Will's Words:
Hello Family,
The
last year of my life has been an amazing journey of self-discovery. I endured
an incredible amount of pain that I seriously thought would destroy me. It is
not just physical pain that I speak of either. The mental anguish and emotional
upheaval far surpassed anything I may have experienced physically. When the
human spirit is broken, the mind and body will no doubt follow suit. And so it
was for me. That is, until I realized something.
The
three aspects that characterize what it means to be human are the body, mind
and spirit. When not enough attention is given to one, it is neglected and an
imbalance is created, whether it is realized or not. The old adage, "One
bad apple spoils the whole bunch" can certainly be applied here.
When
I came to understand this truth, things began to change for me. Please
understand that none of this happened overnight, but it did start happening. In
fact, it is still happening and I am continuing to learn more every day.
One
of the most important things I learned was how the condition of my heart
completely dictates my reality. Like I said, if the human spirit is broken...
I
made many mistakes in the beginning but the one mistake I refused to make was
giving up. After taking a serious look at my life, in all three areas, it
became clear to me that everything I had ever tried always seemed to come up
short. Sure, I could be loving in one area but completely hateful in another.
Generous to some and neglectful of others. Kind-hearted and benevolent as
anyone could want but let me not get my way. And so it goes with ego and pride.
When
I took a look at this I began to see something else very clearly. None of the
things I had always blamed for my problems were truly the culprit. It was the
condition of my heart that led to all the irresponsible decisions, and actions
that followed, that created a reality for myself that I never really cared for
too much.
As
time went on I learned a great deal more that I will share as we journey
together. But what I want to focus on right now is this: As an individual, my
thoughts dictate my reality. If I am engulfed in negativity, my world will
follow suit. Everywhere I go, I am taking this negative world with me and
shaping our society with it. But if I choose to redirect my thoughts and
energies on things of a more positive nature, my world will also follow suit
and become more positive. Then when I go about my day in society, I am
contributing to the uplifting and benefit of it instead of continuing to bring
it down.
I
meditated on this truth for some time and began to see how, on a personal
level, my life could improve in so many ways if I did this. And it did. I found
healing in my heart first, and my mind and body were soon able to follow. Then,
as I sought to improve my life daily, another truth began to emerge. When it
fully came to me and I saw the implications of it, I was stunned at first. No
way! Yes way.
My
mind was opened to the idea that if the individual could heal in this manner,
effectively creating a positive reality for his or her self, without causing
harm to anyone else in the process, then operate in society in this manner,
then this individual is bringing their positivity to the society they exist in,
thereby helping to create a healthier environment for themselves, as well as
those around them. What I saw was a way to restore our world back to a place
where life can thrive and prosper, one individual at a time. We have to
remember or become aware of an important fact. What makes up a society is the
people. Not a government or mainstream media. Not big corporations or the
entertainment industry. These things are only manifestations of the desires of
our heart. I know from experience that this is true for me, the individual. And
if it's true on a personal level, it only makes sense that it is true on a
societal level as well. Change the heart, change the individual. Change enough
individuals, society will follow.
Just
as there are many ways for the individual to heal, there are also many ways we
can help our world heal. For me personally, I have been given the privilege of
being an integral part of a non-profit organization created by two dear friends
of mine known as "Love MY Neighbor". There is a link to the website
at the bottom of this page to find out more information on how a person can
benefit from it, as well as how to contribute. Please take the time to look
into it.
In
closing, I want everyone to know how much I deeply care for you as individuals,
and our planet. It is the only one we have, and we are all we have. It has been
expressed to me quite often in the past how the way I speak and the words I
write have inspired others in a positive manner. I thank you from the bottom of
my new and reconditioned heart for your kindness but I want to make something
perfectly clear. It is not "my" words that inspire you. They are the
words given to me by that universal Spirit that dwells in each of us in order
to share them with you. I am using my experience, strength and hope, (what
happened, what I did, and the positive results that followed) and am being
guided by something much bigger than any one person. It is my hope that you
understand this because I have talked long enough. A passage in an amazing book
that I hold dear to my heart says, "Words mean nothing until we put them
into action." So if any words I may have written or spoke have inspired
you in any way, then how much more will my actions do the same? So it is with
great anticipation that I am taking off on Saturday, April 25th, to walk to the
top of America, namely Omro, Wisconsin, carrying only a few light items of
clothing, in order to raise awareness not only for the need for healing of the
human heart on an individual level, but the desperate need for global healing
as well. I will be blogging my journey and posting as often as possible. There
are many issues in our world that need a closer examination by the people and I
am looking forward to speaking with others along the way about them. I welcome
all donations of prayer, positive energy and thoughts. Beyond that, the Source
of my strength will provide for me.
Thank
you for taking the time to read this. My life matters to me but yours means
more. And the time to act is now if we are to salvage what is left and create
something more sustainable. That is what I am walking 1,200 miles to do. I
don't expect anyone else to do the same but if my actions inspire you, then
please, for all of us, do something.
Humbly
Yours,
Will
S.
Love MY Neighbor
7631 State Rd 21
Omro, Wisconsin 54963
EIN: 47-3771198
Love MY
Neighbor is a Non-Profit organization, comprised of like-minded individuals,
seeking to improve the lives of our fellow human beings. We will accomplish
this by seeking out those in our local community, and society as a whole, who
are experiencing a need and aid them in finding resources available to fulfill
these needs, while offering our support for their personal growth.
Mission
Statement:
Love MY
Neighbor is a way to bridge the gap between personal responsibilities and a
society who has forgotten where to look for it. Our intent is to develop and
encourage awareness of our surroundings as a means of finding common sense
solutions to shared challenges. We are reaching out at a community level for
chances to share with others, starting with love and gratitude for those living
around us and touching our lives daily. We will approach these motives with
love and forgiveness, and with humility remind ourselves we only have to look
in our neighbor’s eyes to see an opportunity to share something far beyond our
social class or nationality.
Please contact us if you have a need or if you are willing
to share your abundance.
COLEWATCHTOWER.ORG
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