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A UNION OIF
KINDRED SPIRITS
iy Bob Czimbal
each other by the outflowing of spirit. My
Contributing Writer
he term Kindred Spirit is reserved
spirit senses your spirit All o f the senses
are sharp, alert and working together
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knowingly. The energy is exciting, mixed
mind and spirit level. Whole dimensions
ofourbeingneedtobenurturedbywhole
Flash Points
beings. Kindred Spirits bring out the best
that extends beyond their bodies. They
for a special kind of relationship... a
with a sense of calm. W e experience trust,
deep friendship. Kindred Spirits com-
safety, acceptance and openness in large
3ine elements of friendship, m am age
doses. W e feel refreshed, joyful. Notice
ind family such as trust, commitment
how your spirit responds when you meet
m d a sense o f belonging.
a Kindred Spirit. Kindred Spirits charge
A Kindred Spirit relationship is a
the air with life.
whole relationship, connecting onabody,
Kindred Spirits have an energy field
in each other.
are grounded by their own sense of inner
A Quest for Spiritual Intimacy
peace and love. By hai ilionizing their
Deep commitment and a high level of
fields of energy, they amplify each others’
intimacy are the tw o main differences
energy, and spirits.
between a friend and a Kindred Spirit.
Ceremony
H um an beings need to be deeply con­
When a friendship deepens to the
nected to one another. Kindred Spirit
level of Kindred Spirits, consider making
friendships are established to honor the
amoreform alcom m itm enttoeach other.
need to care and to be cared for. These
Create a ritual to celebrate this bond of
friendships are high spirited and require
deep love and trust. Honor the commit­
ment lobe deeply engaged in each others’
a high level of maturity.
Each Kindred Spirit decides the de­
growth. The ceremony can ei­
gree and kind of intimacy that is appro
priale. O ne of the reasons for forming this
ther be a private ritual or may
include family and friends. Kin­
type of friendship is to create asupportive
environment where warmth and affec­
dred Spirits mutually agree to
tion can be freely exchanged. Intimacy
and push the edges of generosity.
frequently brings up fears. Kindred Spir­
its have the courage to find the path
Give Kindred Spirits the value
through fear to love.
Kindred Spirits can act as guardiansof
On the Path
explore the limits of compassion
they deserve...make asacred vow.
each other’s spirits during a crisis. They
Love and laughter are step­
ping-stones on the path. One of
join together just as easily for fun, love and
the most profound things you can
enhancing each other's spiritual growth.
do is to uplift your spirit and
A Kindred Spirit can include two
spread joy. Gather together to
persons or a community of people, like a
help each other cocreate a critical
family o f choice. These friendships may
mass of consciousness. We can
exist within the same gender and across
make a world of difference by
gender lines. Kindred Spirits are not spiri­
realizing our spiritual bond with
tually exclusive or loyal to just one per­
son. The love between Kindred Spirits is
all living things. When the spirit
evolves, the mind will follow. The
like a web...strong, light and open.
W hen Kindred Spirits are together,
Path is full of challenges and re­
quires courage tofollow.Weknow
the mass and energy of their spirits are
that others will not always under
multiplied. The light is clearer and purer.
stand the path. W e must be will­
There is a synergistic interplay of light
ing to go where no path yet exists,
between Kindred Spirits. The two lights
allowing our spirits to guide our
combine and create new shades and tints,
actions. Explore and leave a trail
a fuller spectrum of colors. T im e to show
for others to follow.
Bob Czimbal is the author of
your true colors.
W hen Kindred Spirits meet there is
“Vitamin T" and a counselor in
spirit-to-spirit connection. W e are ener­
Southeast Portland. H e can be
gized by their presence. We recognize
reached at 503/232-3522.
CLASS REUNION
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1969 WILL
BE HA FING THEIR THIRTY YEAR REUNION ON
A UGUST 20™, 21 st , AND 22 nd .
PLEASE CONTA CT JIMI JOHNSON A T 286-4242
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
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