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To the fans wearing the same color t-shirt- there is only one color that comes to mind. To the fan who has their favorite team - things always remind then of the team and their plight. I got family who are dedicated fans to sports. Everything about them says sports from their clothes to their house to what they listen to and their home. Truthfully, its their thing. They go together everywhere to see games and playoffs. I am not a sports fan. I have been but now later in life, its not my thing. I dont have TV available any more as I used to, so its never a problem for me and my family. But thats the funny thing. What brings my In-Laws together and has been one thing of a type of pillar for them isn't for me. I, used to look at things differently and actually get upset at all the sports crammed into our meeting of family and friends. I used to think , "What a waist of time." Then I joined in. Now, no , I didn't compromise or even have a break down, I took a break and allowed them to do their thing- WITH us. Now- Dad send the coolest gear to me and the family at least twice a month and communication has increased at least three fold this year. Im still not a fan and I still dont live in the color purple but I do love those people so very much and now we have some good times at home and at the restaurants and when they visit more and more.

You may find in life- times that try or times that can make a difference. Some times its real stuff, some times its not. Sometimes my Modern day Jediism reminds me to stop being so grouchy about things and enjoy the real life of - "There they are" rather than "Why are they here?"

In my personal life and path these two questions are being swapped on a daily basis and cultiving this one is a good thing for me and my family. Maybe try it?

Why are they here- has changed to - THEY ARE COMING Get ready everyone!

Not every ones a fan Jeddist
Not every one likes Star Wars. Not every one understands it. It makes strangers uncomfortable or even turn em off and away.
Thats with everything, not just our Modern day Jediism.
Think about it - be salty and grouchy or - Join the day. Always up to you and me. Looking forward to another week and another great year here.
Go Jedi!!!

What a time I find my self in. Im confused and afraid and cautious and happy all at the same time. Ever been there? Ill share with yall today a bit. I dislike when others hurt. When innocent hurt its no better. Today is no exception. Sickness knows no race - gender- role- title- value or not, sickness spreads to where it can.This flow of obvious happenings is shared by all. Whats happening to me is happening to you. Its scary. So much uncertainty. We are all at the mercy of what now we all have at hand. I send a Hug and a thought - I light a candle for us all as we all go through things in our own community.
I encourage all Modern day Jeddist every where to remember and think- we all like to help and be there for others, such a wonderful Moedern day Jeddist trait, but be wise and think. Take cautions and proper measures. Usually the old saying goes "Two ants were on the mound and saw a frog. The frog said ribit yum yum and one ant says - hes talking to you. Both were eaten that day. "

Water is my thing. Remember-
Modern day Jeddist book of Change
34.
Who has power over a flood? Yet, everything needs water. The Force is and can like this. Its Ebb and Flow is what drives and its consistency is its faithfulness. Never claiming, yet, heads all. The Force is never demanding or Lords over things, yet it can always be present, hidden in hearts. Truly, what is humble as the Force when there is no demand only notice?

Sometimes nature can slow things and some times we do. Some days we can control things, some days we can not. Some days others decisions effect more than just them. Thats where I find my self today along with every other person in the world.
I went to get grocery alone and with a list and spray on hip like a light saber and only close. I watched as people respected and feared other peoples space. The children didn't run or even scream as they used to and no ones over toughing things. WHAT A COST. This wont last forever but be smart Jedi and remember who and what we do. Be safe and be kind and be smart.
Anything encouraging out there?
I bought a driver obviously had a huge stack of list for others, lunch. Random acts of kindness often break and shatter things in moments like these....
Share with me your moments and your questions any time.
Feel free to join in.
May the Force CONTINUE to be with yall ans we all seek and serve and share it.
Pastor Carlos

I got to

https://www.templeofthejediorder.org/sermons/2514-cleave-to-hope

J.K. posted a new sermon and this one thing got me- it stood out for a guy like me.

"Pick it up. Get a handle on it and as you work the practice, let the practice work you."

ohhhh that's good!!!!

