From: Emma
To: Pluto T--- C---
Subject: A response of sorts
Date: Wed, 7 Jul
Dear Pluto, T--- and C---,
I think we believe this is a pivotal time for something to come together. T---'s description is that we are forming a soul group and the 4 of us are part of it....I believe there are likely others as well.
The Tibetans talk about how soul groups are formed (not the kind you see on Soul Train). Essentially, at times a group of souls "come through" together and share a common mission or purpose. Those souls often go on to other lives, etc and lose track of one another. When people make solid connections like we have, it is often because of the soul group they share. The Tibetans also talk about how to recognize those members, but I think intuitively, we know because of the work we have individually and collectively done.
I, too, am delighted at the prospect of continuing our conversation in the hopes that “What's next?" becomes clearer. I believe that Spirit will reveal to us what's next if our intentions are pure. Pluto, I believe you're right that we have been brought together for a purpose, and through mindfulness we will understand what that purpose is. I believe my purpose if to “provide healing to my community.”
Intuition is the place within us that you talk about, Pluto; that place where real learning, change and transformation occurs.....it isn't outside us. When I am centered, when I have conscious contact with Spirit/Universe, my intuition is at the forefront of my energy. That is the place of power, the place where we are able to evoke or invite others to participate.... through their own willingness (fearlessness?) to center.
Let's fearlessly open our minds and hearts to the opportunities and gifts that the Universe provides in each moment. And...let's continue our discussions. A little scary perhaps, but I feel great anticipation at the possibilities.
Peace and light to you all.... Emma
From: Emma
To: Pluto, T---, C---
Subject: Addendum to previous e-mail...courtesy of the universe
Date: Wed, 7 Jul
Tonight's meditation is (serendipitously?) on the 8th insight from The Celestine Prophesies: Forming spiritual groups (soul groups?) for the purpose of utilizing our energy to create healing and transforming.
In the words of Homer Simpson, "Doh!"
From: T---
To: Emma, Pluto, C---
Subject: RE: A response of sorts
Date: Thu, 8 Jul
As I read this e-mail, spirit checked me and said, "Quit saying 'what's next.' Start saying 'what's now?' Emma, I like your, "to provide healing to my community." Mine is "to facilitate spiritual growth." What about you, Pluto and C---, what is your mission?
From: Pluto
To: T---, Emma, C---
Subject: do-be-do-be-doo
Date: Thu, 8 Jul
I learned when I was 5 from the children's TV show 'Romper Room' that my mission is to "do be a 'do-bee' "
Buzz-buzz, Pluto
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Saturday, October 27, 2007
The Words of Truth are always Paradoxical
From: Pluto
Sent: Wednesday, July 07
To: Emma
Cc: T---
Subject: Questions
Emma,
Let me tell you a story. After returning from advanced DALS back in 1996, I was tasked with presenting a 3-month technical course for about 30 people. I was very excited to do the course in an accelerative way, since I had just had a wonderfully renewing experience with BCAL. One thing led to another and the course was presented in a rather ordinary, objective based, lecture oriented way due to (perceived) time constraints and various other "rational excuses." I felt somewhat guilty about this afterward, since I was, at heart, very committed to a DALS approach. Then, several days after the course ended, a very "mysterious" thing happened. I began to receive some of the most positive and inspiring feedback I had ever gotten!... what happened? I reflected on this for a long time. It then dawned on me (and I actually knew this all along) that all I needed was to be committed to a DALS approach AT HEART. I then decided that it was possible to "do DALS without doing DALS". (The words of truth are always paradoxical)
The thing which creates and sustains real learning, change and transformation is deep within each of us, and is common among us. It is what allows us to remain ourselves even though we have evolved. The model we use in the quantum leadership workshop calls this "vision" or "field". It is like the genetic blueprint that allows a species to evolve into a new version of itself. In organizations it manifests itself as the common understanding of who we are, and what is our purpose. I communicated that vision to my group in ways that at the time I did not understand. It was there even though I wasn't conscious of it. Imagine how powerful we can be when we become conscious of it!
