A special Gift
"Your purpose here on the Earth is to give the gifts that your soul desires to give; those that create harmony, cooperation, sharing, and reverence for life, no matter what form they take".
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The first step in spiritual life is to have compassion. A person who is kind and loving never needs to go searching for God. God rushes toward any heart that beats with compassion-it is God's favorite place.
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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.
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As an Australian I love my country but I also love Hawaii, and everything Hawaiian including the music, culture and people. The Mountains, and the bay. My heart is in Hawaii. ...
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Passion ignites
from the pipe of sacred dreams
to flower into everything
where beauty is the breathtaking presence
that becomes all worldsin the eyes of a unicorn
and the vision of an eagle
the power of earth and spirit meet
like the embrace of woman and man
that grows into something morecreating a healing
like a starburst of sweet nectar
feeding the hummingbirds of heart
that emerge from that place
where truth is free{Dorian Visionheart Dyer ~ Erotic Universe}..~
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If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man.
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“Whatever relationships you have attracted in your life at this moment, are precisely the ones you need in your life at this moment. There is a hidden meaning behind all events, and this hidden meaning is serving your own evolution.â€
Deepak Chopra quote*********
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May We Feel CompassionMay each of us find our true path and learn from our mistakes (karma) and accept each other's evolutionary pathway and not feel, show, or express disapproval with the choices the other makes.May we feel compassion instead of hatred, love instead of anger, and an acceptance not only of others but of ourselves as well. May each of us do all of the above in a mindful way.***
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The Divine is present in everyone, in all beings, in everything. Like space it is everywhere, all pervading, all powerful, all knowing. The Divine is the principle of Life, the inner light of consciousness, and pure bliss. It is our very own Self." Amma on Good Morning America
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As the body needs food to survive and grow, the soul needs love. Love instills a strength and vitality that even mother's milk cannot provide. All of us live and long for real love. We are born and die searching for such love. Children, love each other and unite in pure love. Pure Love is simply emptying the mind of all fears, tearing off all masks and revealing the Self as It truly is. Love is the face of God. ~Amma
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“Blessed is he who expecteth nothing, for he shall enjoy everything.†- St. Francis of Assisi***
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Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.â€
St. Francis of Assisi quote
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of Life~~~
Life is a journey
A journey of time
Where a heart needs another
To give it a shine
We're all on a journey
With two paths to take
One that is right
And the one that can break
With many a set back
We'll find hard to bear
It's love and true friendship
That will help us to care
For a heart that is lonely
Can fill up with strain
Like a plant that can wither
Without sun and rain
So together when sharing
Surely we'll find
it's the treasure of life
That can give peace of mind.
Written By: Ayaan Malik*****
****Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends." - Richard Bach
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My Favourite Artists are Jim Warren and Dianna Hansen Young. I love the fantasy art of Boris Vallejo and Josephine Wall both are featured on my profile. The art of nature and living things, including the ocean.
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"When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies with yourself..."
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You will find meaning in life when you create it.
It does not come to you.
It is a poetry to be composed,
it is a song to be sung,
it is a dance to be danced." OshoBy Sherida V. WylieThe sunset is yours to chase
So let smiles run across your face.
The clouds are yours to ride
So let imagination be your guide.
The time is yours to waste
So relax and slow your pace.
The mountains are yours to spare
So let curiosity take you there.
The treasures are yours to find
So let discovery take over your mind.
The world is yours to seek
Yours to have and yours to keep.Release your heart and feelings too,
just as I will do for you.
Trust your heart and follow me,
to that place we long to be.
Michelle NewtonFollow Me
Take my hand and follow me
to that place I long to be.
Take my hand and trust my way,
in that place forever stay.
Follow me toward the sand;
we'll run and play, hand in hand.
Take my heart and hold it true;
forever I'll stay close to you.
Seize my words and listen well,
then forever I will tell.Patience is a great asset. Patience is the antibiotic that destroys the germs of bad feelings like anger.
Amma Quote
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*****To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!
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The secret of attraction is to love yourself. Attractive people judge neither themselves nor others. They are open to gestures of love. They think about love, and express their love in every action. They know that love is not a mere sentiment, but the ultimate truth at the heart of the universe Deepak Chopra Quote
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............................................. Art and Music are things I cannot live without. The joy of experiencing nature and all her beautiful creatures is something I don't want to live without. The love mutually shared wtih a special friend and the unconditional love that animals share with us.
I'd like to meet:
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“What is man without the beasts? If all the beasts were gone, man would die from a great loneliness of spirit. For whatever happens to the beasts, soon happens to man. All things are connected.â€
Chief Seattle quote
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The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.Happiness lies ahead for those who cry; those who hurt, those who have searched, and those who tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives
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**There is a place in my heart
for all of those that I have loved.
There are those that I miss and those who I no longer see,
but they are still with me. They have become a part of who I am.
Though memories do fade some I cannot let go.
Love is a powerful thing that etches a place in your soul.
We become a part of those who we have loved.
Hearing their voices in the way that we speak.
Seeing their expressions now adopted as our own.
I look in the mirror and know I am forever a part of them
as they are a part of me.
And for those we can no longer see,
know there is a place for you with me.