There are truly more people than we may admit who understand this in such a personal way. That it's like an "oh yea" for me sometimes. Anyone who has practiced, or mastered any task can grasp this concept.

I forget-- often-- as all humans can. This place is made of people. That's the best part. It is made up of y'all. It's been a constant changing and growing and scary thing for me. Part of the growth for me was doing things I didn't understand or being in situations new. Like J.K. said, "...sometimes let the practice work you."
Sometimes its obvious that the Force is at work. As Finn in the movies says "that feeling" we all know and use different ways to describe it. Been there, done that, sometimes it's the Force; sometimes it's us; sometimes it's time for seasons to change, regardless if we are ready or not.

Be ready with me this week, you modern day Jeddist everywhere; and remember some moments belong to us, some don't, but all belong to the Force. Have you chosen it lately? Still blaming "ol coincidence" for stuff ...lol
All my Love my Temple and may the Force continue to be with you every where you seek it and don't.
Pastor Carlos

In my every day life, I enjoy a good tinker. The wife and son did this one. Their mission was to take apart a old broken, discarded Street Fighter pin ball machine. We found one, two actually, but we took the Shaq Attack one we found apart first.
Pinball machines are a vice for me. I remember slipping quarters in on a daily basis growing up. It wasn't much for the local grocery store to have the new or latest "Mortal Kombat." I remember playing that and Virtual Fighter -Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - the big stuff. Being born in a "hood," lots of people vandalized things, strangely not these things.There was one also with 4 sticks and you could be a mustached small muscular magic guy and a arrow shooting girl and some other characters I can't remember. MEMMER? You memer? We wore joysticks out. Mortal Kombat I, we broke a already broken joystick 26 rounds before it broke off totally. The laundry mat was the place to play "those estupid marble games," as my Grandma called them. I played hours on end playing pinballs -Galaga and Pacman there while waiting on pillows to wash and dry for my grandma.She was older schooler than me. Marbles. So growing up this doing this, my love for the Arcade began. Now, I found a place between where I live and the beach which is 230 miles away, so roughly about 100 miles from here is a place which has Pinball machines filling 3 buildings. So many, the house rule is "to enjoy turn the game on wait and play. Shut it off after your done." Every one I saw or played I've played before some where some time.

The whole concept is switches.
"Pinball is a type of arcade game, in which points are scored by a player manipulating one or more metallic balls on a play field inside a glass-covered cabinet called a pinball machine. The primary objective of the game is to score as many points as possible. " Wikipedia's description.

Its a whole box of triggers and switches.Its progress is open and shut- zero or one- dash or dot or in its case- go or no go.

I remember some games you had to unlock the game play. Ya had to hit all 3 or 7 in some games bumpers so you could start journey or game plays.
These are those bumpers or switches, the little red circles or dots to unlock the next part of play or that ever famous, "EXTRA BALL."

The Hero's Journey
How I grew up, I was very much on a trigger or a switch. Its how I was raised. ehh. Not in my control first. Later, i figured it out and with adjusting and a lot of being weary of my own attachments, I figured it out like most people in life. People do it all the time and will be doing it till the day we die. When I figured how the brain works and how my own mine triggers certain responses and actions, things began to make a bit more sense. Jeddist are smart. Given enough time, I have yet to know one who couldn't figure things out all on their own with what they have present. Think about it.

So this week- I know these are Monday things but life is often full and that's okay too- take some time to see if you can find your switches or triggers or even targets and see if ya can figure out what they do or where they go or even sometimes- who put em there. Its part of life.

