Showing posts with label Jana Matthews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jana Matthews. Show all posts

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Happy Anniversary Love


What's better than a delicious dinner at a great restaurant? Dinner with your lovely wife on your anniversary.


Thank you to my wife, Jana, for years of love and support. Thank you to the staff at Ciopinot in San Luis Obispo, CA for an extraordinary dinner. Enjoying that lobster tail? Looks yummy.

Thank you to whoever invented crème brûlée and pistachio gelato and vodka cream drinks for desert. We left very happy indeed.

Thank you to the kids for staying at home and eating a frozen pizza with a movie and having a great time with it.

Here's to many more.


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Friday, September 09, 2011

Jana Matthews Runs Around Lake Tahoe

Jana Matthews runs around Lake Tahoe
My lovely wife, Jana Matthews, just ran around Lake Tahoe. That's right, all the way around, and it's a big lake if you haven't heard. 72 miles around the perimeter, not an easy run. Okay, so it was more of a very brisk walk than actually running, but it's still pretty impressive if you ask me, not some walk in the park that any joker could do. It took her many days, enduring all kinds of weather conditions like sunny, party cloudy, mostly cloudy and partly sunny. As you can see many people began the journey. (They're represented by all the masses of humanity on the left of the picture.)

Jana Matthews pink cutout



But very few made it the entire way. Approximately four and there were also a couple that turned around and went back, but they're not pictured for showing off. Weather could have played a factor for those that couldn't rise to the challenge, not to mention the vastness of what 72 miles really means. Oh sure, it's easy to say, "I think I'll go walk around Lake Tahoe," but it's another thing to actually do it. It's like starting a New Year's Day resolution and being pretty good about it for, like the first few days, and then just going back to those old, lazy routines. But not Jana; she's got determination and follow-through.
Jana Matthews pink cutout



Just in case you think I'm fibbing, here's a close-up of Jana at the finish line where California meets Nevada and people like to gamble away their hard-earned money. She's the pink one on top. Yeah, the picture's a little fuzzy, but that's really her. I know what you're probably thinking, how could you be married to a little piece of paper? But I don't see it that way. I love her for who she is inside, and that's a very special being who just happened to walk around Lake Tahoe. Go girl!




Jana Matthews




Hah, had you going there for a minute. She's really real. And I'm a lucky guy, not some schmuck married to a little piece of pink paper. Besides, paper cut-outs can't really walk around Lake Tahoe anyway. But Jana can-a.

Nice going, babe. I love you.






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Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Kryon, Channeling the Angel in Sacramento

Kryon the angel? Have you heard of Kryon of Magnetic Service? I hadn't but my wife had and was visiting the website the other day for the first time, http://www.kryon.com/. (The magnetic service part has to do with the Earth's magnetic poles, field and grid, but I'm not going to talk too much about that here.)

Kryon the angel of Magnetic Forces in Sacramento California
On Friday afternoon, Jana came into my office and asked, "Want to drive to Sacramento tomorrow morning to hear Kryon?" When she explained it all including her surprise to find out the event was scheduled for the next day, I found it a nice coincidence since we live about 100 miles from Sacramento and had no plans for Saturday. We found out later the medium for Kryon, Lee Carroll, speaks all over the world. Strangely, it seemed like perfect timing.

It all came about rather suddenly, but since I'm usually a fan of these things, always wanting to learn more about the human experience, soul development, the future prognosis, etc., I decided to go with her.

Jason Matthews, Lee Carroll and Jana Matthews
The next day, July 2 at the Hilton in Sacramento, we met Lee Carroll, a fascinating man who has been channeling for Kryon, a loving angelic entity, since 1989. Lee is the author of 15 books including the Indigo Children series. He's extremely down-to-earth and scientific in his approach, not at all what some people might describe as fruit-loopy or wind-chimey even though the subjects of angels and channeling are something many people find hard to believe and treat with understandable skepticism. (Note; if you research people set on debunking Lee and Kryon, you will find some.)

