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24 Sep 2003 @ 10:59, by craiglang. Diary
One thing I have noticed in my wanderings from breadcrumb to breadcrumb is that there are a whole lot of people doing pretty much the same thing. Since there seem to be quite a number of people on NCN who are in a similar transitionary phase, I thought I would share some of my experiences in this arena.
Yesterday, as part of my on-going casting-about, stumbling from breadcrumb to breadcrumb, I paid a visit to the University of Minnesota Alumni services - specifically the Minnesota Career and LifeWork Center. I've known others who have worked with them before, and what I've heard is that these folks are good. And one thing I have learned is that often it is usually good to get the help of others who are most knowledgeable about such matters. So I decided to take advantage of this resource, myself.
It struck me how many people there must be who are in career transition in a similar manner. The biggest hint was that there was quite a long wait to get in for an opening appointment. To me this says volumes about how common this whole scenario is.
But yesterday, I did get in, and the results were quite productive. What suprised the counselor was that I had already done the homework that they have most people do as part of their program. My sense was that while alot of people may not have done their homework, probably those who have been in the midlife-transition scenario for awhile have thought about this alot. And so, if they are anything like me, they will have by-default gone through alot of these mental gymnastics, often with the corresponding paperwork to go with it.
There are the ubiquitous tests:
Myers-Briggs - done that (E-N-T/F-J)
Strong-Campbell - done that
Disc Assessment - done that
Highlands Ability Battery - done that...
Done all of 'em - some several times. So for this kid, it was time to take action.
I noted that in this service, the people I talked to were quite open to the more esoteric side of the search. Though perhaps not all as knowledgeable about spiritual considerations in a professional environment, it was not new to them. And what they were good at is how to find leads, based upon well established interests. So I got some pretty good insights on the more spiritual side of the path, as well as some rather worldly leads.
One thing that seems to be the case is that most people who have a significant esoteric interest will likely travel on a dual track (at least for awhile) - One side being the day-job, and the other being the spiritual/esoteric track. At some point they may combine, but the phrase "don't quit your day job" is often very appropriate. It's just something we have to live with. The trick is to make the day-job be a enjoyable and compatible experience for as long as one is in that track.
So, to that end they did have alot of ideas - some about finding different optins [...I will be vague about this, as this is going out over the net, and at some point someone like my boss might see it :)... ] and the other about making your current situation more meaningful [hear that, Boss? :)...].
So, while this was pretty much of a concrete and "business-y" thing, taking advantage of resources such as the lifework center can often be a very good move.
Again, for those who are interested, the above may be just a re-statement of the obvious - maybe even greeted with a big "duh!". But often I've found that hearing someone's experiences in such a way can be helpful. I hope this is helpful to someone out there.
Let me know if it IS helpful, if you have comments - or even if you have an idea for the next breadcrumb... :-)
Namaste,
-Craig Read More
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21 Sep 2003 @ 20:28, by craiglang. Diary
Something interesting and deeply meaningful, came through tonight during our monthly meditation circle at Pathways.
Once a month, we meet for what we call the "Dome Meditation" circle, and pass into a visionary trance for about an hour. Each person in the circle is encouraged to speak out about whatever they percieve. And tonight was a beaut... Read More
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3 Sep 2003 @ 10:51, by craiglang. Diary
I had a fascinating experience this weekend as I took a few moments and just people-watched.
Some of my wife's family, including my six-year-old niece, were in Minneapolis to spend the Labor Day weekend with us. For her, it was the last hurrah before she starts school, so we spent the weekend seeing the sights. One venue was the renaissance festival, and another was Camp Snoopy at the Mall of America. In both places it was very interesting to observe the people who were there. There was a completely different flow to the energy of the two places.
I have noted that each of the few times I've been to the MoA, I have felt an overpowering sense of commercialism. It is the frenetic pace of both people and money that characterize 21st century society - all under one roof. Yet I found that in both places, it was interesting to watch the people, how they acted, their body language, and how they seemed to feel.