Finding your triggers and switched, Depending on what part of the"box" these things are in they can go from - free game - to better luck next time.
What are our switches attached to? What do they unlock or unleash? What are they doing for ya?
Something to think about this week Modern day Jeddist.
May the Force continue to be with you
Pastor Carlos

Thanks man that's actually something I needed to read. I've been in a wierd place doing things to prepare for something that's not coming(food, ammo, survival supplies and the stuff I would need to bug out from the city.) Its been like a switch clicked on and off whenever I'm away from my fiance Its wierd that that's a trigger, its wierd but that post made me think of it. I will try to get more active agian in the community I've been quiet for sometime. I burned out. I focused on work look forward to finishng my contract and moving. Now that I'm limited work I should be doing something more with my time when I'm on call for working. Sorry for the gushy reply but yea I sometimes need to speak sooner when in a wierd spot.

Thanks for the post man.

Much Love, Respect and Peace,
Kobos

The Jeddist book of change says:

20
Why learn? Why distinguish or label things? Some bask in information. A Jeddist can keep information and still be an empty cup ready for fill. Some shine, some don't. Some seek purpose, some create purpose. To be like the wind and to come and go and have no home, some can be like this too. Where we receive or nurture can be as different as every possible purpose as well. It can all depend on our individual choice.


Some days I get to a point where I don't wanna learn today. Those days can turn to weeks for me in im not carful. Some days are filled with learn some days , not so much.

WHY LEARN?

I leave ya with that this week. Something to think about. Every one of us has a answer. Why learn after all these years?

May the Force be with you as we all seek serve and share it.
Pastor Carlos

Feel free to PM or answer here or in your own Journals.
Keep safe and remeber- LAVATE LOS MANOS!

The Block

A place to come and chill and get some Jeddistic thoughts from me. Who can do it - any one. Who can comment - any one - once a week I try - pandemic and all that here lately - to post something for every one.

Today -

Levels
Every one who is a Modern day Jeddist is at different levels in their path. Some are beginning - some are in it.

Modern day Jeddist have levels where they are at in their Jedism - Modern day Jeddist have denominations.
Does that help in the slightest bit?

Can we understand Jediism a bit better now?

All my love Temple.
Pastor Carlos

A few things today my Temple.


These are my Jedi flowers. My wife’s grandpa - Papa- met a woman at church. He fell as he said “head over heels at that good Godly woman.” His quote not mine. He found love. She planted these petunias. I’m not a petunia guy. NOT me. Pansies - no way. I grow trees and food and veggies - joking - I’m a rocker through and through - yet there was a pot - with these flowers for me one day from her. They will for ever be in my life.
Nature often gives examples of return. And I harp and encourage us as a temple to often “return” to ourself or our rules or codes and ideas and faiths and practices. I encourage REAL life modern day life Jeddist to look for applicable things. Parallel.







There are the originals - see em.???
Nature often returns.

Now -
https://www.hortweek.com/best-new-variety-bedding-pot-plant-winner-petunia-night-sky-ball-colegrave/ornamentals/article/1425645

Wanna know about them - Ya wanna wanga there ya go.

They are fairly new.
Eventually the originals come out and ya find what’s called the clones. Sound sStar Wars enough for ya?? Not yet - k.

Eventually - nature - the Force - returns to itself. So many times, there a way back to the original.

There is always a way to the Force.
Be smart

Modern day Jeddist are smart.

Return.

Go back to the begining - as often as you need my friends.

https://www.templeofthejediorder.org/forum/world-events/123720-what-s-that-sound

May the Force continue to be with you and May the Force we seek - serve - and share find ya where ya look for it.


This week - the Force can be as real as you want it in any where you like. Even where ya look- or plant.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq-1hjDxxLs&feature=emb_title

This is a Singer. One of - not my favorites but defiantly worth noting. His stance on things over the years has been eluding me since I heard his song for the first time "Belly Dancer." Later, I began to hear rumors and silly internet chimichangas about what he does in his off time and the "Akon a good guy or bad guy" type of news.
In my own practice, I often get moments to validate things I've always wondered. When I think - I often remember and it seems this was something I found a few days ago.

now, you may not like the artist or even the genera or the type of things done by him, but when you pray or meditate or think or reflect or set your mind - what ever we call it - we WILL eventually find the answer or find a way. May be years after or ya may never find out but its the journey often that gets me... I found this validation over while googling silly stuff.

