Diversity Rules Magazine

3 Diversity Rules Magazine June 2014 Terry's brother Rob died of AIDS in 2004 and le her his writings of which Keep Up Now is the result. To find out how to manifest happiness and abundance, check out Terry's website at: www.terryludwig.net. Terry can be reached at: keepupnow@gmail.com. I've had the sincere pleasure of staying connected with one of Robbie's long time boyfriends, Scott, and he has become a very dear friend. Once again, we re- connected this past week-end and shared a wonderful conversation. When I recall all of the connections I have made and friendships that have come into my life, I'm certain the Universe is operating with absolute perfection. Scott introduced me to A Course in Miracles, twenty- two years ago. He wrapped the book in a brown paper bag and mailed it to me, with a post-it note that read "is will help you with all you will be facing over the coming years. Love, Scott." It was absolutely true. How had he known? Scott and conversed for nearly two hours. Many topics surfaced; however, the un- derlying message was my soul's gratitude for gifts we offered one another, as we touched each other's heart. e next day, I watched an HBO movie called "e Normal Heart." Once again, my brother's life story came rushing back to existence. e movie depicted an era Rob had experienced during the early 1980's when he lived in New York City. Rob would tell of his frequent jaunts to Fire Island, as we shared in-depth conversations regarding life, love and longing. e movie brought to mind the fear, anger and guilt Rob- bie suffered when he discovered he was HIV positive, at a time when no-one really knew what that meant. I remember his desperate attempts to unearth happi- ness, and squeeze every bit of life out of the time he had left, knowing he had been dealt a premature death sentence. In his condensed life, Robbie loved, cried, and died to what he thought would bring him happiness; as we all do at some point on our journey. However, Rob was fortunate to find his answer, experience peace and un- derstand the meaning of true love before his journey here was complete. My heart cries out to those who strug- gle with fear, anger and guilt. Rob's aspiration was to let you know there is another way of being in this world, and to remind you to... Keep up Now ~ with the stream of higher consciousness and stay connected to the Source. Keep Up Now By Terry Ludwig (c) Can Stock Photo Inc. / grsphoto "Did someone say, once long ago, that you were truly special? It's not by chance we recognize each other in our travels. My mother said, "so that you know, you are not like the others. I knew that than, but as I grew, harsh real- ity unfolded, and pain I found, known now as fear; the common thread among us here. So I was one, just like the rest, apart from none and that would test my life's long lesson. Who am I? I cried unto the heavens and in reply I recog- nized the only father's lullaby. You are mine, all that I have I will set before you but trust, my son, my will be done, in love I shall surround you. I am light and I fought free, loving and enfolding me and there I'm safe in peaceful calm. I reach beyond my arms, the stars, the planes to where my thoughts suspend until I find myself again. Self here on earth, I board once more for however long unsure. But knowledge spans the ages, all I pierce the veils first serve as walls between these realms to where I am to serve my own souls recognizing along the way I pause invite my … I share in pure delight with those who want forgiving for sure the undiscovered truths behold Truth is the same it will not change and harkens angels refrain. A name so whole it spoke the world into creation with a work I shall not want, I know, for long awaits my journeys end and always time repeats again. And on and on this saying re- sounds within a beckoning and as it is with creative cells or atoms. I am only Stuart to these revelations and so I trust my intellect unto those who will soon be left, my loved ones all to carry thru, to their en- deavors purpose true to share to care to comfort one another. I shall not stay but love remains that of a lover, brother." – Rob Ludwig

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