Truth, Music, Spirituality, Philosophy, Psychology, Animals (Cats in particular), Animal Rights, Environmental causes, Natural healing through alternative medicine, Love, Peace, Sunshine and Rainbows.... (not necessarily in that order !)
Music
Favorite artists as of late include: Red House Painters, Krishna Das, Counting Crows, Sun Kil Moon, Iron & Wine, Jose Gonzalez, Sufjan Stevens, William Fitzsimmons, Anugama, Pearl Jam, Patty Griffin, Ani Difranco, Neil Young, Alison Krauss, Train, Nickel Creek, James Gang, Led Zeppelin, Dan Fogelberg, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Grand Funk, Edie Brickell, Dave Matthews, and really and truly........the list goes on and on.
I like alot of folk, acoustic, Indie and kirtan music these days, but I am still drawn from time to time to 80's "hair band" music, "Southern Rock", "Alternative", or some of the great rock that came out of the 70's.
For the most part, my taste seems to have mellowed a bit over the years, but I guess there's still a place in my heart for the all the music that played a part in my life in some way or another....
Check out this awesome music video for "Glosoli" by Sigur Ros. It's so MAGICAL!!! (You might want to turn my background music off for a minute !!)
Movies
"Pay it forward" sticks out in my head, because it was a movie with a great message. I like movies with a message that you can carry away with you, or movies that touch your heart. If a movie ends up making me smile through my tears.......I couldn't ask for more.
I think it's healthy to laugh too, so I love a good comedy.
Television
Not a huge fan of television, but I watch this and that now and then....
Books
Anything written by Paramahansa Yogananda, Eknath Easwaran or Ram Dass.... Books about Buddhist Dharma, near-death experiences,Christian Mysticism, Philosophy, Psychology, Self-help and Spiritual truth.
Heroes
God (because He gave me life...He is the Father behind all fathers, the Mother behind all mothers and the Friend behind all friends...He is the source of everything good, pure and beautiful), My parents (because they always loved me, supported me and never gave up on me), All the friends that were "there" for me in all of my darkest hours to help me get through them, Paramahansa Yogananda (because he led me out of the dark forest that I had wandered in for so very long....), and ALL of the enlightened ones who help us find our way out of the quagmire of delusion.
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SEASONS OF LIFE:
From the sea of life emerge the enthusiasm and innocence of youth in Springtime. Summer brings joy and ripening maturity which flows into the contentment and memories of Autumn. Winter brings an ever-deepening wisdom and understanding of oneself and the universe. Each season has a beauty all its own that intermingles with every other season to make life a continuing miracle...
It's a bit difficult to label myself anymore, since I've come to realize that my true "self" is really something far removed from all the labels that I used to ascribe to it.
However........I am a musician (keyboardist/vocalist/songwriter) who has spent the majority of her life playing music.
There were other jobs here and there along the way, but my heart and soul has always been in my music.
I have always been somewhat of a "non-conformist", and perhaps I could also describe myself as having a bit of an old hippie mentality.
I grew up in Maine, but have lived in the South for over 27 years now.
All of my life, I felt like I was searching for something that I could never quite seem to find.
I feel like I have finally found what I was always searching for in the spiritual path that I am now on.
Although my background is Christian, I have come to believe that there is something valuable that can be gained and/or learned from ALL religions, and also from the study of their origins.
I have become a vegetarian and somewhat of a recluse, but I would not trade the joy and peace that I have found for anything.
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Who I'd like to meet:
Like-minded people who are seekers of truth, and who are not afraid to question "reality".
My consciousness has expanded in recent years, and my awareness has grown.
I have embarked on a spiritual journey, and there's no turning back.
I would like to meet other fellow travelers on the path to true enlightenment.....as well as other kynd souls.
"Christmas gift suggestions" To your Enemy, Forgiveness. To an Opponent, Tolerance. To a Friend, your Heart. To a Customer, Service. To All, Charity. To Every Child, a Good Example. To Yourself, Respect. ~Azul~
hi linella, much blessings of love and friendship this Christmas season..
may you come to know the passion of Christmas throughout the year..
love and light Bob
starts with the peace in YOUR heart... pondering our consiousness...
The Christ consciousness is a state of mind of knowing you are one with all others - and that each soul is part of the One Body of God. From this Christ mind state, you see no separation between yourself and any other part of God - any other soul. You recognize the Divine God Light in each soul - regardless of their own limited state of mind and way of behaving - and you show love and compassion and tolerance to each and every part of God.
The anti-christ consciousness is a state of mind of "believing" you are separate from all others and / or God; it is a belief that we are not parts of the One Body of God, and acting in a separatist way, that includes being arrogant to others, prejudiced to others, violence and disrespectful to others, feeling superior and elitist towards others, and judging and condemning others in thought, word, and action. The anti-christ consciousness is rife on planet Earth.
which conscious wins? the one that we nurture...
the great teacher Jesus taught... accept n love GOD... yourself... your neighbor... and everyone else too!
ONE LOVE wishes of infinite unconditional love n light for our holiday season from.. me
Date: Every day. Traditionally, December 25 but He's always around, so the date is flexible...
Time: Whenever you're ready. (Please don't be late, though, or you'll miss out on all the fun!)
Place: In your heart.... He'll meet you there. (You'll hear Him knock.)
Attire: Come as you are... grubbies are okay. He'll be washing our clothes anyway. He said something about new white robes and crowns for everyone who stays till the last.
Tickets: Admission is free. He's already paid for everyone... (He says you wouldn't have been able to afford it anyway... it cost Him everything He had. But you do need to accept the ticket!!
