Make time to gaze at the stars and learn their stories. Message: The stars are reminding us to connect with our inner compass for guidance. By remembering that we all come from the stars we realize that we are interconnected with all that is. There is a belief that we hold the blueprints of this cellular memory within us. Eventually life evolved and began to replicate itself through unique RNA and DNA sequences. As temperatures changed, complex elements such as water formed, which encouraged the growth of cellular bacteria and other organic micro-organisms. All life on earth began from the many elements, chemicals and metals found in the star dust that impacted our earth over 4.5 billion years ago. The Star of Life encourages us to dream within the realm of infinite possibilities as we reconnect with the stardust that created us. All totaled there could be an infinite number of stars that speak to our soul and call us home. Some believe in the concept of multi-verses, which means there are other universes beyond ours. Our universe is estimated to have begun over 13.8 billion years ago. Scientists and astronomers have suggested that there are close to 2 trillion galaxies in our known universe with an average of 100 million stars in each galaxy. Light is created stars such as our Sun, which generates the electro-magnetic spectrum of light that we live in. The element associated with the Star of Life is light. Another translation is: “light, spirit, body” (mer-light, ka-spirit, ba-body). In Egyptian, it means the beloved body and spirit of the soul (mer-beloved, ka-soul body, ba-soul spirit).
The word Merkaba, in Hebrew, means chariot. Together, they generate a powerful yet subtle electro-magnetic field that is often referred to as our aura or auric field. Theupward pointing tetrahedron represents – fire, air and blade while the downward facing tetrahedron represents – water, earth and chalice. The Star of Life is also known as a Merkaba, which consists of two rotating tetrahedrons. “And to meet other Star of Life honorees from across the state will only reinforce the special role EMS providers play in our health system.The Star of Life is associated with our crown chakra, reminding us that we come from the stars and will return to the stars. “I am honored to be recognized with this award,” says Kapla.
Kapla and the other award recipients were honored at the state capitol on Tuesday, according to Life EMS. “He has been a critical link in the chain of success in our West Michigan operations, by exemplifying the kind of care, compassion and community engagement that make us proud.” “Chris is constantly striving to bring out the best in others, especially our new associates,” says Life EMS President and Founder Mark Meijer. We’re told Kapla’s positive attitude, enthusiasm for field training and ongoing motivation to seek improvement was what led to his selection as one of this year’s Stars of Life honorees. Kapla returned to West Michigan after completing EMT courses, where he began working with Life EMS as a full-time paramedic.Ĭurrently, Kapla works as a field instructor, guiding newcomers to the EMT field while also serving as a team member of Life EMS’s Critical Incident Stress Management, Life EMS tells us. 11, 2001, leading to his role as a part-time firefighter in southeast Michigan. Life EMS Ambulance says Chris Kapla decided he wanted a career in helping others following the terror attacks on Sept. A Jenison paramedic received the Star of Life award in Lansing on Tuesday.