Like the end of a beautiful song

Death is like the end of a beautiful song

by Rev. Carrie Lauer on Sunday, June 12, 2011

A person brings into our life a certain sound
like no other sound we have heard before
We are engaged in the melody, tone and rhythm
we are emancipated from the day to day for
one brief moment in time,
Then the song ends and the depth of silence left behind
leaves a longing in our heart, a ringing in our ears
and a wish for one more note.

Rev. Nancy Herrick sent this poem to me about a year ago when my brother died of prostate cancer.  It was poignant then and is infinitely more so today.  O, for just one more note, or a bar, or a stanza.

Regina, My Queen, My Love

A couple years ago I, William, created this blog as a place for Regina to “post” her thoughts, dreams, journey, journal. Somehow that never did manifest from her. Regina was much more about living her life in other ways that blessed all of us. So, with her leaving behind her physical presence with us, I will make an attempt at sharing some of her with you.
This first image is of Regina and me taken by a good, close friend, Kimball Service. The picture captures many qualities of her spirit. This gives you an idea of how I choose to remember Regina.

This second image is a scanned image of a gift from Kate Olson, a craft, creative friend. For a long time this has been my mantra when someone would ask “how’s Regina,” or “what can we do for Regina?” And it is still my mantra. Now I include myself and those of us who are especially close to Regina. Love Regina, and love us.

Love Regina

This third image is Regina’s obituary as it appeared in the Star Tribune here in Minneapolis, today.

You can leave comments here and/or at this link to the Star Tribune online.

Photo albums

Regina created photo albums for all 3 daughters.  Moira received hers for Christmas.  The other two got theirs last night at a wonderful dinner at Ruby Tuesdays in Eden Prairie.  It was enjoyable to watch the two of them go through their photos and point with delight.  Memories of childhood, growing up times, readily came forward.

The very essence of each of their names is Loved One.  Yes, they are loved.

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Rennie’s workshop

On December 2, we participated in Rennie Davis’ workshop: Behind the Obama Election: Grey Spaces and Divine Hands.”  During this workshop, Rennie told us about the ‘grey space’ which covers the entire United States at this time.  You might call it an “energy field.” He claims it’s a particularly special time to “heal” the earth-planet-fears [and our own] and transform our consciousness. We ended our workshop with an hour-long meditation where we gathered in the “fears” from the planet, stratosphere, and even the “dead zone” into a ball of fear in front of us.  We then transformed the “fear” ball into LOVE [because fear is at the opposite end of love]. We then sent forth “balls-of-love” to our planet, stratosphere, etc.

Rennie asked us to continue to meditate at least 5 minutes a day putting forth “balls of love” to our planet, stratosphere, dead zone, ourselves, etc. Rennie said this could help transcend the Mayan prediction and transform for the better our lives, our country, and, in turn, the world.

We invite you to do this love-meditation that sends forth your love to our country, planet, stratosphere, etc for at least 5-minutes a day.  Simply visualize a glowing ball of love and “throw” it out ‘around’ our planet, into the stratosphere, and end ‘wrapping’ yourself in it.  If you wish, end holding a particular thought for yourself and/or others that you “see” happening. 

Our love and blessings,

William and Regina

PS:  If you want  bit of additional information, below is an introduction from Rennie Davis:

“Many people have wondered if there is a Divine Hand guiding the destiny of the United States through its crisis times as a nation.  From the Founding Fathers in 1776, who set forth the enduring vision of the Declaration of Independence while a struggling new country waged a war of independence with England, to the inspired leadership of Abraham Lincoln, who faced down the perils of a civil war that ended slavery — there have been national moments when events seemed dire, but the outcome turned magical.  Was the outcome of the historical Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt our nation’s destiny?  Did a Divine Hand pull unity out of the Great Depression, while creating a new world from the killing fields of a Second World War?  Two hundred and twenty two years after the Declaration of Independence, with new crises at our nation’s door, many people believe there is a Divine Hand behind the newly elected President, as he calls once again for the country to come together and change.  
 
 “I want to tell you about ‘natural windows’, called ‘grey spaces’, that appear from time to time.  Grey spaces are spatial phenomena with similarities to a black hole.  When one is present, it serves to powerfully amplify a people’s intentions, manifesting their thoughts and desires into lasting reality.   This spatial anomaly provides any collective the opportunity to become whatever it intends.  They can be a nation’s best friend or worst enemy.  When a ‘grey space’ arrives, it can be used to reverse a country’s steep downward spiral, or it can plunge the leading economic power of the world into a third world country in the blink of an eye.  That describes the present moment of the United States.   

 “The US currently finds itself in a potent ‘grey space’ just like the one that created this country.  During the first year of Obama’s Presidency, this country faces a significant moment of choice, where the intentions we hold individually and collectively, will set the future of this country.  The election of Barack Obama was a choice to reverse course and renew our future, but we are not out of the woods yet.  This next year will determine whether the country chooses to continue or to unravel. 

 “A grey space is influenced by the strength of each person’s mind.  An open mind carries more weight.  Thus a small group, a ‘Divine Intervention Corps’, can tip the balance and make a difference in the outcome during a grey space.  It can reinforce the Obama election by infusing the United States and the world with safety and comfort. 

 ” No Divine Hand is coming to save the United States. The Divine Hand we seek resides within us.