Sometimes one can find hidden treasures in the most obvious places.. if one is looking. I was searching for magic unknown, and here is what I discovered:
Please grab yourself a mug of coffee, or tea- and a comfortable seat! Here's another "magical carpet ride" of pure enjoyment for your senses (at least I believe this- what do YOU like to listen to?). I DO so hope that you are able to appreciate the awe and magic that surrounds us, AND that you're having a good day (or evening) "BEing" yourself, and.. "DOing" whatever makes your very heart and soul "SING"!
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Wouldn't it JUST be neat if EACH one of us (yes, I mean YOU!) could simply "BE" purposefully kind and compassionate each day? I mean.. just THINK about it. What sort of things come free in life, but are truly priceless? For ME, some of these things are: a kind word, a pleasant smile, a genuine offer of help for no reason at all. Anita Roddick sure moved mountains. What can YOU do?? Find out more at http://www.iamanactivist.org
Music
Nature and music- gifts from the magical universe. I do hope if you have a few minutes, you can watch this video.
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My taste in music is quite eclectic- and if variety is the spice of life, I must be "steeped" in spice! I love listening to Dusty Springfield, B.B. King, Ella Fitgerald, Annie Lennox, Paul Simon, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Petula Clark, Roy Orbison, Supertramp, The Beatles (of course!)Cher, Phil Collins, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, Johnny Cash, Priscilla Hernandez, Nora Jones, Sophie B. Hawkins, Enya, Simon Bailey, Liquid Vision, Heather Renee- and.. SO many more. Music is the "Universal Language".. truly beautiful music knows no barriers- and can unite the world.
AND? Music so pure and true that it sends me on a "magical carpet ride" to another realm. I truly LOVE this song- as it represents to me the fine "balance" of the paradoxical nature of this "Uni~verse".
Movies
My favorites are "Jumpin' Jack Flash", "Sarafina", "The Brothers Grimm", "Sling Blade", "Edward Scissorhands", "Mask", "The Dark Crystal", "Labarynth"
(I LOVE the music in this one!)- AND also "Pan's Labarynth", "Joe's Apartment"- you HAVE to see this one, especially if you are sad... it will cheer you up! "The Secret of Roan Innish"- (a GREAT kid's movie)and... "Little Nicky" Oh! also "Fifth Element", "Chronicles of Narnia"- AND.. "August Rush". IF you happen to be one of those individuals who "hears the music of this awesomely magical "UNI~verse"?? I'm pretty sure you might enjoy this movie.
Television
HBO documentaries, the Sci- Fi channel on occasion, and the Independent film channel. I like the History, Science, Health, Travel and Discovery Channels- world news- but it gets depressing. I've discovered the best news source is the BBC.. sometimes I think American news gets "sanitized" because I find things out long before it's broadcast as "news".
Books
I cannot claim any particular genre or author, I simply love to read. I HAVE just recently decided to change my "long running philosophy" of only reading books that have 350 pages or more. Change IS good.. and I find that I MIGHT have missed a true gem in the literary world, had I NOT decided to change! Try "The Alchemist" if you're looking for something to make you.. ponder.
I love mystery, history, crime, fiction, non- fiction. Whatever makes me really question my own beliefs, ethics, morals- and gives me "food for thought" is a good book to me. I am also attracted to the possibilities of quantum physics, and happily agree that not one person can possibly experience someone else's reality- as each person processes information (sight, sound, thought, touch, smell, emotion) differently. One can choose to learn, to actively think and question- and to "agree to disagree" with whatever they want to! I just love to learn- and.. think.
Heroes
Nelson Mandela, Gandhi, ordinary people living with and/or enduring horrid circumstances. AND- ordinary people with extraordinarily kind hearts.
If you feel inspired, please check out this site.. just another way you can make a difference.
http://www.46664global.com/
About me: This video is an example of one person's passionate dream becoming reality!! I *LOVE* the SING Campaign, and all the hope that it represents. What are YOU "DOing" to show compassion today?
Please think twice before "trading in", or discarding your computer system and other electronics. This video is a real eye- opener to what actually can become of them.
I *LOVE* Humanity.. and passionately believe ALL humanity deserves to be treated with equal respect, dignity- and compassion. Please visit this site: http://www.everyhumanhasrights.org if you feel this way, too. : ) Here's a video you might find interesting. I DO hope that you're having a "Happy Sparkle Thoughts" sort of day, and being treated kindly.
Every Human Has Rights from The Elders on Vimeo.
I SUPPORT THE SING CAMPAIGN!!! AND- this video explains why. : ) SUCH wonderful things CAN be accomplished with genuine passion, compassion, information.. and medication.
Please- if you are interested, and feel moved and inspired, visit the Treatment Action Campaign's official website at http://www.tac.org.za/
I greatly admire those who are genuine- and have the ability and passion to try to make life better for humanity.
