LANCES BAY, JAMAICA – MAY 12, 2010 – Karen and Coleman Hookaylo always dreamed of retiring to Jamaica and opening their own vacation resort … and now they are living that dream.
The couple has opened Le Mer luxury villas in Lances Bay, Jamaica, which sits between Montego Bay and Negril. These private villas, located just steps from the ocean, offers spacious rooms and beautiful views.
“I always knew that I wanted to retire and find a way to share my beautiful homeland with others,” said Karen, who was born and raised in Jamaica. “Then when Coleman and I, who were both attorneys in Hilton Head, South Carolina, retired three years ago – we thought ‘Why not now?”
So the Hookaylos purchased the land Le Mer now sits on and went to work turning its run-down buildings and overgrown landscaping into their vision of a tranquil vacation getaway.
The site now boasts simply-styled, Caribbean-themed villas with their own kitchens and living areas.
“To see this land transformed from where it was to where it is now has been truly exciting,” Karen said. “Now visitors can come together on the unique balcony or relax under the cabana and read in the shade. They can explore sea caves, snorkel in the clear blue water, or relax in our pool.”
“Le Mer truly is the realization of a dream and we feel so lucky to be here right now,” Karen said.
Each villa at Le Mer comes with the following accommodations – two bedrooms with king beds, two bedrooms with two queen beds, a living room, a dining room and a full kitchen.
Rates range from $280 per night to $1750 per week for the entire 4 bedroom villa.
“We know our rates are low compared to some of the other villas in Jamaica, but our location is very unique and focuses on “rest and relaxation”. We love the simplicity of it, it is not a fast paced tourist resort, just beautiful serenity by the water” says Karen.
For more information about Le Mer luxury villas in Lances Bay, Jamaica, please visit http://lemerluxuryvillas.com.
ABOUT LE MER LUXURY VILLAS
Le Mer consists of two identical luxury villas with the following amenities: wood panel ceilings; ceiling fans; individual air conditioners for each room; television with cable; two rooms with king beds; two rooms with queen beds; all rooms furnished with locally handcrafted beds, dressers and lounge chairs; full bathroom in each room; large living room/salon; dining room; fully equipped kitchen; and private balconies.
A nice summary of some of the latest research on precognition
One man's interesting personal experiences with telepathy
From "The Secret" video, a good clip on the Law of Attraction
1961. Paul Newman in The Hustler talking about being in the flow state. Talking about intuition. Piper Laurie talking about love.
"A coincidence is when God performs a miracle
and decides to remain anonymous.”
Author Unknown
(The below article is by Alex Marcoux, abstracted and edited)
What is synchronicity? Synchronicity is one of Spirit’s ways of communicating with us.
Carl G. Jung defined synchronicity as “a meaningful coincidence.” The Swiss psychologist suggested, “Synchronicity reveals the meaningful connections between the subjective and objective world.”(1) Synchronicity is an experience of two or more occurrences that are logically meaningful to the person when it happens to them and may even seem a bit mysterious or unexplainable. It differs from coincidence which can suggest a fluke or happenstance. Synchronicity is an underlying pattern that can provide meaningful information to us.
Events that occur independently from each other are acausal events. In other words, one event does not cause the other. However, while acausal events may not cause each other, they have a common cause – our intention. It is our intention that brings the events to life. It is our intention that attracts synchronicity. As inspirational speaker and author, Wayne Dyer says, “Our intention creates our reality.”
Our intent draws all to us! Our intentions thread the fabric of our life; intention attracts the patches which comprise our quilts. According to Deepak Chopra in The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire, coincidences (synchronicities) are created by intention, and “Intent is the mechanics through which spirit transforms itself into material reality.”
Whenever we set an intention with conviction and passion and feed it with energy and fervor, the Universe will give us clues to what we need through signs, such as synchronistic events so we can fulfill our intention.
Several years ago I went to a conference and I was dwelling on whether or not to accept a publishing contract for my first book, Façades with a publisher under the imprint of Alice Street Editions. During a 45 minute session, the name Alice showed up three times. To me, this was a message, a sign from Spirit. It was the Universe’s way of giving me a thumbs-up to take the Alice Street Editions contract. I did.