The Renaissance Festival was very interesting, and alot of fun. While there, I felt the wonderful atmosphere of fastasy - just plain fun. No one was there for any purpose other than to - just for a while - live in another era. Many of the people I observed wore period-costume, at least to a degree. There was the sense of creativity there that was a delight to behold.
Later that day, we were at the Mall of America so that several of the family could do a couple of rides at Camp Snoopy (the indoor amusement park at the center of the mall). I took the occasion to again observe the people, how they walked and conversed, and how they seemed to feel. There, I noted the fast paced, cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Everything I saw and felt while at the MoA was in stark contrast to what I had observed earlier. Instead of the free-flowing creativity of the "Rennies", I observed a sense of conformity. While both places seemed about equally as crowded, the MoA seemed to have more of a crowded feel to it. This was the 21st century in its archetypal form - stores, lights, and the immediacy we associate with urban America.
To me, The contrast spoke volumes about why our civilization is in the situation it is in at the present time, and why we sometimes need to escape to an earlier time and lighthearted fantasy - even if just for a few hours. Read More
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26 Jul 2003 @ 22:17, by craiglang. Diary
Earlier this evening, I made the mistake of cable-surfing past CNN. I saw some more news from Iraq - another ambush, and a few more kids getting killed. For a moment, it was just another piece of news, except that it stuck in my craw, like a stone stuck in my shoe.
I was also reminded of the notion that any of us are at most five links of acquaintance away from anyone else. And so, in a way, these foks could be my own cousins - stuck in a war for what? For the "New American Century"?, For a Haliburton reconstruction contract? The more I thought about it, the angrier I got.
Earlier in the day, I had seen a new sign in front of a neighborhood church: "Pray for our troops". I remembered this. But at about the same time, I remembered some of Eckhart Tolle's writings, and even some of my own comments about opposition and polarity. As I began to say a prayer, the thought came to mind - rather than just pray for the troops, pray for all of those involved. Pray for those who are fighting - on either side. And pray for the noncombatants stuck in the middle. Above all, pray that true peace will come to that part of the world.
I thought more about this after reading Ray's posting on the Nonviolence movement. It gave me hope that peace can come far sooner than I had ever imagined - perhaps even now. What a wonderful thing to hope for.
Perhaps it is possible after all: Real peace, Finding real solutions to the real problems underlying war. Getting to the root cause of war and solving it. Then there will be peace - real peace. So the message I got from this was to pray for peace, for friends and for enemies alike. A true, just, lasting peace - for everybody...
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 21 May 2003 @ 17:19, by craiglang. Diary
I'm wondering if we might have had some unexpected company during a Minnesota MUFON skywatch on Saturday (May 17, 2003).
If you look above, to the left, and in front of the group, you will notice some spots of light. Not sure what these are, but they look like some classic "orbs". Read More
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10 Apr 2003 @ 10:58, by craiglang. Diary
This morning began with the sense that today was going to be another day in a rough stretch of days at work (yeah, I know, you've already heard about that...). There was a grayness, that heavy feeling that you get when you realize that there is uncertainty and challenge ahead.
Normally I take a few moments to update my dream diary, and then get ready for the day. But this morning, the dream memory was blank - nothing to write. As I still lay in bed - for just a few moments more - I could hear the roar of the distant traffic on the freeway about six blocks from my house. I was trying focus, to bring my consciousness back into the present moment, then get out of bed... :-)
Then I looked out the window. There to greet me was one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen - a delightfully ordinary, and truly beautiful Spring day. The sky was clear, blue and warm. The sun was out. In the yard, I noticed that plants were just beginning to leaf out. Just outside my window, a bird sang a welcoming chirp to who(or what)ever was listenning.
Forgetting about the grayness of a moment ago, I instead was awed by what I saw. The feeling was one of getting a gift - but one that we always have. This gift is one which God needs to remind me of every-so-often. It is the assurance that, even in times of challenge - big or little - real or percieved, there is always hope.
