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More Quotes Paulo Coelho-The warrior of light....... ..Sufi legend: the lost horse "Many years ago in a poor Chinese village, there lived a peasant with his son. His only material possession, apart from some land and a small straw hut, was a horse he had inherited from his father. One day, the horse ran off, leaving the man with no animal with which to till the land. His neighbors - who respected him greatly for his honesty and diligence - came to his house to say how much they regretted what had happened. He thanked them for their visit, but asked: - How can you know that what has happened has been a misfortune in my life? Someone mumbled to a friend: "he can't accept reality, let him think what he wants, as long as he isn't saddened by what happened." And the neighbors went off, pretending to agree with what they had heard. A week later, the horse returned to the stable, but it was not alone; it brought with it a fine mare for company. Upon hearing this, the villagers - who were flustered since they now understood the answer the man had given them - returned to the peasant's house, in order to congratulate him on his good fortune. - Before you had only one horse, and now you have two. Congratulations! - they said. - Many thanks for your visit and for all your concern - answered the peasant. - But how can you know that what has happened has been a blessing in my life? Disconcerted, and thinking he must be going mad, the neighbors went off, and on the way commented: "does he really not understand that God has sent him a gift?" A month later, the peasant's son decided to tame the mare. But the animal unexpectedly reared up and the boy fell and broke his leg. The neighbors returned to the peasant's house - bringing gifts for the wounded boy. The mayor of the village offered his condolences to the father, saying that all were very sad at what had happened. The man thanked them for their visit and their concern, but asked: - How can you know that what has happened has been a misfortune in my life? They were all astonished to hear this, since no one could be in any doubt that the accident of a son was a real tragedy. As they left the peasant's house, some said to others: "he really has gone mad; his only son might limp forever, and he is still in doubt about whether what happened is a misfortune." Some months passed, and Japan declared war on China. The Emperor's envoys traveled throughout the land in search for healthy young men to be sent to the battle front. Upon arrival in the village, they recruited all the young men except the peasant's son, whose leg was broken. None of the young men returned alive. The son recovered, the two animals bred and their offspring were sold at a good price. The peasant began visiting his neighbors to console and help them, - since they had at all times been so caring. Whenever one of them complained, the peasant said: "how do you know it is a misfortune?" If anyone become overjoyed, he asked: "how do you know it is a blessing?" And the men in that village understood that beyond appearances, life has other meanings. Reflections of the warrior of the light The two boards A warrior of the light shares his world with the people he loves. He wishes to encourage them to do what they like, but hasn't the courage. At these times, the adversary appears holding two boards. Written on one board: "Think more of yourself. Keep your blessings to yourself, otherwise you will lose everything." The other board reads: "who are you to help others? Can't you even see your own defects?" A warrior of the light knows he has defects. But he also knows he cannot grow alone, and distance himself from his companions. So he throws both boards to the ground, even though he believes they contain some truth deep down. They turn to dust, and the warrior continues to help those near him.About the way The wise Lao Tzu speaks about the warrior of the light's journey: "The Way includes respect for all that is small and subtle. Always know the right moment to take any action necessary. "Even if you have fired a bow and arrow many times, continue to pay attention to how you place the arrow, and how you draw the bow. "When the beginner is aware of his necessities, he becomes more intelligent than the wise man who is distracted. "To accumulate love means luck, to accumulate hatred means a calamity. Whoever does not recognize the door to problems will one day leave it open, letting tragedy in. "The combat has nothing to do with the fight."True tension "When my bow is drawn," says Herrigen to his Zen master, "a moment comes when, if I do not fire immediately, I feel that I will run out of strength." "As long as you try to trigger the moment to fire the arrow, you shall not learn the art of archery," says the master. "The hand which draws the bow must open up like the hand of a boy. What sometimes hinders the shot's precision is the overactive will of the archer." A warrior of the light sometimes thinks: "that which I do not do, shall not be done." That is not quite the case: he must act, but he must also allow the Universe to act at the right time.............." -a wonderfull story and insight into the Eastern way of balance and living
 
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  Born in the UK.  

  On holiday in Wales. On holiday in Wales.
David, Michael, my brother, Maria, my sister
 

  Father passed away @ 11 yrs old
This is a picture of my father Ted and the Queen in
Birmingham England during the 60`s
 

  Mother remarried to my now Father.