This happens a lot when ya think - ya remember. This happens often when ya pray and ya meditate on said subject - ya remember the subject later. Force or not, the mind is a wonderful thing.
Something to think about Jeddist of this world - finding validations is all about the Modern Jeddsit life for me.

Keep on seeking and keep on finding.
Pastor Carlos

Monday

I feel like the world is off- not just where I live but everywhere. There is something I want to share.
I’m a grower. If it’s got a seed I can grow it. If I can splice it or get even a piece some days - it can be grown. Its both a talent that was natural to learn. Those are the best ones- anyhow my wife - she’s the Angel of death to anything in my garden. She’s got a 100 percent record. Yea, it’s pretty cute some times but I digress.

By its fruits

The fruit is the evidence of what is inside the seed.
If ever we needed those seeds of hope and care and ... fill in the blank.... it’s today.
Look around- for the bad do you see the good? What’s evident is what has been inside.

Both sides

Harming others ... almost always upsets

What’s growing in your garden?
What’s really growing?
What’s being planted?

Inherit worth is one step UP from a lot of things- remember that.

Pastor Carlos

Recently, I have thrown as much of my own garbage (emotional and stupid life stuff) on my garden as I think is humanly possible without cracking.

That said, though it took some time and still will I decided to finally plant some stuff. I decided to plant a new knowledge tree. Time to start reading something to fill me up instead of the things that empty me out.

I decided to plant a tree of love, a tree to honor my fiance, and our life together. A life that no longer considers itself an individual first.

There are some other plants in there, let's see what the grow to out of the garbage I left to be the fertilizer.

Some actual strawberries too, and some potatoes
Much Love,
Kobos

Where we find and what we fill our places inside with is totally up to us and I am glad you get to make those choices. From one heart to another, who has done this very thing, your efforts will never go in vain. Claiming and planting things like this is the start of great things.

When we finally decide to make those choices - often times the answers seem far away or impossible and I want to encourage others doing the same things in their life's, decisions of change arnt easy. They never are AND they are never the same. Kinna like a story some where in a book or from a tale... familiar. The Force is like that for us at times, familiar if we frequent it.

The Force can be familiar from frequency. Really anything can if you think about it... and please do.

Frequency

Check this out KOBOS
I planted a "secret garden." Learned this one from a great Christian Man who was head over heels with his love. He said "ya wanna love her a bit ...more...bro - talk about her when she's not there or she wont find out. Grow her gorgeous in your secret garden." That one got me.
Real Life:
Any LOVE - talk about them when they are not present to people who know them. Build them up with out them knowing. Build them up to their loved ones and their friends and their circles. When your love isn't present say something out loud that only you can hear and say good things about them." I sure do like it when they …. fill in the blank." Literally say it. This secret garden does wonders for some one on the inside. Think about it, its worth a try. I see your PIKS on Facebook Kobos and what beautiful people you are when your love is around, you both glow. I like that. I like love. I love to hear things of a positive note when it comes to love and people - regardless of gender. Love is love. Love can be built over years and time and be lost in a second. Create good things and plant good things. When ya do, you get good things. Good fruit. In days like this, we kina need some good fruit hu? Keep up the good stuff KOBOS and every one else, LOVE your LOVE. Find a way, ask heck, or just try. My seven year old boy came by and gave me a hug - stopped me dead in my path... I needed it. Y'all know your loves and when they need one or two or ten hugs- give 'em away. If ya needed any reason to hug some one you love then blame it on the epidemic. EPIDEMIC HUG cuzzz only you can right now. I CANT. Hey Modern day Jedi - send a hug to some one you can. this time we are in, I know I needed one... plant good things like trees of love and secret gardens, you wont regret it.
Just,
Carlos

My goal for this since 1 Aug 2016 18:33 is that it stays as long as it can and the hope is that this helps Jedi from all walks and denominations and paths. The goal is to continue till the day I glow blue. Till that day , you got me here every Monday with something new strait from the horses mouth.

