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Dialing God
Day Nineteen – March 7, 2010
This particular morning brought with it a lot of rain. I felt like I was back in Portland, Oregon. I went out to get a few things from my truck and noticed that the storm had washed off all the dirt and dust from the drive the day before. My chariot was clean once again.
Before I started my day, I took a few moments to meditate and reflect on all the people I had met on my journey so far. I sent every soul a thank-you message through the universe and asked the powers that be to reward them for their generosity. I then took a few moments to “dial-up” God and ask for guidance in the future. I still had fifty-three days to go.
After I checked out of my hotel, I drove to a local Bally’s Gym for a much-needed workout. Afterward, I headed towards Anthem, Arizona, to see a friend I had not seen since 1999.
Todd was my boss in the mid-90s when we both worked for Duke University. The last time I saw Todd was in 1999, right before he left North Carolina to move to Arizona. I was very excited about seeing him and his partner, Mark.
As I took the Anthem Way exit off Interstate 17, the rain fell so hard I could barely see twenty feet before me. I thought to myself this is not a good sign. I carefully made my way to a nearby shopping center, and as I pulled in, the rain stopped. When I parked my truck, the sun had come out and revealed the most amazing rainbow I had ever seen. It was complete, and a double rainbow at that. That was the sign I needed.
All of the locals were pointing and taking photos.
After a quick bite to eat, I called Todd to get directions to his house. At this point, I discovered that he and Mark lived in a gated country club.
After checking in with the security guard, I slowly went to Todd and Mark’s house. As I drove by some of the homes, my jaw dropped. They were beautiful!
As I turned onto one of the streets near Todd’s house, a quail dashed out in front of my truck and ran across the street. Coupled with the rainbow, I took this as another welcome sign from Mother Nature.
Quail brings the following wisdom:
- Living close to the Earth
- Ability to blend into the background
- Finding peaceful solutions to peril
- Courage to face hardships
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I finally found Todd and Mark’s house, parked my truck in their driveway, and found them both waiting for me in their garage. It was so great to see them both.
They welcomed me into their home, and I almost fainted as I made my way inside. Their house was incredible. All the rooms were gigantic, with tall ceilings and huge windows that looked out over a nearby mountain. The mountain was covered in cactus and desert plants and was incredibly green from all the rain they had been having.
Their view reminded me of one of the exhibits at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC, that shows wildlife in their natural settings. The only difference was that Todd and Mark’s view looked like a living, moving version of one of those exhibits. It was stunning.
To prove my point, fifteen minutes after arriving at their house, two coyotes appeared not twenty feet from the fence around their swimming pool. These two coyotes visited quite frequently because Todd had given them both names.
Once again, coyote brings the following wisdom:
- Understanding that all things are sacred–yet nothing is sacred
- Teaching that only when all masks have fallen will we connect with the Source
- Intelligence
- Singing humans into being
- Brings rain
- Ability to laugh at one’s own mistakes
- Placing the North Star
- Shape-shifting
- Teaching balance between risk and safety
- Illumination
- Stealth –
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After the coyote disappeared back into the brush, Todd took me on a tour of the rest of the house and showed me where I would stay during my visit. I had a private entrance and a separate bathroom. It was like having my apartment, minus the kitchen.
I began unpacking my truck while Todd and Mark sat down to dinner. When I walked outside, I heard an owl off in the distance. After further inspection, I noticed the owl sitting atop the house’s chimney across the street. It sat there for at least five or ten minutes, calling out across the desert.
Suddenly, the owl took flight and flew directly towards me. It flew over my head, Todd and Mark’s house, and up into the mountains behind them.
Owl brings the following wisdom:
- Stealth
- Secrecy
- Silent and swift movement
- Seeing behind masks
- Keen sight
- Messenger of secrets and omens
- Shape-shifting
- Link between the dark, unseen world and the world of light
- Comfort with the shadow self
- Moon Magick
- Freedom –
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I was utterly overwhelmed by all of the wildlife, especially the owl.
After getting reacquainted with Todd and Mark that evening, we sat down and watched the Oscars. Mark went to bed fairly early, while Todd and I sat through the show. Although it had been eleven years since we had seen one another, it felt like yesterday.
After the show, I retired to my room and began working on my journal. While checking my email, I discovered that a second person had responded to my website. His name was Tyson. I posted the results of his reading in the “Readings” section of this site and went to bed grateful for such a full day.
Date of Reading: March 7, 2010
Participant’s Name: Tyson
Tyson’s Birthdate: 12/14/1974
Tyson’s answers to the 72 Days of God questions:
1) Do you believe in God? If so, based on which religion or spiritual practice? If not, why? My background is Navajo. (Native American) We have a very very complicated spiritual belief and that being we come from the Earth, and that everything around us is alive and with spirits. Hard to explain. I do have a strong LDS (Mormon) background and I do believe there is a spiritual guide. I just find it hard to believe that we come from Mother Earth and Father Sky as the Navajo Culture describes. I do believe that space and the universe are what it is, vast, and that well I don’t believe we are alone. I do pray for ease in my life. It is my belief that when I do pass on, I will get my answer to life.
2) What does the concept of God mean to you? The concept of God means to me that, I do believe that there is a powerful being that controls a lot because well, Earth and life are fragile and what makes the world go round is one amazing force.
3) What do you feel is the purpose of life on earth? The purpose of life on earth, I do feel I have found my purpose, which is to enjoy all that it has to offer, family, nature, and its abundance, discovering for myself what makes us hurt and grow. Wealth I do believe is for the people who are afraid to take risks and need that luxury of having a way of bailing out of things.
4) What are you most passionate about and what do you wish to accomplish with your life? The most passionate quality I believe is that I am not afraid to die. I have accomplished a lot traveled the world, been to school, and have the respect of my family. I am not wealthy by means of a bank account but my wealth of love for and from my family and those who know me well is worth more than any brick of gold in my book.
5) What do you truly believe happens when you die? I truly believe that our spirit lives on but I believe it lives on only through others. I don’t believe in hauntings or evil ghosts. I don’t believe in reincarnation.
Thanks, Tyson! Your response is much appreciated.