The Universe talks to us through synchronicities all the time! It is constantly giving us the answers to our questions. You may be wondering why you haven’t seen these synchronicities. Or perhaps, you’ve experienced them occasionally, but not all the time! Did you know the more attention you give to looking for these signs, the more they will show up in your life? Maybe you haven’t looked for these synchronicities before, if not try it! Consider that synchronicities are meaningful events, and refer to them as coinciding events, not coincidences.
Perhaps you haven’t experienced these synchronicities because you’re stressed. Anxiety will obstruct you from noticing synchronicity in your life. Is it possible that you’ve been overwhelmed by lower energy emotions such as anger, resentment, hatred, fear, judgment and so on? If this is the case know that the answer is to turn inward.
What is synchronicity? Synchronicity is God’s way of talking to us. It’s Spirit’s way of guiding us.
There are three indicators I routinely use to help determine if something is coincidental or synchronistic. They are:
Meaningful. If a pattern or repetitive occurrence is meaningful to you, then chances are its synchronistic. The Universe may be hinting at an intention you have previously set.
Defies Probability. If the repetitive occurrence seems to defy probability, or normal frequency of expectations, then chances are the occurrence is synchronistic. I also find the more improbable the event, the more significant the meaning. If the repetitive occurrence does not defy probability and it is therefore probable, I would consider it a coincidence.
Sometimes, synchronistic events can simply reveal we’re right where we’re supposed to be in our lives. I believe the following story, “The Bible” illustrates this nicely:
The Bible
Terry was attending a spirituality course and a bible was a required text for the class. She brought to the class her prized St. James version which was a gift from her grandmother who had been born in 1893. This was a cherished gift she received when she was five or six.
Each week in the class, the students would mix among the other students, and study different passages from the bible. During one week, Terry was working in a small group and sat beside Michelle. She noticed that Michelle had a similar bible to her own, though Michelle’s bible was in much better shape. The jacket of Terry’s book was long gone and now replaced with cardboard, its spine now broken and there were even pages missing.
Terry said to Michelle, “Gosh that looks just like mine (her bible)!”
“Oh, I got it as a child!” Michelle said.
“That’s really cool because that’s what mine used to look like.” She patted the now cardboard jacket.
Terry opened the front part of her bible and printed inside it said, “Presented to: Terry, by Grandma on December 25, 1960.”
Michelle opened her book to the same page revealing, “Presented to Michelle, by Mother, on December 25, 1960.”
In that moment, Michelle and Terry couldn’t fathom the coincidence that the two had the same bible gifted to them by a cherished family member on the same date, nearly fifty years earlier. It seemed improbable. The two women stood, eyes welling with tears, perhaps remembering their loved ones as they fell into each other’s arms.
Later, Terry shared with me that the synchronicity of the event indicated to her she was in the right place at that moment in her life.
Gut or Intuition. The third thing which reveals whether or not an event is a coincidence or synchronistic, is to pay attention to your gut feelings or your intuition. When we are attempting to determine if a synchronistic event is meaningful, or if it defies probability, we may be using analytical reasoning or left-brain processing. Whereas, if we tune into our gut feelings or our intuition to determine if a synchronistic event is meaningful, we are tapping the right brain process or the divine feminine.
When a coinciding event comes up in your life, turn inward and ask your higher self if it is meaningful. Pay attention to those gut feelings, your inner voice, and your intuition.
When synchronistic events pop up in your life, know that it is one of Spirit’s ways to get your attention and give you answers. Go within and listen to Spirit.
Namaste.
A good article on the topic, below:
Enjoy!
My intentions that could use the aid of your collaborative intentionality are:
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3. Make one great new friendship in my local area with someone that I can hang out with
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This provides an overview of the Oneness Blessing, formerly known as Deeksha (also spelled Diksha) as taught in Golden City, India. Deeksha has also been given the name Oneness Blessing, to appeal more to non-Indians. Here you also find Deeksha giver's worldwide websites and links to the available media (audio, video) on the web.
