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KALEIDOSCOPE
The Communitarian Scene from all Over and Under
Compiled (and partly translated) by Joel Dorkam

Hi there! I suddenly realize, with a slight shudder, that we are rather late this time – a
Spring edition instead of a Winter one – due to some unfinished business of our dear
new editor, Anton Marks (absolutely no relation to Karl!). I’m sure we all wish him
much success in wearing the big shoes of our former, much experienced and beloved
editor Joel Darom, who’s going to introduce Anton to the complex mysteries of editing.

With great sadness we learnt about the passing away of Dik (Richard) Freestun of Australia in October 2002. Dik
was the mythological Editor, Printer, Distributor, Treasurer and what not of the review “Down To Earth” – and
also wrote many of the items. Regular readers of “Kaleidoscope” will remember that I liked to lift (with his
approval, of course) countless succulent tidbits from his Newsletter, which always expressed his spirit of
nonviolence and positivism, flavoured with his peculiar kind of humour (remember “To Pee or not to Pee”?)
Dik’s death is a great loss to the alternative scene and he will be sorely missed. I only hope he is looking Down to
Earth from Up There and chuckling delightedly at the above lines. As a memorial in his honour, I have collected a
few citations from the now defunct “Down to Earth”, which deal mostly with the intriguing theme, “How to reach
Happiness…easily!”
Things to Ponder…
Are you ready? Happiness – we all just want to be happy and we are always
putting happiness as something external to ourselves. Happiness

I JUST WANT TO BE HAPPY… AND TO HAVE SOME LOVE… is quite a simple process made complicated by what we perceive it
Lifetime after lifetime we’ve been striving for fulfillment, happiness & love. to be. Happiness is an inner feeling which is so unique in each of

We’ve chased so many goals in the hope of achieving these basic states of us, nothing external can truly deliver anything that will bring us

being. Many have exhausted the possibilities. Many are disillusioned with the lasting hapinness. Happiness is a state of being, it is something we
old carrots of career, position, wealth & peer approval. Which leaves a place can choose to experience regardless of the turmoil around us. Of
of hollowness, emptiness & general dissatisfaction. Sometimes this brings on course if we have turmoil inside then there is no room for the
great frustration, depression, even illness. Often a partner is then sought, as happiness. I once attended an astrology lecture delivered by a
the awareness comes that we’re lacking love in our life. That poor partner, if crazy New Yorker called Michael Lutin. He claimed that we are all
we find one, is supposed to be angelicly bestow us with ongoing peace & afraid to feel happy – just in case we lose it, just in case it doesn’t
happiness, to make up for & fill all our dissatisfaction & frustration. No last. Michael made us laugh but his words were quite true, many of
human can be that panacea of perfection. In time our inner unfulfillment
rises to the surface, then we blame it on them. Or we simply can’t find the us rob ourselves of some golden moments because of fear. Are you
“right partner”, or we do, but we’re not “right enough” for them. Then afraid to be happy?
what? If this sounds familiar, rejoice for you’ve come to what has the Contributed by Hazel Leung
potential to be the greatest turning point in your life! Perhaps lifetimes!!!
Like to play games? Some are worth playing, some are
We’re only motivated to change when we’ve become dissatisfied with where
we are. Here’s a SECRET! The nature of the outer world is constant change not. It’s up to you, really. Here goes with some
and duality – good, bad, light, dark, day, night, happy, sad etc. Lasting absolutely free advice:
happiness love & fulfillment from interaction & striving in the world is an
illusion. It is this very illusion that’s caused endless suffering & misery across
lifetimes as the pendulum of change reliably swings from dark to light, happy TOP SECRET

to sad, back & forth. In addition the craving for outer wants leaves the craver Who was it said:
miserable in their perceived lack. And it’s endless, there’s always something THE WORLD IS A STAGE and we are all players in this Big Theatre - ? As I am a
else… Life After Life… player in the Great Game of Life, then:
The Games that I DON’T Want To Play, are :
Why are we seeking this state of ongoing happiness, pure
fulfillment & bliss of the reality is such an illusion? : Greed : Dishonesty : Aggressive Violence : Doubt and Confusion : Ill Health : Shame :
Fake Modesty : Vanity : Manic Depression : Hell : Egotistics : Ignorance : Stupidity :
Because it’s OUR VERY NATURE, the calling of OUR Jealousy : Hate : Vengence : Pain : Sin : Distress : Hunger : Boredom : Frustration :
SOUL ESSENCE – KNOW THYSELF! And how do we? Lonliness : Despair : Rape : Negativity : Disgust : Destruction of Natural Order : Sick :
BY TURNING INWARDS, THROUGH MEDITATION, Oppression – inequality : Racism : Sexism : Classism : Grief.
we can begin to traverse the inner territory of the depths
of our soul, to experience ultimate, ongoing, unending, The GAMES that I WANT TO & DO PLAY :
peace, bliss, happiness & love beyond even the mind’s : Loving : Happiness : Pleasure : Health : Sharing : Caring : Joy : Tolerance :
comprehension. AND SECRET NO 2 – The OUTSIDE is Sensuality : Naturalness : Appreciation : Giving : Receiving : Tenderness : Excitement :
a reflection of the INSIDE; so life’s scenarios fall into place, bringing more Relaxation : Hugs : Exercise : Feeling : Tasting : Smelling : Hearing
harmony & happiness into our everyday experience than we could have : Seeing : Knowing : Singing : Dancing : Music : Massage : Eating :
dreamed of. And the journey itself becomes a wonderous unfolding that’s Fasting : Writing : Reading : Poetry : Art-work : Creativity :
fascinating, exciting & more rewarding than anything ever! It is the journey Breathing : Swimming : Walking : Running : Tuning-in-to-Nature :
Enchantment : Bliss : Talking : Silence : Thanking God : Resting :
HOME. Worth every step of the way…
Are you ready? What Games do You Play ? Would You Like To Play With Me ?

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