June 24, 2010
Day 1 – 43: Defying Gravity
Day 2 – 3: Miracle Making
Day 3 – 46: Absolute Certainty
Day 4 – 28: Soul Mate
Day 5 – 48: Unity
Day 6 – 18: Fertility
Day 7 – 43: Defying Gravity
Day 8 – 39: Diamond In The Rough
As I started my day, I prayed for another encouraging 72 Names of God meditation card. I felt like I was on the right track with my journey, and I needed affirmation, not only from Kabbalah and its infinite wisdom but also from the universe in general. I chose No. 39, “Diamond In The Rough.”
While the first 72 days of the 72 Days of God journey were about sharing with others, this trip segment seemed more about some type of self-discovery.
Midway through my day, I received a huge donation from my longtime friend, Sandra. Sandra and I had known each other for nearly 30 years. We both met in a typing class at a technical college in our hometown back in the early 1980s. We became best friends instantly. Sandra and I would go clubbing almost every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, and everyone always commented on how much she looked like Madonna back then.
Today, Sandra has a beautiful family and lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I sent Sandra the following message: “Thanks, Sandra. Your donation is greatly appreciated. You’ve touched my heart very deeply! I love you.”
That evening I attended a “Gay Men Together” meeting at the Western Montana Community Center. I thought it would be an excellent way to meet other people in the Missoula community.
When I arrived, I soon discovered that I had walked in on a presentation about healthy sexual behavior put on by Dr. Lindsey Doe. We spent the next two hours talking about bondage, S&M, mutual respect, and other types of sexual behavior. I had tried bondage or S&M, so I was thoroughly enlightened.
When the meeting was over, one of the men in the group asked me out for a drink. We spent the next couple of hours hanging out at a local bar and getting to know one another. It turned out to be an enjoyable evening.
I returned to my campground around 11:00 PM and went to bed shortly afterward.