The Light Shines

The Light Shines for me around this time of the year and I always greet it. Although, I tend to be alone, by choice. I'm not sad or don't feel alone, I just want to be that way. I reflect on the year that passed and am happy that I'm still breathing. This is the time where I shed the ways of the past year and start looking towards the future years to come. I always start just the way I would like, but I don't feel ready to take on what I have decided. This time is different. I've studied and learned from my computer teacher and have taken her lessons a bit further. The unknown is a place I haven't visited in along time and I look forward to it. As long as there is a spark of light, I wil be able to find my way. I enjoy following this light. It shows me the good way through life. It seems to get brighter to show me what's wrong around me, and I see the predicaments and dilemmas I've fallen into, It shows me the out. This is the Light of my Creator. Spending one on one time with Him is what I always look forward to at this time of the year. It's always good and better when The Light Shines.

Peace Be with You.

Welcome to My Universe,

Kevin

Show Me The Money

'Show me the money' is what I say, everytime someone says I have a good deal for you, I say 'Show Me The Money'. I once asked a friend if he could find this tree for me. He said "Show Me The Money'. It's all about the money. I like money but it's not the first priority on my list. It once was, and I was never happy or satisfied. Money tried to become the most important thing in my life, and I became more miserable. Is my misery along with this money more important than my happiness and satisfaction. Didn't the 'Rolling Stones' , with all there money and success say they 'Can't Get NO Satisfaction'. Even if I had the money, which at one time I did have, would it HELP ME. NO! All the things that I learned when I was poor were more important than what I learned when I was with money. If I had it to do all over again would I have learned? Beats the s#*t out of me. Cash is powerful. If it grew this way on a tree, would it be this powerful? Umm, Give me some seeds and 'Show me the money', we'll see. Peace Be with You

WtMU,

Kevin

Today was good for me. I saw my Teacher twice. DAJAVUU. I think it's a good sign to continue my blog. She works continually to make sure we all have a basic knowledge of her lessons. I appreciate her method of teaching. I will be a teacher next year and I'm learning all I can from her.

It's always all good.

Thank you Karen.

Peace Be with You.

WtMU

Kevin

Extreme Flight

I'm amazed at how the Creator has shown us Extreme Flights. Whenever I take time to examine or enjoy what is on this Earth with us, I'm always astonished at the extremes of almost every species here. Evolution is continual. How these two birds evolved into what they are today, I cannot even begin to conceive in my mind. The Creator has a plan and I believe it's for our understanding and enlightenment of ourselves. I look at these birds and see the fierceness and the frailty in both. I look at myself and the people around me and see these same qualities in us all. Some choose to live or act on the edge of these extremes. Good or bad, the edge tends to excite ones life. I myself tested the edge many times and have fallen over. The good thing is that I'm a resilient person, as we all are. I know what's there and I know how to handle it. The process of learning, understanding, and evolving in ones life depends on how we handle the extremes in our lives. Living safe, secure, and cautious lives is good for some, but what else is out there. Living detrimentally is not a good way to go, but what else is out there. Balance is out there. Encountering and using these experiences of testing the edges of life are what the Creator intended for us. Finding balance in this world today is an accomplishment in it's self. Finding balance in ourselves is a miracle. Again I look at these two magnificent birds and I'm amazed at the balance they have acquired at the extremes in their lives. The edge is good, balance is better. The Creator and this earth never ceases to amaze me when I take the Extreme Flights. Peace Be With You.

WtMU,

Kevin

Sunny All Day

Today started and I knew it would be Sunny All Day. The people around me seemed to notice that I was feeling this way today ^. Most people don't notice, since we all have our own problems. The people that do notice seem to be happy with their lives. They're satisfied with the cards they've been dealt. I strive for that satisfaction. I know the things that I need to get there, but my choices hinder my road to achieve this satisfaction. I'm learning from these experiences, but it's a slow process. I awoke today with the confidence that I could and that I'm going to see and feel the satisfaction of life. Maybe that's what these good friends see. If this continues there's no stopping me. I pray to the Creator to continue to shine this way on me. With His help I know it will be Sunny All Day. Peace Be With You.

