‘I come from nothing, the rags to riches story, it is simply untrue. How could we be nothing if we are created in gods own image. We are light, we are energy, we are movement, creation itself. Such disparity, polarity has always been built into our architecture. This is our divine blueprint, the directions on how to grow and evolve, elevate.’
That is a beautiful description Joe. Why do some choose to better themselves while others choose to stay where they are? ‘Perhaps that is their purpose for that lifetime. You see, by them staying where they are motivates others around them. I know it sounds strange but they are inspiration for change and forward movement for others. Contrast you see.’
What is the biggest lesson you learned from this lifetime? ‘If you build yourself up by stepping on others you have a foundation of sand that will crumble. Build yourself up while building others up with you. Work as a team. Always treat each other with sincerity, honesty and respect. No man, woman or child is any greater than the next. We are all flesh of thy flesh, bone of thy bone.’
Do you have any regrets? ‘Not a single one.’
Is there anything else you wish to share Joe? ‘Be kind. It doesn’t cost a thing and is greater than all of the worlds riches. When you raise someone up, well, that raises us up too. See, it is simple. It is pure.’
What a pleasure and breath of fresh air to speak with you Joe. Thank you. ‘From one beautiful soul to another, the pleasure is mine.’ (Joe tips his cap and smiles.)
Channeled message from Shoeless Joe Jackson. Joe Jackson still carries the fourth highest career batting average in the history of Major League Baseball. In 1919 members of the Chicago White Sox participated in a conspiracy to fix the World Series that became known as Black Sox Scandal. Shoeless Joe Jackson was an innocent man accused and blackballed. I can only image the heartbreak Joe and his wife Katie must have felt at such an attack on their character.