Welcome,
The horrific events that occurred in Paris, France on Friday 13th November have brought more fear to the world. We need to stand united with love for all of humanity in the face of terror. Once again we have a difficult choice – do we live with love or fear? What is your choice?
I had already written the following newsletter when the tragic Paris events occurred. Blessings to all those who have lost their lives or been injured. Your sacrifice (on a soul level) will not be in vain!
How We Handle What Happens
It has been said “It is not what happens to us in life, but how we handle what happens to us”. We have free will and choice!!
I know at times I could have made wiser choices, however this is how we learn and gain wisdom. The way we deal with problems is what’s important. If we are wise, the greatest problems can lead to the greatest insights.
Adventure and Wisdom at Gnaraloo
As an example: My son Digby has recently returned, firstly to Perth and then to his home in New Zealand after his annual wave sailing trip to the remote wilderness coastal sheep station Gnaraloo 150 kms north of Carnarvon, Western Australia. It is at the southern end of the magnificent Ningaloo Reef which rivals the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland for its beautiful coral and tropical fish – it is loved by surfers and wave sailors from all over the world. They enjoy the isolation and the awe inspiring setting.
On this recent trip two of Digby’s group became lost when they sailed much further north, parallel to the coast than they intended. They had missed spotting the vehicle on the shore that had been left for them to return to camp. The coastline appears all the same when out in the ocean.
Those of their group back at camp, on realising their failure to return, alerted the emergency and safety authorities via the station owners who sent a search plane from Perth (about 1,000kms away) and police from Carnarvon.
Magic Under the Full Moon
As this was happening the sun was setting magnificently and the super full moon was rising simultaneously (a powerful and rare occurrence!). Digby and one or two others of their group set off on foot armed with water, food and dry clothing, from the last accessible place to the beach for a four wheel drive vehicle leaving two friends to connect with, back at camp – although mobile phones etc do not work in this isolated area.
They walked along the beach unsuccessfully for many hours and kilometres – there was no sign of the missing men! Even though the situation was serious my son said the atmosphere whilst walking was magical with the glorious full moon and the shimmering reflections on the water and wet sand.
Lessons in Decision Making
Those missing were found eventually at different times and different locations with a lot of effort and huge expense. The lost sailor closest to camp had initially walked north, and then after a short while realised his mistake and began walking inland to find a road and was found about four hours after his designated initial return time. He had made a wise choice! The search plane with its infra red camera located the furthest away sailor and directed the searchers on land to him (via satellite phone) about midnight. He had landed a lot further north, begun walking south along the beach (for about six hours including rest stops). After about four hours of that time, dehydrated and exhausted, he eventually set off his personal locator beacon which had triggered the alert for the plane. He said he hadn’t wanted to set it off earlier and cause unnecessary trouble!!!
The sailors had not kept to the golden rule of sticking together when in the water – one had kept sailing when the other had stopped to fix some gear on his board. Much wisdom was gained from this “drama” and exposed the wise and poor decision making abilities of a group of men (and one woman) in this remote and idyllic location. Thankfully there was a happy outcome!
As we have our life experiences it is good to remember to act/react with the wisdom of our soul. Each upset is a set up to help us make more thoughtful choices and elevate our level of consciousness.
With warm blessings and peace for the world,
Merriene
November 2015