What scares people the most about change and transformation is that they can't always see themselves in the new "them". We lose conscious connection with our identity through the chaos process. So...no... your question "How can I/We take these principles..." is not too grandiose or head-in-the-clouds. It is exactly the right question, and, I believe the answer is to somehow help people and organizations to maintain conscious awareness of the field/vision/identity through the changes life asks them to endure.
Of course, this then leads to your other question..."what does that look like in the physical reality...?" Perhaps this is best approached by finding out what's next. An astrologer friend of mine said to me once..."the next step is always right in front of you." Maybe we should just take a look. (Actually I'm a little scared to find out what's really there)
Hopefully this dialogue will allow us to fearlessly open our eyes and hearts to what's next, so I am thrilled about continuing it. I know that we have all been drawn together for a reason and that this process will make that reason crystal clear.
Pluto
P.S. My friend, the I Ching, gave me hexagram #13, Fellowship (line 3 changing), and #25, Innocence, relative to these questions we are asking. I will leave you to your own interpretations.
Sent: Wednesday, July 07
To: Emma
Cc: T---
Subject: Questions
Emma,
Let me tell you a story. After returning from advanced DALS back in 1996, I was tasked with presenting a 3-month technical course for about 30 people. I was very excited to do the course in an accelerative way, since I had just had a wonderfully renewing experience with BCAL. One thing led to another and the course was presented in a rather ordinary, objective based, lecture oriented way due to (perceived) time constraints and various other "rational excuses." I felt somewhat guilty about this afterward, since I was, at heart, very committed to a DALS approach. Then, several days after the course ended, a very "mysterious" thing happened. I began to receive some of the most positive and inspiring feedback I had ever gotten!... what happened? I reflected on this for a long time. It then dawned on me (and I actually knew this all along) that all I needed was to be committed to a DALS approach AT HEART. I then decided that it was possible to "do DALS without doing DALS". (The words of truth are always paradoxical)
The thing which creates and sustains real learning, change and transformation is deep within each of us, and is common among us. It is what allows us to remain ourselves even though we have evolved. The model we use in the quantum leadership workshop calls this "vision" or "field". It is like the genetic blueprint that allows a species to evolve into a new version of itself. In organizations it manifests itself as the common understanding of who we are, and what is our purpose. I communicated that vision to my group in ways that at the time I did not understand. It was there even though I wasn't conscious of it. Imagine how powerful we can be when we become conscious of it!
What scares people the most about change and transformation is that they can't always see themselves in the new "them". We lose conscious connection with our identity through the chaos process. So...no... your question "How can I/We take these principles..." is not too grandiose or head-in-the-clouds. It is exactly the right question, and, I believe the answer is to somehow help people and organizations to maintain conscious awareness of the field/vision/identity through the changes life asks them to endure.
Of course, this then leads to your other question..."what does that look like in the physical reality...?" Perhaps this is best approached by finding out what's next. An astrologer friend of mine said to me once..."the next step is always right in front of you." Maybe we should just take a look. (Actually I'm a little scared to find out what's really there)
Hopefully this dialogue will allow us to fearlessly open our eyes and hearts to what's next, so I am thrilled about continuing it. I know that we have all been drawn together for a reason and that this process will make that reason crystal clear.
Pluto
P.S. My friend, the I Ching, gave me hexagram #13, Fellowship (line 3 changing), and #25, Innocence, relative to these questions we are asking. I will leave you to your own interpretations.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Second Installment
From: Pluto
Sent: Tuesday, July 06
To: Emma
Cc: T---
Subject: What's next?
Hello Emma,
My name is Pluto, and I am a friend of T---, who attended DALS with you last April. T--- and I attended DALS for the first time together in 1995 and life hasn't been the same since. We both have been on a journey since that time, having had many powerful and transformational experiences with the knowledge that the DALS experience evokes. Both of us have facilitated workshops for BCAL and have come to the realization that the "real" experience lies somewhere beyond what is written in the workbooks and said in the workshop.