Welcome to My Universe,

Kevin

Gone Fishing

I used tell everybody that I had Gone Fishing when ever I decided to disappear. The truth is my life has become more difficult than I ever wanted it to be. This little stream reminds me of the places I used to go fishing or hide. I could sit for hours not worrying about a thing and never seeing another living soul. At that time I also didn't have any children. I worry about them always because I never get to see them everyday. I took my son and my brother to a place much like this to share with them what nature has given us to enjoy. While my bro and I were telling each other how to tie a hook on the line, my young son found a rusty old hook a piece of string and some old discarded bait and put them together. While were still discussing our abundance of fishing knowledge, my son pulled out this little tiny trout from the stream. He started jumping around all excited. We just cracked up laughing and we wondered who was going to tell him he couldn't keep it. The next thing we know, he was gently removing the hook and talking to the little fish saying he was sorry he bothered him. He put it back in the water and waved good bye. I was very proud of how he already understood nature. My bro and I never caught anything, but we were happy we didn't that day. We all just sat back and enjoyed the day. I'll never forget that day I had Gone Fishing. Peace Be With You.

WtMU,

Kevin

Rear Ended

Last week I felt like I was Rear Ended by life. Sometimes it happens that way. Your cruising along and all of a sudden OUCH. You can't cry about it. You just turn around and say ass----. Know it or not, there's always a lesson to be learned. Most things happen for a reason. The good ones we welcome and the bad ones we curse. The choices we make can determine the outcome. We don't always get to make the choice. Other people also have choices and if you are part of that outcome, then your probably gonna get Rear Ended. I try my best to make good choices for myself and others. I always look ahead to see if my choice is a good one or a bad one. Once you act on the choice you made there's no going back. There are always consequences to the decisions we make. I myself have made many bad decisions, many bad choices. I have done my best to learn from these mistakes or mishaps. When we make a choice for ourselves and something bad happens to you, then it's a lesson learned. When we make a choice and something bad happens to someone else, then that's selfish. What may seem harmless to one may be devastating to another. I like to think of my actions as important actions. They mean something to me. Hopefully they mean something to others. I'm not a perfect person. I have more imperfections than most people. I have Hope that I learn from these flaws and shortcomings. I have to work extra hard to think about others before myself and my wants. Maybe this hard work will payoff someday, maybe it won't. I will continue to work, so I can avoid getting Rear Ended by life. We all should. Peace Be With You.

Welcome to My Universe,

Kevin

Searching

Why are people always SEARCHING for something in another person? We all have the same thing inside if you look at us technically. I'm no better than the next. If we search too far, we may not like what we find. I say quit looking. Stop. Don't. It's not yours. It's Gods. SEARCHING can hurt.

WtMU,


Kevin

NICE

I like this picture, NICE. Some days should be enjoyed this way. Today was enjoyable for me, because I chatted with a good friend. Even though she don't understand me, it's nice to know she's there. That's what this picture reminds of. I share more of myself here than with anyone personally. It's safer I guess. If I like to do anything, I don't let someone else tell me it's good or it's bad. I just go with the flow most of the time. Sometimes there's things I could not imagine along the flow. If I let someone tell me what's there, it's ruined. Surprise. That's good. When it all comes to where it's going to settle, I hope I'm there to see. That will be NICE.

WtMU,

Kevin

Lost in the Mist

Today that's how it is for me. I'm very happy, I'm just out there. my confusion is probably due to the fact that I don't know why I'm this way. I don't know if everyone feels like this sometimes and I don't know if it's a good thing. I do know for some unknown reason it's my friend today. I had very few friends until I joined the class I'm in at this moment. That makes me happy. My family made me very happy last night when they had a little B-day party for me. Maybe these things are what I need to be grateful for all the time. Actually I am. I'm Lost in the Mist.

