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Something About Me
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whomever may be interested, I offer some background information
about myself. I know I like to know a bit about the people I
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I Am Me
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My World
My world is
filled with sights, sounds, scents, sensations, feelings and
thoughts that are different from most people. Until I was at
least six years old, I didn’t realize that I was different. But
when family and friends were both frightened and intrigued by my
stories about dead relatives visiting me, about flying around
the world when I slept every night, and accurately predicting
future events, I began to realize how different my world really
is. By the time I was 12, I was a serious student and researcher
in the metaphysical field. I’m still different, and still
studying.
In the mundane world, I’m a
high school teacher, a computer junkie, a counselor, a lecturer,
a business woman and several other things. My degrees are in
Education, Psychology, Religious Study, Philosophy, and
Drafting.
I’ve been lucky to have been
the wife of a good man for many years. And I’ve been honored to
be mom of a terrific grown daughter - and grandma to two lovely
granddaughters. These people have supported and enabled my life
in many ways. For these connections I am especially grateful.
My spiritual world leads me
through many experiences. I both research and practice an
eclectic form of therapeutic body work. It is very important to
me, and I have discovered a lot of new (remembered) information.
My studies on The Living Energy System, Reincarnation and
Regression work have been well received. I play with numbers a
lot, as another way to understand myself and others. Meditation
came into my life as a formal technique in 1970. Since then, I
have practiced, taught and wrote about it regularly.
I have been writing as long as
I can remember. My work ranges from technical manuals for public
education, through metaphysical how-to materials, to spiritual
exposition, and poetry. Adding to that, I’m an avid bookaholic.
There’s hardly room in my office for me around my books and
computer equipment.
An inner need for a clearer,
deeper connection with my spiritual self has driven me as long
as I can remember. About 1975 I began working with Automatic
Writing. It seemed natural to combine spirituality with my
desire to write. Unfortunately, the handwriting was so illegible
nobody could decipher it once I was done. I had the inner
guidance, but no useable record. Then, about 1989, I discovered
that I could do the same thing on the computer. I could actually
read what was said! My life changed. I have been sitting in
communion with my higher wisdom and guidance ever since.
In my time on this planet, in
this personality, I have had opportunities for lots of
experiences. They have all been important and rewarding. I
wouldn’t be who I am today, after all, without them. As for
where I’m going, you can bet that "I ain’t done yet." I keep
wondering who/what I’ll be tomorrow, and the day after that . .
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My Spiritual Life
My spiritual work is who I am. I may be
other things in the mundane world, but my true essence is my
spiritual belief and action. If you read about the
Gaia and the Shin Maa, then
perhaps you have an understanding of who I am on a deeper level.
If not, perhaps reading it would help give you insights. Reading
Blue Fire Forming will provide
even more insights, as this is a tale about my growing up
different in a world that was challenged by my vision of the
world. The Blue Fire story was written at least twenty years ago
as a way to explain my early years of wonder and learning.
My earliest memories remind me of
how connected I have always been to both the planet and the
spiritual realms. I rely upon these connections to keep me whole
and alive. I use the small part of the immense Tao/God force at
my command to help myself and those who seek my aid. I use it
carefully and respectfully. The idea of "Can I? Should I? May
I?" is uppermost in my decisions. My ethical foundations are
built upon these questions plus the rule to "Do as you wish, if
it harm none." Recognizing that harming none includes me, is
quite a challenge. But I endeavor to live by those words as best
I can.
I am both a priest (the one word to
encompass both the masculine and the feminine aspects of this
work) and a warrior. It is my task to be a guide and a leader as
well as a protector. Although I would much prefer time spent as
a mentor and teacher, I am quite capable and willing to take on
attacking forces to protect the highest good at all times. Many
times I have been called upon in this capacity. With the help of
my higher wisdom, my personal guidance team, God, and my deep
commitment to my agreements, I have managed to prevail, and I am
still here doing my work. For this I am grateful.
I get to play with energies in many
forms. My energetic body work teaches me so much, that it is a
joy to work with people. I learn, I teach, my clients get to
grow and choose healthy ways, and I have even more to share with
others.