T--- and I, from time to time, challenge each other with the question "what's next?" I think that both of us intuitively know that we are destined to take the DALS experience to the next level, and this is a reminder for us to reconnect with that path. Lately, it seems to me that we are approaching a pivotal time, which will bring all of us (T---, myself, C---, among others) together for this purpose...sort of a mile marker, if you will. After my continual pestering about this, T---'s reaction was that I should email you. His intuition is that you are a part of this "soul group" which is forming.
I believe that our purpose will crystallize very soon, and we will be called to make this... whatever it is...manifest. So I feel compelled to invite you to try and answer this question as well...What's Next??
Sincerely,
Pluto
P.S. You may use the email address above or my home email address...or if you think I am completely insane, you can just ignore this!
From: T---
Sent: Tuesday, July 06
To: Pluto, Emma
Subject: RE: What's next?
Actually, Pluto IS completely insane, which is what I love about him. Since I'm at the Minneapolis airport right now, the analogy that comes to mind is, "flight DALS is preparing for take off. All ticketed passengers are asked to board at this time."
Pluto, I will be in Columbus, OH this week, but I will be checking e-mail and voice mail every evening.
You know, this conversation could be started by us, and spiraled (like in spiral dynamics, Pluto) out to different people. Maybe we need one focus question. Maybe the question is, "What's next," or maybe the question is, "What is this DALS thing REALLY about?" We already know that it is much bigger than accelerative learning. But if it's not just about learning, what is it?
Anyway, you two get to know each other. Enjoy.
T
To: Pluto, T---
From: Emma
Subject: FW: What's next?
Date: Tue, 6 Jul
Dear Pluto,
Thank you for your e-mail. You use the term "insane" like it's a bad thing! I actually prefer the term genius and that's what I believe we are. Yes, I believe I am part of this soul group that is forming and there could likely be others as well.
My experience of DALS was that it confirmed the path I am traveling and introduced me to some wise fellow travelers - T--- and C--- among them - and now you. What I experienced was that many areas of my life are coming together in a completely consistent fashion. I like the metaphor of "flight DALS" and others that bring to mind the sort of quantum expansion in awareness that is occurring at this time. I attribute it, in part, to DALS and to other experiences in my life – the persistent beckoning of the Universe to seek greater levels of awareness. I don't think that makes me insane, but it certainly makes me impatient. I agree that this may be a pivotal time, but don't know exactly what that means. To me, the question, "What's next?" could be answered by "Whatever we want (or choose, or manifest, or...)” I’m not sure THE question is "What is this DALS thing REALLY about?" either, although I think that is certainly a great question and I want to explore it. It is probably a good starting point.
I want to manifest applying the principles in all aspects of my life. For me, I think A big question is, "How can I/we take these principles as applied in my/our own life to teach, evoke, invite others to join in a transformational journey that will lead to greater awareness for us all?" Does that sound too grandiose, too head-in-the-clouds? I don't believe it is, but there may be a lot of questions that come before this one, such as...... "What's next?"
I've talked to T--- (and to a lesser extent C---) about our purpose in life and find those to be remarkably in alignment. Pluto, the cool thing for me is finding like-minded people who are actively striving to move to the next level of growth. I've often thought I must be insane because I see beyond what most people see and I see patterns others can't even conceive.
I look forward to more conversations with you and with all of us. Also, I look forward to hearing more from you about your path and what this all means to you.
My question back to you, Pluto.... and to T---.... is "What does this look like in the physical realm a year from now?"
Emma
Sent: Tuesday, July 06
To: Emma
Cc: T---
Subject: What's next?
Hello Emma,
My name is Pluto, and I am a friend of T---, who attended DALS with you last April. T--- and I attended DALS for the first time together in 1995 and life hasn't been the same since. We both have been on a journey since that time, having had many powerful and transformational experiences with the knowledge that the DALS experience evokes. Both of us have facilitated workshops for BCAL and have come to the realization that the "real" experience lies somewhere beyond what is written in the workbooks and said in the workshop.