This ones a good one

I have been watching Episode One and this week Episode 2 of the sagas. I invite you this Saturday to watch with me the third movie of this set with me this Saturday any time, just pick a time and watch it as me and the family watch is as well. Nothing big but join if you like.
Episode Two is Attack of the Clones - In our home, we joke A LOT. Me and my LOVE are both Veteran soldiers and we have a twisted funny bone at times. We called Attack of the Clones "When you finnaly get to use your saber...in public." or " Episode Two - Application of training" or" Star Wars - the time to shit,shut up or show up." Ya get the picture. For me Episode Two is the time of action.

Be sure your choices will be tested. Eventually, each choice we make will be proofed, or tested or even validated or- tried. Its a natural way of life really. Anakin was no exception. I totally connect to him in so many ways. Still do as I get older. Elder hahaha
Watching this Old Show reminded me that there is such a thing as HEALTHY LIMITS. Our choices matter. They can become our limits. Limits are needed. As we begin to think an plan we can set our own boundaries and limits. The value of those limits or choices is totally up to us. BUT ---- don't forget, we live in the real world and they will be tested. For a Modern day Jedi it seems our faith and choices and codes are tested ALL THE STINKING TIME. Might just be me but that's the way I feel some days. That's proof some times of change and growth. Think about that this week friends, If you were Anakin - would you have different limits or even boundaries? How about in the real world - Homicide of innocents in a rage I hope is NEVER a option (taken from the movie) but it can go to show us we all could benefit from some limits.

Jedi Believe
In the Force, and in the inherent worth of all life within it.
In the sanctity of the human person. We oppose the use of torture and cruel or unusual punishment, including the death penalty.
In a society governed by laws grounded in reason and compassion, not in fear or prejudice.
In a society that does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or circumstances of birth such as gender, ethnicity and national origin.
In the ethic of reciprocity, and how moral concepts are not absolute but vary by culture, religion and over time.
In the positive influence of spiritual growth and awareness on society.
In the importance of freedom of conscience and self-determination within religious, political and other structures.
In the separation of religion and government and the freedoms of speech, association and expression.

Be sure your are not alone.

Pastor Carlos

Ps - I don't tear up or cry often, not my thing but this one got me good. My heart hurts for the world and for those being effected by choices I didn't make. Not my video not my platform not my content but defiantly how I feel about the world.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScHhuIY4Pwo

I try every week - Monday to post a good encouraging something. There are times when life gets full. Last Monday was nonexseption.

Today is today!

Racism

This, for me is a 4 letter word. We all know as humans that it hurts and upsets many.
I deal with race ism every time I walk into a building. I don’t look like anybody.
How do we combat this huge beast of a thing?
Some see it as impossible.
It is know that one simple person can not change the course of time and effort - or can it?
Here is my suggestion.
I use the word “shouldn’t” reluctantly-
Buuuut Jedi shouldn’t be racist. Just my opinion.

How to combat a silent killer - silently ...

When you hear racist remarks - in your mind - in your head or in your souls - correct it. Any time. Watch what happens.
Use the word “person” not a discription.

Racism is everywhere. Everywhere we look and every where we listen. It’s in our advertise and in our songs. It in our books and the way we think. Time to take control of our own individual self’s.
Make it a point to correct the “color” or anytime some one uses color to discribe some one- in your mind at that moment when you hear it - correct it.
When I do this in real life it makes changes. It brings to light what’s hidden.
Try it what have you got to loose???
Maybe some one else’s hate -
Pastor Carlos
Feel free to comment or even post -





If ya don’t wanna change that’s ok too buuuuut for those who want actual change - not just complain... here’s a lesson for ya.
That which you think can be how you act.
Your focus determines your reality.
What ya think is what ya do.
Inside is where outside dwells.

