Happiness! Australia is dedicated to my clown buddy Jon ‘Hairy’ Potter. I have produced a Tribute to Jon Hairy Potter book to thank Jon for all he did and share with his family and friends the wonder of being a genuine clown whose only interest is to see joy and happiness on the shining faces of the community. Imagine if all live this way. You will see this beautiful world in all its glory.
My Tribute to Jon Hairy Potter in 2024
He was born 2 October 1936 and exited on the 23 September 2024. He had his farewell today, 2 October, 2024. This is when I found out he died later in the day, I realised his service was at the exact time I launched my first funship in Melbourne @2pm 2 October 2024. When I looked at the map White Lady Funerals were 2.2km from where I was. It was the first time I had been in Dandenong for a decade. I believe that was an omen for me.
2 October is Gandhi’s birthday. Mahatma Gandhi was a peacemaker. He came to me in a dream many years ago where I felt lower than my feet (humble). I saw the rims of his glasses. I felt seen. He was on the long March to the sea of Dandi. I studied Gandhi’s work at La Trobe University and visited his ashram on my world trip and sat in his room with the spinning wheel. So, for me this date holds deep meaning and significance. I believe it was a sign that Happiness! Australia is the beginning of something wonderful. I feel Jon is on this journey with me.
A few pics below.
This is Jon ‘Hairy’ Potter and myself at a restaurant in Melbourne. It was my 40th birthday and we had all my friends dress as clowns. He was a brilliant pianist and a wonderful gentle clown. We created the party.
This is Jon (see man with pink flower at the front) with Dr Patch Adams and a group of clowns spreading love and joy. He had the ‘magic’ in his own life and he was a beautiful man of whom I feel deeply honoured to know.
This is Jon’s recipe for a Happy life.
Jon is likely clowning around where he is, maybe playing a harp on a fluffy cloud, or strumming his guitar by the beach, or whispering into someone’s ear they are loved. I know he will be with me on this journey. As my dream is his dream. That everyone finds happiness and peace.
I LOVE YOU JON. THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART FOR ALL YOU DO, YOUR LOYAL AND FUN FRIENDSHIP, ONE OF THE FEW THAT UNDERSTOOD THAT WE ARE HER E TO BE HAPPY AND LIGHT THE CANDLE OF HOPE TO EACH OTHER. THE LIGHT IS TO PASS LOVE TO EACH OTHER.
HAPPINESS! AUSTRALIA IS AN OUTREACH INTO THE WORLD TO REMIND ALL THAT OUR HAPPY DESTINY IS UNAVOIDABLE WHEN EVERYONE LET’S THE LOVE IN. OUR JOB IS TO OPEN THE DOOR. AS DARKNESS IS NOT REAL.
MAY YOU COME AND JOIN US IN THE AD-VENTURE INTO THE UNKNOWN WHERE ONLY THE FOOL HARDY ARE PREPARED TO PLAY.
THIS IS THE REAL CENTRE-PEACE WHERE MAGIC HAPPENS.