T--- and I, from time to time, challenge each other with the question "what's next?" I think that both of us intuitively know that we are destined to take the DALS experience to the next level, and this is a reminder for us to reconnect with that path. Lately, it seems to me that we are approaching a pivotal time, which will bring all of us (T---, myself, C---, among others) together for this purpose...sort of a mile marker, if you will. After my continual pestering about this, T---'s reaction was that I should email you. His intuition is that you are a part of this "soul group" which is forming.
I believe that our purpose will crystallize very soon, and we will be called to make this... whatever it is...manifest. So I feel compelled to invite you to try and answer this question as well...What's Next??
Sincerely,
Pluto
P.S. You may use the email address above or my home email address...or if you think I am completely insane, you can just ignore this!
From: T---
Sent: Tuesday, July 06
To: Pluto, Emma
Subject: RE: What's next?
Actually, Pluto IS completely insane, which is what I love about him. Since I'm at the Minneapolis airport right now, the analogy that comes to mind is, "flight DALS is preparing for take off. All ticketed passengers are asked to board at this time."
Pluto, I will be in Columbus, OH this week, but I will be checking e-mail and voice mail every evening.
You know, this conversation could be started by us, and spiraled (like in spiral dynamics, Pluto) out to different people. Maybe we need one focus question. Maybe the question is, "What's next," or maybe the question is, "What is this DALS thing REALLY about?" We already know that it is much bigger than accelerative learning. But if it's not just about learning, what is it?
Anyway, you two get to know each other. Enjoy.
T
To: Pluto, T---
From: Emma
Subject: FW: What's next?
Date: Tue, 6 Jul
Dear Pluto,
Thank you for your e-mail. You use the term "insane" like it's a bad thing!
My experience of DALS was that it confirmed the path I am traveling and introduced me to some wise fellow travelers - T--- and C--- among them - and now you. What I experienced was that many areas of my life are coming together in a completely consistent fashion. I like the metaphor of "flight DALS" and others that bring to mind the sort of quantum expansion in awareness that is occurring at this time. I attribute it, in part, to DALS and to other experiences in my life – the persistent beckoning of the Universe to seek greater levels of awareness. I don't think that makes me insane, but it certainly makes me impatient. I agree that this may be a pivotal time, but don't know exactly what that means. To me, the question, "What's next?" could be answered by "Whatever we want (or choose, or manifest, or...)” I’m not sure THE question is "What is this DALS thing REALLY about?" either, although I think that is certainly a great question and I want to explore it. It is probably a good starting point.
I want to manifest applying the principles in all aspects of my life. For me, I think A big question is, "How can I/we take these principles as applied in my/our own life to teach, evoke, invite others to join in a transformational journey that will lead to greater awareness for us all?" Does that sound too grandiose, too head-in-the-clouds? I don't believe it is, but there may be a lot of questions that come before this one, such as...... "What's next?"
I've talked to T--- (and to a lesser extent C---) about our purpose in life and find those to be remarkably in alignment. Pluto, the cool thing for me is finding like-minded people who are actively striving to move to the next level of growth. I've often thought I must be insane because I see beyond what most people see and I see patterns others can't even conceive.
I look forward to more conversations with you and with all of us. Also, I look forward to hearing more from you about your path and what this all means to you.
My question back to you, Pluto.... and to T---.... is "What does this look like in the physical realm a year from now?"
Emma
Sunday, October 21, 2007
So it begins......
Like most truly great love stories, this one begins with an unlikely premise and seeming insurmountable odds. Whether it is truly great or even true will be for you to decide. This story is about the enormous changes brought about in the lives of two people by a simple “coincidence” or, perhaps, synchronicity. It is about growing, seeking, finding.