It is within each and every person's power to make a difference in someone's life. Sometimes individuals need a "hand up" not only a "hand- out". Become a volunteer, teach someone for free, be purposefully kind. Every bit of compassion helps.
Here's something else you might not be aware of, but.. as it pertains to the overall well- being of our planet, I would like to offer this video for you to view.. ponder- and? If you'd like to "BEE involved", please visit their website!
I'm thinking that the person who designed this machine is capable of doing quite remarkable things for humanity- if he so chooses.
Who I'd like to meet: If I could, I would have LOVED to have met the designers and creators of Stonehenge. I am in awe of the magical mysteries that those stones could tell us, if they could converse in a language humankind could understand. I have also contemplated what it would have been like to talk with Aristotle. Seriously? It would not be possible, but Philip Emeagwali would be an interesting person to chat with.
Oh, and I wish I could shake hands with Nelson Mandela, and Maya Angelou, Annie Lennox, and the talented women who make those incredible beaded animals.
Fricking scortching. It was 102 yesterday and they are saying 98 2day but it feels hotter. I was in the pool all weekend and so was Zira. I left her home snoring after she ate yet another hotdog. She and eye are eating a lot to get our strength back. It's all good! O, Zulu kneads a pregnancy test this week. Her and Rufus attempted to make ZooPhuzzz the II. Crossing my fingers to get a LIVE birth this X. Stay cool and may all your wishes come true. THAT said, don't forget to blow all of your B-Day candles out!!! Mooo Waaa!!! XOXO,g
Thank you. Enjoy the rest of your day and wear that t-shirt with pride. Will we be seeing a photo of you in it? BTW, it rained to save you having to water the garden on your birthday oxox
Composed a couple of months ago......so glad you approve......am about to immerse myself this evening in the timeless and exquisite masterpieces of mr. M. Jackson..........
And yes I'm sure you're right.....heaven's in for a sweaty sticky time.....but the timING will be perfect........
Nice picture you sent there Sue! I just found this cute picture for you.Hope you like it! Working hard lately.Its been hectic around London too with the underground trains not running due to strikes.Cars everywhere just total mayhem! Guess whos birthday boy next Monday?! Yay! and its Fathers Day the day before too!(Are you listening Courtney!)So i turn 35!!! on Monday.Wow i really am getting old!Its not good!Oh well they are only numbers! Hope you are having Happy Sparkle Thoughts throughout your day in sunny San Diego! Lots of love and hugs Karl,Alexis and Courtney
hey Sue darling! thanks so much for your concern and support, be assured i truly miss you and am thinkin' of you and the others a lot. even though i've been through a lot lately, it seems i feel better now that changes have arrived. i've been waiting for them for sooo long. and yes, Annie is right when she SINGs "what won't kill you will make you strong!" there is still a lot of stuff to deal with ahead of me, but i hope i will find the time soon to write you a private letter. lots of love my dear, Matti
Hey Sparkly Sue!! No I haven't ever seen (or heard of) a jacaranda tree, but they look to be so, so pretty! Thanks for the pic of one! As for the coffee art and you? Oh yeah!! Usually anytime I have coffee or see a pic of coffee I literally think of you and one other girl I know who LOVES Starbucks! I kid you not! We coffee lovers are a breed that must stand united, me thinks! So far summer with the kids is going well, other than me getting sick, but I'm on meds so I'll be getting back to normal in no time! I feel way better than I did 10 hours ago already, so I have to say YEAH for Tylenol 3! How's life in sunshiny California?
Lovely as usual to hear from you. I have been away following the Manic Street Preachers. Spent a few days in London, a day in Wolverhampton & a day in Brighton. Awesome gigs and six days of wonderful sunshine ;O) Alas been very wet since I got back home. My parents are fine. Dad has tomatoes, broad beans, potatoes, kidney beans, beetroot, onions and cucumbers growing in his garden. Also the apple trees, rhubarb plant & raspberry canes are bearing fruit. I'm also growning kidney beans as dad had plenty of spare plants this year. I'm so looking forward to my trip to South & North Carolina plus Georgia but alas it seems a very long way off! My nephew has given up following Cardiff City next season to be a trainee chef. Hope all is well? Plenty of sparking thoughts ;O)
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LINK to their site: http://www.myspace.com/daoms (because banner not working properly!)
My taste in music is quite eclectic- and if variety is the spice of life, I must be "steeped" in spice! I love listening to Dusty Springfield, B.B. King, Ella Fitgerald, Annie Lennox, Paul Simon, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Petula Clark, Roy Orbison, Supertramp, The Beatles (of course!)Cher, Phil Collins, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, Johnny Cash, Priscilla Hernandez, Nora Jones, Sophie B. Hawkins, Enya, Simon Bailey, Liquid Vision, Heather Renee- and.. SO many more. Music is the "Universal Language".. truly beautiful music knows no barriers- and can unite the world.
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