Well, the group trip is rapidly coming to an end. It was a jam-packed, amazing and delight-filled 8-days. We are truly a tired bunch. Samuel really worked us hard and I think yesterday's ceremony demanded a lot from us physically. This morning was free and some went on an organized shopping trip with Mena and Yasser, while some wandered Luxor, shopping for some last-minute souvenirs or remained on the ship. This afternoon, we were back with Samuel for our closing meeting. It went for nearly 4 hours--time really flies when you're having fun!
We talked about yesterday's working and about our favorite memories from the trip. Many said that they Egyptian people were the highlight of the trip for them and that they will go home with a deeper appreciation for the act of love that is a smile. The Egyptians have beautiful, warm and friendly smiles. Several people commented that they really enjoyed walking through the City Star Mall in Cairo to watch the Egpytian's interact with each other. There was always so much laughter and smiling going on.
Samuel ended today's meeting by blessing each one of us individually. We first held David Oldham's Brazilian crystal wand over our hearts with both hands and exhaled into it releasing our humanity. We then, one-by-one, stood in front of Samuel and received these words from him. "You are mine, and you are me. You will see as Source sees. You will hear as Source hears. You will speak as Source speaks, and you will love as Source loves." He touched our eyes, ears, mouth and heart as he spoke each sentence. It was a rare and intimate moment with him and one I think everyone truly cherished and will long remember. It was a magical way to end an incredibly magical trip!
Those going on the Desert Safair post-trip, have a 5:00 a.m. wake-up call. We leave at 6:30 a.m.--not exactly the most relaxing way to begin a post trip, but necessary. We have roughly 350 miles to cover tomorrow on narrow desert roads with several stops to make along the way. I hope that the early departure doesn't mean we'll sleep our way through the drive! It would be good to actually see the desert and not sleep through it! :-)
It's almost midnight, so I better sign-off for now. I hope to be able to continue my blog while in the desert, but I have no idea it there will be service there. We shall soon see.
I hope you've enjoyed reading about our journey and that you visit my blog again sometime soon.
Many blessings,
Stuart
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Thank you Stuart for maintaining this blog. It is a gift to have been able to follow you and the group on your amazing trip and to read about the working. You are a gift to us, this work and the world.
ReplyDeleteHi Stuart,
ReplyDeleteWas the Nile cruiser the Royal Serenade the same one we used in 1998?
That was the name of our boat then.
I hope the Desert trip feels like a vacation for everyone after doing such a powerful work.
Thanks so much for helping us to feel like we were there with you.
Love,
Lillibeth
Dear Stuart,
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping us updated with messages and photos during this wonderful trip. I am grateful for the feeling of "being there" through what you have shared with us. Thank you, especially, for relaying the touching part of your meeting with Samuel yesterday. Reading about it made my eyes fill with tears at the beauty and love of his moment with each person.
May your desert trip be relaxing, easy and lots of fun with all who are traveling with you. I hope Lea and Frank are feeling well and are up for a few days with friends. Be well!
Loving you,
Angela