The 2015 World Peace Caravan and the Queen of Sheba

What do the Queen of Sheba and the World Peace Caravan 2015 share in common?

The Queen of Sheba is seen in history as a seeker of truth and wisdom. Her story is profound in that she has been rumored to have a strange feature; a left foot that is cloven like that of a goat and a VERY hairy leg.  Truth or Myth?

The Queen of Sheba appears in religious texts sacred to Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

The wise queen had heard that King Solomon of Israel was also very wise and decided to travel by camel to Jerusalem to meet him and test his knowledge with questions and riddles.

She brings with her the gifts of frankincense, myrrh, gold and precious jewels.

This path the caravan traveled between the Queen’s kingdom and that of King Solomon became known as the Frankincense Trail.

 King Solomon heard of the Queen of Sheba, her great kingdom, her hairy leg and cloven foot.

Eager to see if the story was true, he has the floor of his court polished until it reflects everything that crosses it like mirrored glass. When the Queen of Sheba walks across the floor, Solomon sees the reflection of her cloven foot. However, right before his eyes, it transforms and becomes normal. One thing leads to another, and nine months later a son is born. Prince Menelik decides to travels the same Frankincense Trail to Israel to meet his father, King Solomon. When he returns, he takes with him the Ark of the Covenant, the sacred container containing the Ten Commandments.

The inaugural World Peace Caravan 2015 is a 12-day camel caravan for world peace that will retrace Queen Sheba’s peace journey to King Solomon 3,000 years ago.

Scheduled to depart Petra, Jordan on December 15, 2015, the caravan will travel by camel, horse, and foot to Jerusalem, retracing the steps of this early peace movement along parts of the storied Frankincense Trail. Join Kathleen O’Keefe-Kanavos and Lori Boyle as they:

• interview the people involved in this peaceful event.  
• meet the Director of the Caravan Kim Langbecker,
• and the Youth Ambassadors who will be involved in this persistent setting occasion

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The caravan will be anchored by two landmark events:

1. the WPC Peace and Health Conference on the Dead Sea in Jordan
2. the WPC Concert for Peace in Jerusalem.

A uniquely embracive movement, the WPC will engage participants:

• physically,
• emotionally,
• mentally
• and spiritually

It invites people of all cultures, faiths, and backgrounds to come together to demonstrate and promote peace, harmony, compassion, and a greater understanding of one another.

Dubai’s Simran Vedvyas appointed to the World Peace Caravan Youth Ambassador Program

Lehi, Utah, January 7, 2015 - Sixteen year old Simran Vedvyas has recently been selected to represent Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a Youth Ambassador to the inaugural World Peace Caravan 2015.

 Simran will join 11 youths from 9 other countries across the globe (Honduras, Guatemala, Mongolia, Nepal, Uganda, Kenya, Pakistan, the US, and the UK) to spearhead the World Peace Caravan. Simran is personally helping to create and implement workable solutions toward achieving Healthy Lives for All.

Learn more about other YAs involved in the Peace Caravan such as:  

• Cat Hudson YA from the UK,
• Anum Nawaz YA from Pakistan

In the twelve months leading up to the caravan in December, the 12 Youth Ambassadors (YAs) are participating in a web-based, multi-media, and solutions-driven program designed to empower the YAs and the WPC’s Youth Community to invent and implement solutions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The YAs will serve as the voice for youth all over the world at the two-day Peace and Health Conference, and their presentation there will be streamed live to a worldwide audience.

 “Our world is literally at the edge of a cliff, made ready to roll down by the adverse effects of human greed. So it leaves us with two choices; either we let it roll down, or we make a collective effort to make some paradigm shift to pull it back and make it just, peaceful, and sustainable for a better future for ourselves and the generations to come.” ~Simran Vedvyas

The WORLD PEACE CARAVAN is founded by the international D. Gary Young Foundation, a 501 © (3) non-profit organization. www.WorldPeaceCaravan.org

Of note……The Economist has featured the World Peace Caravan on its December calendar for events to watch out for in 2015! http://www.economist.com/news/21632698-calendar-2015

(A special thanks to Steve Allen Media. Portions of this blog were taken from the press kit sent by Steve Allen Media to help promote the World Peace Caravan 2015. www.steveallenmedia.com    info@steveallenmedia.com )  

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The Host of The Kathleen O’Keefe-Kanavos Show on Wicked Housewives On Cape Cod Radio- Kat believes dreams diagnose your life. Did you have a déjà-vu or dream come true? Kat survived three cancers diagnosed by dreams. Multi-Award winning International Bestselling Author of Surviving Cancerland: Intuitive Aspects of Healing, Columnist, Dream Expert, Keynote Speaker, TV/Radio Producer/Host of Wicked Housewives On Cape Cod; she’s featured in magazines & newspapers, on NBC News.  Learn more @ AccessYourInnerGuide.com. 

An Easter Love Letter to YOU: 7 Steps to Embrace Personal Progress & Rise Above Emotional Blockage.

  

Easter can be difficult to celebrate when you are in or recovering from cancer treatment.


             It is hard to fake happy after the loss of a lifestyle, friend or family to this disease. But remember, if you are reading this, YOU are a WINNER. Let's celebrate! Take the first tiny step with a Love Letter to YOU.

