The journey of the Soul

Below is a message I wrote to Judy during this year … It captures my thoughts and deepest sense of our journey home. It was Rumi who said, “My soul is from elsewhere, I’m sure of that, and I intend to end up there.”

“The journey of the soul to find an eternal home of rest and love, is the journey of all souls. We get entangled along the way and distracted by our ‘separate self’ – that part of us that is addicted to the notion that this home can be found outside of the One who created everything; and who is in everything; and in whom everything has breath and life. My deepest heart’s desire is for you to continue your journey with much courage and determination; and discover all that you are ‘in Christ’ – your very true self that was hidden with Christ from the very beginning of creation itself and will exist forever. What a joy and privilege it has been to journey with you. Sometimes our paths parallel, sometimes crossing and sometimes apart; however being woven together in the great tapestry of infinite Being by the Master Weaver. The deepest truest you is an immortal diamond of infinite worth – I just hope you’ll discover some of that in your lifetime. I desire to walk with you, encouraging you in our anchor of Faith, Hope and Love; learning how to ‘be’ in the naked now; and accepting and allowing the divine DNA within us to unfold in both our lives and the lives of our boys. This is the great adventure of life, yet it is also the most challenging and daunting (it is the narrow road that few dare to travel).”

2015 has been another year filled with experiences that have both driven us and drawn us deeper into  the mystery of Love and Grace, sometimes in unexpected ways. 

We had a few accidents during the year – Judy’s foot fracture and Nathanael’s clavicle fracture and ankle sprain; a few illnesses with Joey and Nath both getting Chickenpox; and some great holidays – Wales (Breacon Beacons and Pembrockshire); Legoland; France (Paris and the Tour de France final stage; Annecy; and the Rhone Alps); and ending off with our trip to South Africa. 

My trip in March to our farm in Malawi was encouraging. I spent a week with Dave and taught more on the use of Medicinal plants especially Moringa and Artemesia. I visited the lake for the first time – it was beautiful and peaceful. 

The boys football started with fervour and excitement with both Nath and Joey doing so well. Judy and I loved watching them play each weekend. We also had great fun watching Saints playing at St Mary’s. 

Judy completed her second Ironman at Heaver castle. The boys and I were so proud of her. 

  

I also completed an endurance event – Chase the Sun – a 330 km cycle across the UK in 17 hours. Quite a spiritual moment for me near the end (our target was to finish before sunset – we made it by 1 minute).

   

 

We had two additions to the family – Joey’s hamster, Jeff; and Nath’s bearded dragon, Alex. They have both been great fun. I was particularly fascinated by the beauty of a reptile.