Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Cartography 101

...Stonesway is a country with many kingdoms and each one bears a Stone. Although these kingdoms vary in size and shape, their quintessential differences are defined by their Stones. For each Stone fosters a unique partnership between the varied inhabitants and their lands. These communities also share two other commonalities: one being magisterial and the other being geographical. In rule, they are sovereign and ruled by Queens--who are the bearers of the Stones. And geographically, they are protected by four monumental structures. The western border is defined by the Kiemon Hills, a massive but dead mountain range. To the east lies the Lanta Ocean which breaks against the mighty Ridgeview Mountain Range. In the north, the Canam Wall, with the assistance of Lake Supigan, keeps the wilds of the Northern Tundra at bay. And the southern Turum Wall defends against the roaming sand of the Ico Desert and the destructive waves of the Gulf of Meribia.

For a thousand years, the sixteen kingdoms of Stonesway have celebrated the love of life. The Stones had not only enlightened humanity but elevated all life to be it's equal. The dominant rule of man had been eradicated. Peace and prosperity have reigned for centuries. This 5th Age--albeit the Mystical Age of Enlightenment, had become nothing more than a heaven on Earth--a time of the spirit--the age of the Stones.

Monday, October 17, 2016

The Heart Stone

...Pure love was given to Stonesway with the gift of the Heart Stone. There are those who believe its the Stone of God for at it's core lies the reason for life--to love and be loved. This is the Stone that unifies all the others for it carries an essence of God. As Stones go, it is the smallest yet also the brightest. It pulses like a living heart. And with every beat, waves of pure love blanket the land. As a reigning Queen dies, the Heart Stone casts a brilliant light, rises from its cradle and flashes out of sight. Instantly, it appears before it’s next bearer--a woman whose spirit is destined to wield the power of love. As she grasps it, a brilliant reddish orb surrounds her. It continues to brighten and within seconds, the new Queen appears upon her waiting throne. No one knows how she is chosen for those are the ways of the Stones. But there is never any doubt of the validity of the ascending Queen’s successor. She is openly welcomed as the new ruler of the Kingdom of the Heart Stone. The spirit of love always finds its keeper.

Sunday, October 16, 2016

... the plum

...the plum’s location makes your five traditional senses obsolete. Even your hearing is impaired since plums don’t talk--well--not this one anyway. So your physical senses are rendered useless. However, you’re not completely “senseless” and neither is the plum. To say its the sixth sense would be wrong, for that type of logic implies the use of your brain. This is different--it is “more.”

The Stones brought us the truth--for there is a living connection between your energy and the energy in the plum.

The Eye of God


... The Life Stones are the physical manifestation of the collective forces that coalesce to form the living spirit of all things throughout time and space. They are a gift to the world formed within the Eye of God.

The Palace of the Mages


"The Earth Stone has never been seen, however, it is widely known that its home lies within the Palace of the Mages. This monumental fortress sits atop a mighty stone ridge--many believe the Palace IS the Earth Stone. Chamber upon chamber lay hidden within this majestic outcropping of rock. The truth is known only to Queen Jacquelyn, the current keeper of the Stone"...

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

... the last pic (kinda)

Millie and Dru
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.. Hello there

Just a short note to say we did it!!! every picture within  Stones that may have had issues with ownership (aka copy-write) has been replaced by none other than Beth The Grand Illustrator, Vicki the Magical Puterist and Michael the Author. And due to the combined talents of multiple editors, Stones will be removed from the eyes of the public until the re-write is complete. If patience is a virtue, I hope the God of love and light bestows upon my fellow creators (and readers) the amount required while I do my thing (weee). May love be your light. God is good... God is love. We move forward with trust in the Spirit of a living God.

... for Vicki

Two Worlds Within One

There are two worlds within the one; the external or physical, and the internal or spiritual.

The external world is the physical world of man. It is the world that surrounds him--the world where quantitative and qualitative science defines his existence. It is the world where man cherishes the "facts" provided by biology, chemistry, sociology, and all the other disciplines. Through science, man has defined his truths--or what he believes to be true about life. And for what science couldn't "actualize," man promulgated through his religious beliefs--his perceived reality to justify his point of view.

Such is the physical world of man. The world where the universe is explained via tangible realities... but this is the external or faux world. And according to man, this fact-based world was given to him by an all powerful "being" he calls "God." And through this God, humanity was given dominion over the world. Thus rose the "Will of Man." The dominate species which rules all life. Man cherishes his role of being anointed via his God. And man cherishes the idea of being in control. He does not want to relinquish his control and fights to maintain it. The physical world cannot exist without the spiritual one. For the spirit is the energy in life--it is not only from God--it is  God.