 

Easter is a time of renewal that also manifests in our lives.

             A new day is a new beginning, and can often be a dream-come-true. 

 When was the last time you dreamed of success? 

The egg is the Universal Symbol of the promise of the continuation of life. Each day is progress in this life-time. Yet, it is so easy to ignore all the positive things you have accomplished and focus on what still needs to be done to feel fulfilled. 

Fulfillment is a mind-set.

 

Fulfillment is a state of thinking that manifests itself into a state of being—mind over matter. As human beings, we must be in the moment to see our past accomplishments. 

 

Accomplishments are the result of challenges.

 

During your most trying moments, what was the “cross you had to bear”?  Take a second to remember it. Now, focus on how you have risen above it?  Next, imagine being handed an ornamental egg painted in your favorite colors.  Lift the top of the egg.  Peek inside.  See the gift left behind by the challenge.  This achievement is proof that you are a winner. That egg with it’s gift inside are a promise for a new day. Time for the next step— thanking your Inner-winner.

Focus on rising above the strife in a Love Letter to Yourself.

Writing can help you be in the moment of triumph by putting abstract emotions into concrete words. You will celebrate with your inner-selves; those incredible aspects of yourself that you may not be aware of, but are always there for you. As you write, they will be reading the love letter through the windows of your soul—your eyes. 

By focusing on your accomplishments, your mind is set to create more positive results. 

 

Your thoughts and memories can also bring to light your life-purpose and help you stay on the correct path to your Life Destiny. 

Here are 5 steps to write your Easter Love Letter to Yourself:

 

                                      1.) Remember—You may be holding the pen, but Inner Wisdom is guiding the words. Let them flow.

Although a hand written letter may be more therapeutic, a typed one works well, too.  The importance is not in HOW you connect with yourself but THAT you connect with yourself.

An Easter Love Letter to You is a simple letter to all the inner aspects of yourself -- Inner Wisdom, Inner Knowing, Spirit, God, or the Higher Power of your choice.  Your letter can be addressed to any name that resonates with you.

                       2.) Start with a phrase of gratitude, Mantra, or Blessing at the top of your letter.

Write a phrase or mantra that has power for you. This is your letter heading.

It can be acknowledgment of your Inner Winner. Acknowledging gratitude is one of your most powerful healing and connecting energies. Your mantra/phrase will reflect that principle. If you do not have a personal phrase of gratitude, borrow one that most resonates with you.

                     3.) Today's Date –Dating your letter helps ground you in the moment while you visit the past. The past is a great place to visit.  But, don’t live there. 

         4.)  Salutation – Dear, your name, or Inner Winner, etc.   Address the letter to whomever feels right to you. Imagine sending a  private message or group email to all your best friends.  This can be one, many, or all your Inner-people who are responsible for helping you succeed.  

  

               5.)  The Body of the Letter – Write whatever feels right to you. Let it all out, but try to start and end on a positive note.  You may want to start with: 

     “Thank you for all you have done for me.” 

         6.)  Sign your name. Feel free to use a name you can embrace as the new you rather than your given name. The Love Letter is to you. You’ll get it.

If you need more guidance for your letter, use my example of what your Easter Love Letter might look like and fill in the blanks:

“I am grateful for any opportunity to connect with my Inner-winner.”

April, 9 Day, 2014

Dear Inner Winner,

Thank you for all you have done for me.  

I remember when ____________________________________ 

Then you helped me _________________________________

We worked together by _______________________________

Now, these positive things have happened to manifest the promise of a wonderful future ______

Love,

(sign your name) Super Kat

7.) What to do with your Love Letter. You may either save the letter and read it whenever you need to reconnect with your Inner-winner, or you may perform a ritualistic act of sharing. 

If you  save it, put it in a place that is easily accessible, like your wallet. Take it out and read it when you need it. 

            Send it to yourself in a personal email, or post it on a blog where your love and gratitude can be shared with many.

             Burning is a ritual act of sharing. It uses fire to cleanse away any residual negativity and allows smoke to carry the message of gratitude to your Higher Power.  The ashes left behind will be fertile ground for new positive thoughts and deeds just like the mythical bird the Phoenix.

 Your letter will be like the egg from mythical Phoenix. 

This mythical bird exemplified in the movie Harry Potter, turns to ashes on dying and is reborn from the same ashes. This ability to rise again from ashes implies immortality, just like the love in your letter. 

So, take a minute out of this busy time before the Easter Holiday to reflect on what you have done to leave a positive foot-print on someone’s heart or in the sands-of-time. Find that hidden gift in the form of an egg-of-love in your mind.  Write it in a love letter to YOU because you deserve it.

    Then watch for answers and validation from your Inner-winner in your dreams.

Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos is a published author, SURVIVING CANCERLAND: Intuitive Aspects of Healing (Cypress House, Jan 2014) http://tinyurl.com/p7cjfxa, survived three breast cancers diagnosed  by her dreams, Intuitive Dream Coach, & R.A. BLOCH Cancer Foundation Hotline Counselor, Radio host, blogger and columnist for magazines. Kat presents at Expos, Radio Shows, Health Events, Magazines, & TV. She’s represented by Steve Allen Media. Learn more @http://www.SurvivingCancerLand.com/