that have helped make this journey a joyous and memorable one. I thank all those that I have yet to ask the question, "Got G.A.S.?" and ask, how may I serve you?
Peace Be Still...
Pat
Monday, September 26, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Bellingham Rest stop
Met up with a fellow seminarian Meredith Murray of the Beloved community. She feed me and let me crash on her couch. Meredith her friend Steve and I went to the Wild Buffalo last night and enjoyed dancing to a group called Dehli 2 Dublin. Very high energy group, lots of fun. Thank you so much Meredith for sharing your heart and home with me. See you in a couple of weeks.
Met what I will call Park people or homeless at a park in Bellingham, Washington. Robin thanks for the insights about life. Zeth I'll keep my thoughts and prayers around your reuniting with your son Hunter. Bless you both on your journeys.
Special thanks to Sarah at Bolerjack Intaglio Works for your ideas and support. You have a beautiful gallery and best of luck to you. You can check out her interesting archival, hand-pulled etchings at http://www.bolerjackworks.com/
Catching the ferry here in Bellingham, Washington to Juneau, Alaska this afternoon.
Met what I will call Park people or homeless at a park in Bellingham, Washington. Robin thanks for the insights about life. Zeth I'll keep my thoughts and prayers around your reuniting with your son Hunter. Bless you both on your journeys.
Special thanks to Sarah at Bolerjack Intaglio Works for your ideas and support. You have a beautiful gallery and best of luck to you. You can check out her interesting archival, hand-pulled etchings at http://www.bolerjackworks.com/
Catching the ferry here in Bellingham, Washington to Juneau, Alaska this afternoon.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Unexpected gifts
"High intention sets the Universe in motion." ~Armand Hammer
From Ely I headed south down Interstate 29 and stopped at the Glacier Lakes Rest area. There I met a couple of interesting people. First there was Bev Thoen on her way to a B-day party for her mother. The other person was Leonard Larson, a truck driver, father and excited about life. Leonard purchased a chair kit and a Buckthorn Peace Chair-apy book for his nephew Chris and his bride to be Megan for their wedding gift. Thank you for sharing your stories with me Leonard, you gave me inspiration.
I spent some time in Tilford, SD at my friends Mark and Cate;s place. Cate hosted a peace chair building playshop this past spring at Bear Butte, SD and is currently on a Spiritual Road trip of her own. I was pleased to learn that many people are enjoying the chairs here in the Peidmont area.
While staying at Mark and Cate's place I met their neighbor Danny that has a great organic in his yard. I purchased some gas (fruits and veggies) for my body.
Spent a night in the Black Hills near a mountain stream. The sound of the water lulled me to sleep.
My next stop was at Luke and Kaytlin's house in Livingston, Montana. Luke their son Samuel and I went to the Yellowstone river for the afternoon swimming and fishing. My intention was not to fish since I didn't have a local fishing licence. However, I gave into the desire to cast and was caught by the local law enforcement and was fined $135.00. I tried to give him a sad story and get out of it but he was a real ball buster. Just another lesson for me that if I'm to live in this world of rules, I either play by them or pay the price. So last night Luke, Bill and I did a Full Moon Sweat lodge and was able to find forgiveness and understanding in what I create. I take responsibility for my breaking the law fishing and paid the price with GRATETUDE.
Today I was blessed to share some time with a group of children at the Montessori Island School here in Livingston. The Island School is an incredible place. They have a pony, a goat and a sheep. They also have a veggie and flower gardens all integrated into their recess/play area. They also have a Peace Garden. I envision a Peace chair in their garden. Planting more peace seeds. Life doesn't get much better than that!
Kaytlin works part time at the school and invited me to along. I shared the Peace Chair with the kids and like all kids they loved it. Kelley Myer is the elementary director and is excited to start a Peace Chair Project within their school and is already talking about sharing the concept with two other local Montessori schools. I look forward to see how this latest venture comes together.
Looks like I'll be spending another eventing on Outlaw Hill. Thank you Spirit.
From Ely I headed south down Interstate 29 and stopped at the Glacier Lakes Rest area. There I met a couple of interesting people. First there was Bev Thoen on her way to a B-day party for her mother. The other person was Leonard Larson, a truck driver, father and excited about life. Leonard purchased a chair kit and a Buckthorn Peace Chair-apy book for his nephew Chris and his bride to be Megan for their wedding gift. Thank you for sharing your stories with me Leonard, you gave me inspiration.
I spent some time in Tilford, SD at my friends Mark and Cate;s place. Cate hosted a peace chair building playshop this past spring at Bear Butte, SD and is currently on a Spiritual Road trip of her own. I was pleased to learn that many people are enjoying the chairs here in the Peidmont area.
