[Thespiritexpress] Fwd: Striving, surviving and thriving at 62!

[Chris Skyhawk]

Sharing the the Initiatory journey I’ve been on….
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>>> Hello family and friends, my recent birthday, prompted a lot of reflection and introspection, I wrote the letter for local and social media, and wanted to share it,,, thanks for everything!!
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>>> Thank you everyone for your beautiful birthday wishes, they were all wonderful, and my heart received each one! So I’m 62, which is really amazing , considering I barely made  it out of my 50’s,  I was 55 on my June 2018 stroke; but being reborn, post stroke, and having to learn how to walk. Talk, eat, and take care of my bodily  needs all over again, has been an illuminating experience, since  this is so late in life!               And as you may know I’ve   had a couple of potentially fatal events, since; I had a blood clot through an entire vein in my left leg, got me airlifted to Chico for that  I then got pneumonia in the hospital, and had a couple of seizures upon my return, rather than being scared , I mostly have the amusing thought ”maybe I cant be killed” and after my NDE where i travelled through the realms of light and love, but also the dark underworld of evil, maybe its true, maybe I can’t be killed! Just kidding, I’m sure I will give up the ghost someday, but until then I’m REALLY excited to keep having more earthly experiences , this is a wonder- full  dimension, and I enjoy it very much, and I’m discovering that I enjoy persisting!…; 
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>>> I’m very excited about my projects and participation in our community, I’ve started a youtube children's channel called “Mr. Skyhawks Nest”  It doesn’t have as much content as I would like yet, but we are working on it, I’ve given a few talks about my stroke and NDE experience, where through poetry and anecdote, I open up that drawer, 2 of them  are posted on youtube; Covid knocked that back, but I’m considering doing some soon to community spiritual groups   and I’m once again programming for KZYX   with Universal Perspectives, considering the dire times we are facing I’ve been doing a series called”Exploring Late Stage Capitalism; What’s Next?” Where  I explore paradigms where we might co evolve with the earth, as it seems quite apparent that  our current political and social structures are unequipped to handle what looms in front of us!
>>> 	On the local political front, I’ve made no secret of my abject  contempt for my former opponent for the 5th District Seat, Ted Williams, who I believe is really harming our County:  before I entered the race,  I was formerly allied with him  in our local fire protection district,  he has a very calculating hidden side, which I SERIOUSLY underestimated ! Now that he has the job, he seems quite apathetic about the affairs of the county under his supposed “supervision” there is a very dark, intelligent and cunning  sub personality inside this man, he  can read a room , know exactly the images people want to see, show them those pictures with the deepest of sincerity, and securely returns to his apathy! he knows most his supporters don't bother themselves with the granular details of good governance I don't think any objective observer would call our County a properly functioning entity, and yet Ted carries on. A while back in an LTE I said “beware this man” while that was admittedly cryptic, but this is what I meant, and I’ve since been ostracized and cancelled by his enabling, willingly gaslit apologists who cant be troubled with the granular details of good governance , but the good news is that I don't miss them…Even though he has a couple of years left on his term , its not too early for voters to start considering a plausible electoral alternative, should he decide he  wants to continue  enjoying  the status and salary of the seat.
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>>> 	 On the personal front my16 yo twin daughters are doing great, very well in school, they are loved in our community,  and are aerial arts  rock stars in Circus Mecca, the post stroke collapse of my marriage is another story, but as I said:I enjoy persisting!	
>>> On the physical front. my left hand has been in permanent contracture for the last 6 years, and I have no voluntary control of  it; and my walking is really a sort of hobbling shuffle,  and while I would certainly love to play my guitar again, or take a decent day hike with my sweetheart, I’m also enjoying my  new found abilities, the internal landscape  is an incredible wilderness to explore!
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>>> 	 And my life has acquired a very spiritual dimension to it, I was always inclined in that direction, but what I experienced during the stroke, and my return to “this” world, has taught me a LOT! Maybe its because I have so much brain damage, but I’ve learned our hearts actually think! (and they travel through space and time)There is a thin membrane between the physical and non physical realms, and I have lots of time to reflect  and meditate and dream  on these subjects, a while back I was gifted an electric wheelchair that gets me, literally, all over town I can also cruise the coast trail; it wasn’t a life goal to become a local colorful character, but…….; I have various prayer spots for specific intentions  I have time to sit, and just watch, I learn a lot in the quiet, and sometimes random strangers come along, and they tell me the most extraordinary things about themselves ! and I’m getting increasingly adept at being conscious as I travel inside and across  those dimensions, to the point that magical/ mystical experiences are  quite common for me… and my belief is that I’m learning the true meaning and poignancy  of what it is to be human! I know people will likely think , I’m just a brain damaged nutter, there is certainly ample evidence for that position, but I don't really care, I’m not  trying to prove anything!
>>> 	 I love and appreciate support in all its many forms, and I’m comfortable living a Spartan lifestyle, but…. I do have a Patreon page if anyone wishes to lend their financial support, its configured to allow $5, $9 and $20 per month, but I have been told some Patrons they  have been able to customize   the amount. Again, obviously I’ve had a pretty rough go… but the level of support/ care and love that I’ve received has been nothing short of astounding!
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>>> https://www.patreon.com/chrisskyhawk?fan_landing=true <https://www.patreon.com/chrisskyhawk?fan_landing=true>
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>>>  OK thanks again and much love to you all…
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>>> P.S I know this letter is in need good a good editor, but I’m doing my best!
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