P E O P L E
Monday 14 January 2008

    Since I am a discerning extrovert, I say something to many different people who I see on the sidewalks in downtown Peterborough.
    What I say or do not say varies from person to person.
    For example, I might say to a lady: "Pardon me. But do you accept compliments?" And most often they say they do. And then I give them some truthful positive compliments about them. For example, their smile, their beautiful eyes, hair, clothing, facial features, the love energy in their heart shining through, etc. They thank me, and I move on. Sure made their day, eh?
    There are people with motorized electric wheel chairs on the sidewalks. And often I will ask, can I get a ride? And I smile. The replies vary widely. Mostly positive.
    And then there are the older ladies with the push devices with four wheels, and a place to sit when they need to rest. And I ask with a smile: "Could I borrow your vehicle for a few hours?" They usually appreciate my humor, and sometimes stop to chat for a short while, and then move on. Made their day too, eh?
    And then there are the young people, or even a family, with a single male and a group of females. Often I will say: "Pardon me Sir. Have you noticed how unfair the world is? You are with several ladies, and I have none! The world is so unfair." The reaction usually are smiles and laughter. Good.
    And then there are the strangers to Peterborough. Their body language usually reveals them. And I will often ask: "Are you visitors to Peterborough?" And often they will say they are, and ask how I knew? I tell them it is written all over them. (Body language you know.) And then I might ask if they have visited the Lift Lock, or the Canoe Museum, etc. It is a brief friendly conversation and then they and I move on. Nice.
    One day I sat outside on the sidewalk near the curb with two signs. One sign said: SMILE IF HAPPY! And the other sign said: FROWN IF SAD! And guess what? Strangers were breaking into a smile. And now and then some were breaking into a frown! Interesting.
    Also at times I will print in volume my FREE HUG COUPONS, and give them out to people on the street. The young people love them. And often ask for more to share at school. I recall one young teenager who saw me in a restaurant, and showed me a FREE HUG COUPON I had given her about a year before. Nice. And then there are some adults that think I am going to ask them for money, and I never do. And they refuse to accept. And then there are the strange ones that in a little while return the FREE HUG COUPONS to me as they do not approve. To each their own.
    And then there are nuts who complain to security about my giving out the FREE HUG COUPONS. I was 24 hours away from suing security, a business, and a shopping centre because of this. You see the FREE HUG COUPONS has a very positive spiritual message inspired by GOD.
    One day I saw a woman crying in a corner of a building. And I was impressed to ask her if I could treat her to a meal. She said yes. And I did. And she later asked if I was her Guardian Angel? GOD uses me sometimes you know. Probably uses you too from time to time to help another.
    The other day I talked with a native woman about spiritual things. And I could see the makings of a cross on her forehead. She then told me she was a Christian. I asked if she could see a cross on my forehead. She could not. So I told her I was going to pray for the cross to manifest on my forehead for her to see. I prayed. The cross manifested. And her face was that of surprise and she could see the cross on my forehead. Such is life.
    One day when sitting outside giving out the FREE HUG COUPONS, I could see a woman running along the curb heading for me from my left. She stopped, leaned over, and gave me a good hug. She then continued running away to my right. I guess you could call that a hit and run hug?
    From time to time I talk with black skin women. And I ask if they were born in Canada? And if not, I ask if they are telepathic with friends and relatives in their country of origin. Most are in some form or another. In the recent contact she can know if her friends and relatives are okay. In another contact, the woman told me she can speak in clear thought with her loved ones in her country of origin. I knew that.
    I love to look at the eyes of young children including babies. Some have fantastic awareness even at a very young age. Often with the eye contact, they break into a smile. And I smile back of course. Nice.
    One day a young girl was not behaving nicely in front of her sister and mother and father. I approached the father and mother and showed them a photo of me and Santa Claus. And I told the young girl that I worked for Santa. And was she a good girl? She was skeptical till her father said: "See how big this man is? When he was small he was an elf!" The young girl was properly impressed, and her behavior changed to that of being very positive.
    Another time I watched a mother with a 3 or 4 year old boy that was being a terror. She held him by the hand firmly and took him with her out of the shopping center, and across the street. I approached them and said with a wink to her: "Can I have him if he does not want you?" She understood, and put him into my arms. The boy child held onto me tightly and just glared at his Mother. And I slowly backed away. After about 30 feet, the boy reached out his arms to his Mother and called for his Mother. As I slowly returned, I asked the Mother: "Can I keep him?" When he reached his Mother, he held on for dear life, was behaved, and quiet. And the Mother looked at me and mouthed: "Thank you!" And as they crossed the street the boy child kept looking at me, and was being well behaved.
    Often a stranger can help a parent with an unruly child. Of course you must be prudent as your intentions can be misunderstood these days.
    The panhandlers (beggars) often have their own spot downtown. And they vary in their methods of asking for money. Some even take a taxi from their home, or a bicycle, to reach their appointed place on time.
    The female panhandles will often go with me for a free meal. And I learn about how they got into that situation in the first place. Most have been the victim of abuse at home, and feel safer on the streets. Some have become thieves on the side. And some have sold their bodies for the necessities of life. And of course there are those panhandles that do not like what they have to do and are seeking ways and means of having a better life in an honest manner.
    And then there are those who have recently been in prison and now are walking free. Some are determined to become professional criminals because the way society has treated them from childhood onward. For example, some have been in foster homes one after another, and have no job training. So they steal for the necessities of life.
    Over the years I have talked with many different people. And often when I meet a person for the first time I might ask: "Is the law corrupt?" And guess what? Almost every one tells me that the law is corrupt! And the exceptions seem to be those people who are well off and make use of lawyers and the legal system to their benefit! Such is life.
    So I published a book January 3, 2008, titled THE LAW IS CORRUPT! Problems and Solutions, 148 pages, $24.95. Want a copy?
    So what good did you do yesterday?
    What good do you plan to do today?
    GOD has given me many of the Gifts of Spirit. I do not pry into the souls or bodies of the people I meet unless they call me a fraud, or ask for my help. You will have to read my book: MY MAGIC SOUL - My Supernatural Adventures, $24.95, 148 pages, to know more about that.
- Pastor William