My writing is a reflection of what I
learn through all of my modalities. I combine my traditional
educational background with my non-traditional learning
opportunities in a mix of intuition and common sense. It is
great fun to stand in both worlds (material and esoteric) and do
my work from that balanced perspective.
At this point in my life, I know who
I am, what many of my soul tasks are, much about what I still
need to learn, and how I fit into this wonderful world. What a
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More Than You Ever Really Wanted To Know
About Me:
Laverne's Contemplative Mind Clips
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I was born in Nampa, Idaho to Jessa and
Mildred Daniels. I am an only child
with all that implies. As it happens, I
know that I was a wanted child because
of the fertility struggles my parents
had in order to conceive me. That
included tales of surgeries and shots
which my mother endured for the sake of
conception. Since Mom was a heavy woman,
even though only 5"2" tall, she said
that nobody even knew she was pregnant
until she brought me home from the
hospital. Obviously she, too, had a bit
of a dramatic flair.
I've been an energetic participant in
life ever since. So here I am world.
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Metaphysics (hobby,
vocation, avocation, lifestyle)
Metaphysical research and practice is my
"real" life. The spiritual quest is what
I really live for. I find ways to relate
this side of myself to every aspect of
my life, and vice versa. Without this
part of me, I would grow cold and lonely
and retreat from the world altogether. I
know, I tried it a couple of times. I
was not happy and I was not a nice
person during those times. I know that I
used to drive my parents a little wacky
when I was young because they couldn't
understand the way I perceived the
world. But they managed to put up with
me. Now I just live my life in my own
way and let people judge me as they may.
I have my priorities clearly delineated,
and the spiritual self is at the top of
the list.
Outdoor Activities
I have always loved the out-of-doors.
Included in my outdoor repertoire are:
swimming, hiking and camping. From
the time I was little I found ways to go
camping and go out in the woods or to
the beach. As a girl, I went camping every
chance I got. Then as I got older and
my children joined Camp Fire, I became a
leader and found any opportunity I could
to go on hikes or camping with my kids
or with other adults. I was even a camp
director for a couple of years. Now as an adult I
go with other women on retreats every
summer. I sometimes even get hubby to go
along, but that is rare.
Reading
Reading is a passion for me. I always
have at least three books going at any
one time. My tastes run from fantasy
and science fiction to self-help,
technology and metaphysics. I have an
extensive library that is at times very
overwhelming. At last count I had
somewhere around 5,000 books in a
variety of bookcases around the house
and even boxed in the attic. The
difficulty is that once I get a book I
cannot let it go, so they just keep
adding up. Part of this collection is a
group of old and rare books that I
adore. Many are first editions. I
believe my oldest is from the late
1700s. I don't really know their
monetary value, but they are priceless
to me. I love to read! In fact, I could
be termed a bookaholic. For instance, as
a reward for reading homework
assignments when I was in college, I
would read for
pleasure. Since I was little, I have
loved books. I still have some of the
books that I read as a little girl. As I
look back at some of the children's
stories, I realize that many of my moral
values were set by early tales of
honesty and consideration. I think it
has always been a valuable asset to me.
Various forms of self-awareness and
self-improvement intrigue me. Anything
that helps me understand the hows and
whys of human awareness and interactions
fascinate me. I guess that is why my BA
was focused around psychology, religious
studies and philosophy. Not only do I
study for my own edification, I do a
variety of workshops/seminars to help
other people better understand
themselves and their life situations.
It's great!
A partner to reading is writing. I
love to do that as well.
I get great joy from writing. My range
of writing includes technical
educational work, poetry, some prose,
self-help and spirituality. The
overwhelming passion of my life is
alternative thought, or metaphysics. I
have been a bit different since I was a
child and espouse a life philosophy
which differs greatly from that of most
people (could you tell?). It is an
important part of my professional life
outside of the school (counselor,
trainer, intuitive, therapeutic body
worker, author). I have gained some
modest success in the field and
gratefully find that others respect my
opinion.
