Introduction to Part 7 - Unlimited Potential
The possibility of “Part Seven” appeared after I had completed sixty-seven chapters. The idea came after I took a break from writing, and read material that I had received from a friend living in Australia.
James Reid lives with his wife Paula in Maleny, a scenic town in Queensland. I first met them on the Internet, and then in person during a visit to Australia in 2014. I stayed as a guest in their lovely home, a short walk through the woods to the center of their town. They are the most gracious and sweetest couple one can meet. James and I are only a few months apart in age, but this is not the only reason that we get along so well. I highly respect him and his writing abilities. A unique aspect of his writings is that James receives messages from the spirit-world, and has done so for many years. The messages that he receives are of the highest quality.1
After I read the material that he sent through an email, almost immediately I had the thought to include some of his writings in this book. How to do it, and where to place it, remained a question. Finally, the answer came to create a seventh theme. I found that James’ writings blended with the end of my book, and I wanted people to consider his writings. I feel that his work is a splendid way to bring this book to an end. There is no better way to do this than to point to the greater picture that exists for all humans, and that I was privileged to be introduced to before my transition from earth-life.
The writings of James Reid are presented here with his permission and blessing. His writings are spirit communications that he received between September and early December, 2015.
In the following pages I feature his work, yet not in their completed form. I chose to select parts that stood out for me as I read his material. This is much like someone might do while reading a book—highlighting and marking certain pages and sentences within chapters that standout as places to read again.
I am grateful and excited to present the heretofore unpublished writings of James Reid. I am particularly pleased that the final chapter (chapter 70) features the thought to “Become as Little Children”. This chapter returns us to the beginning of this book, namely, my own childhood. My purpose in saying this is not to suggest that I intend to live my childhood again. This is not the point. The aim is to be open to change and to the wonder of life, as a child lives.
I sincerely hope you enjoy reading the final pages of Climb the Mountain. My desire is that you see your amazing potential, the amazing person that you are and will become. Truly, the best is yet to come.
Joseph
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A Postscript to the above “Introduction”
A recent word written by James Reid reads as follows:
“I am in a hospital right now and my days are full of gratitude for the many, many kindnesses shown me constantly by those who care for me and this is such that I often feel content. Gratitude is the best gift we can give ourselves. Love, James.”
1 “The Richard Messages” by James Reid. ISBN 9781291631036. Search by Title and author’s name at: www.lulu.com.
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After the publication of "Climb the Mountain: A Path Taken," I received word from Australia, that James Reid passed on June 22, 2016. I am grateful that my friend, James, sent copies of the messages that he received from Celestial friends, and gave permission to me to include his writings in this book. This is a photo of James Reid, and how I shall remember him: