Rest in peace Sparky, our velvet boy.

On 19th May 2010, our beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Sparky was put to sleep. It was a very sad day for our family. Sparky was only 12 years old which is not old per say for a Jack Russell. Poor little Sparky had a heart condition that got progressively worse over the past 2 months. He had been just diagnosed with the condition  two months ago. It happened suddenly, and he just went down hill so quickly in that two months. Sparky was the most loving little dog, so trusting, and a family member. We miss him so much.

Our Vet, Dr Chris Anderson at Wanniassa Hills Vet Clinic has been the most wonderful help and comfort to us in our time of need. I couldn't wish for a better Vet to take care of Sparky and all of our little ones. Chris was amazed at the strength that Sparky had in him right to the end. There was a mutual respect for each other.  Sparky, I must say, never had a days illness in his life up until this Heart condition was diagnosed. 

All of our cats, and our other dog are missing Sparky. They understand what is going on and offer us kisses, when we are sad.

I had the most amazing Spiritual experience at the time of Sparky's passing, But I wont disclose that here as it is a private matter for the family only. The reason I call Sparky my velvet boy, is because his ears are so soft like velvet and I always used to play with them. He didn't seem to mind me playing with his ears. 

Copyright by Alex Fulford 2010

The Number of the Beast

This is a quick note on the 666, number of the beast. Pay no attention to all the hog wash that you hear on the media about this. there is no such thing. As for 2012 being the end of the world according to some. It's the same deal. Remember 1999 and nothing happened. 2012 is the begining of a new age simple as that.
Back to the 666 rubbish, Crystalinks is a website that I have been a fan of from the beginning. What this lady doesn't know isn't worth knowing. I cant speak highly enough of her.

http://www.crystalinks.com/

Also look at websites about Numerology too  and happy hunting :)

Now independent thinkers are considered diseased by psychiatry

http://www.naturalnews.com/028803_psychiatry_disease.html
Click on this link to read this disturbing but not surprising report. This website is worth book marking.

Ciro Marchetti

Ciro Marchetti is an English artist  and designer of Tarot cards and Oracle cards. Born in England but now lives in the USA with a highly successful business. Some of his designs relate to Rider Waite Smith Tarot.

You really must check out his website to see the amazing art work  that he creates. I have a deck of his Dream Cards on order. I can't wait for them to arrive.

His cards are highly sought after. A friend of mine bought a set of the first edition of the Dream cards. The last pack in the  first edition sold for $US480 on EBAY. What a nice little nest egg to own huh.

Sudden Vision that I had

Last Thursday morning I was driving to the shops, when suddenly I had a vision. In a split second I saw a coffin draped with the Australian flag. It was gone in the blink of an eye. I shuddered and wondered what all that was about, as you do. Then to my shock a few days later I went to read my e-mails and read Google news.  I saw the news item of 2 Australian Pilots killed in Darwin at 10am on Monday at the RAAF base.
You can see this item on ABC news.com.au.

I don't get visions too often but when I do I make a note of the date and the time. I like to keep record of these things.

Butterflies

Butterflies or as I like to call them flying flowers, one of nature's most beautiful gifts to the world. They are not just pretty to look at they also have a spiritual meaning. Some people believe that they are the soul of a loved one that has come to say "Hello", after they have passed over.

More and more people are experiencing this nowadays and quite openly talk about it. I have started a collection of Butterfly brooches about 3 years ago. I just seem to be attracted to them and dragonfly brooches.
I am glad to see that there is a resurgence of costume jewellery. I just love to wear these pretty butterflies as often as I can. People often comment on them.

I tell people who are interested in knowing, the butterfly is a symbol of re-birth, renewal, transformation or transcendence. Other spiritual messengers are birds that may come to your window or door. You will know at the time by instinct when you have a visit from a loved one in spirit, no matter what form they choose to come and visit you. Just have faith that this little messenger  is who you think it is. The first person that comes to mind is the correct one. They are visiting you to let you know that they love you and to let you know that they are happy where they are surrounded by love.

The Green Man

The Green man is an ancient pagan deity of the seasons. Popular in Celtic culture as well as other cultures. Not a lot of information is found on the Green man. He is thought to be the rebirth of spring every year, where all new life begins. Buildings often have carvings of the Green man but no-one really knows the full reason for this deity to be carved on buildings other than as a blessing an protection.

In Britain there are spring festivals that have variations of the Green Man which vary a little in each region. He is also part of the May Queen celebrations. In recent times Pagans enjoy celebrating the ancient seasonal traditions.

The foliage around his face is usually Oak leaves and Acorns, Ivy, Mistletoe and Holly.
The meaning of the Oak tree in Celtic tradition is wisdom, strength, prophecy and divination.
Ivy is for eternal life, faith (fidelity) Ivy also represents female energy.
Mistletoe is for protection, love and visionary ability.
Holly is for dream magic, wisdom and courage and healing of subtle bodies. Holly also represents male energy.
The Green man is sometimes associated with Jack-in-the Green in English pagan festivals.

UPDATE:  It is a while since this blog post was written, but I have more information to share about the Green Man/Pan. The answer to who the Green Man/Pan really is, is something that I had no idea about at the time. After extensive reading and many authors later, I believe that this character is none other than En-Ki. It is just one of many names that he is disguised under all over the planet.  This is basically the same deal with all our mythical characters. It kind of detracts from the wonderful mythology stories when all is exposed by the light of truth. Nothing is ever what it seems to be on the surface. And that my friends is the whole story of human existence in a nut shell.

I strongly recommend that people read the  Wes Penre Papers, to get the full low down on all of our world history, and mythology. Do be prepared for startling revelations. I think the human race is long over due for the truth. After that we can create our own world and reality as per the individuals desires. You are what you think you are, as we are all creating our own reality as we think, speak and act.