Get it ? Good now try it if ya like.




2 free lessons
In our library
https://www.jamesallen.wwwhubs.com/think.htm

Worth a look see
And


Garbage in, garbage out. Look it up
Force continue to be with yall

Like some dudes say often - Be most excellent to each other

I have been trying to have more fun with things because several people have told me in the last few months I have become pettier and more detached from the light side of things. From optomist to realist to pessimist. So I picked up the old star wars game and I think this quote is relevant to what you were saying above.

Atris: Every choice we make, whether we know it or not, sends echoes through the force. It can awaken feelings, ignite passions, hate, anger, fear - where none existed before. By meeting aggression, by serving as an opponent against which the Mandalorians could test themselves, you fed their hate, their lust for war! And it sent a terrible echo through you. And because of it, you and those Jedi who met them on the battlefield lost their way... and you turned on us.

Just a few thoughts on the above post. Keep it up Carlos!

Much Love,
Kobos

The variations are endless..

Every journey begins with the first step - we ALL know this. From the first story we hear or read or are told - begining is where the story’s usually begin.
Some begin with - THE CHASE
Some backwards
Some in the middle
Some in the future
All begin with walking through a door and making a desision.
Not every door is the same. Not every experience is the same.
THEY DONT HAVE TO BE- they can’t -
This for me as a Pastor of the Order means that each modern day Jedi have a very acute and personal balance of what’s all available. It’s sooooo personal it’s almost - sacred. Specifics are to the individuals.
How you find love
How you find joy
How you find pardon
How you find Hope
How you find Faith
How you find what Light you need

Is totally up to you.

Do you see where the vastness of combinations can vary?

Comes with the territory.
Think about it Jedi
Pastor Carlos

23 .
The simplest form can use much. Think of the birth of a breeze. Fathered by the sun, born in the air. Rain? A storm? Who truly the author of them? In it’s time, it, find its balance, man’s rash endeavors are just like them.

Welcome the Force and see the difference becoming a part of it can make.

Apply it to virtually and well in a different form of virtual. Apply it to loss and dwell in a different form of loss, dark and even light.
Applying the Force can change the form of outcomes.

Be ready

Changing seeds changes crops!


I felt this all week

Changing seeds changes crops

Hope this helps this week.
May the Force we find - seek and share be with y’all this week -
Pastor Carlos


https://www.templeofthejediorder.org/forum/Clergy/123569-a-modern-day-jeddist-book-of-change-a-shepards-journal

I have been thinking along a similar line recently. We will reap what we have sown, what that is I don't know. But it won't take long for us to plant a new field. Place seeds in the dirt, do not salt it because you didn't like what was there before.

Much Love,
Kobos

Challenge




www.neighborhoodarchive.com/mrn/episodes/1730/index.html

Taken from here



Episode 1730
Topic You and I Together
Air Date July 31, 1998
Mister Rogers starts out by explaining that he only zips his sweater half-way because he wears a microphone on his tie.

He then heads to the kitchen where he draws a rainbow before reflecting on a local place where children visit to play with toys. This is followed by a brief lesson on people being unique. Leading into make-believe, Mister Rogers uses common items from his kitchen to set the scene rather than his models.

In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Lady Aberlin is talking to Queen Sara about Kevin Wendell Gorilla and suggests that he may not be a real gorilla. Meanwhile, at the clock, Daniel and Kevin agree to be friends as they sing You Are Special. After singing, Kevin Wendell Gorilla reveals that he is really Neighbor Aber wearing a gorilla costume. He was doing an experiment to see how people would treat him if he didn't look like himself.

Back at the house, Mr. McFeely stops by to pick up Zak: The One-of-a-Kind Dog for the library and reads it with Mister Rogers. Outside, Mr. McFeely demonstrates a unique wind-up toy he calls a "speedy critter."