Deeksha is also called Oneness Deeksha in India and Oneness Blessing elsewhere. Deeksha is a transfer of spiritual energy to the neocortex of the brain. Deeksha initiates a neurobiological change in the brain that when complete enables the senses to be free from the constant interference of the mind. When the senses are unclouded by the mind’s interpretations, a natural clarity of perception occurs with accompanying spontaneous feelings of joy, inner calmness and a connection to the Oneness in everything.
Deeksha is transferred by the Deeksha giver normally placing his or her hands onto the crown of the head. Experiences during the deeksha vary, sometimes strong, sometimes subtle, sometimes delayed until even days later. The recipient may experience a tingling sensation in the head, or blissful feelings running through the body, or sometimes nothing at all. Whatever the experience, the recipient can trust that the process of enlightenment has begun, a process designed for your own nature that will lead gradually (or sometimes spontaneously) into Awakening.
Deeksha does not belong to any religion, or any particular belief or spiritual path. Deeksha is given each day to people all over the world, people of all races, all religions, all spiritual beliefs or no spiritual beliefs, and to people of all nationalities. The Shakti Shtala or Oneness Temple, a white marble structure 20 times the size of the Taj Mahal, is being built in India for the use of enlightened people from around the world of all backgrounds and religions.
You can watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHL1ae7GfVI for an introduction into the Oneness Blessing .
by Jeanie Sharp
Professor David Bohm is Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of London. He is perhaps best known for his work as a theoretical physicist; however, his interests in the areas of communication and dialogue date back to the 1950s.
Bohm describes the process of dialogue as a communication system that has the potential for bringing about a new world view. Because Bohm sees dialogue as a vehicle for bringing about world peace, his views perhaps represent the purest form of dialogue possible. In order to participate in dialogue, one must first understand what dialogue is according to Bohm.
Dialogue "comes from the Greek word dialogos. Logos means 'the word' or in our case we would think of the 'meaning of the word.' And dia means 'through'--it doesn't mean two" (Bohm, 1990, p. 1). Bohm points out that dialogue suggests a "stream of meaning" flowing among, through and between us. This makes it possible to create a flow of meaning in the entire group so that some new understanding will emerge. This in turn will create a "shared meaning" in the group that serves as the glue or cement that will hold the group (and society) together.
Bohm goes on to point out that the cohesiveness of the group allows the participants to become coherent at the "tacit level." This unspoken level of communication that develops slowly in a dialogue group has the potential for holding tremendous power that can fuel grassroots changes in a society.
In order for dialogue to take place, three conditions must be met. First, participants must suspend assumptions. Bohm says that discussions and negotiations are not dialogue, because each represents a process whereby someone tries to "win" or convince others to assume the views of another. In dialogue, there is no attempt to gain points or prevail, and nobody tries to "win." The primary objective of dialogue is to suspend your opinions and look at the opinions of others. All participants must learn to listen to what is on someone's mind and suspend judgement without coming to a conclusion. Dialogue requires an "empty place" to give all participants the necessary space to talk.
Second, all participants must regard one another as colleagues. While authority and hierarchy permeate our societies, dialogue can only take place when we can suspend those notions of authority. Since we must have an empty space in dialogue with no set agenda or program, it will be much easier to treat all participants as colleagues in a real dialogue setting.
Third, there must be a "facilitator" who holds the context of dialogue. While we want to all be colleagues, those entering a dialogue experience for the first time will need someone experienced in dialogue to facilitate the conversations. Opinions will be expressed that will likely differ from those of many participants in the group; however, all participants must refrain from entering into discussions that attempt to break down the opinions of those different from the participants.
The facilitator experienced in dialogue can play a key role in creating an environment that allows participants to speak frankly about the values and opinions they hold. Furthermore, the facilitator will initially have to work to keep the space empty for open communication to take place and for participants to simply listen rather than voicing their own judgements. As human beings we have spent a great deal of our lives holding on to our assumptions about life. We seem to have a strong need to defend our assumptions; giving in to it will prevent dialogue. The facilitator makes certain that each person has the needed space to talk openly.
Finally, Bohm points out that a reason for dialogue must exist in order for participants to engage in dialogue. This reason, whatever it may be, will get the participants through the frustrations of dialogue, because the very process Bohm speaks of really goes against the norms of most societies. However, with dialogue participants can create an environment that creates fertile ground for positive change.