WHERE IN THE SOUL WORLD IS CRAIG?
Episode Eleven: REBIRTH
A gathering of archangels convened in a realm where eternity intersects with time. Their assembly shone with the combined light of age-old stars and the first breath of creation. They came together with a purpose: to bless the reincarnation of a soul well-versed in the cosmos’s lessons, chosen to awaken a new era for humankind. In their presence stood Craig, his spirit radiant with the accumulated wisdom of his celestial journey, poised to embark on a significant new life on Earth.
In their boundless perception, the archangels had watched Craig’s celestial pilgrimage with vested intent and profound hope. From the Moon’s nurturing embrace to Mercury’s dynamic exchange and through Venus’s warm caress to the Sun’s empowering radiance, Craig had woven the virtues of the cosmos into his essence. On Mars, he had honed his resolve with bravery’s fire; through Jupiter’s expanses, he had broadened his intellect with wisdom’s breath; within Saturn’s solemn dominion, he had grasped the weight of karmic truth.
Now, before the archangels, it was time for Craig to receive their ultimate benediction for the incarnation to come. “Craig,” they resonated in unison, their chorus vibrating across the heavens, “you are prepared. Your earthly Guardians have been divinely selected for their wisdom and strength. They will endow you with the courage, compassion, and insight crucial for your destined role.”
The chosen caretakers, beings of powerful spiritual mettle, awaited Craig’s arrival to provide an upbringing immersed in the ideals and aspirations of his utopian quest. They would foster him in a realm where spiritual discourse wove through daily life, readying him for his place in the grand narrative of existence.
“The celestial spheres have imparted their transcendent attributes upon you, preparing your spirit for the formidable path ahead,” the archangels pronounced. “Through you, the harmonies of the higher planes will resonate, illuminating the path to a luminous future. Your life shall exemplify the sacred equilibrium of spirit and matter, your actions and essence teaching humanity by example.”
Advancing forth, each archangel endowed Craig with gifts divine: from Michael, the sword of discernment and the bulwark of fortitude; from Gabriel, the chalice of compassion and the cloak of foresight; from Raphael, the caduceus of healing and the blossom of rejuvenation; and Uriel, the lantern of truth and the mantle of sagacity.
“All is in place,” they declared with celestial assurance. “The Earthly Realm awaits your soul’s arrival, Craig. A life of challenges and victories meticulously crafted to shape you for leadership in the emerging world.”
With a cosmic flourish that resonated through the firmament, a luminous aura enveloped Craig’s spirit—a testament to his readiness to descend into the material realm. “Depart now,” they advised and beckoned, “to the Earth with our blessings, with the destiny of your mission etched within your soul’s silent sanctuary.”
As Craig’s essence journeyed toward the womb, drawn by the Earth’s gentle embrace, he traversed the astral sea with a purpose that surpassed mere spirit—a resolve imprinted at the core of his being.
In the stillness that followed, a new pulse began—a heartbeat destined to resonate within the human sphere. Once an interstellar voyager, Craig’s soul embarked on a descent signaling rebirth.
Within the sacred precincts of gestation, the soul once known as Craig intertwined with mortal destiny. He would enter the world not as an unmarked canvas but as a spirit etched with the wisdom of his celestial voyage, a harbinger of the utopian promise.
The archangels were observed as Craig’s ethereal filament entwined with earthly life. They foresaw the day when his cosmic odyssey’s remembrance would stir within him, spurring him to fulfill the grand prophecy.
With a silent oath to oversee his destiny’s unfolding, the archangels concluded their vigil. Craig’s soul, now a nascent flame of potential, descended toward the realm of matter, his coming a silent comet signaling the advent of a transformative epoch.
Thus concluded Craig’s sojourn through the afterlife, not with a finale but with a definitive commencement—a genesis bearing the potential for global metamorphosis, calling forth each being to awaken, inspired by the leader he would become—a leader yet unnamed, who would transcend the veil of oblivion to recall and steer humanity to heights unprecedented.
🕊️ IN REMEMBRANCE 🌹
❤️ CRAIG STEVEN GORDON ❤️
MARCH 9TH 1960 – NOVEMBER 1ST 2023
In the celestial tapestry of life where the temporal weaves through the eternal, Craig Steven Gordon, a son of the Bronx with roots in Monsey’s suburban tranquility, completed his earthly odyssey on November 1st, 2023. His legacy, a rich mosaic of love for kin, friendship, the rhythmic pulse of music, and the artistry of photography, endures beyond the veil.
Craig’s essence, formed in the vibrant cradle of the 1970s, was steeped in the electrifying essence of rock and roll, bearing witness to the era’s legendary icons. Music, intertwined with the core of his being, became a perennial symphony that resonated within him through the ages.
A seeker of enlightenment, Craig’s path led him from the Green Meadow Waldorf School to the Germain School of Photography, refining his vision that now adorns public realms as enduring vignettes of his creativity.
His eclectic soul found expression in Real News, a publication mirroring his varied interests, from politics to artistry to the culinary arts. In the 1980s, his voyage took him to The Grainery, a restaurant in Deerfield Beach, where, as a custodian of nourishment, he shared his zeal for life’s wholesome sustenance.
Craig’s journey meandered through Woodstock, Boca Raton, and Pleasant Valley, his aura leaving an ineffable warmth in the hearts of his cherished circle.
The departure of Craig Steven Gordon from the Earthly Realm has etched a space of silence among us. His spirit, a beacon of benevolence and empathy, casts a lasting luminescence on all paths he graced. As we tread forward, his spirit guides us not as a whisper of the past but as a vibrant chord in the symphony of our collective existence.
His lifelong dance with melodies across genres and eras became a shared narrative with those around him, a testament to music’s transcendent power to console, elevate, and unify.
Craig’s life encourages us to embrace our passions fervently to indulge in the pursuits that animate our spirits—be it through art, gastronomy, or nurturing well-being. His journey exemplifies a life embraced with zeal and unwavering dedication to the joys that make our existence sing.
In remembrance of Craig, we celebrate an odyssey remarkable in its authenticity and vibrancy. We invoke our muses, innovate with spirit, and resonate with life’s diverse cadences to honor the legacy of Craig Steven Gordon—a maestro whose influence, as timeless as the harmonies he adored, continues to echo.
Survived by his beloved wife Heather, his nurturing mother Elaine, steadfast brother Neil, his kind-hearted sister June, his treasured daughter Rachel, and an extensive fellowship of relatives and friends who revered him, Craig’s memory endures.
His soul’s journey, marked by intrinsic goodness and a tapestry of sincere connections, has imprinted an eternal motif on the hearts of those blessed by his companionship.
Craig Steven Gordon—music aficionado, photographer, nurturer, and companion—has transitioned from our tangible reality, leaving behind a legacy as enduring as the stars from which he now watches over us all.