Refreshments: New wine, bread, and a far-out drink He calls "Living Water," followed by a supper that promises to be out of this world!
Gift Suggestions: ; Your life. He's one of those people who already has everything else. (He's very generous in return though. Just wait until you see what He has for you!)
Entertainment: Joy, Peace, Truth, Light, Life, Love, Real Happiness, Communion with God, Forgiveness, Miracles, Healing, Power, Eternity in Paradise, Contentment, and much more! (All "G" rated, so bring your family and friends.)
R.S.V.P. Very Important! He must know ahead so He can reserve a spot for you at the table. Also, He's keeping a list of His friends for future reference. He calls it the "Lamb's Book of Life."
Party being given by His Kids (that's us!!)! Hope to see you there! For those of you whom I will see at the party, share this with someone today
And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store? What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more? Dr. Seuss
Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion. ~Dalai Lama~
I Agree Today To Be The Gift of Love.
I Agree to Feel Deeply Love for Others independent of anything they are expressing, saying, doing, or being.
I Agree to Allow Love As I Know It To Embrace My Whole Body And Then to Just Send It To Them Silently and Secretly.
I agree to feel it, accept it, breathe it into every cell of my body on each in-breath And On Each Out-Breath Exhale any feeling unlike love.
I will repeat this breathing process multiple times until I feel it Fully and completely then consciously amplify in me the feeling of love and project It to others as the gift of love.
This is my secret agreement – no one else Is to know it.
wishing the Peace and Love this Holiday Season be with you always Johann
Comments
Dec 25 2009 3:51 AM
From my heart to yours with so much Love to our friendship have a Beautiful-Christmas my dear.....Hoping next year will be even more wonderful...!!!!
Dec 25 2009 12:55 AM
"Christmas gift suggestions"
To your Enemy, Forgiveness.
To an Opponent, Tolerance.
To a Friend, your Heart.
To a Customer, Service.
To All, Charity.
To Every Child, a Good Example.
To Yourself, Respect.
~Azul~
Dec 24 2009 11:26 PM
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Dec 24 2009 9:11 PM
starts with the peace in YOUR heart...
pondering our consiousness...
which conscious wins?
the one that we nurture...
the great teacher Jesus taught...
accept n love GOD... yourself... your neighbor... and everyone else too!
ONE LOVE
wishes of infinite unconditional love n light for our holiday season from..
me
Dec 24 2009 7:13 PM
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Dec 24 2009 6:46 PM
A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!!!
Guest of Honor: Jesus Christ
Date: Every day. Traditionally, December 25
but He's always around, so the date is flexible...
Time: Whenever you're ready.
(Please don't be late, though, or you'll miss out on all the fun!)
Place: In your heart.... He'll meet you there.
(You'll hear Him knock.)
Attire: Come as you are... grubbies are okay.
He'll be washing our clothes anyway. He said something about
new white robes and crowns for everyone who stays till the last.
Tickets: Admission is free. He's
already paid for everyone...
(He says you wouldn't have been
able to afford it anyway...
it cost Him everything He had. But
you do need to accept the ticket!!
Refreshments: New wine, bread, and a
far-out drink He calls "Living Water,"
followed by a supper that promises to be out of this world!
Gift Suggestions: ; Your life. He's one of those
people who already has everything else.
(He's very generous in return though.
Just wait until you see what He has for you!)
Entertainment: Joy, Peace, Truth,
Light, Life, Love, Real Happiness,
Communion with God, Forgiveness, Miracles, Healing, Power,
Eternity in Paradise, Contentment, and much more!
(All "G" rated, so bring your family and friends.)
R.S.V.P. Very Important!
He must know ahead so He can
reserve a spot for you at the table.
Also, He's keeping a list of His friends for future
reference. He calls it the "Lamb's Book of Life."
Party being given by His Kids (that's us!!)!
Hope to see you there! For those of you whom I will
see at the party, share this with someone today
Dec 24 2009 6:08 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS
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Dec 24 2009 4:34 PM
Merry Christmas to Everyone
May God Richly Bless You & Yours
Dec 24 2009 2:39 PM
Love came down at Christmas;
Love all lovely, love divine;
Love was born at Christmas,
Stars and angels gave the sign.
~Christina Rossetti
With so much Love, René xo
Dec 24 2009 2:19 PM
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Hoping this Holliday Seasons brings
Love and Joy to You now and always!
Love you my friend!
Cindy
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Wishing You A Very Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year
Peace Love & Joy Always Eve
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I wish you a Merry Christmas and also a many season greetings to you and your family. Best wishes
kisses Roberto
Dec 24 2009 2:28 AM
MyHotComments Happy Holidays.......God Bless....joanie INDY IN
Dec 23 2009 11:21 PM
Whether one believes in a religion or not,
and whether one believes in rebirth or not,
there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.
~Dalai Lama~
I Agree Today
To Be The Gift of Love.
I Agree to Feel Deeply
Love for Others
independent of anything
they are expressing,
saying, doing, or being.
I Agree to Allow Love
As I Know It
To Embrace My Whole Body
And Then to Just Send It
To Them Silently and Secretly.
I agree to feel it, accept it, breathe it
into every cell of my body on each in-breath
And On Each Out-Breath
Exhale any feeling unlike love.
I will repeat this breathing process multiple times
until I feel it Fully and completely
then consciously amplify in me
the feeling of love and project It to others
as the gift of love.
This is my secret agreement –
no one else Is to know it.
wishing the Peace and Love this Holiday Season be with you always
Johann
Dec 23 2009 7:19 PM