The spiritual world is the internal world within the world--it is the conscious energy that binds everything on a molecular level--and this energy gives life to both worlds.

Two worlds--one atop the other--the dominant one should be that from the Will of God. For it is His Spirit that gives life. His Spirit is the true nature of all existence.

The energy within is that which gives life. This energy is the soul--the soul is the spirit. Collectively, it is God. We are all connected by this spirit... nature is also connected to this spirit for it too has a soul. Therefore, humanity and nature are ONE in God. Being connected to God is the cornerstone of life. Two thousand years ago, God showed us our connectedness by becoming part of the "world atop." In order to teach man about life, He delivered miracle after miracle to the masses. But instead of listening, what did man do? He tried to destroy the message... he tried to destroy God. God knew this would happen, and through His unconditional love, he allowed Himself to be sacrificed. His sacrifice was His gift to mankind for through it, humanity was given redemption and forgiveness.

This is the true nature of the world. We are all a part of one another--we are all a part of nature--we are all a part of the Spirit of God. This message continues to be delivered to humanity through His living spirit. And there are many people who see the truth yet remain quiet as if in a deep sleep. There are also factions of believers who profess the truth but do not live by it. For they have corrupted the very nature of the message. They have imposed the Will of Man atop the love of God. And man has done this through his interpretation of what he calls the "Word of God." Again, God knew this would happen for within the information written, He warns that without His Spirit, the Word kills.

So the true nature of the world is that it is split into two components. One being spiritual and the other being physical. Spirituality has nothing to do with religion--nothing to do with politics--nor anything to do with science, books, or the visual physicality of our current "faux" realities. These non-spiritual things serve to distract rather than verify the existence of the spirit of God. They are the tools of man--the tools of religion--the tools of the physical world at large.

The faux reality is that which has been created by the "others." First... just who are the "others?" They are ordinary people with many different names or labels--they are radical religious zealots, atheists, obedient members of multiple religions, socialists, republicans, democrats, independents, fascists, communists... the list goes on and on. They are the people who embrace the various man-made ideologies attached to their perceived realities regarding life. Many of these people are oblivious to the possibility that they have been deceived by their man-made beliefs and are completely naive of the united front to which they belong.

For unity does exist--these people are united by the Will of Man--and it is the Will of Man that is bent on destroying the truth. The truth lies in the knowledge of a living God--the truth lies in living by the Spirit--the truth is the spirit. The various members of the "man-in-charge-factions" want you to believe what I tell you is nothing more than what they call the ramblings of a "conspiracy theorist."  If the Spiritual people of the world would come into the light, we could stop the Will of Man and give the world back to it's original leader... and that be none other than ... GOD.

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

... fairy love

Dru and Millie
“Did I scare my baby?” Millie gave Dru that cute little smile he knew so well then kissed his cheek.

“Noooo.” He rolled his eyes, grinned, then pointed to his lips. “You missed.” They both giggled as she flung her arms around him and kissed his lips.

Leeza shook her head as she watched her friends so busily adore each other. “Hey. I’m standing right here--watching.” She clapped her hands together to break up her fellow travelers. “I’m sure you’ll have time for that later. Can we please go? We’re already late.” They nodded and rose into the air. Aleeza was relieved that nothing else was said about her fumbled misuse of the ‘me’ for ‘us’ nor the bright red churning of her cheeks. Her fumbles had been brushed away by love. Although her friends had suspicions, her secret was still safe.

Monday, October 3, 2016

... the journey = (faith + hope + spirit) x love

The team of Stones is living a journey. And with every journey, there are roads to choose, U-turns to make, potholes to avoid, and pit-stops to re-fuel the travelers. It may not always be easy, but no one said it would be. Some people believe it's the outcome that matters; the end justifies the means. My heart cries for those who believe such a thing. For they miss so much by not embracing the journey.  Blessings come from the journey: seeing the world through the eyes of a child; hearing music in the wind; sharing truths with fellow believers who love a certain carpenter. Such is my journey with Stones... day-to-day blessings from remarkable friends and the peace that comes from a shared belief in God. May God bless and keep you always. May your wishes all come true. May you always know the truth, and see the light surrounding you.


The Prayer performed by Celine Dion & Josh Grobin