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Keep Up Now! By Terry Ludwig Share gifts with others “A name so whole it spoke the world into creation. I trust my in- tellect unto those who will soon be left, to their endeavors purpose true to share, to care; to comfort one another.” — Rob Ludwig What is your divine purpose _ a hobby, career, or some- thing you dream about doing some day? We all have gifts to share while we’re here on this earth. These are effects that come naturally for us, as exten- sions of who we are. They make us feel like we’re connected to the divine truth inside of us when we are performing them. We are passionate about them. Some of us were born with these gifts; others have cultivated them through experience. One thing they all have in common; we were meant to share them with the world. I became a seeker at an early age. I needed to know “Who am I? Why am I here? Where is here? What happens when we die?” My experiences continue to illuminate the answers I am given. I am Love. I chose to be here to experience free will as an individual com- ponent of my one true Self, God. It is within this paradox I can practice the thrill of the adventure called life. Like a drop of rain I am one with the ocean, dancing upon the surface or joining with others to become a mighty wave to crash upon the shore. Together, we are collectively dreaming intention into being, made up of energy appearing as light and matter, moving at different frequencies creating this illusory reality we call life. We don’t die. We are eternal spiritual beings having a hu- man occurrence. The body we utilize is a physical machine, allowing us to experience smell, taste, touch, and sight; all of the wonders of the world. We are part of the universal Oneness that has no beginning and no end. We are at this playground, called the world, for as long as our bodies allow. My experiences are my gifts. When you share your gifts with your brothers you experience joy. “Don’t die with your music still inside of you,” Dr. Wayne Dyer said. Together, we recognize our true creative power and realize how to truly enjoy this wonderful journey. We are all One and can never be alone or lonely. “Keep up Now! with the stream of higher conscious- ness and stay connected to the Source.” — Terry Ludwig Terry Ludwig’s brother, Rob, passed away in 2004 after bat- tling AIDS. Before he passed, he shared his message. “Keep Up Now!” is the result of that communication. She can be reached at keepupnow@gmail.com, and followed on Twitter and Facebook. B. R.o.B.S. A. It’s hard to tell what’s true these days. Take a gander below, and guess if A. and B. are Real or B.S. (Answers at the bottom of the page.) Pennies earn Utah man bad conduct citation VERNAL, Utah (AP) _ A Utah man has been cited on a charge of disorderly conduct after paying for a disputed medical bill with 2,500 pennies. The Deseret News of Salt Lake City reports Jason West went to Basin Clinic in Vernal on May 27 pre- pared to dispute an outstanding $25 bill. Assistant Vernal Police Chief Keith Campbell said that after asking staff members whether they accepted cash, West dumped 2,500 pennies on the counter and demanded that staff count them. Campbell said the incident upset staff because pen- nies were strewn about the counter and floor, and West’s action served “no legitimate purpose.” Police later issued the 38-year-old West a citation for disorderly conduct. That carries a fine of as much as $140. Or 14,000 pennies. Ye olde festival considers changing electronics ban BONNER SPRINGS, Kansas _ To tweet or not to tweet? At the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, that is the question. Organizers are at logger- heads over the issue of how much technology to allow at this year’s festival, which will kick off Sept. 3. The festival has maintained a no-technology policy since its inception nearly 20 years ago, but the policy has been problematic to enforce in an era when personal electronic devices are as ubiquitous as one’s wallet or watch (two other things you are not likely to see at the event). In previous years, festival “guards” have de- manded “ransom” from visitors caught using phones, iPods or other electronics _ usually a nominal fee of 50 cents or $1. “It’s getting ridiculous,” festival committee member Jan Braunschweig said. Braunsch- weig is leading the charge to relax the festi- val’s rules and allow the “unobtrusive” use of cell phones and other devices. Braunschweig has proposed creating “tech-friendly zones” in the more popular areas of the festival, including a joust- ing tournament, a feast and a medieval beauty pageant. “It will help tremendously with publicity,” she said. “You’ll have people texting their friends, sending photos. People will see what we’re doing here and want to be a part of it.” But committee chairman Henry Storr seems unwilling to budge. “It goes against the entire spirit of the festival,” Storr said. “People come here to get away from modern life, to get a taste of something different. If we start letting people bring their phones and their Blackberries, we’re no better than the county fair.” .S., by Emily Popek.. is Bess; Beal, by The Associated PrA. is r June 9, 2011 O-Town Scene 21 the Diversity Scene June 9-15

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