One of the beautiful things about the spiritual community on this Path, is the ability to connect with people in a real way,
deeper than the surface, where you form a trust that lets you be vulnerable, truthful, allowing yourself to be known. It has been
my experience that when I've done this, or have been on the receiving end of such an interaction,  I've been blessed with
an encounter that transcends the ordinary and opens  new possibilities for love, compassion and understanding to grow. This
is the point where real relationships, friendships, brother and sisterhood are born.

 I am making note of this because I've been able to do this for the last seven years, and many of these types of deep relationships have grown
into the most valued bonds in my life. I am on my way to a retreat (at our Order's beautiful Retreat / Peace Center in Southwest Colorado)
where I will be immersed in this atmosphere or warmth and connection. It truly is a level of Heaven on Earth to be surrounded by
brothers and sisters who carry this consciousness and the Light of Christ.