Category Archives: Contemplation

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~ The Clock is Ticking: A Reflection on Time and Purpose ~

Today, I don’t have anything specific in mind. However, I am always aware that time for a productive and meaningful life is short. I see past pictures on Facebook that seem like yesterday, and yet eight years have passed. I still don’t know how I will survive in seven years’ time. The challenges still seem insurmountable.

In life, it seems as if there has always been some sort of doom hanging over my head. However, I often choose to willfully ignore the voices of doom and focus on the present moment and the goodness of life. I can only look back with gratitude at the 57 years behind me. In spite of many blunders and failures, life has treated me well. A greater portion of this life will always be a blessing.

I still try to bring positive growth to my own life, my immediate family, friends and work environment. I have been part of many adventures that have served me well in enjoying life and living with enthusiasm. I would have loved more adventures, but what I have had already surpassed what many will never experience in a life time.

I am simply grateful for the people around me, my work, mobility, health, and moderate wealth. I am still obligated to take responsibility for all the blessings I have received by being a blessing to others. Many people still depend on me and look to me for support.

I have present-moment challenges and cares, but I must face them. I hope to have the strength, courage, and agility to manage these well as I move forward in life. For the latter part of my life, I want to conquer those things that still hang over my head. For now, in the moment, I want to be present with gratitude and confidence, and that would be enough.

© Jurgens Pieterse, 2023, All rights reserved.

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~ Awakening the ancient spirit ~

I am silent. In this silence, I am drawn to the ancient spirit awakening within me. The ancient life force of Wōden. I practice the runes to prepare my body and mind to be receptive to the divine impulse of the All-Father and the nurturing of the All-Mother.

I seek the nurturing of my soul to increase my strength, courage, and honor. As I seek to express an inner knowing of my garma, my destiny to serve the upliftment of human consciousness. To internalize the spiritual and natural laws of what is right, just, and uplifting for mankind.

As the runes given by Wōden flow through my body, it transforms my mind to project itself beyond the material limitations. I am free to create and reframe my perspective of being and rejuvenate myself.

The runes were taken form from the tree that conceals man. It is by the birthright of man to take up the runes to uplift mankind into existence and to strengthen him in his sacred right to live a peaceful life of contentment on earth and to grow individual integrity, integrated into the collective consciousness of being. The ancient spirit awakens to reintegrate spirit and matter into the soul’s of destiny to ever evolve.

For ever becoming, the state of Gíbor and enter into a new cycle of being, born from the ancient spirit that is awakened from within. Anew taking up the runes, a new force coming into being nurturing the flow of a creative life force that established beauty and order beyond measure. Blissful existence, purposeful essence.

© Jurgens Pieterse, 2023, All rights reserved.

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~ Cultivating a learning mind ~

My mind is calm, my body is relaxed. I have a heyfever attack, which is causing some discomfort, but the allergy medication I took this morning has not yet taken effect. Nevertheless, my day is calm and relaxed.

I am excited to spend my day in training. I am curious to see what I can learn today, and I hope it is something exciting that will better equip me for the work I do. I am excited by the knowledge that I am still able to learn new things, adapt, and apply the new knowledge I will be receiving.

Learning as a lifestyle has always been a fundamental building block for me. Reading, attending courses, and actively listening to other people are all means to increase knowledge, learn, and grow. Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge is power,” and we are always better off when we are equipped with knowledge, even more so when we are facing uncertainty.

The most clear proof of this is in the practice and application of knowledge. An informed person walks more confidently into a new situation. A person open to learning always adapts more easily when circumstances change. Changing conditions might even at times be experienced as pleasure and enjoyment.

The learning mind is open to the exploration of new possibilities and opportunities. It is flexible and adaptable. I write a lot about balance and harmony, but we must also cultivate an agile mindset that flows with change, that learns and grows, and does not fall behind over time.

Taking it a step further, we can cultivate a mindset that actively seeks to learn something new every day. The willingness and eagerness to grasp every opportunity to learn something of value is a powerful force for personal and professional growth.