While staying at Mark and Cate's place I met their neighbor Danny that has a great organic in his yard. I purchased some gas (fruits and veggies) for my body.
Spent a night in the Black Hills near a mountain stream. The sound of the water lulled me to sleep.
My next stop was at Luke and Kaytlin's house in Livingston, Montana. Luke their son Samuel and I went to the Yellowstone river for the afternoon swimming and fishing. My intention was not to fish since I didn't have a local fishing licence. However, I gave into the desire to cast and was caught by the local law enforcement and was fined $135.00. I tried to give him a sad story and get out of it but he was a real ball buster. Just another lesson for me that if I'm to live in this world of rules, I either play by them or pay the price. So last night Luke, Bill and I did a Full Moon Sweat lodge and was able to find forgiveness and understanding in what I create. I take responsibility for my breaking the law fishing and paid the price with GRATETUDE.
Today I was blessed to share some time with a group of children at the Montessori Island School here in Livingston. The Island School is an incredible place. They have a pony, a goat and a sheep. They also have a veggie and flower gardens all integrated into their recess/play area. They also have a Peace Garden. I envision a Peace chair in their garden. Planting more peace seeds. Life doesn't get much better than that!
Kaytlin works part time at the school and invited me to along. I shared the Peace Chair with the kids and like all kids they loved it. Kelley Myer is the elementary director and is excited to start a Peace Chair Project within their school and is already talking about sharing the concept with two other local Montessori schools. I look forward to see how this latest venture comes together.
Looks like I'll be spending another eventing on Outlaw Hill. Thank you Spirit.
On the road again.
"It does not require many words to speak the truth." ~ Chief Joseph
The quote above will be the foundation for my blogging. I will attempt to keep it short, informative and perhaps more important entertaining. Without humor, life can be very dark and heavy.
The first stop of my trip was Inspiration Point at Blue Heron B&B in Ely, Mn. It felt good to reconnect with the place that accelarated my awareness. I had mixed emotions around the condition of the paths that meador throught the woods. They are not the well worn paths that I used to maintain while working and living at Blue Heron. Now, trees block the path in many places and the path is getting very overgrown. I also was aware of how beautiful it is and I am grateful to be witness to its return to its natural state of being.
Jo and Bill at Blue Heron B&B seem to be doing ok despite the slow tourism to the BWCAW.
Jo still has a couple of Peace Chairs out in the front yard near the lake. The elements destroyed the material from being left outside out all the time so I reskinned the chairs. I also replaced some of the wood on one of the chairs. The replacement wood came from the Laurentian Divide.
My first Peace Chair Cache was made at Semers Park. It is within 30 feet of the shore line and protected by a large pine tree. That is your clue. If you want more clues you'll have to ask me.
Thank you Bob and Ruth of Music Outfitters for always being great friends and teachers. Your store is looking better all the time. Nice addition with the Disc Golf accesories.
Had coffee and lunch at the Front Porch Coffee Shop and reconnected with my dear friend Nancy Scheibe. Nancy is getting ready to depart for her last leg of a three part journey paddling the Mississippi River from the head waters to New Orleans. Good luck Nancy! You can follow her journey at http://www.ripplesofwisdom.com/
The quote above will be the foundation for my blogging. I will attempt to keep it short, informative and perhaps more important entertaining. Without humor, life can be very dark and heavy.
The first stop of my trip was Inspiration Point at Blue Heron B&B in Ely, Mn. It felt good to reconnect with the place that accelarated my awareness. I had mixed emotions around the condition of the paths that meador throught the woods. They are not the well worn paths that I used to maintain while working and living at Blue Heron. Now, trees block the path in many places and the path is getting very overgrown. I also was aware of how beautiful it is and I am grateful to be witness to its return to its natural state of being.
Jo and Bill at Blue Heron B&B seem to be doing ok despite the slow tourism to the BWCAW.
Jo still has a couple of Peace Chairs out in the front yard near the lake. The elements destroyed the material from being left outside out all the time so I reskinned the chairs. I also replaced some of the wood on one of the chairs. The replacement wood came from the Laurentian Divide.
My first Peace Chair Cache was made at Semers Park. It is within 30 feet of the shore line and protected by a large pine tree. That is your clue. If you want more clues you'll have to ask me.
Thank you Bob and Ruth of Music Outfitters for always being great friends and teachers. Your store is looking better all the time. Nice addition with the Disc Golf accesories.