Mom And Dad Jones in the 90`s
 

  Family of 8 all adopted
Came to Canada with family in 1975.
Lived in Calgary for 5 years .
First heard E.W.F.-Shining Star@ friends house
Bought my 1st road bike<always loved to ride since very young when father gave me my first bike>.>
Heard from my Father some blues, R+ B,Rock,Folk records
Both Parents played Guitar in Church,home and sang
In Calgary i worked in my 1st Record Shop @ 17 yrs old.SAM THE RECORD MAN
Already very interested in Music.
Bought my first Jazz Record<Charlie Parker>@ 18 yrs old.
Heard James Brown Sex Machine,Kurtis Blow-The Breaks @ 18 @ SAM The Record Man <my 1st record store Job>
Visited UK .It was very nice to see old school friends, family, and other
relatives.

  School friends Richard Goodwin and Dominic Parker  

  returned to Calgary .
Pursued Record Shop Management Job Offer in Vancouver.
Moved to Vancouver in with Sister.
 
 
My Sister and I in the year 2001
   

  Moved Downtown Vancouver to Work @ ODYSSEY IMPORTS Records 1982
Met Danny Bloudoff who gave me work DJ`ing underground clubs
Left ODYSSEY to work @ MANHATTAN BOOKS on Robson
Read alot<always loved Books<see Quotes section>
Looked learned about Art.
Returned to ODYSSEY.
met COLDCUT on UK visit in 1986
left ODYSSEY in 1989 to return to UK for 9 Months
Met DJ`s COLDCUT, PATRICK FORGE ,NORMAN JAY, GILLES PETERSON.
Spent time with AUNT and COUSIN JOSH.
returned to Vancouver
Moved to DEEP COVE.
Laurie Anne<Deep Cove>inspired me to Start Painting watercolours.
Started to Road Ride w/ Randy and Ash from the Cove.
Started AFRICAN RHYTHMS Radio Show<Mole of Soul 1st guest>.
DJ`d many partys in the Cove.@ DAVID GOODMAN`s house.
DJ`d FLIP AND TRIP with DON CHOW.
Also DJ`d other party`s like Chocalate Milk w/ With Luis,Clarence and Micheal Golf in 1992 .


 
Pistol and Burns was in the front of the Pic Pub
Pistol and Burns was in the front of the Pic Pub.
Opened coffee bar Pistol and Burns.
Other Couriers inspired me to bike ride.
Met ,connected with many people @ PISTOL AND BURNS<
This is a photo session @ PISTOLS AND BURNS<it was open to the Street on Pender@ SEYMOUR ST> with Rocky Mountains Bikes in which they used for their catalogue.
JF and other courier friends were regular visitors.
Pistol and Burns was in the front of the Pic Pub.

Which led to Clarence and I starting The Bottle Dj nights at this location.
3 amazing years of THE BOTTLE at the Pic Pub.

 
 
 
   

     
 
Mom visit to Vancouver in 1998
   

  Moved to DOWNTOWN took over VINYL RECORDS in 1999 w/ JESS
1999 DJ Norman Jay visits,DJ`s Vancouver,had a great time showing Him the Shops,sights ,reconnecting with key UK DJ.we are still in touch.
My Sister Juliet visits Vancouver


       
 
Juliet and I in the year 2000
   

  BROTHER gets Married i am best man in Halifax ,Nova Scotia 2000

Racheal and I visit Brother in the year 2000
 
 
My bro and I in the year 2000
   

 

2002-Dj`d w/ DON CHOW,Clarence.
2002 Nov B-Day party is a smash!

2003 DJ`d,organized Cancer Benefit for friend @ BAR NONE w/ Dickey DOO,Leanne,Jason Lev,Todd Omatani,Konrad Black....huge success...raised $ 2000.00
At the end of 2003 Shawna Stadius, my friend, died of Cancer... It was very rewarding supporting, knowing Shawna.
She was a special Soul.

2004 I am now the sole Owner of Vinyl. Jess was a great friend and Partner i wish Him all the best.
Cycling is still going Strong...Managed to get a couple of DJ`s to join the sport!!!!
Kevin ,who works at Vinyl,is 23 and a budding climber
Paul,another ex Club DJ and currently a Radio DJ<SFU>is a strong rider,ex Mountain Bike Racer
Along with my Teammates from Atomic ,these are my new training partners.


 

 
   
 
 
 
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