This love story begins when a man of generous spirit innocently makes the connection that two of his friends should meet: one living in the Northwest, the other in the Northeast; one living alone for the first time in almost 20 years and feeling (not entirely) content doing so, the other living a life of quiet desperation as he described it; both with children preparing their flights from the nest; both yearning for spiritual companionship and meaning. All are on a journey across an unknown sea, bringing to mind a quote from Andre Gide: “One does not discover new lands, without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.” But I’m getting ahead of the story……
July – The Meeting
From: T---
To: Emma
Subject: Would you like to meet Pluto?
Date: Fri 2 Jul
I've been getting a big hit that you and Pluto need to meet. He's a very kewl soul and could add a lot of value to your life from the 50,000 ft level. He's always out in the ether sending back messages from the universe.
Whadya think?
T---
From: T---
To: Pluto
Cc: Emma
Subject: Soul Group...Now forming
Date: Fri, 2 Jul
Pluto,
Meet Emma. Emma, meet Pluto. Pluto, I met Emma at DALS in April. She is definitely inner circle material. You guys need to get to know each other. Emma is practicing Tai Chi in Portland. You two share a lot in common.
Enjoy each other’s company. You are two very cool souls and we are all part of a single soul group. C--- is also part of this. I've made the first move to bring the soul group together. Now, Pluto, it's your turn. Send Emma an e-mail talking about your path. You'll find it's the same as Emma's which is the same as mine, which is the same as C---'s, which is the same...who knows?
Pluto, you'll get this. Exit, 1/4 mile.
T---
This love story begins when a man of generous spirit innocently makes the connection that two of his friends should meet: one living in the Northwest, the other in the Northeast; one living alone for the first time in almost 20 years and feeling (not entirely) content doing so, the other living a life of quiet desperation as he described it; both with children preparing their flights from the nest; both yearning for spiritual companionship and meaning. All are on a journey across an unknown sea, bringing to mind a quote from Andre Gide: “One does not discover new lands, without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.” But I’m getting ahead of the story……
July – The Meeting
From: T---
To: Emma
Subject: Would you like to meet Pluto?
Date: Fri 2 Jul
I've been getting a big hit that you and Pluto need to meet. He's a very kewl soul and could add a lot of value to your life from the 50,000 ft level. He's always out in the ether sending back messages from the universe.
Whadya think?
T---
From: T---
To: Pluto
Cc: Emma
Subject: Soul Group...Now forming
Date: Fri, 2 Jul
Pluto,
Meet Emma. Emma, meet Pluto. Pluto, I met Emma at DALS in April. She is definitely inner circle material. You guys need to get to know each other. Emma is practicing Tai Chi in Portland. You two share a lot in common.
Enjoy each other’s company. You are two very cool souls and we are all part of a single soul group. C--- is also part of this. I've made the first move to bring the soul group together. Now, Pluto, it's your turn. Send Emma an e-mail talking about your path. You'll find it's the same as Emma's which is the same as mine, which is the same as C---'s, which is the same...who knows?
Pluto, you'll get this. Exit, 1/4 mile.
T---
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Welcome!
Welcome to our story. Emma and I are happy you've decided to join us. We started this journal to share with you the continuing story of our life and love together. Our journey together began with many miles between us, and as you might imagine we relied almost entirely on email correspondence interspersed with a phone call now and then. Some time ago we decided to compile these "letters" in a book in the same fashion as "84 Charing Cross Road" by Helene Hanff, and "Griffin & Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence" by Nick Bantock. Our goal is to post an excerpt from the book regularly to share some of our favorite bits and pieces. Some time soon, we will formally publish the entire compilation (most likely as an e-book) and make it available for you. Our desire is to invite all of you into our hearts, heads and history. We see our life together as a miracle, and we've overcome some obstacles, both large and small to fulfill what we see as our destiny, and to continue a relationship that seems to have started many lifetimes and reincarnations ago.
So, Thank you once again for being here. We hope you enjoy what you read here and come back again to share "The Incredibly True Love Story of Pluto and Emma".
Pluto & Emma
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