© Jurgens Pieterse, 2023, All rights reserved.

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~ Hope Inspired Destiny ~

~ Hope Inspired Destiny ~

Hope is essential for fulfilling my destiny. I have been blessed with two meaningful trajectories in my life: my path as an Industrial Engineer and my role as Rune Master . On a secondary level, I am a husband to my wonderful wife and a paternal figurehead for our children and grandchildren. These are not less important; in fact, they may be even more important. On a third level, I am a mentor to aspiring Rune Masters. There are additional, lower-level streams that help to sustain me.

If I want to persist, I need to serve and secure my income. This is my primary challenge, as I have not yet built passive income streams. There is no guarantee that my body and mind will support my hope that I will continue healthily and with clarity in my next phase as a productive individual. I don’t know if the world will allow me to act as a productive individual, except if I craft my own way forward.

But I know hope gives me the strength to keep going even when the future is uncertain. Hope gives me a sense of purpose and direction. It helps me to see beyond the present moment and to imagine a better future. The vision of a future brings me back to live fully in the present moment.

My philosophy is strong and my focus is clear, but now I need to look at the emerging opportunities. It is time to shift my mindset to identify what can be moved and what can move me beyond the present currency of my being into a next phase of living. Hope motivates me to take action. When I have hope, I am more likely to persevere in the face of challenges.

I must keep up the habit of looking after my mental and physical health. Without those two, there is very little to sustain me in the future. I can try to manifest a savings or investment plan, but time is not on my side. My legacy for future Rune Masters is in motion, but the future is still fragile and vulnerable.

My children are finding their own unique ways through life. They are not ordinary, but extraordinary in their own right. I do not know to what degree they will sustain me, but I am happy to continue to evolve the freedom and creativity of thought that I have imparted to them. Hope connects me to others. It allows me to find strength and support in the people around me.

This is the end of my writing for today, but not the end of this contemplation. I expect it will linger for the foreseeable future. It is important for me to find my feet and build a vision of hope for my future. This will give me maximum time to fulfill my destiny. My thoughts are still incoherent and my plans still spiced with uncertainty, but that does not let me give up on the hope that I have to build, persist, and leave a legacy. Hope makes life more meaningful. It gives us something to strive for and to live for.

In conclusion, hope is essential for fulfilling our destiny. It gives us the strength to keep going even when the future is uncertain. It helps us to see beyond the present moment and to imagine a better future. It motivates us to take action and to make the world a better place.

If you are feeling discouraged or lost, I encourage you to find your hope. It may be in your relationships, your work, your faith, or your dreams. Whatever it is, hold onto it tightly and let it guide you forward. With hope, anything is possible.

© Jurgens Pieterse, 2023, All rights reserved.

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~ to face challenges ~

~ to face challenges ~

I am faced with challenges today. They are big and small, some I can avoid, and others I must face head-on. But I will not shrink from them. I will not let them defeat me.

I know that I have the creative spark within me to overcome any challenge. I am a human being, and that means I am born to be creative. I can use my creativity to find solutions, to build strength, and to emerge victorious.

I will not let my circumstances control me. I will not let my lack of resources stop me from achieving my goals. I will stand in the moment with courage and determination. I will assess the severity of each challenge, but I will not allow it to overshadow me. I will find the resources I need to overcome it.

I am a warrior of the art of war. I know when to fight and when to retreat. I will not waste my energy on battles I cannot win. But when I do fight, I will fight with courage and honor. I will give it my all until the very last strike.

I do not fear failure. I know that failure is a part of the journey to success. It is only when we fail that we learn and grow. So I will not give up. I will keep fighting until I achieve my goals.

I am a hero. I am not afraid to face challenges. I am not afraid to fail. I am only afraid of not trying. So I will keep trying, and I will keep fighting, until I reach the end of my journey.

SIG: I am victorious!

© Jurgens Pieterse, 2023, All rights reserved.