anyone who can live in the absolute creative and spontaneous flow of life; painting; belly dancing; dancing in general; dancing in the streets; dancing naked in the woods, in storms, in my house...:-); poetry; rock climbing; skate boarding; belly dancing, oh wait, I said that already; espresso, strawberries, brie, flamenco music, friends, and dogs (preferably all at the same time); Rumi and Hafiz; hiking; camping; bugs, spiders, lizards, bats, and snakes; metaphysical ideas; exploring the Rabbit Hole; climbing wonderful and inviting trees; responding to the calls of birds; saying "hello" to anything in nature that greets me; taking naps with friends in wide open spaces and sharing dreamtime; stopping to notice the absolute amazing and miraculous beauty that is all around me; LIVING WITH PASSION
Music
YES, I LOVE MUSIC!
Movies
The Secret, What Dreams May Come
Television
I don't have one
Books
The Celestine Prophesy, The Science of Mind, The Kybalion, Power Healing, The Way of the Shaman, The Disapearance of the Universe, Of Water and the Spirit, The Way of the Wizard, The Prophet, The Drowned Book, Me & Rumi: The Autobiography of Shams-i Tabriz, The S Factor...
Heroes
Rumi, anyone who does not allow fear to get in the way of their dreams
Suny College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
Graduated: 1993
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: Visual and Fine Arts
Minor: Philosophy, Dance
About me: I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4
Within the poetry of Rumi and Hafiz, when one is in a state of “bewilderment” they have finally gone beyond reason and have entered the blissful and ecstatic state of Union with Divine. Personally, it is through painting that I dance in that state of Oneness. And these paintings have become the “footprints” the evidence left behind, of this sacred dance of creation.
Although my hand was the one who helped to bring these images to canvas, I truly cannot take credit for it.
I approach each painting with a sense of reverence, a sense of absolute gratitude for being able to help manifest that which is trying to express itself in that moment. The canvas is not mine, but belongs to that moment even before the first brush stroke hits it. I listen, I listen a lot, and watch to hear and see what it is trying to say. Sometimes the message is clearer than others, but if I am patient it will always show me how to get there.
Check out my website at www.MySoulsPath.com
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Who I'd like to meet: My Shams!
& I would love to play a game of dominos with the Dali Lama, Rumi, Prince, and Grandmother.
I'll try to do it later tonight... you know I've been out on the tiles, and just had afew days away with my beloved for R&R, not for fun but rather need to unplug... You are on my mind..
"There are many paths to enlightenment.
Be sure to take the one with a heart."
- Lao Tzu
Hello my friend,
I thought today in sharing with you some images
and things of my simple daily life.
Those are some of my little babies, and my way of living.
:)
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I wish you all good simple things in life,
as a path of happiness.
May you have a beautiful weekend
Many Blessings and love,
Your friend,
**RaK**
When you walk through the deepest waters…
There are arms to carry you;
When you go through the darkest valleys…
There’s a Light to guide you through.
When you must cross the hot, dry desert…
The Water of Life is there;
And when you climb the highest mountain…
There’s NO strength beyond compare.
YOU ARE GOD,AN THE GOD WITHIN WILL DO AS YOU REQUEST....
Hey Elizabeth!!! I just love your background! How are you out there? Passed by your old place not too long ago...We sure miss you out here! Any plans for a visit?
"To know how to choose a path with heart is to learn how to follow intuitive feeling."
-- Jean Shinoda Bolen
Are you aware of any little gems floating around your consciousness these days?
Inspiration and intuition often bring powerful new ideas to us very subtly, very quietly.
When you become aware of being teased by an idea, follow it!
Much love and light to you friend,
I wish you a radiant inspiring weekend
Your friend,
**RaK**
Eli,
I'm not being nice, even tho it sounds it, I love your work. That painting is superb...
Cream always rises to the top, but first it must be separated... this is painful for the cream. But it wil be scooped up by a public hungry for what sets it apart.
That thing that sets it apart is Authenticity, and it is "love". And it cannot be achieved without due "process"...
It's a universal law: You only get to keep what you give away.
You must plant your seeds before you reap the harvest.
The more you sow, the more you will reap.
In giving to others, you will find yourself blessed.
The law works to give you back more then you have sown.
The giver's harvest is always full.
Those that obtain have little.
Those who scatter have much.
Nature does not give to those who will not spend
Everyone is important, we are never alone.
WE are ONE.
With my best wishes of a new wonderful week ahead
In loving gratitude for your presence in my life
Your friend
**RaK**
The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
**Alan Kay**
We think that God has blessed us if we don’t have too many troubles.
In fact, religions have erroneously taught us that pain is punishment for our sins.
We often ask, "What have I done wrong?" when things do not go the way we want.
Yet, to become ourselves in the truest and deepest sense, we must face our own duality, which of course includes facing our darkness.
As souls we strive for wholeness, not for perfection.
Eventually, we gladly accept the means whereby we can do the Soul work we have come for.
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
**Albert Einstein**
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.”
** Walt Whitman**
I sincerely wish you all good things,
with all sincerity
with much love and with deep respect
Your friend,
**~RaK~**
"The only abnormality is the incapacity to love".
***Anais Nin
The place to begin to improve the world
is in your own heart, head and hands.
To get along with others,
love them without forcing your love upon them.
Having consideration for others is the basis of a good life.
Most people are not against you, they are merely for themselves.
Let differing ideas clash, but not those of the heart.
May Blessings reveal the purpose and the excellence of your life on Planet Earth
May you be aware that You are a important part of this Oneness
I sincerely wish you all things good this Easter time
From my heart to your heart
with deep respect
Your friend,
**~RaK~**
“A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight,
and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.”
~Oscar Wilde
Don't ever stop dreaming.
For when you cease dreaming,
you cease living.
Cherish your dreams for they are the blueprints to your ultimate success.
The more you can dream, the more you can be.
May you week be filled with many blissful dreams
Know that it is a true blessing to have you as my friend.
"This is my simple religion.
There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy.
Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness".
~HH the Dalai Lama
Kindness in words creates confidence.
Kindness in thinking creates profundity.
Kindness in giving creates love.
~Lao-Tse
May your day be blessed with many good moments
May Joy and peace and the blessings of the new season be upon you.
With deep love and great respect,
Your friend,
**~RaK~**
Thank you for taking the time to check out my music. I’m honored that you’ve enjoyed it. Visit my website www.omarmusic.com to listen to more samples or buy autograph CD’s. My new album “Secret Journey” will be in stores July 31st so keep a look out for that.
"If our friendship depends on things like space and time,
then when we finally overcome space and time, we've destroyed our own brotherhood!
But overcome space, and all we have left is Here. Overcome time, and all we have left is Now.
And in the middle of Here and Now, don't you think that we might see each other once or twice?"
~Richard Bach from "Jonathan Livingston Seagull"
“Don't believe what your eyes are telling you.
All they show is limitation. Look with your understanding,
find out what you already know, and you'll see the way to fly.”
We are spiritual beings and there is no limits on the heights we can can reach with our souls.
Limitations such time , space they are just temporary,not permanent reality.
May you find new inspirations and motivations to let your soul truly soar!
And may you also be aware
that you are a a cherished blessing to me.
With deep love and great respect
**~RaK~**