Jewelry for sale at Kyron in Sacramento
In a small conference room with about 100 others, many first-timers and some repeat visitors, we listened to primarily Lee and (at times) Kryon discuss happenings within the world of past, present and future, as well as within the DNA of our own bodies. This was not at all hokey nor a big sales pitch, although we did pay for the 5 hours of lecture and there were some books/jewelry available for sale. Also please note that it was not appropriate or possible for me to take notes during the meditations, so the quotes I give below for Kryon are only from my memory and not to be taken as verbatim or entirely accurate.

What we did hear from both Lee and Kryon were in-depth discussions of what they call core truths including subjects like Quantum physics, Einstein and the concept of time as a dimension, past lives, Gaia, ancestral energies, reincarnation, world religions, 2012 and much more. It was well presented and thoroughly engrossing. I could have listened for much longer and felt the same degree of belief in these paranormal matters as I would for a reading from a psychic like Edgar Cayce. Though the field is always ripe for charlatans, that doesn't mean the "real deal" can't be found. I left believing very much that Lee Carroll is the real deal.

During the lecture Lee also discussed at great length the author, Gregg Braden and his book Fractal Time: The Secret of 2012 and a New World Age. In fact, he discussed Gregg and this book more than any other subject for the entire day. This was also another interesting coincidence for me as that book happens to be the book I've been reading for the past week and have almost finished. (Of course I believe there are no coincidences like this in life, so it really made me focus in on the lessons of the day.)

Most of the time was spent with Lee discussing these things as himself, as Lee, a warm, witty, cosmopolitan, educated and humorous lecturer. Other times, a introductory short period of about 20 minutes and later a lengthy period of about 45 minutes, were spent with Lee channeling the voice of Kryon, the angel. I have to admit, the time spent listening to Kryon was truly inspiring. As a writer, I've developed a decent sense for redundancy and poor word choice. Kryon spoke at great length (up to 45 minutes) in such clear and concise phrasing while delivering substantial information, and yet Kryon never had an awkward pause or stumble nor did I ever find the need to edit one single word. To the disbelievers, the speech itself would have been an amazing feat had it been memorized and performed by an actor. If it was a hoax, then Lee Carroll can teach Marlon Brando a few things about acting. Not only was Kryon's diction the best I've ever heard during a continuous monologue but I felt absolutely riveted in my chair, participating in the meditation as if magnetic forces held me there in a pleasant way. Normally, sitting in one spot meditating for that long would be extremely difficult for me, but this was quite enjoyable and could have continued for even longer. I'll speak more on the final 45 minutes below.

Much of Lee's personal discussion was about the anticipated date of Dec. 21, 2012, a date that some people believe marks the end of the Mayan Calendar and perhaps the end of the world. Fortunately for us, Lee argues (and Kryon does too) that this is merely a time of astronomical alignment that has to do with the precession of the equinoxes. That's a fancy term for the Earth's rotational axis slowly changing, making a cone shape over a period of approx. 26,000 years. Ancient cultures recognized that the sunrise on the spring solstice would happen with the same star constellation in the night sky for approx. 2,150 years before the rotating axis of Earth would change the backdrop to the proceeding sign of the zodiac. Each of the 12 zodiac signs are represented during a Great Age of 26,000 years. We are currently in the final stages of the Age of Pisces (which began just before the coming of Jesus) and entering the Age of Aquarius. However, ancient cultures didn't typically identify the end of one Great Age and the beginning of the next on an exact date, like Dec. 21, 2012.

What might make the end of this age more special than most (in the Mayan's eyes) is that our solar system, sun and planet will have moved to an alignment with the equator of the Milky Way Galaxy, an event that won't happen again for another 26,000 years. (Author's note; perhaps that's a good time for a chapter break when you're in the business of publishing a universal calendar as seen from Earth. Did the Mayans have more calendars after the one that ends in 2012? Perhaps, but they might have figured they had plenty of time to get it printed.)

Lee points out, "The 2012 alignment did not end the Mayan Calendar. More likely, it was merely the last calendar they had published. For whatever reasons, the Mayans died out or disappeared, but they did not preach an end times date."

