The Blue Pearl Trilogy

(Photo by David McEachan) Figure 68. Eternity Ian: What do you mean by eternal humanity? Me: Death as part of life no longer makes sense to me. I don’t believe our purpose on Earth is to kill. Ian: How would this happen? Me: I believe we own our reality. If, we believe in life, we’ll live. This is the marvel of being human and worthy of our greatest quest. Ian: Could it be this simple? Me: I don't know. But, I can't think of a better way to start. Ian: What if you die? Me: It’ll be because others believe death overrules life.

(Photo by Simon Berger) Figure 63.   Stagnant Ian: Are you anti-religious? Me: No. However, my experience of and research into all religions proves to me they're static. If, Earth stopped spinning on its annual trajectory around the Sun, life would cease to exist. Anti-gravitational forces would disconnect us from its source—inert bodies of matter floating in space. That said, we need a belief system to guide the parameters of our thinking; thus, behaviour. Until recently, religion filled this void individually, but on a social scale it's wreaking havoc globally. I believe what we’re seeing are the consequences of qualifying Spirit in terms of thinking, while ignoring the essence of life which is instinctual. Ian: Do you consider yourself irreligious? Me: No. I’m human. To identify oneself as opposite something else is a thinking problem. We are so much more than our thoughts. The one thing all people have in common is that we're human. (Photo by Jeff Nissen) Figure 64.  ...

(Photo by Graeme Travers) Figure 53.   Ally Ian: What about the concept of entropy? Me: As the source of energy the universe cannot be created or destroyed. Here we prove the universe is not a closed system; hence, entropy does not apply. Ian: What is universal law? Me: Universal law is what connects us to one another and nature. It’s what remains true in our feeling, regardless of what we think, say or do. We know universal law is true because it leaves room for uncertainty. Here we recognise destiny, not as a fixed point or purpose, but the experience of learning to embrace the unknown.

 (Photo by Eberhard Grossgasteiger) Figure 97.   Etude Ian: What is ‘beyond memory’? Me: Peace exists in the human mind; yet, its experience is as unique as each individual. However, peace is not perfection in what we or others may think, say or do. Nature is perfect in that it is. We all strive for peace—it's the essence of our life’s purpose—beyond memory.

(Photo by Dziana Hasanbekava) Figure 96.   Guide Ian:  Why is truth in between? Me: Truth is known individually and collectively. Deceit obscures truth, so it’s up to each of us to discern, in between the lies. Truth is feeling. Proving it to Self is the learning process of being human. The willingness to share our truth with others is the essence of change. We are as individual as we are infinite.

(Photo by Benjamin Farren) Figure 86.   Syzygy Ian: What is meant by men as actuators and women receivers? Me : Life comes from and is sustained by the combined energies of feminine and masculine—remembrance of the unique spiritual and physical attributes of men and women. Ian: How does this play out in today’s society? Me : It’s up to each individual to determine Self, spouse, family, education, career path and financial management. This is the definition of freedom. Ian: Why do you use the term spouse? Me : Marriage is an important institution spiritually, emotionally, and physically. It’s a safe haven of support and expression. It requires commitment and perseverance, especially preparing children as contributors to, rather than consumers of society.

(Photo by Chris John) Figure 84.   Ravaged Ian: What lead you to state, “Rape is an economic reality?” Me: It’s based on my experience of not being able to get a job for twelve years despite working steadily for the previous twenty five. Ian: What changed? Me: I’d been single for many years. So, when I spent time with one individual, most people assumed it was intimate. It occurred to me later this was an important factor, if not the overriding reason, I was hired. Ian: Why use the term ‘rape’? Me: When one has to be seen as sexually active to get a job, it means sex is used as a bargaining chip for economic survival. This is coercion. (Photo by Denitsa Kireva) Figure 85.   Purloin Ian: Was this individual the one? Me: No. And, I knew it at the time, so we were not intimate. Ian: What happened? Me: He appeared to be in similar circumstances and kept asking me to go with him hither and yon. I cooked dinner to repay the essentials he bought for me. Months later, I was ...