Animals
I have always had animals in my life. My
Little Grandma (so named because she
stood only 4'10" tall) and my Mother were both
animal people. It was natural that I
would also love animals. I passed the
same passion on to my children. I
have had innumerable cats and dogs,
small and large birds, lambs, rats and
hamsters. If my parents or my husband
would have put up with it, that list
would probably have included a horse, a
monkey, a Gila monster and who knows
what else. My Mom even had a pet pig
once -- not a small pot belly one, but a
full sized pig. (No. We did not live on a
farm, but in the city.) For a long time, I had a
terrific little poodle, named Bubba,
that constantly taught me about
boundless joy and unconditional love.
Animals have indeed provided me with
much knowledge and pleasure over the
years.
Computers and other Technology
I love to work with my computer system.
I have a fairly extensive system that
has provided me with lots of
opportunities -- and frustrations. I
used to work very closely with a local
computer shop and international
wholesaler. I did a lot of consulting
that rewarded me in many ways and taught
me a great deal. I am
always happy to be able to get new
software or hardware. I enjoy finding
out how to better use the equipment that
I have. I am fairly proficient at it,
and love it. I get a big kick every time
someone new asks me to help get started
on his/her own systems.
Motorcycles
Believe it or not,
I spent about six years of my life
riding motorcycles, both alone and with
my husband. We owned a Honda 350, a
Honda 450, a Honda 750, a Honda 175 and
a Harley Davidson Sportster. I was not
just a passenger, I had a license and
took advantage of it. I learned to drive
the first week after we bought our first
bike, a Honda 350. From then on, I rode
every weekend with my husband and a
group of friends. Often during the week,
hubby would come home to find me gone
somewhere on his motorcycle. I loved it.
But when we had our third accident, we
stopped riding bikes.
Artistic Hobbies.
I love to do things that are creative in
nature. I used to do a lot of crocheting. I
also used to make
water candles that were a sight to
behold (in this area they melt too
easily so I gave up making them after
leaving the Bay Area). I love
photography. I do some painting --
abstracts. I have done a lot of ceramic
work. And I express myself most often
these days through my various computer
graphics projects. I just do all sorts of artsy
crafty things when I can. It is relaxing
and productive at the same time.
Collectibles
I collect pewter figurines and crystals
of all sorts. This includes lead crystal
artifacts and natural crystals. These
interests have emptied my pocket book
many times over and given me great
pleasure. I must say that I have a
fairly extensive collection that I love
to share with people. Unlike most
people, I am not afraid to let others
touch my natural crystals. I encourage
it. Such items are not restricted to my
use alone. They are healing to the eyes
and the body, therefore something for
everyone to share.
More Outdoors
As I said before, I love outdoor
activities, especially camping. When I
was little, I went to Camp Fire Camp
every summer. When I became an adult, I
found I could take Camp Fire Kids
camping as much as I wanted and have a
terrific time. I got to volunteer as a
camp counselor and had even more fun.
Some of the fun stopped when I became
the Camp Director. I didn't get to play
as much as I wanted to. (The year I
found myself cleaning out the sewer
lines by hand while everyone else ate
dinner seemed to epitomize all the
reasons I no longer wanted to be the
Camp Director. So I quit. I have missed
it ever since.) I still go camping a
couple of times every year just to
satisfy that basic need in me. I go for
walks or hikes and picnics in the country whenever I
can, just because I love it.
Before our last move I had a pool in my
back yard that I loved to play in. Now I
have to go to my daughter's home to
swim. Being a Pisces, I guess I must be
half fish. My parents could never get me
out of the water when I was little. I
went in the streams, the lakes and every
pool I could get into. If all else,
failed, I went in the sprinklers. I
still love the water.
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Affiliations
(Past and Present)
Although it is officially a United
States organization, it is actually an
international group with members
throughout the world. This is an
organization that researches the
connection between mind and matter. It
employs the hard physical sciences and
the soft psionic sciences to find new
and more comprehensive ways of
understanding the world in which we
live. I was a member and President of
the local Northern California chapter
for years. I have been the Executive
Secretary for the National Board of
Directors since 1989. It entails a lot
of work, but has many perks. How else
would I be in touch with quality people
(practitioners and researchers) of like
mind from all around the world?
