The Book

Let Your Light Shine May you be the stars of tomorrow and the ashes of the past be no more. May you rise with great expectation and soar above the clouds of yesterday. May you see the bright future with each sunrise; may the sun's warm rays bathe you. May you breathe the freshness of freedom that comes with the knowledge of success. Face the future, for tomorrow, will hold and embrace you as only you desire. Go forward with dignity, stand tall, be wise, and love all mankind. Remember, you are the future, not the past!   Mighty Warrior Oh, Mighty Indian Warrior, lead us to the promised land. The land of our ancestors, the land with great blue waters that flow surrounded by tall snow-white mountain peaks. A land where horses run, wild beasts roam freely and rest under the tall pine trees. Oh, Mighty Indian Warrior, take us to the promised land where our ancestors sang and danced to heal the sick with chants and whirling steps. Steps that echo their blessed prayers and pass on for everyone to hear. Oh, Mighty Indian Warrior, take us to our promised land, for the time is getting near.   The Local Restaurant The cooks are in the kitchen, saying out loud, "What can we do?" They need to catch up with the orders that are still coming in. All the tables are full. The restaurant was packed with hungry people What on earth is going on? The owner has never seen the restaurant this busy or full, not in his twenty years as an owner. For many years, business was good, but times have changed. Many people have moved out of town because of new jobs or other circumstances, The owner finally picked up the daily menu, and to his surprise, a big misprint was right in front of his eyes. He puts on his new glasses and reads it twice, "OH my," it read, "Sunday Special All Meals For Free."   Sedona, A Firsthand Experience Many articles have been about Sedona and its 300 million- old rock formations . After reading about Sedona, I was excited to read about all the historical sites that Sedona offers for an adventure and history buff such as myself. I have been interested in travel since I first opened and looked through” National Geographic” magazine at the age of six. that was a long time ago. As I thought about this beautiful place, I knew could not wait any longer to visit. I packed my suitcase with cooler in hand: I drove onto the open road. My first stop was the geological rock formations surrounding Sedona, formed by sandstone layers. The oceans that receded and left behind iron oxide and sediments were the main contributing factors in this process, along with water erosion and natural weathering, exposed iron oxide. This process gave the rocks their beautiful hues of red and other varied colors. A photographer's dream comes true with all the beautiful rocks to choose from and their striking colors. Big, majestic spires reach up high to arches that beckon you to sit for a while. These rocks take various forms from different viewpoints. For example, Snoopy Rock, looking from afar, actually looks as if Snoopy is lying down for an afternoon nap. The Coffee Pot Rock, immense as can be, resembles a gigantic coffee pot used by the old-time miners and prospectors in the early 1800s. These magnificent rocks are not only picturesque but have served as filming locations for many years, especially in western movies. The most famous was with John Wayne [Angel and the Badman, 1945]. The Eagle Rock looks majestic, ready to fly to the clear blue sky. On its own, it stands tall and proud underneath tons of sandstone. It is a symbol of freedom in America and a symbol of protection for the Navajo Tribes. Not wanting to end my trip and still be surrounded by the magic I felt, I wanted to learn more about Sedona. The answer came pretty fast. I was in several Vortexes zones! No wonder I felt healthier; there was no fog in my brain. I was sleeping better and had lots of energy. I knew little or nothing about Vortexes, so I began reading the guidebook; along the way, on I discovered a straightforward explanation of what a Vortex is. The energy of a vortex acts as an amplifier. Another cause is: "Its aliveness and health of the earth reflected in a tremendous natural beauty created by the elements of land, light, air, and water." Wow! Now I know why I felt so good. I was very grateful for all the information I received and learned from my trip. But before I could head home, I had one more stop. That was to drive up to Rachel's Knoll with a set of copper dousing rods. I had to walk carefully on a small barrier. As I walked through the scrubby terrain, I became closer to a twisted Bristlecone Pine tree. The rods gently pulled in and crisscrossed each other. I was amazed at what I saw and felt; I had to do this several times. My mind finally had enough proof that all these experiences were real. Goodbye Sedona! Mission accomplished; I could go on my merry way with wonderful memories, beautiful photographs, and a well-rested soul. Last but not least, I happily marked off several sights from my bucket list.