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At this period of time in the history of man, there is probably
more individual searching being done into the theories behind the
origin of the human race, what happens after death, the possibility
of life on other planets, and what our relationship is to these
life forms, if they do exist. There are millions of people who are
questioning the existence of God, who he really is, and what is my
relationship with him? Is he someone who mysteriously floats around
on a cloud watching and judging us from above like some bigger than
life Santa Claus, or is he, like many of the esoteric sciences
claim, a part of our inner Self, whom we have constant contact
with, someone whom we and everything in the universe are connected
and are thus one? Each of us in our own way is experiencing what
God is, and thus we are each a part of God, thus we are God This
book is a brief account of my search for my own truth as I know it
today, everything stated actually happened, according to my own
perception. It has been an exciting search, at times very
frustrating, very rewarding, and above all, very fulfilling. My
main purpose in writing this book is to show that anyone, even a
bashful unfamous country boy can have these awakenings, you don't
have to be rich or well-known to find your connection to Divine
Source. I began taking notes for this book over thirty years ago,
at the time, writing a book was the farthest thing from my mind. My
only thought was to have a journal to read over when I got older.
As a result, I didn't record some of my references, many of the
references were from Aboriginal and Mayan elders themselves, many
of which has been the victim of the ravages of time. Hence my book
is short on references, but long on experience, I hope you
understand.
Dating back to the land before time, Egypt continues to be a land
of mystery and intrigue. Egyptians are still farming and earning a
living today much the same way they did in ancient Egypt almost ten
thousand years ago. Many are still seen today farming and tilling
their crops, using irrigation water from the Nile River via the
same irrigation canals that were used many generations ago. Not
much seems to have changed in this ancient land. Viewing the
ancient Egyptian pyramids and temples, it almost seems as though
their civilization has digressed over time. Observing the gigantic
pyramids of Egypt and the modern day mud houses at the same time,
one wonders how the same peoples could be responsible for
constructing both types of edifices. Buildings and homes built over
1500 years ago are very similar to the ones being constructed
today, not much seems to have changed in this ancient land.
Standing high on the plain overlooking Cairo are the pyramids of
Giza, of the nearly 70 pyramids of Egypt, these three are the most
popular and well known. Reputed to be nearly 5,000 years old, but
in all probability are much older than that, these three landmarks
have been the topic of many books, movies, and legends over time.
Nothing can prepare one for the first time they are seen "live" and
in person. Rising nearly 300 feet above the plateau which is itself
nearly 300 feet above the Nile River Valley, they are quite
impressive.The pyramids can be seen while passing homes with no
roofs, enabling fires to be built in the living rooms allowing the
residents to keep warm during the cold Egyptian winter evenings.
There is an extreme shortage of common sense in today's world, When
looking back in history, I soon discovered this has always been a
problem, Benjamin Franklin once said, "Of all the senses, common
sense seems to be the one that is used the least." As obvious as it
may seem, many seem to be totally oblivious to it. Most, if not all
of the problems the world faces today could be solved if people
would just sit back and think about what would seem to be the most
obvious and simple solution to any issue. Often times people tend
to overcomplicate the issues. I often think back to what my parents
and grandparents believed and said, at the time I thought they were
totally out of their mind and ignored it. I now wish I would have
listened and followed their advice. It is now evident they were a
lot smarter than we gave them credit for. Many times, in today's
world, the schools and universities can no longer be counted on to
teach truth and values that will guide someone through life.
It doesn't take long to discover that Belize is a land of
contrasts. From the poverty and disarray of the cities to the quiet
countryside, many differences are soon found. With poverty and
crime running rampant in cities such as Belize City and Belmopan,
the traveler has to be constantly aware of his surroundings and
protect whatever is being carried. Remember, that camera hanging
around your neck is worth more than the average Belizean earns in a
year. All that aside, the Mayan people are wonderfully warm people
many of whom go out of their way to please visitors. Traveling into
the countryside one discovers thatch roof homes with no doors or
windows. Because of the warm climate, they can live comfortably all
year with a gentle breeze flowing through the open windows and
doors. I was struck with the concept that although no utility lines
were visible, a lot of homes had a satellite dish in the front
yard.
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