Fortunately the times when the greatest
activity in USPA take place are during
the times when school is not in session.
That makes it possible for me to be as
active as I am. I am a regular
presenter. I seem to have developed a
position of interest and respect in this
community.
Check out the web site at
www.psychotronics.org
- come to our conferences and buy our
tapes!
Sacred Way Church
I am a minister and psychological
counselor. I was initially trained
through the University of Metaphysics
and later moved to the Universal Life
Church. I purposely chose the ULC
because of the freedom and flexibility
inherent in the structure of the
church. I actually studied for and
received a PhD in Religious Studies from
both organizations. I also obtained a
degree as a Psychological Counselor
through ULC. They are valid degrees, but
not honored by traditional academic
institutions. I am pleased to be part
of a small church named Sacred Way
Church. We meet in local homes and put
on occasional public activities. One of
the wonderful aspects of this
involvement is my ability to marry
people. I conduct somewhere around
three or four a year on average. With
all the freedom allowed by the church I
have the privilege of conducting very
special and very personalized ceremonies
that receive wonderful feedback. I even
have the honor of conducting funerals
from time to time. That, too, is well
received. As a minister, I provide
counseling services to individuals and
couples. My track record is pretty
impressive in this area. Since spiritual
awareness is the path of life for me,
this is all an important part of my
life. There are those who disparage the ULC organization. I don't fault them.
But for me it provides the freedom
within a recognized structure to work
with other spiritual seekers.
Camp Fire Girls, Camp Fire Girls &
Boys, or Camp Fire, Inc. -- iterations
of the same organization
I was a Blue Bird and Camp Fire girl
when I was little. I spent four glorious
years as a youth member of that
organization. I now realize that many of
my personal values are based upon the
Camp Fire Law. I believe it did me a lot
of good.
I spent 16 years as an adult volunteer
for the same organization. I was a
leader, a trainer, an administrator at
every level of the council, a camp
volunteer, a Council Management Consult
for the National Organization and more.
This all led to eventually becoming a
paid professional for the local
organization for a time. I loved it and
received much in return for the massive
amounts of time I gave to the
organization.
The time spent as a leader to groups for
both of my daughters provided a lot of
quality time for us. I don't think that
I or my girls would trade a moment's
memory for anything in the world. It was
all valuable, even if it was often
exhausting.
I also spent three years as a Council
Management Consultant for the national
Camp Fire organization. I was
responsible for and to four or five
councils at a time. Through the national
organization, I received some incredible
training and support that helped me help
the local councils in some incredible
ways.
American Red Cross
I spent 9 years as a volunteer trainer
for the American Red Cross. I taught
many levels of first aid to countless
individuals over those years. It was a
great satisfaction to have someone come
up to me and tell me of how s/he had
been able to help somebody in crisis
because of the training received in one
of my classes. Actually the stringent
training on how to teach met or
surpassed much of what I later got in
college. I also used to say that I was
such a clutz that I needed to be sure
the world had lots of people trained in
first aid procedures so they could take
care of me. That last part,
unfortunately, is still true.
International Training in
Communications -- ITC.
I was a member of ITC (even when it was
called International Toastmistress Club)
for about 13 years. It is an outstanding
public education group similar to
Toastmasters that taught me many
communication skills. With my natural
enthusiasm, the best lessons I ever
learned through ITC were how to sit
down, shut up and listen. I held many
volunteer positions. I was in and even
won several speech contests. I also won
a writing contest at the regional level
that sent my entry onto the
international level for competition. It
kept my mind honed and my mouth working
fairly well for me. Although no longer a
part of the organization, I carry the
legacy with me.
Inter-Faith Council
This was a local group that encouraged
communication and information between
people of various spiritual backgrounds.
It is no longer active. It had monthly
meetings and about four large public
annual events. I was a member of the
governing board for the group. I
thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to
interact and learn from the Sikhs,
Buddhists, Baptists, Episcopalians,
Methodists, Hindus, Judiasts, Wiccans
and others. As a minister and a
spiritual investigator, I was pleased at
the opportunities provided by such a
group.
And a few more things beyond the
scope of space and opportunity here to
share with you.....
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