Lee also says, "It will take 36 years for the sun to go through this period (we're 17 years into it now, halfway at 2012), although the entire precession of the equinoxes is a 26,000 year period. It marks a time for the highest potential consciousness that humanity has ever seen."

What is happening on our planet today in 2011? Some people focus on the problems: war, economy, wacky weather, political issues at home and abroad. But what about the good signs and the future possibilities? Kryon says, "DNA is the new frontier, and when humans learn how to work with their own DNA programing, amazing things will become possible."

What is time? Einstein says time is relative to speed, and that time is the 4th dimension. Does time repeat? Are the fractal wave patterns an indicator of time repeating? "Time is in a circle so what happens in the future always affects the past," Kryon says. "People need to learn how to step out of 3D to really learn how to meditate, pray and co-create."

Global warming? Kryon says, "There is a mass weather shifting, which affects agriculture and water changes. It's all about water and the water cycle. Silly humans did not cause global warming; it's a cycle that comes and goes. Now we're in the beginning of a cooling cycle, the beginning of an ice age. First it gets warmer then it gets cooler. This is a generational change; this will take a long time to play out. Earth is now in the beginning of an Ice Age, and it's all about the water." (Author's note; if it's all about the water then isn't it coincidental that we're entering the Age of Aquarius, the water bearer?)

Is humanity evolving? Kryon says, "We are always changing as it's a dynamic, energetic, spiritual world. Look for examples of people finding unity instead of warring with each other. The European Union and the currency, the Euro, is one such example. The fall of the Soviet Union is another."

Kryon's prediction for the Middle East, "Egypt is going through a revolution without a leader. When everybody can talk to everybody there can be no more conspiracies." (Author's note; sounds like social networking, Facebook, etc.) "Peace in the Middle East potentially comes from Iran, which will re-establish its greatness from a revolution that starts with the young people. Parts of Iran might be bombed before this happens. Peace in Middle East will be brokered by an Islamic country."

Back to the comment, "DNA is the new frontier. It's more than you think." We know that quantum is the study of small things, and biological molecules are enormous compared to an individual atom. But LIGHT is especially intriguing. Quantum Benevolence, the name of a premise recently talked about, is a description of quantum state behavior, bizarre and seemingly impossible wave particle duality as light is BOTH wave and particle depending on the conditions of the experiment (Heisenberg uncertainty principal). Matter can be in two places at the same time in quantum realities (double-slit light experiment). Can light be a part of healing? Kryon says, "You are part of both sides of the veil. Therefore you are never really alone and always with the Creator which you are a part of. Quantum healing knows no boundaries of any kind; it can be instantaneous over enormous distances."

Other things Kryon touched on but I won't even attempt to remember with quotes:
-Our Akashic records are in our DNA. Everything we've done or thought, life lessons, stem-cell blueprints, etc. Aging happens due to DNA not being fully active, or without cells that repeat the pristine original DNA form. Instead, with aging, it just keeps dividing from what it has. Ageless living is possible.
-We need to learn to ask the DNA strands to use the original cellular structure and slowly activate it to original information to stop aging. Spontaneous remission reproduces the original DNA and cellular blueprints. Kryon says the biblical characters who allegedly lived for hundreds of years, really did.

During the final 45 minute meditation, it felt like my hands, palms upward, were holding hands with other angels and LOCKED in place. This is hard to describe, but afterwards I also felt slightly drunk from the experience. Kryon's main message was that some of us in the audience have accepted our roles as LIGHT BEARERS, and others have not. For those who haven't, this is fine. There is no expectation from God or angels to perform work. For those of us who do accept our roles as LIGHT BEARERS, we need to remind ourselves to provide light. That means by lighting ourselves, not by being evangelical. For nobody wants (or needs) to be told how to act or behave in a Godly manner. It is within us already. The best thing a light-bearer can do is illuminate herself/himself. Shine brightly and let the world see it. Love everyone, regardless of what they are doing. If they are committing crimes, war, abuse, love them anyway. Don't love what they do, but love who they are and forgive them, for they have a difficult road just like everyone does.

