March 15, 2005
San Francisco, California, USA
2:15pm The world just got bigger. My eyes were filled with steep mountains blanketed by strange lush green vegetation and perpetually flowing 1000ft waterfalls. I experienced vast horizons of undulating blue and orange-- land, ocean and sky alive in motion-- fruits, waves and clouds carrying blissful sensations and vibrations. Clear air and water--I sucked it up, jumping from cliffs, diving deep down to find life under rocks, dancing my ass off, drinking from the stream and eating coconuts from the tree, and still see it all with eyes closed.
Last night, I arrived back San Francisco after two weeks exploring Kaua'i with my Mum, Dad and 16 year old sis, Leah, who has grown a lot since I saw her last, almost three years ago. We chased jumping humpback whales sailing on a catamaran, watched dolphins surf the bow, snorkeled in schools of colorful fish, hiked the Na Pali Coast to a beach where timid wild cats ate from our hands, swam in a sacred cave, flung our bodies from rope swings into fresh pools and dove off waterfalls.... together, as a family. It was bliss.
Created by fire, the first of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai, the garden isle, is heavily watered-- wettest place on earth. Peaks of lava reach into clouds to bring water to the people in the most majestic ways. We drove down almost every road and played all over the island, from Poipu to Hanalei--the home of my childhood friend, Puff the Magic Dragon.
Leyen, Baptist preacher Paul's wife, who sells real estate, said "there are more Hawaiians in Las Vegas than Kaua'i," that has a population of 56,000. Paul returned, "There are probably more tourists [in Kaua'i] than actual residents." There are free homestead plots at Anahola, where native Hawaiians can own their house but not the land. A woman who imports prefab houses from Bali said it is hard to find a house for under a million.
Local nightly TV news featured a homeless family living out of their cars. There was no interview with the family; only upset neighbors not wanting a family camped out on their street. I don't recall pictures of the family at all, just their cars, and maybe by there own choice, not wanting to be known for this disgrace. The reporter informed us that a family representative promised they would be gone in 48 hours. End of story. They just go away. Never mind that homelessness is one pay check less away for most families.
I am very fortunate to have grown up in a healthy, stable home, and to have such generous and adventurous parents to take us kids on trips. Much of the financial wealth and many of these vacations were paid for as a result of my mother's work as a medicine woman, being a distributor for Shaklee food supplements. My parent’s airfare to Kaua'i and room at the Hyatt resort ($400 a night) was paid for by Shaklee; as was their helicopter tour of the island and Catamaran /snorkeling/ whale watching trip.
Shaklee is a business open to everyone to do from their own home, and the products are top quality. Everyone wants to be healthy, and nothing is more important than your health, so it is a good business to be in. If you have health problems, are interested in staying well, or looking for a home-based business, I'll hook you up with my mother, Diana. She is a retired nurse who as studied and taught nutrition for the past 25 years. She will give you an appraisal to understand your diet and health history, and then recommend foods and specific nutrients to create well-being. Her number is 506-635-4122 or email: george(at)nb.sympatico.ca
Treasure Time Together
Who is talking revolution?
Who is moving forward?
Who is gathering treasures?
Who is holding on?
Who is gathering together?
Where are their visions taking them?
Where are your visions taking you?
Where do you want to be?... with who?