Me and the family have a morning routine. Often times we watch something calming and cool from our archives - black and white movies- old vintage movies - that type of thing. Our choice - today we watched Fred hit me right in the heart.
For the fans, the excerp is directly from the web site attached.
Seeing the “beast “ Kevin Wendel run around and how this episode plays out : jogged my heart. Some may find it offensive and it is never the intention to offend any one. Please know that is not the intention.
This one got me-


Notes:

Mister Rogers' reflection early in the episode was of scences from the Center for Creative Play in Pittsburgh, PA. The Center for Creative Play closed its doors in early 2008 [source].
The book read near the end, Zak: The One-of-a-Kind Dog, was written by Jane Lidz.
The wind-up toy demonstrated by Mr. McFeely is actually called a Critter marketed by Kinkerland.
As Mister Rogers walks to his kitchen, Let's Be Together plays in the background.
As Lady Aberlin leaves the castle, A Perfectly Beautiful Day plays in the background.
This episode is included on the It's a Beautiful Day Collection (DVD).



https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=emb_title&v=77O3NJwq1hM

These are not our platforms and not our vidoes so they may be edited cut blah blah blah - this is one of those episodes worth finding- go find it !

It’s the last 30 seconds that put the nail in it for me - I would like to share this today with my Temple.
Thank you
Pastor Carlos


Due to blue ray payers - I sat and watch Fred tear up several time this whole episode.

May the Force continue to be with y’all

This is Punch. It is a hybrid Hibiscus. It’s store name is Hawaiian Punch.
Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. In nature there are hundreds of species. As humans we have created many different variations of the plant as far as colors and designs.
Punch - the plant - is my guy. One of my nicknames was “Hawaiian Punch” - like the drink, except the reference was to my quick temper. I like the plant. It has some bright red- ish color that can dwarf the natural siblings around the house. The problem is the ducks -but mainly the turkeys we have. The ducks love dirt and mud. That’s their thing. Turkeys - ours are super chill and super passive. They remind me of Stoner friends I used to have. They are twice the size of chickens so it’s kinna neat to see this beast just slow and calm all the time. Partly the reason for having them as well. 7 turkeys patrol the yard. They got to the front of the house where we keep the plants and flowering things. The pretty stuff.

They tore Punch to pieces. The horror! He must have been delicious. It was a beautiful plant with bright - BRIGHT flowers. Gone in 60 seconds poof!!!

Here’s the drama - I can’t get mad at these girls. I like them. They are as much food as they are pets, as they are confidants at times. (eggs are huge and they have some way of cuddling ... it’s strange.)
My poor plant.
Now - they’re regrowing and truthfully the next batch coming out WILL be stronger and more fuller than before but my poor plant, man!

I feel like Punch some days.
Picked apart and left for dead.
Pieces scattered and no one really to get mad at. Just confused and standing watching the horror. I couldn’t even get mad at my turkeys - they found a delicious gift from the ground - time and effort tasted delicious lol. Boy, I wanted to punt a bird across the yard - but I didn’t.
Today I woke up and the new growth was just popping out. There a sigh of relief when we see new things grow. It is for me any way. When we see the buds or the new leaves - it can remind us that even though - Even Though we go through hard times and troubles - if we ain’t dead- growth can still happen. It can and it does.
Growth after death or after adversity can be twice as strong and twice as fruitful. It may not be ideal - no one want to get eaten by turkeys - no one wanted the Pandemic yet here we are.

My hope is that we remember - don’t forget the sun rises and sets and things have their time. Use what you’ve studied and apply it. If any time can benefit from the lessons we have learned it’s NOW. Return to what ya know - “the next flow is coming up” the next generation is here- it is tomorrow - we are here.

Here is the time we are in.

I am here with you.
If you need rest - May you find rest
If you need encouragement may you find encouragement
If you need some one

Get a hold of some one- in real life. Reach out

https://www.templeofthejediorder.org/contact-clergy
If you ever need you can be under a Oath of Comfidence or just let some steam off and share.

Know that hope can come after all this and even during.

Pastor Carlos