Welcome to My Universe,

Kevin

Rainy Days

It's a nice rainy day. Tomorrow should be clear if the clouds don't hang around too long. I performed our native dances yesterday and I hope nobody blames me and my Dad for the rain, haha. I really enjoyed myself, because some of my classmates and their families came out and joined me for the friendship dance. Being able to share this kind of time with my friends is special to me. I truly believe that our hearts were beating as one during this dance. Our Creator gave us this dance specifically for this purpose. To join hands, form a circle and dance to the heart-beat of Mother Earth. God seems to always find a way for me to share my culture and my beliefs with my friends. I hope they remember the time they danced with a Navajo Indian. I know that I will not forget this time. Rain washes away negative feelings and bad thoughts. Today everyone is happy and helpful to one another with there assignments. This is a good class to be apart of. I thank the teacher for her patients, understanding, and knowledge. Her attitude alone makes this class what it is. Thanks Karen. Today is a good day. I can smell the rain washing the dirt from the air. It's a nice rainy day.

Peace be with You.

WtMU,

Kevin

Eagle Spirit Dancers

This is the Hale family dance troupe. I'm the one on the right end of the picture. The others, starting from the left, are Ben(brother), Henry(dad), Bruce(bro), and Tawny(niece). We've been dancing since the time we could walk. I and my Dad are doing a performance for the school I attend. I feel a little nervous and I don't know why. When I do feel this way I try to think of all the good things we'll be sharing with whoever is watching. Sometimes it helps, sometimes not. But, when I hear my Dad start singing everything leaves my mind and it's just me and the music. That's what I Love. That's how I was taught. That's how my my ancestors learned. That's how our dances and traditions are passed on through the generations. I have good thoughts and hopes that my classmates will enjoy our presentation.

This is the Hale family. Peace be with You.

WtMU,

Kevin

SunShine

Sunshine always brings something good. Light, warmth, life, Love, it comes everyday, HAha. Today it's very sunny, and it brought happiness to my side of town. I headed down the street for class and was greeted with Good Mornings from everyone I came in contact with. This made me happy. I credit this to the beautiful and powerful Sun. Living here in LA it's nice to have clear skies. The wind blew away most of the smog and dirt in the air toady. If it rains this week, the sky will be ultra blue and clear afterwards. It's good. It's nice to know that people, whether they know it or not, are enjoying the glorious effects of the Sun. Everyday is a good day, but the sun brought a happy feeling to this town of ours today and I'm enjoying it.

Let the Sun Shine In. Peace be with You.

Welcome to My Universe,

Kevin

Nice Flight

Life is nice when you can be free to choose the way you want to live. If there's something in your life you want to change, change it. Don't complain about it. It makes your life miserable; it makes everyone else's life miserable around you. That's the way I choose to live. It makes me a happy person. The freedom of choice is a simple and wonderful gift. Use it wisely. It's a gift. Have a Nice Flight. Peace be with You.

WtMU,

Kevin

SomeTime

I sit back and watch time pass me by sometimes. It's a special time for me to watch and wonder, should I jump in and take part or sit back and observe. Time is money some say, but money isn't everything others say. The only thing that really matters is time. We can't stop it. When Love, Hope, Faith, Charity, and God are added to time it can go on forever and ever. These simple ideas and emotions can have powers and mysteries far beyond any earthly comprehension. Few people try to comprehend, but some do. When these people do, something special comes into existence. I know my parents are these kind of people. I'm this kind of person. When people like this come together and Love one another, I like to think that God gives us this special gift to stop time. When we consciously make love to one another, time stops at that special moment. Someone special is coming into existence, a child, our child. Nothing else matters but the pleasure we feel for each other. Time is the last thing we're thinking about. But for a brief second it's stopped. The concept of time becomes non-existent. For this reason time is important. To know that to this power to create and to have a tiny bit of control over time is special. For this reason alone I know that I am a special human being.

We all are. Sometimes it's good to sit back and watch time. Reflection is one element in our minds that gives us Hope. Remembering these times can only be good. Faith in our children can bring Peace. Charity towards your neighbor can bring about Love. Time brings change in our lives. Sometimes this change is good, sometimes it's bad. We'll see what we as individuals have done with this gift when the whole is put together. Our Creator knows us individually and as a whole. Time is what he gave us, time is what I observe, time is what is important, time is the master. Let's sit back and watch it. Peace be with You.

