Ottawa, Canada is famous for its beautiful tulips, magnificent Parliament buildings and indigenous art. It is now also a world class center of light. On Wednesday June 12
th
, ten little boys and girls officially launched the
Kids Kicking Cancer Ottawa
program at the Maplesoft Cancer Center. These brave warriors in their official karate uniforms, demonstrated to a standing room only group of adults, how to
breathe in the light and blow out the darkness
.
In the back of the room, a Mom and Dad looked at these children with great love but very deep sadness. Their little boy had been a member of this class. Only three weeks earlier Odin celebrated his 3
rd
birthday at our program laughing and playing with his friends. One week later, he was gone. Reesa and Francois were so very grateful that Odin had so very quickly integrated the meditations of
Kids Kicking Cancer
breathing and he was using it actively during procedures. Even in his last moments he was clearly breathing in the light and pushing out any darkness. This was the same technique that Odin’s parents used together while meditating on the
beautiful reflection of this little warrior’s soul.
It was palpable, and in but a few moments their faces began to shine as if they too had been kissed by the light of a little master teacher.
Standing in the middle of the room filled with children laughing and shouting our mantra,
Power Peace Purpose
, I made a commitment to this young couple that Odin’s soul will continue to be a teacher for
Kids Kicking Cancer
. Wherever there are children in pain, Odin’s light will endure to inspire and guide us, turning anger into the smiles of peace, and fear into the calm of power.
Together, we will illuminate the planet.
Power Peace Purpose,