This felt exactly like the Christ message to me if I'm reading between the lines of the gospels correctly; love yourself and your neighbor as yourself. Forgive everything, judge not. The human experience is difficult for all of us. As humans, we make mistakes. Does God really condemn us? Of course not. So for us to act Godly, we must learn to forgive and give grace as God does to EVERYONE.

What are some of the things Kryon told me that really felt like core truths? That God is within us, and the person who can find God anywhere is certainly blessed (as communication with spirit can happen easily outside of church). That concepts of Heaven and Hell are very much made up by humans and can be likened to children's stories (I really enjoyed that one!).

Remember the Higher-self, the God-within that is our constant guide. Follow the Higher-self, and all will be just fine during December of 2012 and beyond.

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Friday, June 03, 2011

Trinity Episcopal Church Gardens and the Chartres Labyrinth

We just returned from a long Memorial Day vacation in Medford, Oregon where one daughter played and the other worked as assistant referee for the Rogue Valley Cup Soccer Tournament. What does this have to do with holy, spiritual labyrinths, you might ask? Everything.
Trinity Gardens labyrinth Ashland Oregon
For, you see, Medford is just 10 miles north of Ashland, Oregon. And within Ashland is the Trinity Episcopal Church and its Trinity Gardens, which is the site of a very nice, holy and spiritual labyrinth.
At the church's website, the history of the garden is chronicled way back;
The story of Trinity Garden goes back for millennia, deep into the Pleistocene Epoch...
Well, we probably don't need quite that much history. Here's the more recent gist of it;
Trinity Garden, Columbarium, and Sacred Ground was finished in the late fall of 2004. The garden consists of a large Chartres style labyrinth, designed and painted by the internationally known Robert Ferré on colored concrete. The three separate Columbaria units consist of 145 individual niches for the repose of the ashes of parish members and their families. Sacred ground for the scattering or burial of parishioners’ ashes is located in a fenced area between the columbarium units and the church. Low benches, a trellis, and a fountain are additional garden amenities. The trellis with seating beneath serves as a visual connection to the church building itself.
The Chartres Cathedral in France is widely know for its impressive architecture, stained glass windows, use of sacred geometry and its labyrinth. Located in Chartres, France, about an hour southwest of Paris, the 800 plus year old church is considered to be one of the finest examples of the French High Gothic style with heavy flying buttresses and spires that reach nearly 400 feet in height. And there is also a world famous labyrinth, regularly walked by the religiously pious, the spiritually aware and the just-plain-curious alike.
Chartres Cathedral labyrinth Chartres France

The Chartres labyrinth is a bit like a gigantic pattern of concentric circles on the floor but it's really a maze. Though there is no solving a puzzle with this maze; you simply follow between the lines at the beginning and will wind up at the end in a few minutes. The whole idea is to hold contemplative thoughts and energies as you go to better connect with God, spirit, higher source, however you like to think about it.
Devan Matthews, Shelby Matthews, Jana Matthews walking the Trinity Garden labyrinth

Devan, Shelby and Jana walking the spiritual path at Trinity Gardens in Ashland, Oregon. The church to the right (not in picture) had Sunday service so the sounds of singing and hymns accompanied the walk. Nice touch.
at the beginning Devan Matthews, Shelby Matthews, Jana Matthews


 At the beginning. Twelve trees around the garden symbolize the apostles.

botanical gardens of Trinity Church Ashland Oregon


Beautiful botanical garden and flowers in bloom around the trellis.
fountain at Trinity gardens Ashland Oregon


Fountain with three large rocks symbolizing the Holy Trinity.







I have been to France twice but never to Chartres. Due to our brief but memorable time in Ashland and the Trinity Gardens, our family has added the Chartres church and labyrinth to our wish list. For those thinking of visiting Southern Oregon, Ashland has many wonderful places to visit and things to do.

