China Jon's Syncretic Journal

My guest has gone with a carefree sigh,
and breezes swirl fragrant garden flowers.
Around the patio their fallen petals lie,
to be washed away by evening showers.

I have not the heart to sweep them away.
Their beauty soon enough disappears.
Like Spring like summer like an autumn day,
their luster will pass, though stained with tears.

Near my home is a shopping mall
with goods from near and far.
Window shoppers both short and tall
seek jackets and scarves and cinnabar.

Such lovely girls walk past my tower
but none of them can wear my heart
pinned to her breast like a yellow flower.
No, my love is of a deeper art.

Gone, my Queen of the Autumn Wind
who’s trumpeters play all night.
Their triumph sings to the breaking dawn
of a new day filled with glorious light.

Her Autumn fragrance lingers still
and weeping willows whisper her name.
Both soft green moss where dew drops spill
and summer breezes share her fame.

There is a statue with tears in its eyes,
Standing near an ice blue sea.
And clouds of pink wander azure skies
but know not when she’ll return to me.

Bronze tears upon a bronze face
will never be redeemed -
A leaden heart can be saved by grace
but not by the siren’s song.

Such pitiful withered orchids lie
upon the field where lovers danced
beneath a moonlit lover’s sky.
At the others the lovers glanced,
not believing that love could die.

Heaven has a feeling heart,
yet a thousand years have passed.
Lapping waves have kissed the shore
waiting for a love to last,
for a lonely ten thousand more.

It’s true that the moon’s grown old.
It sleeps in desolation.
It’s true what you hear it tales untold
but it’s no consolation.

The stone bridge took me roaming
though the wind was cutting and cold.
The sea waves chilly foaming
will wash clean my dreams grown old.

Oh oh...

A "Super Typhoon" is heading toward Taiwan and China.

This is the weather dot com satellite view, if you want to see it:

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/map/AFXX0001?name=asiasatellite_large_animated&day=1

Copy and past it.



I hope it will dissipate soon!



Here is a map that I made to show that it is far away from me, but near Southeast China, and Taiwan. They rank it a category 5 typhoon. After it hits Taiwan it will drop to a Cat 4 and hit China.

If it gets all the way over to me (doubtful) it will be weakened to a tropical storm. These tracks usually turn North, not West.

http://snipurl.com/1plr1

http://snipurl.com/1plr3

These are the same, but which will work for you best, I don't know...

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The last of the storm has passed. It did turn Southwest, and brought days of thunderstorms to Shenzhen. This morning had the last of the windy rain saying "Good bye, have a nice day."

Only a few thunderbolts, just to celebrate the tour of China, I guess...

Why am I grumpy? To ship a paperback to me costs $12.00 USD. (Plus the cost of the book.)

Then to make matters worse, it takes 3 to 6 weeks to arrive!

Such a modern world we live in!

I looked into the theories of "Soul Mates" and found that it is mostly a romantic notion, quite rebellious in nature with regard to society, often is linked to the idea of "True Love,"and usually limited in application. I found some art that I liked and some writing that was interesting. First, what I found, then how I responded:

To My Soulmate

"Somehow, out of all the twists & turns our lives could have taken,
& out of all the chances we might have missed,
it almost seems we were given a meant-to-be moment~to meet,
to get to know one another, & set the stage for a special togetherness.

When I'm with you, I know that I'm in the presence of someone
who makes my life more complete than I ever dreamed it could be.
I turn to you for trust, & you give it openly.
I look to you for inspiration, answers, & encouragement, &
~not only do you never let me down
~you lift my spirits & take my thoughts to places where my troubles seem so much farther away
& my joys feel they're going to stay in my life forever."

by Carey Martin
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True love is a modern idea and very Western in style. It is counter to the idea of what constitutes a "perfect" relationship in many cultures.

This statement struck a chord with me:
"Love isn't bound by time or space when our connections come from our heart."
by Melody Beattie

I did feel some appreciation of the idea of love, time and space being unlimited, but connected. The concept of the "Soul" must have a limitlessness to it or it would not be a soul. What good is the idea of "Soul Mates" if the soul itself did not exist. Also, it is often said that soul mates seem to respond to each other in ways that do not fit in to the accepted rules of Science.

