General
I thrive in positive and creative atmospheres and love stimulating company and conversation, learning, discovery, adventure... that sort of thing...
Photography. I enjoy taking photographs as well as looking at them. I love to take pictures of nature, especially macro up-close as I love the delicate details in nature that are often missed, My favourite photographers are Man Ray and Angus McBean. My humble photographic offerings can be seen below:
All images in the above slideshow are Copyright Jen Govey
Art: Esher, Van Gogh, Man Ray, DaVinci. I love visiting galleries. I also enjoy painting and clay sculpture and generally getting my hands dirty with creative pursuits.
Design: Anything from enjoying great design from my iMac to the work of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. I also enjoy web design, graphic design, photoshop and interior design. I love design as it mixes art AND practicality.
Science and
science fiction, especially involving subjects like cosmology, astronomy, metaphysics, astrology, astropsychology, nature, environmentalism and cutting edge science. I'm also interested in the more 'alternate' science like the supernatural, unexplained, myths and legends, the weird and wacky.
I like to play with a lot of metaphysical new-age ideas and have a very open mind about the possibilities and realms of reality, consciousness and energy, but still like to be grounded and practical about it all. I think it is the writer/storyteller instinct in me wishing to find interesting concepts to explore and just because I am curious and inquisitive (a bit nosey, in other words). I just find ideas stimulating, whether I believe or agree with them or not, ideas, life and the universe is a fascinating subject.
I am currently learning all things metaphysical, spiritual, energy work and healing in a closed circle at my local spiritualist church. As well as spiritual healing I have also studied the Usui Reiki system of healing and have
a Reiki Two certificate and am working towards Master Teacher. I am currently studying Buddhist, Hindu and Jesus philosophy, teachings and exploring Mindfulness, meditation mantras. I also make multi-faith/non-denominational prayer bead malas. My current practice is Love focussed and I am working at cultivating the Buddhist 'Divine Abidings' Loving Kindness, Joy, Compassion and Equinimity.
I also love the social sciences including
history, people, places, conservation, world peace, philosophy, theology, politics, ethical consumerism and generally trying to make a positive contribution to the world around us. I have this crazy idea that I'm on this planet to change it for the better... I think we all are, we just need to accept the challenge. Maybe I'll make a difference, maybe not, the point for me is to try my best and do my bit.
Travel when I'm able - usually low budget/camera backpack - Europe (especially Italy, France and Greece) and America and visiting historical sites and getting into local life experiences. I love to explore and interact with the locals (with my awful language skills - which usually make them laugh or cry.
Music
I love music - my tastes are eclectic (my friends often wonder if I have any taste at all then I surprise them with something they love) I'm into most styles and have difficulty sticking to just one. I can't remember or list everything, so I will add from time to time...
Genres: film soundtracks, easy listening, ultra-lounge, dance, latin, pop, rock, disco, funk, electro, r&b, swing, big band, trad jazz, rap/hip-hop, motown, soul, classical, world music.
Favourite Artists & Bands:
Kula Shaker, David Bowie, Prince, Queen, The Feeling, Sting/The Police, Craig Armstrong, Tim Wheater, The Beatles, Massive Attack, Mika, Peter Gabriel, Lenny Kravitz, The Chemical Brothers, Billy Joel, The Divine Comedy, Elvis Presley, Fatboy Slim, ABC, Nat King Cole, Tears 4 Fears, Jean Michel Jarre, INXS, Justin Timberlake, Gnarles Barkley, Vangelis, U2, Peter Ulrich, Louis Armstrong, Jackie Wilson, Spandau Ballet, Michael Jackson/The Jackson Five, Lionel Richie/The Commodores, Abba, Dean Martin, Sergio Mendes, Liberace, Nick Kershaw, Judy Garland, Josh Groban, Euthythmics/Annie Lennox, Bing Crosby, Tito Puente, World Party, Bob Marley, The Platters, Godeigo, George Michael/Wham, Jean Michel Jarre, Perry Como, Jackie Wilson, Monty Python, Corduroy, Eartha Kitt, Paul Weller, The Commodores, Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Mike Oldfield, Gene Kelly, The Pet Shop Boys, Blondie, Staple Singers, Glenn Miller, Bill Withers, Leftfield, Coldplay, The Drifters, Culture Club, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Billy May, Franz Ferdinand, Snow Patrol, KC and the Sunshine Band, Thomspon Twns, Culture Club, Arrested Development, Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass... and even William Shatner...