WtMU,

Kevin

Where's the Party!

Are we really that close? Could you imagine if we inhabited one of the bigger ones? I'd never see any of my friends. Is that good or bad? 'hhuumm' Today is a nice day for a picnic: sun shinning(see^), sky's blue, winds are calm. Would it be that way on one of the bigger ones? Who knows. It would probably mean more trouble for us . We can't even handle this little one. Who's who, what's what, where's where, too many questions and too few answers. I think there are some answers out there, but the important ones are locked away in our own minds. If we can't fix this one, we'll destroy another. I think our children are smart enough to handle things, but we should have done it long ago. There's a 7th generation out there doing what they were born to do. It would be a great help if we all helped, or even just recognize that it's out there. Who's it, what's it, where's it?

Only you know where the PARTY is. Peace be with You.

Welcome to My Universe,

Kevin

Electrifying

The sky and all it's elements never stop amazing me. It's always something different when I look up. When I wake up in the morning there's always something different on my mind. It changes throughout the day and I don't even notice when it does, most of the time. Maybe I should take more time to notice myself instead of other unimportant happenings around me. Or maybe everything around me is important. I'd like to know that everything is important, because in it's own way it is or it wouldn't make it's way into my mind. Thoughts flash in and out of my mind every second just like this lightening bolt. Bolt in, bolt out. The good ones stay a little longer than the bad, but all in all there all good. I like to think that my thoughts are generally good. There are those days though that creep up and bite you in the you know where. I guess it's good to be human. To have the the gift of free will and free thought. Being one of the creatures on mother earth with this gift, I don't want to let it get out of control. I'm watching the world today and realizing what happens when we let it run wild. Our thoughts need to be noticed and cared for by ourselves and others. In the whole time of human creation, these unfortunate moments test us as human beings. In the time and creation of the world, it's just a lightning strike. I wonder what world our children will be left with. I guess we'll see when the lightning strikes again.

Peace to All.

WtMW,

Kevin

Have a Nice Peaceful Day

Welcome to My Universe,

Kevin

Sunset in Japan

This looks like a nice place to be at the end of a long day. It looks like you can almost walk across these mountain tops. This is whats good for the soul. It's nice and good to think about the soul at least once a day. Our eyes are the windows for our soul, our the mind is the food. Everything needs to be fed. Just our thoughts can feed even the smallest or largest parts of the soul. It's good to be alive today and every day.

Peace to All.

WtMU,

Kevin

Mount Sinai Sun Rise

I was thinking that this is what God's mountain might have looked like the day after Easter. Even though the Sunday ended a little crazy for my family, everything always works itself out sooner or later. "A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these minds Love one another the home will be beautiful as a flower garden. But if these minds get out of harmony with one another it is like a storm that plays havoc with the garden."- Buddha. I myself couldn't have expressed this any better. I always used to try and imagine scenes such as this one. Thanks to the Internet, the teacher, and the school I don't have to imagine anymore. I really thought about how much time I wasted by not attending this class a couple of years earlier. But then I thought, I'm here now. Make the best of it that you can. That's all you can do. When I here myself say these things in my head, I know it's Him. Then I feel good. It's not hard to feel good. Let Him do it for you, then it's all good. It would be good if we all could let go and do this.

Peace to All.

WtMU,

Kevin

HAPPY EASTER !

I will be on vacation next week, so I want to take a little time wish each and everyone of you a Glorious Easter. May the Good Lord Bless your homes with all good things.

WtMU,

Kevin

Tuesday afternoon a storm passed through southern Cal. With it came a heavy down pour and power gusty winds. As suddenly as it started, the rain stopped, though the skies remained somewhat clear for the rest of the day. The next day, the blinding sun rose once again into the ever so blue sky and dried the landscape. When something in my environment can help me understand life, I think it's good. I think about the times when I'm tired of hiding my imperfections and putting on a happy face. I'm sure everyone gets to this point once in awhile. I think about the rain. It's such a good thing, nourishing, cleansing; but you know, it's messy too. I notice the downed power lines, the fallen trees, and the debris stuck in the gutters after a good rain. But at the same time, there's a freshness in the air,

Life is like this. Every so often I need to be purified. It's not always a clean process, but in the end I feel so much better. The process is different for everyone. I like to write and talk with friends and pray.