Had coffee and lunch at the Front Porch Coffee Shop and reconnected with my dear friend Nancy Scheibe. Nancy is getting ready to depart for her last leg of a three part journey paddling the Mississippi River from the head waters to New Orleans. Good luck Nancy! You can follow her journey at http://www.ripplesofwisdom.com/
Monday, September 5, 2011
Gratitude
"If I never met you I would have dreamed you into being." ~Sebasian Chantoix
I recently met a beautiful Spirit by the name of Julianne Druzbacky at the Minnesota State Fair and we immediately made that deep connection we all long for. Please check out her Dream and Passion at www.peacebeginswithme.org and share your story at www.facebook.com/peacebeginswithmeproject. You'll be glad you did!
I'm grateful for soooooo much. Especially my family and friends. Thank you all for supporting me as I embrace the unkown. Bless you all and I love you.
I sat in silence and asked Spirit what direction I'm to travel first. Spirit said go, North young man. Start your journey where it all began, Ely Minnesota. In case I don't see the following people on my visit to Ely, I share my deep heart felt gratitude to you all. To Jo Kovach owner of Blue Heron B&B for being a power loving teacher and for introducing Native American Spirituality to me. Bob and Ruth of Music outfitters for all the support they gave us. Wayne and Karen Friedrich for being great friends. Jim Brandenburg for inspiring me to write my first book, Inspiration Point. Nancy Scheibe for teaching me about using my intuitive nature. Mauricio and Habib for Ely Sports Wear for thier joy and enthusiasm for life and for being a God-send when needing one most.
Peace Be Still...
Patrick
I recently met a beautiful Spirit by the name of Julianne Druzbacky at the Minnesota State Fair and we immediately made that deep connection we all long for. Please check out her Dream and Passion at www.peacebeginswithme.org and share your story at www.facebook.com/peacebeginswithmeproject. You'll be glad you did!
I'm grateful for soooooo much. Especially my family and friends. Thank you all for supporting me as I embrace the unkown. Bless you all and I love you.
I sat in silence and asked Spirit what direction I'm to travel first. Spirit said go, North young man. Start your journey where it all began, Ely Minnesota. In case I don't see the following people on my visit to Ely, I share my deep heart felt gratitude to you all. To Jo Kovach owner of Blue Heron B&B for being a power loving teacher and for introducing Native American Spirituality to me. Bob and Ruth of Music outfitters for all the support they gave us. Wayne and Karen Friedrich for being great friends. Jim Brandenburg for inspiring me to write my first book, Inspiration Point. Nancy Scheibe for teaching me about using my intuitive nature. Mauricio and Habib for Ely Sports Wear for thier joy and enthusiasm for life and for being a God-send when needing one most.
Peace Be Still...
Patrick
Friday, September 2, 2011
Peace Chair Stories
We all have some great stories to share with the world. I want to create one with you. Change the world, build a chair!
See you soon. In the mean time check out the link below for one of my latest moments.
http://www.discoveringpeacewithin.com/meditationchair.html
Peace Be Still...
Patrick
See you soon. In the mean time check out the link below for one of my latest moments.
http://www.discoveringpeacewithin.com/meditationchair.html
Peace Be Still...
Patrick
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Got G.A.S.?
This is my first time blogging EVER and my intention is to use this as a means to share stories of people, places and things I encounter on my journey to Alaska to visit our Son Eric.
I depart Sept 6th. I look forward to sharing with you and learning from you.
This trip is also intended on helping promote my latest book "Filling up your G.A.S. Tank" (G.ratitude, A.wareness and S.ervice) in my "Discovering Peace Within Series". I look forward to assisting you in filling your up G.A.S. tank. In return I'll be able to fill up the gas tank in my car.
And so I ask, Got G.A.S.? And so it is!
Thank you Lee and Kris (they work at the Dakota County Library) for assisting me today and for your first time witnessing the new automated system at the library that allows patrons to pay late fees at the book check out station.
Visit www.discoveringpeacewithin.com to learn more about me and what I'm passionate about.
Peace Be Still...
Patrick
I depart Sept 6th. I look forward to sharing with you and learning from you.
This trip is also intended on helping promote my latest book "Filling up your G.A.S. Tank" (G.ratitude, A.wareness and S.ervice) in my "Discovering Peace Within Series". I look forward to assisting you in filling your up G.A.S. tank. In return I'll be able to fill up the gas tank in my car.
And so I ask, Got G.A.S.? And so it is!
Thank you Lee and Kris (they work at the Dakota County Library) for assisting me today and for your first time witnessing the new automated system at the library that allows patrons to pay late fees at the book check out station.
Visit www.discoveringpeacewithin.com to learn more about me and what I'm passionate about.
Peace Be Still...
Patrick
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