Update

Good day family it has been to long since my last post on blog spot. Whenever I attempt to construct a post I have this overwhelming feeling of humility that prevents me from bragging about current endeavors. For now I will subside this emotion and allow arrogance to flow freely from my finger tips.

My life at this moment is at a phase of personal growth, I quit my job in October at the drug treatment centre. I did this to embrace a much larger opportunity. My old College teacher asked me to open a private practice, in which he would surpervise me. He sends over students who wish to resolve personal issues and pursue greater enlightenment into themselves. My teacher remains a great influence in my personal and professional life.
Academically I am finishing up my first year attaining my BA in Thanatology (study of death and bereavement) at Western University. This course has been an amazing experience, it is constantly reminding me that I am on the path to something greater.
Accompanying my academic studies at Western University, I am enrolled with the Gestalt Institute of Psychotherapy to become a psychotherapist. This has been an incredibly enlightening journey. It is by far one of the most challenging things I have ever done.

Aside from these two endeavors I am still studying the Greek Language and just recently graduated level two. I am now in level three in which fluency is stressed. I can read Greek very well and my writing is coming along. I am also continuing my studies into mythology and have a greater interest then ever before.

I am still studying the pan flute which is approaching three years now, I have been contemplating learning the lyre next.

I am still on a quest for my spirituality and meditate religiously. I still study ancient writing systems and runeology. I also have been investigating the great Greek philosophers and plan on pursuing this academically when I find the time.

That is the end! I will write again in several months.
I wish you all the best

Greetings everyone

Dear family;

It has been a long time since my last post, I still feel apprehensive about writing about myself in a bragging manner. Since my last post a fair bit has changed, I still work as a counsellor at a long term treatment centre. I am still pan fluting, studying the greek language,mythology, runeology, spiritual practices, meditation and expanding my horizons in my personal studies. The main reason for my blog is to say that I am now going to university, my short stay in the field has driven me to pursue even deeper the troubles that haunt people and addicts. I am now enrolled at Western for a year program in grief and bereavement counselling, after which I plan on puruseing a 3 year degree in psychotherapy.
It is amazing tracing the paths of life and seeing where the lead you. A very wise man and good friend advised me once " do you know why the gods don't tell you what your going to do next" "Because you wouldn't do it". Such true words echo the corners of my mind at this time.

Its been a long time

Hey everyone, its been sometime since I wrote my last blog. I am writing this to update everyone on my life and all of the new aspects of my life. 3 Months ago I scored the most amazing and suiting job that I could ever ask for. My job is at the longest and most hardcore treatment centre in all of North America. My job consists of very intense counselling, groups and running a farm in between. I could not imagine a better job not only do I call people on there shit all day but I work with farm animals and tend to the 100 acre farm.
Another aspect of my life I integrated 8 months ago was learning Greek as a second language. It is a long road ahead but it is well worth it. My first exam in translating I received 93%, my teacher is very impressed with me and my dedication. Along worth learning Greek as a second language I continue to study Greek mythology. I find Greek mythology very intellectually stimulating and as relevant in this century as it was when it was written.
I am still pan fluting religiously and just recently purchased a new instrument. It is incredible it has 22 pipes and is a testament to my growth as a musician.
I am still learning ancient writing systems and remain dedicated in deciphering ancient carvings of the Norse people.
I still meditate religiously on a quest of self discovery and spiritual guidance. This has proven to be difficult in attaining some level of self discipline and enlightenment. Meditating is definitely one of the more challenging aspects of my life as it requires a different kind of perseverance. The gym now seems easy compared to the mental discipline I go through.

Looking at my life is a very humbling experience in seeing how far I have travelled in such a short time. My life is at a wonderful phase and I am very fortunate for everything and everyone in it. I am someone all to aware of the ups and downs that life has to offer. However I look to the future optimistically and welcome it with open arms. If life is experienced in contrast and I am someone who has seen and felt the absolute lowest possible emotions; this has granted me the sincere gift of feeling happiness and joy at such heights.

2010 CLASS VALEDICTORIAN

So I was elected 2010 Valedictorian of the entire campus. they said due to my marks, motivation, compassion, and life story etc. they want me to represent the whole campus. I am a little overwhelmed and caught by surprise. So much has happened in teh last few days.

Follow Your Path

Since initiating my recovery my life has been filled with many obstacles that I have overcome due to the creativeness of my intuition. I have been nominated for valedictorian to represent the whole College on July 7th. I had aimed to be valedictorian of just my class but it seems I have demonstrated such leadership that many want me to represent the complete graduating school. I must admit that modesty is something I have tried to practice in the last few years but this is a tremendous feather in my hat. I have found it difficult to blog for the last while because I do not feel like boasting in any way. The main reason for me writing this blog is to inform everyone of even better news then before mentioned. After my internship I was offered a job at the treatment centre. It was rather simple phone duties, evening and night shifts, not the really hardcore stuff. I declined and followed my intuition as I new there was better waiting for me then this. Many tried to tell me to just start at a desk somewhere but I declined. I then saw a posting to be one of the leading counsellors at the longest term treatment centre in all of Canada. My intuition was burning and I new it was for me. After three interviews one which was 6 hrs i played the waiting game for 4 weeks. Many times my faith was tested but I remained true. Today I got the call that we would be meeting at the negotiating tables cause the job was mine. I would say I am rather surprised and excited but I new sometime ago that it was mine. It has been said that if prayer is how we speak to the gods, then intuition is how they speak back. I am one who truly believes this. Well that's it for me now, I will try to blog more often and try to alleviate those feelings of bragging.

Last Lady Standing

In one of my many random thoughts, I stumbled upon the great question of who would win? In an ultimate showdown of Nemesis's, rivals and vendettas. Where the very question of loyalty, strength, courage and honour are at stake. Were your very existence is put to the test between your bitterest foe's. Who would remain or better yet who would want to remain after the clash of pure wills. In a world where nothing is certain except death, who would have the courage to welcome his cold hands early? Who would leave behind everything they love, to put their mortality in the hands of the gods!!!!! I myself shudder when I think of the bloodthirsty contestants who will grace the field. I pose the question who would win between Cheryl, Susan, Vicki and Wendy. You must answer why and how the fight would unravel as well. I encourage you all to allow your minds to venture into the dark side and answer the question WHO WOULD BE LEFT STANDING??

Latest update

I realized I have been slacking lately and due to the cancellation of a meeting I was blessed with the day off. My internship is going better then first anticipated I have built such strong rapport with the majority of the clients. Several of the clients request me for one on ones and to facilitate groups and classes. I have done everything in my power to enable the best for these men in their recovery as I am sure they know. I have decided to continue my education in the addiction field in the future in the mean time I am researching Aaron Becks work (Cognitive therapy) and Carl Jung. I have been left so thirsty for knowledge to the neglect of personal growth throughout my years of active addiction.
I have been soaking up all the experience provided to me at my placement like a sponge. I value everything there both good and bad. I have involved myself in every way possible from directing activities for the guys to tackling and challenge presented to me.

Outside of my placement I have still been pursuing my vigorous exercise, I just had to tweak the schedule alittle bit. I am still learning ancient writing systems and digging into as much mythology as possible. I have continued to pan flute religiously and look forward to our next family jam. My poetry is on hold somewhat but I still write every few weeks.
That's all I can think of for now.