I was sitting in the Temple, pondering. Somehow I knew I wasn’t alone……so I asked my question…..   Was I a Jew in my last life? You’ve been a Jew in many lives! But then you’ve also been a Christian, a Buddhist, a Taoist, a Sikh and a Moslem! Wow, I’ve covered the options! Yes, … Read more

I was sitting at my typewriter when suddenly I received this message, clearly in my head…..No introduction, no possibility to debate or discuss it…..The Voice simply spoke it to me with an obvious intention to have it typed out as the words were spoken…… Why strive to be something you already are, Les? Why not … Read more

I was feeding the wild king parrots and thinking about the coming week’s retreat when I clearly heard “the call”….. Stop fighting! What?!?!? Stop fighting! I can hear you planning your coming week as if it were a battle!…. Well, sometimes it seems to be! I just like to be prepared….. What? Prepared for battle? … Read more

Are you ready for a third conundrum, Les? I had woken up shortly after dawn and was staring at the ceiling….. If I have to….. Great! What has force – but is powerless? I’m sure you’re about to tell me….. It would be better if you find out for yourself…. How come? Well, whatever I … Read more

Are you ready for another conundrum, Les? I had woken up shortly after dawn and was staring at the ceiling….. Now? As good a time as any! Okay….what is it? What exists but isn’t real? Dreams? Good one but we can talk about those another time. That’s not what I had in Mind…. Okay, shoot…. … Read more

The Dutch visited Australia in 1606 The Spanish visited later that year…. In fact the shipping lanes were crowded with visitors – Chinese, Malaccan, Indian…. 29 different Dutch ships alone visited Australia during the 17th Century. Captain Cook first sighted land in Australia on the 19th April 1770. His crew landed at Botany Bay 29th … Read more

Are you ready for a conundrum, Les? I had just arrived home with the shopping….. Right now? Can we wait until the shopping has been put away? Shopping’s a great example….in a way…. Aah….you’re going to advise a particular diet, maybe? Not at all! Eat as much junk as you need to cause as much … Read more

I was answering my emails when The Voice next spoke…..   I wonder……are you happy with life, Les? I certainly am – although I’d prefer it if there was no grief, hurt, pain, sickness or even death associated with it…… Don’t you think it would be kind of bland? It might – but it would … Read more

Are you excited about Christmas, Les? I was out refreshing the water for the retreat’s miniature horses….. I can take it or leave it. Santa let you down? Santa has never visited. Good gracious…….never? Not that I can remember. But that’s not a complaint because I don’t believe in him. I don’t blame you. He’s … Read more

It seemed my turn to start a conversation…….   I love these talks but sometimes you know I still feel alone….. I totally understand….I felt like that once, a long, long time ago, too…….So I did something about it. What? I created the universe. But it just didn’t fulfil Me. How could it not? It … Read more