Tuesday I began the day with a headache, then the rain came. Wednesday I woke up happy and feeling new. Today I feel just as good. It's good, but what's important, is that I allowed myself to look ugly for a while, to let down my guard, to ask for help. Thank You to My Creator!

Welcome to My Universe,

Kevin

I was sitting in a bus station eating a ice cream cone and heard a voice in my head asking me to pick four of my relatives that I wanted to be with always. I thought for a few seconds and wrote down the earth, the sun, the water, and the sky. I didn't ask why, I just knew these were my closest relatives. I boarded the bus and went to sleep. When I awoke I was in a big field next to a river and a forest. I didn't ask why, I just stood up and started to walk along the river bank. I wondered if I was alone here. I came upon a valley with a field of purple flowers, and I saw someone siting in the middle of the field. She told me that's what she picked and this is where she ended up. Neither of us asked why, we just started walking. As we walked we came across more people and we all walked together. On top of a ridge we saw three more figures walking and I called out to them. As we approached each other I knew who they were. It was Kyle, Kendra, and Karly,my kids. We hugged each other for long time for it was a long while since I have seen them. I didn't ask how they ended up here, because I already knew. While we were walking my daughter told about the voice and which relatives she, Kyle, and Karly had picked. They told me how happy they were with the stories and songs I had taught them. I was happy they had listened. They told about the Faith they had in our Creator. As we all walked, there was a big crowd of us now, each person pointed out the the different relatives they had picked as they ran through the forest, flew over head, swam under the water, and burrowed into the earth. Everyone was pleased and excited with what they saw. Slowly everyone went there own way and my kids asked why there Mom wasn't there. I told them that she must have picked her late father as one of the relatives. I tried to explain how much she missed her father and how much see wished to him again. She went to the spirit world to see him, but you can only stay if your invited to. Don't worry about her she will find her way once she leaves her father. I told them how there Mom believed in the same choices we made, and that's why they were born. I know they didn't completely understand, but they didn't ask why. Faith, Hope, and Love for our Creator is what got us here, that's all we need to know right now, the rest will come to us in His time. Karly shouted out MOM! the three of them turned to me and smiled.......

I woke up with the feeling of a wheel turning inside me. I was happy to greet this day. HELLO to all my Relations.

Welcome to My Universe,

Kevin

This morning I woke up with a headache. My eyes tend to strain when I"m working on the computer and this strain causes my head to malfunction and presto a headache. Definition: A headache is a pain or discomfort in the head, scalp ,or neck. Serious causes of headaches are extremely rare.Most poeple with headaches can feel much better by making lifestyle changes, learning ways to relax, and occasionally by taking medications.I agree with all, but Iwon't take medication (such as asprin). Synthetic medication always have some side affect the scientists don't tell you about. I trust my bodies immune system or I deal with the pain. If there's pain I know I'm still alive. No pain means that I'm dead or someone else is in control of my life. If I need a doctor then I'll see a doctor, but I try to avoid the doctors. It's taken me all morning to get into thinking and out of the aching. Maybe I need to change the prescription on my glasses. Any suggestions?

WtmU,

Kevin

Balance We need it. Between life and love. Man and God. Man and woman. Work and play. From the most crucial to the exceedingly simple, we must srtike a balance. With out it we will fall (fail). We will shout out to the ever immense blue sky, "What has happened?" Almost nothing works without compromise, and if we cannot see both sides of an issue, cannot put ourselves in the footsteps of others, this cry will become our song of life. Balance will keep you sane, while too much of anything leads to the rooms of ruin.Too much love, too much money, too much work, too much stress, too many needs, too many wants. All of this leads to those rooms of ruin. Balance will keep you standing in face of disease, hardships and evils you thought you left in the boogeyman's closet. That apparition may still be there, but know that you can fight. On the bike, running a trail, standing next to death, the key is (and always is) Balance.