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Sunday, May 08, 2011

Happy Mother's Day to All My Moms

Kaye Shackford, superb Mom and winner of royal flushes
I really got lucky in the mom department, must've come into this world saying, "Okay God, but whatever happens make sure I've got lots of mom-types around."
4 for 1 is a pretty good deal for just about anything. In fact, it's hard to think of many 4 for 1 deals that truly exist, but it does for me. Let me explain.
First of all, I was blessed to be birthed by my Mom, Kaye. She always took exceptional care of me (and sister, Mindy) even though it wasn't easy being a single mom for much of that time. While the money wasn't always flowing as well as it could have, there was never a shortage of love and support, which is clearly why I turned out to be so wonderful.
This is a picture of Mom at the Hacienda in Incline and a royal flush on the poker machine with all 5 coins in. That's the kind of effect Kaye has on the world, where everything blossoms around her. (Okay, so the royal flush was PaBear's; she still influenced it.)

Jeannie Matthews, fantastic Step Mom and grandma of Nola Bartley
I also got lucky with a 2nd Mom. Jeannie, my step-Mom, married my dad about 3 years after my folks divorced and went separate ways. At the time, Dad and Jeannie didn't have kids yet, and so Mindy and I were thrust upon her every summer during our childhood through teen years. Of course it was a major challenge for Jeannie to have to deal with us, especially because we were rather wild and carefree and often took the emotional difficulties of the divorce out on her. But Jeannie did a great job and was a blessing as a 2nd Mom for me and continues to be to this day. Looking forward to seeing her soon. This is a picture of a lucky granddaughter, Nola, with her GrandMa who continues to share the love with the next generation. Thanks, Jeannie!

Mindy Tindle, wonderful sister and Mother of Mollie Tindle and Adam Tindle
Then there was my sister, Mindy, filling in part time as a mom. She was 3 years older, and since we were often on our own at very young ages, Mindy took care of me when no one else was around. We endured cross-country flights twice a year at very young ages to spend time with each parent, but during those flights and transition periods at the next home, Mindy was often the person I needed for support. In a similar vein, we moved homes quite often when I was a child, 6 different houses and 3 states by the time I was 10. Thankfully, Mindy was always there to help and now is a great mom to her own kids, Mollie and Adam.

Jason Matthews and Jana Matthews at Cottonwood restaurant Truckee CA
Finally, there's the wonderful mom I see everyday, my wife, Jana. She's my best friend, my daily partner and companion, and she's also the greatest mom to our beautiful daughters, Shelby and Devan, who (trust me) know how truly blessed they are to have Jana in their lives. And even though Jana is my wife, she often mentions how terrific it is that I'm really one of the children and how I help spread the need for her mom skills to yet another child in the family. Aw shucks, honey, just doing what I can to help out.

Thanks so much to all the Mom's in my life! You've really made a difference and continue to today. I love you.

Monday, November 16, 2009

New Moon Manifesting - Nov. 16th 2009

Today is 11-16-09, the new moon. That means I'll be working on my monthly list of what to focus on, improve, bring into my life, etc.
Because the New Moon is the bestest time to accomplish that. I've been on this program for about 6 months, and believe me, it works.
The FREE conference call is at 10pm EST / 7pm PST. The conference call number is 616.712.8000 access code: 855226.
This conference is still flying a bit under the radar so you will get personal time with the hostess, Jana. There is also a very powerful group meditation to bring energy into the dreams of the participants.
A must for anyone working on improving their lives. Who isn't?
More info at http://newmoonmanifesting.com/

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

New Moon Manifesting

Jana has started a new project, New Moon Manifesting, and it's already off to a great start. This new moon period is from Dec 27th 2008 to Jan 26th 2009. The idea is to focus on those things that we'd like to work on, manifest, accomplish, attract to our lives during this moon period. Then at the end of the moon we'll evaluate what we've done and make a new list for the next period. It's really a genius yet simple way to stay focused and goal-oriented throughout the year.
Please join us for her show at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/JanaMatthews
Or check in at Jana's website at http://janagroscost.com/
And also check back for her blog site now under construction just for this New moon Manifesting at http://newmoonmanifesting.com/
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