To me, Spring days are just that - bringers of hope to a world of polarity. They are climatic/meteorological messages from God reminding us that God is really here. God gives us what we need - when we need it - though seldom in the ways we expect. Smiling, and laughing at myself a little bit, I opened the back door and let the dog out.
Spring Fever is a wonderful thing... Read More
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7 Apr 2003 @ 11:05, by craiglang. Diary
The last couple of days have been incredibly synchronistic (yes, I know this again...). During the weekend came the blessings of time to do hypnotic healing work, plus work on some articles, my book, etc. Quite a few things fell into place - almost on their own. Including one tiny but fascinating little event on Sunday afternoon. Read More
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 4 Apr 2003 @ 09:26, by craiglang. Diary
How many of us baby-boomers have said to ourselves: There must be more to life than this. But what is it? How do I find it? Where to from here - where does the path lead?
How many have found the answer? And how many of us know how to ask the question? Some interesting experiences over the last few weeks have helped me come to terms with the question, even if I haven't come any closer yet to the answer... Read More
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 6 Jan 2003 @ 19:17, by craiglang. Diary
In the Bible (NIV) it reads:
"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away"...
[see Job 1:21 on Bible Gateway]
At about 5:00 PM on Christmas eve, a friend of mine met his sudden, untimely, and shocking death in a lake in norhtern Wisconsin. At about 9:30 PM that same evening, my cousin gave birth to a delightful, healthy, baby boy.
Also, in the days following Christmas, I have observed some truly amazing scenes of healing. I guess the Universe has a way of balancing the scales. Read More
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 3 Jan 2003 @ 19:54, by craiglang. Diary
1/3/2003 Original note:
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Hi Folks,
This is a serious and rather sobering request both for your prayers, and for any possible PSI/remote viewing.
I learned yesterday (1/2/03) that a friend of mind disappeared on Christmas Eve. His name is Casey Holt, and he is a UFO investigator in our Minnesota MUFON Field Investigation group. He has not been seen since Xmas eve afternoon. He apparently was visiting family in northern Wisconsin, and driving somewhere in rural WI when he disappeared.
All of the authorities have been notified, and a missing persons' search is in progress. Any PSI visions anyone has, please let me know.
Please put in your fervent heart-felt prayers for Casey's safe return.
Thank you,
-Craig
1/4/03 update:
Here is a picture of Casey at the Minneapolis Metrodome earlier this year. Picture taken by Mike Seath of Minnesota MUFON.
Casey was found earlier today (1/4/03). He had fallen through the ice in a lake in Northern Wisconsin. He apparently drowned on Christmas eve, but I don't know many details yet.
Later 1/4/2003 Update to MN MUFON Friends:
The search for Casey came to a conclusion, when his body was found earlier today: 1/4/03. He had apparently gone out onto a lake in northern Wisconsin and fallen through the ice.
I want to thank you all for your prayers. Please continue to pray for the family, for Casey's soul, and for others in need of consolation, both in this situation, and in any similar cases. I am not sure of the memorial arrangements, but I believe that we will conduct a short remembrance of him at the next Minnesota MUFON meeting.
Casey was a brilliant field investigator and a true electronics wizard. He had conducted many fascinating experiments with magnetic levitation, temperature sensing related to anomaly studies, etc. He had been heavily involved in field investigation of UFO sightings since we formed the present Minnesota MUFON investigator group in 1996. At the time of his disappearance, he was working on a new generation of temperature sensing experiments. I do not know the particulars of them, but he had described his earlier experiments. If these were anything similar, but my understanding is that they were truly brilliant.
In addition to being a science/technology wizard, he was also a true spiritual seeker. The combination of the two had led him to involvement in many fascinating adventures. Casey was a pioneer in every sense of the word.
In all of the time I have known him, I have had nothing but the highest respect for his intellect, his genuineness, and his love of mystery. Casey will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
1/6/2003 Update:
Click Here for the obituary for Casey in the St. Paul Pioneer Press from Jan 6, 2003
On behalf of all of Casey's friends in Minnesota MUFON, Theosophical Society, Tesla Society, etc... Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Love,
-Craig Read More
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