No I haven’t gone back, thank God, and if you’re wondering what I’m referencing read the article “Wanted” in last months newsletter. Actually, I had so much more to say about the experience and not enough space to say it all that Wanted II was necessary.

First off I’m not sure that I thanked everyone enough that worked to keep business as usual in my absence. Thank you, I am grateful.

Roger taxied me home on my departure date and one of the first things he said was, “there is growth in this you just have to find it”. The fact is that there was so much growth in the whole experience that given the opportunity to change the past I would not excluded that part from my life.

What an eye opener it was to have a warrant out for my arrest. I found it very difficult to drive the speed limit and I started wearing a seatbelt. While I didn’t consider myself a speeder I was. It was only two months earlier that I drove Roger’s van home from Song of the Morning Ranch driving 80’s and 90’s. The next day they had tire blow out and what a miracle it didn’t happen at 90 on the freeway. Finally lesson learned. Life is precious and I’m not immortal.

At first when I gave my meals away I bartered for orange juice. Not really giving. After a few days I truly gave my food away with no expectation of return. I shared the wealth so to say and tried to take care of those who needed it. Soon out of the blue guys were coming up to me throughout the day handing me o.j.’s. As you give so shall you receive. With expectation receiving was surprising and wonderful.

Every 6 or 8 hours a different guard was on duty in the room with their own approach to handling things and there own speech on how things were going to go. The range of ego’s was extreme and how each guard handled things evoked a different reaction from the guests. The level of disrespect was matched with equal disrespect. One guard was amazing and greatly respected. He was calm, respectful, talked to people not at them, and let everyone know up front with sincerity that he was there for them. He also carried himself with great posture and respect for himself without arrogance. You can basically say you reap what you sow.

Another big lesson is in handling the details of life. Even though I was handed an injustice in regards to my support issue, I know that I could of handle things better and who knows maybe prevented incarceration. I am well aware that I carry responsibility in manifesting my life. Doing what we like to do and doing good things isn’t enough in life we have to handle the little details of our day to day living and working. While they aren’t always fun, the details and problems inherent with insurance, houses, businesses, medical bills, taxes, and so on have to be attended to or they will creep up and bite you from behind.

The picture above is from my drivers license that I had to renew the day I got out. I put my hands in prayer position to remind me to pray for those that have to live in those conditions that are so void of nature and beauty.

Finally I would like to thank everyone that called, wrote, stopped by, and supported my decision to share this experience and for the thoughts, feeling, stories, and experiences that you have shared with me after reading it.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jim

We would like to create a small little garden behind Rising Sun Yoga this spring to grow flowers, herbs, and vegetables. If you would like to help out with the garden please let us know. We could use some donations to help stock the garden so as you do your spring gardening saving any extras for us would be appreciated. Hopefully we will be doing garden yoga within a couple of weeks. If you have access to a sod ripper that would be really great.

We are preparing to place an order for Partylite candles. If your supply is running low you might want to get in on this order. Order forms are available behind the counter and catalogs are out in the lobby. Burning candles outside on warm spring and summer evenings add a nice touch to the porch or patio. If you’d like to get your candles for free have a catalogue party. Take the Partylite catalogs to those you know and collect orders. Orders over $200 with a booking from someone willing to do the same earns you 25% in free spending, earn 15% for smaller orders. New spring scents, aroma melts, and body lotion are also available.

Special Thanks to Steven Boyle for his hard work and efforts to beautify Rising Sun Yoga. In exchange for advertising Steven has been putting his special talents to work first by finishing off the closet in the “white room” and recently by repairing the walls in the white room in preparation for a new coat of paint. If you have talents that you would like to exchange for advertising please let us know. The Boyle Construction Co. is a licensed contractor specializing in commercial and residential carpentry and masonry. If you want an honest hard working company that you can trust call Boyle Construction. Whether you are looking to correct code violations, fix your porch or steps, or if you in need of tuck pointing give Steven a call. Boyle Construction Co. can also handle your larger carpentry and masonry work. Maybe you just need some creative storage solutions for the laundry room or garage, having someone that you can trust makes all the difference. Don’t wait call today for the work you’ve wanted to get done this spring. Call 313-563-6484