Of course in the area of human love, our imagination is often motivated to see beyond the ordinary and into places only the poet can describe. The imagery and emotions thus perceived are no less real to us than what can be proven factual. Science has broken down love into three chemical states in the brain. These scientific discoveries might be factual, but they do not explain what people have experienced over the ages. There is more out there than fits the measurements of science. As some people say: "Life is not black and white, it is shades of grey." But love is not just red or green either. Love is shades of rose. Love is degrees of heat. Love is Art, not Science.

So, there is a connection between soul mates but it is not the same for each pair. As some liquids will mix together totally, others will not mix, but still interact if only briefly. And there are solutions where various mixtures create a limitless number of tastes from which we can choose our favorites. Every soul must have the ability to interact with any other soul. But the reaction can not be predicted in advance. It is one of the mysteries of life. I am sure you have heard statements like this:
`Why this one and not that one?
`I expected this one to be so "Right" but it was such a mistake!
`I never knew when I first met her that we would fall in love!
`We loved each other so much, but now, well... it's over.

And you have also heard this one:
`From the first moment we met, we knew we were 'meant to be' and we have been happy ever since!'
That is what I think romantic, sexual, soul mates feel.

But some relationships are neither romantic nor sexual. Still, they feel "Right" and can last longer than most marriages. But like diamonds, they are rare, and very valuable. If you find one, take care of it. It could be your soul mate. If they ask you to dance in the rain with them, don't be afraid to sing as well!

Stop looking for a girl/boy-friend!

Now just relax, and send your loving heart out into the universe and let it harmonize with all corresponding loving hearts that are being sent there by the sweet girls and tender hearted boys out there who you didn't notice before, while you were looking for the wrong one.

Now if you pay attention, the right person will miraculously appear before you.. The question is, will you put away your prejudices and accept reality?

Hearts in harmony are much more important than money, or beauty, or sexuality, which, of course, are the primary prejudices.

A loving heart will carry you farther than 1st class tour tickets.
A caring heart will soften the ride more than a Mercedes S350.
A kind heart will earn more rewards than a big bank account.

I would say 'good luck,' but what you need is a miracle, not good luck. So, use your inner love to call for one. Then pay attention. What you need is in the heart of someone who will come into your life right when you need them to. Not necessarily when you want them to.

I feel so peaceful today. Why? Just a few days ago I was so angry! How could I be at this point today?

Simple. I always feel a boost in mood when a theory of mine - any theory - gets some evidence that it is true. If you have been reading this blog very long, you know I have some far out theories!

so here is the scenario... Throughout history, there have been told stories of sightings that we cna not explain today. They are put into various theories from mythical, to supernatural, to miraculous. As you may know, I like to tinker with ideas. See if I can imagine what the truth might be, if any. I remember a lesson I did in which a student was - separately - told a story. Then one by one the students went out and were told - one by one in order - the story as they remebered it from the previous student. By the time it got to the last student, very little of the original remained. But core bits usually remained. The little pieces that if left out, would render the story unsustainable. So I guessed that myths, legends, miracles, or other supernatural stories might have a core bit that was truthful, or factual. It was just that the story had been around for so long it was all bent out of shape by human imagination.

Take angels for example. Usually, angels are portrayed as females with wings. I know that this is not 100% the case so don't quibble. Where they 'reside' and why they interact with us are also subject to imagination. I heard a recording - I guess you would classify it as 'New Age' - that described in great detail where angels were and how to experience them. But \\\

As you know, I was upset, and wrote a mood piece here, as well as a blog entry and replies. thanks for your comments by the way.

So what about my theory?

I believe in links between people that are outside this normal physical reality.
These links are powered by love.

What happened?

Friends of mine who I have not heard from for a long time contacted me yesterday. In each case, they brought an experience to me that lifted me out of my depressed mood. Basically, I just felt their affection and warmth, their appreciation of me, their confidence and acceptance in and of me. It was very uplifting, and healing.

I had not contacted any of them. None of them had read my blog. They had no conscious idea how much I needed them. Yet there they were, on the same day, a day that I felt very sad.

I am in a web of love. The Angels are in us all. Our love lets them live in us. Or Their love for us lets us live. I don't know. But there is something there.
Coincidence? Synchronicity? Miracles?

What do you think?