States of Consciousness: Canada:Journey of Love

By Bridget U. Ubochi

This book contains some silent monologues and outer dialogues coming from situations that arouse
insight. Some entries date back to the early 1970s when this author first arrived in Canada yet they
are relevant in todays parlance as they highlight the gradual emergence of answers to some questions the
poems raise.
Though, in poetic format, this book is also an account of participant observation research wherein the
observer comments on some very central questions in society around democracy, social inequality, sex
discrimination, gun violence, subtle classroom discrimination from the perspective of six and seven-year
olds, to mention but a few gems in this book.
The title, `States of Consciousness as used in the book, refers to stages of growth of an individual or a
collective. The states represent levels of growth or awareness in self- or group- understanding. In essence
the book represents the writers journey along the highways to Love. The reader will grasp what is
meant by Love as she/he reads through the heart of this work.
Often great teachers in our midst are so busy living life and doing great things for humanity that taking
time out to share lifes lessons and blessings becomes tedious. Facing this challenge, this author met some
great non-human motivators as you are about to find out by reading this book.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jun 25, 2014
• ISBN: 9781496904423

Bridget U. Ubochi

Bridget Ubochi is community leader with a keen interest and extensive experience in facilitating community partnerships and cooperative efforts. · A graduate of the University of Toronto, she holds a post-graduate degree in Public Policy and Public Administration. · She has researched and written extensively on Public Policy and African Women · Author of State Agricultural Policy, Women Agricultural Producers and Self-Directed Development (an undefended PhD dissertation, University of Toronto). · Extensive experience in project management and provides consultation in Resource Consolidation and Administrative Services Management. · She writes poems and stories from the hearts that are periodically published in various books and journals. Bridget Ubochi volunteers with a number of communities and has won various community awards including the 2008 Igbo Heritage Award in the category of “Woman of Excellence” from Igbo Canadian Community Association.

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Published by AuthorHouse 06/20/2014

ISBN: 978-1-4969-0443-0 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4969-0442-3 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2014907266

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Contents

Acknowledgement

States Of Consciousness

Love And Creativity

Section 1: Builder-Destroyer State Of Consciousness

Wisdom Of Love

A Valentine’s Dream

The Pioneers’ Truth

The Underground Railroad

Love Is Blind

Love Is Eternity

Torments Of Love Human

Loneliness At Christmas

A Spring Dream Unfinished

Section 2: Warrior State Of Consciousness

Herstory Of Democracy

In My Time

Y2k Fears Of Two 00S

Section 3: Transitory State Of Consciousness

Trigger Happy Society

Year 2000 Goodbyes

Lessons From Flat Tires

In Nature’s Garden

Happy Mother’s Day Wish

A Reflection On Job Interviews

Section 4: The Journey Thus Far: Conclusion

Gratitude

A Sick Day Poem

Born Again In Understanding The Universe

On Your Way Home

This Moment

Heir To The World

The Tall Pillar Of Light

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

At the physical state of consciousness, I thank my granddaughter Olanna Amaku, who at the age of six, was the vehicle through which Divine Spirit delivered a waking dream message for me to go ahead and share my thoughts by publishing this book of poetry. I acknowledge my writing motivators, who either joined me in the garden when writing or appeared, strategically on my window sill or as I drove, to remind me that I must not only write and file but must share the writing. Their names are Robin, Chickadee, Finch and Blue Jay.

I am deeply grateful to my family for being my inspiration in more ways than one. Their support and encouragement are pivotal in the birth of this book.

For her insight into the message of this book and assistance in helping me proof-read it, I am grateful to my friend, Lynn Cooper.

At the spiritual state of consciousness, this book is made possible by the inner guidance of my spiritual guide who thought me the love song: HUuuuuuuuuuuu, to help me