Mother Nature , includes art and oil pastels and simple renderings of whatever moves my spirit . Suffering as a common link in this world and laughter as the best medicine . Women's Community House .. London Ontario
open minded intelligent freethinking individuals who can function beyond the age of those who have successfully learned the following Sesame Street lessons : when to say please and thank you and are freely cooperative and show consideration for anothers feelings and are truthful and trustworthy and honest and positive in their day to day outlook and tasks , those who do not manipulate others or have a selfabsorbed hidden agenda .... Those who can or who are attempting to live fully and try to embrace and understand the seven principles of Leonardo da Vinci's approach to spirituality : 1. Seek the truth [curiosita ] An insatiably curious approach to life an unrelenting quest for continuous learning.Curiosita is the wellspring of lifelong learning and creativity , so it is fitting that Leonardo may have been the most curious person who ever lived . Curiosita is also the expression of our yearning for connection with the Divine. 2 . Take responsibility[dimostrazione ] . A commitment to test knowledge through experience,persistence, and a willingness to learn from mistakes.By rejecting dogma and superstition, Leonardo took responsibility for his own search. The spiritual journey requires us to take responsibility for our thoughts and actions , and ultimately for all of creation ...3 . Sharpen awareness[sensazione]... The continual refinement of the senses , especially sight , as the means to enliven experience.Leonardo noted that " the five senses are the ministers of the soul." He penetrated into the depths of creation by honing his awareness..4.Engage the shadow [sfumato ] A willingness to embrace ambiguity , paradox , and uncertainty . Leonardo's search for light led him beyond the embrace of ambiguity , paradox , and uncertainty . His quest led him , literally and figuratively, to engage and understand darkness . This is often the missing link on the spiritual path ...5 . Cultivate balance [arte/scienza ] . The balancing of left and right brain thinking , culminating in whole brain thinking , .Leonardo's persona and work express more than just a balance of the masculine and feminine principles in creation .6. Nurture integration [ corporalita ] .The integration of mind and body through the cultivation of grace , ambidexterity , fitness and poise . Leonardo's outstanding physical gifts and remarkable insights into anatomy , healing, and wellness were an expression of his integration of body , energy and spirit . 7. practice Love [ connessione ] A recognition and appreciation of the interconnectedness of all things and phenomena ; systems thinking . Leonardo knew that "everything connects to everything else . He was pointing toward an understanding that all of creation is linked and that the universe is an expression of divine love . I'm working on it Wonder what Leonardo would do with a computer and myspace ? Just occurred to me that he would probably be into Facebook too and when you read Leonardo's principles they are reminiscent of the spirit and mandate of all of the groups whose purpose it is to help us gain the strength and maturity to overcome addictive behaviours ... instead of 7 principles there are 12 steps toward enlightenment
Anne aka Mlle at myspace.com/annemoniz Mozart and Beethoven and Chopin and the rest of the classics , Buddy Holly , Eddie Cochrane , Little Richard , Jerry Lee Lewis, Gene Vincent and Gene Pitney and of course the Beatles and the Stones and Marvin Gaye fell in love with him at the Colonial in Toronto when I was 21 ;the Turtles and Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart ;The Baghdaddios NYC rules ,Crosby , Stills ,Nash and Young , 10 CC , the Cars , Blondie and Debbie Harry , Talking Heads , the Kinks . Collective Soul, Joan Jett, Janet and Michael Jackson, Supertramp , Genesis, Helix, Journey, Bza , Foreigner ,Phil Collins ,Brian Palmer and Brian Vollmer , Tony Bennett ,Old Blue Eyes , Gord Prior , and more and more and more .. these are just the tip of the playlist
amazing artform very powerful and misused and abused now more than ever by catering to the profit potential and the manifestation of the promotion of violence , but I gotta admit to enjoying an action thriller from time to time and Donny Darko and the productions that are the kind of story that awakens new meanings in life and relationships including the unique one that we have with ourselves
sleep aide but it probably serves some higher purpose at times and can be informative and fear mongers capitalize on its effective capacity to control the masses and probably grow them in our brains and elsewhere STOP WATCHING START DOING live your life to the fullest LIFE IS SHORT dance the dance , write blog , meditate , take a walk and admire the seasons , take a deep breath , smile
The Oxford Dictionary...words are food for thought and my mind has an insatiable appetite ...for everything in this world of words : books , poetry, lyrics and soliloquy and blogs and of course conversation
those who get up and take a stand for the greater good of humankind and assume responsibility for their own , Anne Moniz who is a very talented and complex and also very professional musician ;Caroline Boyce for keeping her Tommy here with us by making his music stay available for artists to play and record .. the workers and volunteers at the Women's Community House here in London Ontario ;the real Cindy Sheehan ; May God Bless all