I lived about a mile form this balanced rock, and when I would jog past it I would think of what I could do to bring my life into balance. Trial and error is what teaches me. I've wasted more time than I care to remember, but I keep pushing on to accept and embrace this balance. I think it's good, all good.

Welcome to my Universe,

Kevin

Good Morning and Greetings to All!

It's finally a Friday. I'm trying to get used to adding images to my blog. Pictures sometimes say more than words. Our Friday's assignment is as follows:

1. What is a British elevator? Britains call an elevator a "Lift".
2. How many ounces of water should you drink a day? 8 fluid ounces 8 times a day is recommended.
3. Whose face is on the nickel? Thomas Jefferson's face adorns the U.S. nickel.
4. What is Botany the study of? Botany is the study of "Plants".
5. What is the capitol of Venezuela? Venezuela's capitol city is "Caracas".

I wish everybody a good weekend and may the 'Force Be With You'.

WtmU,

Kevin

Greetings:
A spider just like this one, was crawling on my leg. It started to bite me and suck the blood from my veins.
The back part of the spider grew as it filled it self up. When it stopped the front legs would wiggle around and my skin would look like it had never been touched. I watched as it continued working it's way up my leg, biting me along the way. As it came closer to my 'you know what' I panicked and shook it off my leg. The spider disappeared and a lady I once knew and forgotten about appeared out of nowhere. She laid next me and talked about a ham and turkey sandwich I shared with her. Just then a guy came out of nowhere and was calling for her. I thought to myself , 'where the heck are these people coming from'. I blinked and there was a bar-b-cue going and I was by myself next to a TV learning how to do sign language. I was signing the word RAIN ......

I was awakened by my neighbors sprinkler turning on and the sound of the water hitting patio awning. I sat for a few seconds to reflect on what just went on in my subconscious state. All I could think of was, that I ate too much tacos, taquitos, and guacamole last night. Hummm.

Welcome to my Universe,
Kevin

Blue Gap Junction

by Kevin McMahon

Cool summer rain came early.

All the fields are bright with flowers.

This reservation road goes on and on.

I came upon an old man. In one hand he held a dollar.

All the lines in face were long and drawn.

He said, I'll gladly pay you for a ride to Blue Gap Junction.

There's a trading post where my grandson waits for me.

I could not help but wonder if his life was pure and simple;

when he smiled, I knew that it must be.

Red rocks stand so beautiful and proud.

Blue skies are filled with pictures in the clouds.

I felt just then there was someone watching

looking down.

The old man shook my hand as we arrived at Blue Gap Junction.

He thanked me in his native tongue, then turned to walked away.

I handed him his dollar to put back in his pocket.

We might meet out on the road again someday!

This poem reminds me of my late Grandfather and his 'pure and simple' life. He said, "This life today is hard and difficult to live. The simplest things in life are the easiest to neglect. It's difficult to gain and hold on to knowledge of this day. We neglect the simple elements that keep us alive. Take a little time in the day to say 'Hello' to these things. You might not know it but these things greet you in the morning when you go outside to start your day. It's only polite to greet them in return. This act of kindness will help make it easier to acquire the knowledge you might need to follow the road to a good and happy life. 'Hoz'ho-na-sha' means Walk in Beauty in Navajo. Everything above, below, and around you are your relatives.To Walk in Beauty is to know and to acknowledge them as they do you. It's not hard if you let it happen."

This is what I was thinking about this morning on my way to class and I wanted to share it with anyone. Have a Good Day.

Welcome to my Universe,

Kevin

This is the way I want all of my days to finish. Today I'll have to settle for my imaginary sunset. It's almost as good.
Let It Be,
Universal.
Kevin

Today, I've just posted my first blog. Welcome to my UNIVERSE!
This is the first day of a new trimester and I think it's good to be some-what computer literate.
I see everyone around me learning and that's very good.
I'm happy and glad to have met my all my classmates this year and hope to get to know you all better in the future.
I just want to say Thanks, and a big THANK YOU to the teacher for sharing her knowledge and having patients we us and myself.
Welcome to the new students, I know they will benefit immensely from this class as I have.
Good Luck to you all and may God Bless each and everyone of You.

Welcome to my Universe,

Kevin