Where I have Been........

After a hiatus, I am returning to my blog. It has been a busy and eventful Yule Season and now 2005 is well under way. I took some time away from the blog to rest and create visions of what I want to do this year.

I plan to offer my services as a spirited guide within the gay and gayfriendly communities. I hope to continue to build and create a community of gay men who are committed to being consciously aware and interested in creating "intentional community." I envision a community that rejoices in its non-conformity and feels hope in the sense that the values of love and compassion are being refreshed. As one faerie said today, the faerie community is experiencing a rebirth in Vancouver and it is so precious when in other places the prevailing experience of many is isolation and loneliness.

The Vancouver radical faeries had a terrific yule party at Coffee a-go-go! The Holly King and the Oak king struggled to overcome one another, only to have the Holly King submit! Faerie Coffee is now at Coffee-a-go-go, every Sunday from ten to one, and it continues to have a good number turn out to enjoy the faerie energy.

My new discussion group on "The Four Agreements" commenced over a week ago. I find the premise of the Four Agreements to be useful to change my perspective and experience of my community and the world. I am hoping my second group discussing "Gay Soul" will commence this Wednesday; though I have heard many of the guys could not get the book!

Today, I went to the NDP nomination meeting for Vancouver Burrard to choose the person who will run against Lorne Mayencourt. After two ballots, Tim Stevenson won the nomination. Allison McDonald made it a very close race. I felt satisfied with the result because I like Tim, but did not feel I could support him. I did what I had to do for my authentic self; I did what my heart required of me. I let go of the fear about "what if Tim doesn't win because of my vote" and acted according to my values. In the end, I had done what I needed to do for myself and I was not disappointed in the least that Tim Stevenson won.

Politics and world affairs were heavily influenced by the "collective consciousness" and compassion of the world community. I read a commentary that pointed out the irony of the political leaders in the Western world all lamenting the tragedy, havoc and the loss of human life caused by the Tsunami; while the same leaders, namely George W. Bush ignore the true human cost in Iraqi lives caused by policies of "enforced" freedom!

So, I am back at the computer and I will provide an update and running commentary on the awakening of a Faerieshaman. So for now, I wish one and all a year of desires.....a year of hope and inner peace....