Movies
Singing in the Rain, Shawshank Redemption, The Matrix, A Matter of Life & Death, The Red Shoes, Life of Brian, The Fisher King, The Majestic, Contact, Star Wars, Some Like it Hot, School of Rock, Dogma, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Rear Window, ET, Highlander, Lord of the Rings 1, 2 & 3, Leon: The Professional, Sleepy Hollow, As Good As It Gets,Face/Off, Great Expectations (Lean), Groundhog Day, Die Hard, Trading Places, Edward Scissorhands, Anger Management, The Wedding Singer, The Goonies, The Muppet Movie, Alien, The Player, Pirates of the Caribbean, It's A Wonderful Life, Goodnight And Goodluck, Three Kings, Twelve Monkeys, The Usual Suspects, Rush Hour 1 & 2, Aliens, Shrek 1 & 2, Spartacus, Citizen Kane, Bladerunner, Gandhi, Little Big Man, Stigmata, Meet The Fockers, Meet The Parents, Bowfinger, The Man Who Would Be King, Independence Day, Being John Malkovich, All the Presidents Men, The Fearless Vampire Killers, Lawrence of Arabia, Fargo, The Sleeper, Tootsie, Contact, Heat, Gone With the Wind, Galaxy Quest, Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves, The Sound Of Music, The Royal Tenebaums, Licence To Kill, Amadeus, Legend, Long Kiss Goodnight, Star Trek: First Contact, Roman Holiday, The Blues Brothers, Mary Poppins, Moulin Rouge, Ice Cold in Alex...
Television
I love documentaries, Monkey! Star-Trek (Original, TNG, Voyager and Enterprise), Quincy, The Muppets, Michael Palin 'goes travelling somewhere', Ewan McGregor' goes travelling somewhere' programmes (my ideal would be Michael Palin, Ewan McGregor and Ray Mears all doing a trip together tee hee), Father Ted, Red Dwarf, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Dr Who (esp. Tennant & Baker), Heroes, Diagnosis Murder, The Simpsons, Neighbours, Bagpuss, Mr Benn...
Books
I like mostly non-fiction: healing, metaphysics, Buddhist and Hindu themed, self-help, science, history, unexplained mysteries, mythology, legends, life changing stuff and poetry.
Favourite Authors:
Lisa Tenzin-Dolma,
Bryant McGill,
White Eagle,
The Dalai Lama,
Stuart Wilde,
Deepak Chopra,
Neale Donald Walsch,
Joshua David Stone,
Jon Kabat-Zinn,
Jack Kornfield, Ted Andrews, Diana Cooper, Doreen Virtue, Osho, Eckhart Tolle, Daniel Goleman, James Redfield, Thomas Ashley-Farrand, Roger Jahnke, Matthew Manning, Jack Angelo. Just starting to look at Robert Anton Wilson, Rupert Sheldrake. I also collect phrase books.
Heroes
"Be the change you want to see in the world" - Gandhi
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix
"An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea." - Buddha
"The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself." - Mark Caine
"Don't let what you can't do stand in the way of what you can." - John Wooden
"I'm not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information. " - Calvin; Calvin and Hobbes
"When an actor comes to me and wants to discuss his character, I say, 'It's in the script.' If he says, 'But what's my motivation?, ' I say, 'Your salary.'" - Alfred Hitchcock
"Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be" - George Sheehan
"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." - Pericles
"Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures." - John F. Kennedy
"Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything." - George Bernard Shaw
"There are 3 kinds of people: The that can count and those that can't."
"Don't dream it. Be it." - Frankenfurter
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Comments
Jul 11 2009 12:20 AM
And hoping this finds you well:)
Sincerely,
Chase:)
Jul 4 2009 6:51 PM
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LucidDreams Music
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Jul 3 2009 10:38 PM
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Jul 2 2009 4:17 AM
Sending you my heart from Angels was easy as your essence in light amazed Great beauty!
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Jun 27 2009 2:10 PM
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Jun 11 2009 2:40 AM
I hope you like.
Shalom,
Elly
"The Power Of The Mind Is Belief"
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Jun 2 2009 5:39 PM
In case I hit the road in a sudden blast of craziness or road trip to run around the gulf beach for awhile; I thought about you and your way cool style. Just freakin busy and miss visiting with you. If I get to fooling around the red coral dreams or catch myself in a net of star fish, I need you to know your a best friend. Also, me being a bit off the wall eccentric I want you to know that you have really made me smile. It is not so much of what we say...it is about knowing our own hearts in a laugh. One only you and I noticed. I am very happy we are friends. Did you know that some mornings and at first light, I rub my eyes and play in deep pools of words that tease? Seriously. Even before coffee. Most of the time the poems are written only for you. That my sweet friend is really true. Free Love. Please allow the bear to care. I painted late into the morning. I will be awake a few hours after just going to bed and my fingers and hands are smudged in rainbow colors. It is the love for painting. You should know that about me as we are true friends. In few weeks I may be headed to Siesta Keys Florida to explore living on the south gulf beach for awhile. It is wednesday and I am just listening to a little James Taylor and thanking you for the miracles of your smile. I am very happy we met and by the way, Ive always like your style. You have been a great inspiration in my life. Well I better jet for now, but, lets catch up soon. I like us being friends.
Protect the Wild Things!
Peace and love always,
Kicking Bear Barry
The Eccentric poet
May 24 2009 9:33 PM
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May 20 2009 6:49 PM
Thank you for the add and thanks for taking the time to listen to my music. Drop by again soon! Kind regards, Peter
May 15 2009 7:52 PM
THANKS! :-) X
Martin N.
May 15 2009 5:40 PM
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May 15 2009 5:00 PM
Now based out here and dropping bye to say hi xxx
May 14 2009 9:50 PM
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