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Zoe

I WANT BURNING

About Me

" What was said to the rose that made it open was said to me here in my heart.“- Jallaludin Rumi ............................................................ ............................................................ ..................................Even in crowds, I am a loner. Even as I physically stay in one place, I am a traveler. I am a student of mind. I select what touches aspects of my consciousness. I embrace discipline through meditation. I am not young and have lived for all time. Yet I am youth itself. *******..................................................... ............................................................ ................................... ........"… I belong to the beloved, have seen the two worlds as one" ************************************************************ ***************************** I am currently a graduate student at UCLA. I was born in Istanbul. As a small girl, I came to live in London. Now I spend my time between London and Los Angeles. I am of a quiet and studious nature and enjoy "anonymity". This page is an experiment so that I may have contact with the artists whom I respect.

My Interests

RAPTURE. "under the skin of our longing," magick, sufism, mysticism, tantra , gnosis, Vajrayana (The Diamond Vehicle), lust for art

I'd like to meet:

I have been known to try and dialogue with those in touch with what they have learned is truly of value. To me this may mean the realization of self (purpose, fulfillment) through discipline and fearlessness. It means recognizing one's teachers when they present themselves. It means detachment from all that is deceiving you from the true higher purpose of your individual life. There are many detractors and temptations from the true purpose of one's life. In my opinion, nothing of value is gained through hapless involvement in them. Life doesn't happen to you. You sculpt it by the choices you make from your own lessons learned.

Music:

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Jarboe, Nic Le Ban, Latafat Ali Khan , Junoon, The Master Musicians of Joujouka, Ömer Faruk Tekbilek, Izteraab, Swans, Nasheed

Books:

The Soul of Rumi: A New Collection of Ecstatic Poems (translated by Coleman Barks)...

Heroes:

Musicians with noble passion and obsession, the Mevlevi Order ( the Mevleviye) , H.H. Dalai Lama