Journey of the Rising Sun

submitted by Frank Gadson (Adonistar)

My Japan visit started in January 2011 when I landed in Okinawa to stay with family and continue my studies and transformation. Taking time off from my career as a recording artist and performer, I spent my days studying Cosolargy texts, researching, and writing a book on human spirituality.

When I joined the Jamilian University of the Ordained, I was told that the one and only other Cosolargy Center was in Japan. Unfortunately I was in Okinawa, which is an island an hour and a half away from mainland Japan, so a visit there was seemingly not in the future for me.

After a few months of steady focus on studying and writing, I decided to slowly start performing again. I was introduced to an event promoter, and he quickly booked me to headline a festival in Fukuoka (on mainland Japan) on 22 May 2011. I then found out that the Japan Cosolargy Center was in Kurume, which is a 30- to 40-minute drive from Fukuoka! “Wow!” I thought, how amazing is that!” The moment I decide to go back to work, I’ll have a paid flight, accommodations, and get paid a wage, all while being inches away from the destination that I wanted to visit most. This for me was nothing short of amazing.

I then found out that the Cosolargy tour in Japan was ending right around the dates I would be in Fukuoka. What perfect timing. It means they will definitely be back from their journey with lots of excitement and stories to tell.

After being put in touch with a contact at the center, the date was set. I would have a meet-and-greet along with a site visit to the center the day after my performance; the perfect end to my trip. This was adding the extra excitement I needed to power through my performance. I had never met another member face to face. This was my chance to feel the comfort and joy of standing next to people who experience the same beauty I do and knowing they fully understand.

When the morning finally arrived, I woke early to make sure all was packed and I was ready to meet my contact, Miyuki, who was coming to pick me up at my hotel. What a blessing! I didn’t even have to make my own way to Kurume.

When she arrived, I was greeted with a smile and felt so at ease in her presence.

On the journey, we immediately started talking nonstop, like two friends who hadn’t seen each other for a while. Question after question, sharing our Cosolargy journey and experience with each other was such a delight. She has a wonderfully Loving spirit.

We pulled into the parking lot where the center was located and started up the stairs to the top floor. I was following slowly behind her, but inside I was running up those stairs like a racehorse heading for the finish line. I entered the room, and the next bright spirit greeted me with a smile. The energy in the room was so peaceful and comforting. Then one by one another member would arrive and greet me with Love and inspiration. I felt like a kid in a candy store of happiness.

All four women, one man, and I sat around a table in the meeting area, and I was handed a guestbook to sign my name. Much to my surprise, I saw the names of Gene Savoy Jr., Sean Savoy, Jamila Savoy, and a few others that were there recently for the Japan tour. I looked up at them with the face of “You don’t seriously expect me to sign my name on this page do you?!” They smiled and said, “You are the first visitor we’ve had besides the bishops and their family and the highly ordained.”  I jokingly began to turn to a new page for beginners who are only six months into their studies, but they of course said, “No, sign right here on the same page.” Needless to say, I was honored, and quickly pulled out my camera to document the occasion. As we talked and had tea and other snacks, Miyuki showed me pictures of the Japan tour with the bishops and all the others. It seemed they’d been to many places in a very short time. But it all looked very beautiful and enlightening.

My mobile phone soon rang an alarm informing me of different scheduled tasks I have in my day, and I showed Miyuki, saying, “Normally for me it’s yoga time.” They said, “Yoga time? Yes, let’s do it! We will do some now, too.” The next thing I knew I was standing in the sanctuary section of the center, and we all were there together and did some breathing and a few yoga poses. How awesome was this! The members stood right there with me and joined in on what I’m normally at home doing alone. That’s when it really hit me that I’m definitely in the right place, and this is my Community. An Essene prayer that I say daily began to stream through my mind:

… As for me I have known thy immense goodness and I have sworn an oath, not to sin against thee nor commit any evil in thy sight. Thus have I been brought into the society of the members of my community. Yea, according to their understanding I bring them in, and according to the inheritance (of your Grace) I Love them. …

After that, we began to play the singing bowls together. Enjoying the sound of Loving energy that we each created and transferred as we played. It was fabulous.

I also was given a 2011 Cosolargy calendar as a gift from them, which keeps me informed of Sun and moon cycles, special holy days, and much more.

I would just like to add the embarrassing fact that I had arrived in Fukuoka on Thursday the nineteenth and had had to rehearse with a band that had never played my material before, every day for 3 to 4 hours and then did the show that Sunday. So by that Monday afternoon I barely had any voice left. Here I am telling them I’m a singer and I can’t even speak! I was so hoarse and felt bad. But they of course laughed it off and made me feel comfortable.

We then went to lunch at a restaurant that they knew would accommodate my vegan diet. As we waited for a table, out of the seating area, just finishing their food, was a new Consociate that had joined their very rapidly expanding center. We were all very delighted at yet another warm coincidence. Our lunch was perfect. We enjoyed every bite. And after the meal they refused to let me pay. They picked up the tab and expressed yet again how happy they were for the visit.

We then said our good-byes, and Miyuki drove me all the way back to the airport. This was an ironically perfect place for me at that moment because now I would physically be in the clouds where my consciousness already was all day.

I recommend anyone who has the ability to travel to Japan for a visit to our only other site on the planet to do so. You’ll meet some of the most beautiful spirits in our Community, and they too will be uplifted by your presence.