Christmas is coming to town - This Christmas one free book of Hey Guy for all orders at www.silvaredigonda.ca

It is the Christmas season, so with every order of any book (ebooks excluded), I will throw in a copy of Hey Guy Buy Me. Regarding my new book, I have turned down all the offers I have had from Publishers to date. I learned from a neighbour who wants to publish her late husband's book (who was also my dear friend) that I have not been sending out enough. He and I never discussed the business side, only our love of reading and writing. ( I cannot shut down my practice to accomplish what she suggested). Christmas time is busy for my practice as is the entire winter so once I have the time to focus more on traditional publishing, I shall give it the attention it needs. More of that another time. Be a sport and buy a book. I don't care where you are in the world. I will reach you.

Eschatology notes continues

Rapture - Theory of people going to heaven and others staying. Ignatius - can be deceived by own ego. Marcel - Theology of Hope, related to Philosophy. John Macquarie (Western) 1. Individual vs cosmic/social (will overlap). 2. This worldly reality vs other worldly. Buddhist enlightenment - world does not end until all human suffering is over. 3. Evolutionary vs Revolutionary - compared to seed turning into great tree. Reign of God so contradictory it is going to be like a revolutionary. 4. Present vs Future Eschatology - End still lies ahead. Past - future/(Heaven - Earth). Part of our eschatology reality as Christians is we will never be completely home in this existence. But, at the same time, may have had moments. Eschatology is not just myth - grace is part of the creative - flight from authenticity - good - evil. God’s grace is victory over evil. Reality we are living now. Each of these poles has eschatology reality in the Christian life. The very cross is a tension. The struggle for authenticity is within me. Eschatology humanity is within me. Eschatology humanity is part of our reality. to be continued.

Eschatology continues (notes)

One third of Europeans believe in re-incarnation according to Lane. 1992. 1992 question in eschatology against re-incarnation. Response - It is better to talk about theories of re-incarnation - Hinduism; Genises. Eschatology - the last things. There is tension in eschatology - that tension is the cross. Escalation event of the end of the world. Death and Judgement. The last thing (Greek). Eschata/logy - theology, death, dying, eternal. Life, hell, purgatory. Some don’t believe in purgatory. Limbo - Church never taught there was a limbo. It was a theological hypothesis. Medical - can it explain transformation of experience. Second part - something happens when someone dies. Balvazar - causing a renewal interest of Hell. He states everyone will be saved. Eschatology ultimate goal - why am I here? What is the ultimate reason for being here? St Augustine - heart is restless. Tradition - rest in peace. Resting in the beauty of God. Tradition of dying - resting in peace can also think in terms of two dimensions of Eschatology: 1. Individual - what is going to happen? Why I die? Why am I here? 2. Collection: What is going to happen to us? Why are we here? Realm of human freedom - final judgement is absolute. Angels don’t have the luxury of making a distinction. We learn not to put hands on fire. Saint Paul - God is Judge; not us. Difference - fundamental option. Ignatius - have to retain human freedom to make absolute decisions of God. Speculation conditions of Purgatory - three options: heaven, rejecting God and not ready for heaven - more schooling. Eschatology = theology of Hope. Second Vatican Council did not deal with Eschatology in detail but did speak to it in communion of Saints and Church of modern world. Eastern religions - people don’t survive death. Christians we do. Buddhism - interconnectivity; Liberation theologian - I’m clearing my corner of the world. Rapture theory - of people going to heaven and others staying. To be continued this week.

Three Day Conference with AAMFT was amazing

It was an exhausting week, but well worth it. Now I want to put up my Christmas decorations before I miss Christmas because time is speeding by. One day I would like to attend a conference live in the States, but I still I have an old pet who needs me. As for my clients, the more I learn, the more I can offer them. The weather here went from warm to freezing in just a short time. Anyhow, I would like to continue with some theology notes as well this week. More soon......

♥ A Neuroscience Love Song ♥

For Love of Country - Military Policewoman

He suddenly sprang away from me, holding me at arm’s length. I was surprised and pleased. As he escorted me back to my seat, I relished his reaction to my new occupation. Ridding myself of him had been easy. I enjoyed the remainder of the evening. Someone announced that I was leaving Toronto, and a fuss was made. By the end of the evening, Sam was drunk. We all teased him mercilessly as we walked him to the bus stop. Sam was always in control, always serious, and forever the true gentleman. Seeing him intoxicated was refreshing. I had seven days left, but I would miss everyone terribly. The following day was to be my last with the security firm. It began with the harsh ringing of the telephone in my room at only ten minutes to six. Ken, my supervisor, needed me earlier for the day’s work assignments at Bell Canada. Sam was a half hour late arriving. This was extraordinary as he had never been late before. Sandy arrived to relieve me at eleven so I could provide security for the football game at the Exhibition grounds. I was teamed with Paul, who was vulgar, but cute. At a quarter to four I was on the move again; now I was being sent to supervise security at the Markham Fair with Carl. ” Excerpt From: Silva Redigonda. “For love of country : military policewoman. www.silvaredigonda.ca Today, Remembrance Day, I want to acknowledge all those who have died during war. I want to especially say a prayer to my friends who have been in war and have since died. I miss you.

The Ref (1994) - Therapy Session - Intro to Effective Systemic approaches to resolve high conflict co-parenting:keys to success (some swearing words) Today is day 2.