I pray for those nights when I see you in my dreams.
To feel how it felt... to remember you again.~~~~~
Justin Leach*****
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..ST FRANCIS OF ASISSI, OSCAR WILDE, VIN DIESEL, RICKY MARTIN, USHER, ANGELINA JOLIE, DAVID SUZUKI, SEA SHEPHARD CREW, JACK HANNAH, JIM WARREN (MY FAVOURITE ARTIST) AND WYLAND. PEOPLE WHO ARE FUN TO BE WITH, HONEST, SPIRITUAL, RELIABLE, EASY GOING AND WHO ENJOY LIFE TO THE FULL, AFTER ALL WE ONLY HAVE ONE CHANCE AT LIVING SO MAKE THE BEST OF IT AND ENJOY............................
.PEOPLE WHO LOVE ANIMALS AND WANT TO HELP PROTECT THEM, THE FORESTS AND THE OCEAN. I LOVE ART AND MUSIC, LIFE WITHOUT BEAUTY WOULD BE SAD AND DARK. RESPECTING OUR OCEANS AND ITS WHALES, DOLPHINS AND ALL THAT LIVES BENEATH THE WAVES AND ON THE LAND. PEOPLE WHO WANT PEACE FOR OUR PLANET . ..........*****
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I have been honored to serve the whales, dolphins, seals and all the other creatures on this Earth. Their beauty, intelligence, strength, and spirit have inspired me. These beings have spoken to me, touched me, and I have been rewarded by friendship with many members of different species.If the whales survive and flourish, if the seals continue to live and give birth, and if I can contribute to ensuring their future prosperity, I will be forever happy.- Paul Watson .............................
MySpace Comment GraphicsTigers are being hunted into extinction for their skin, bone and penis. Tiger bone is used in traditional Asian medicine to treat ailments such as rheumatism, joint and back pain, paralysis and leprosy. In Asia, the bones of a single poached tiger can fetch up to US$30,000. Tiger penis is believed to treat impotency and demands high prices as an 'exotic' food, a bowl of tiger penis soup costing up to US$320 in Taiwan. The tiger's skin is also highly coveted on the luxury market for rugs and other decoration.
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Be SomeoneBe someone who listens, and you will be heard. Be someone who cares,
and you will be loved. Be someone who gives, and you will be blessed. Be
someone who comforts, and you will know peace.Be someone who genuinely seeks to understand, and you will be wise. Be
someone kind, someone considerate, and you will be admired. Be someone
who values truth, and you will be respected. Be someone who takes
action, and you will move life forward.Be someone who lifts others higher, and your life will be rich. Be someone
filled with gratitude, and there will be no end to the things for which
you'll be thankful.Be someone who lives with joy, with purpose, as your own light brightly
shines. Be, in every moment, the special someone you are truly meant to
be.-- Ralph Marston**
If we share with caring, lightheartedness, and love,
we will create abundance and joy for each other.
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I cannot imagine a world without music, it sooths the soul, brings joy into our lives and heals our pain.I love all music except Jazz and Blues. Otherwise everything from Opera, Puccini's Madam Butterfly, Bieze's, Carmen, to R Kelly, Usher, Il Divo. Latin, R & B, Classical and Rock, Ethnic and particularly Russian and tradional jewish, David Fisher, Rabi Schlomo, Ofra Haza, also Loreena McKennitt and Blackmore' Night.
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Movies:
I ENJOY MOVIES THAT ARE NOT TOO VIOLENT; STAR WARS, GLADIATOR, BLOOD DIAMOND, 50 LAST DATES, DIRTY DANCING, TAKE THE LEAD~ .
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There is a place in my heart
for all of those that I have loved.
There are those that I miss and those who I no longer see,
but they are still with me. They have become a part of who I am.
Though memories do fade some I cannot let go.
Love is a powerful thing that etches a place in your soul.
We become a part of those who we have loved.
Hearing their voices in the way that we speak.
Seeing their expressions now adopted as our own.
I look in the mirror and know I am forever a part of them
as they are a part of me.
And for those we can no longer see,
know there is a place for you with me.
I pray for those nights when I see you in my dreams.
To feel how it felt... to remember you again. ~~~
Justin Leach .~*****
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Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, professionals built the Titanic.
"You can not do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Television:
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CSI, LAW & ORDER, SEX AND THE CITY, DISCOVERY CHANNEL, HISTORY CHANNEL, MOVIES, ANIMAL PLANET, CROCODILE HUNTER.
GOOD MORNING AMERICA.
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*****Peace, joy, health and well-being can only be found inside us. They exist within us now, waiting to be discovered. Yet we tend to look to the outside world to satisfy our needs and longings.
Our outer life reflects back to us the way we think, feel and behave. The outer world is all effects. Go to the source inside for all of life's treasures.***************
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Take only memories, leave nothing but footprints.â€
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Joy is a return to the deep harmony of body, mind, and spirit
that was yours at birth and that can be yours again.
That openness to love, that capacity for wholeness
with the world around you, is still within you.
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Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one getting burned." - Buddha
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"Spread love everywhere you go: First of all in your own house... let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness in your warm greeting." - Mother Teresa
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Books:
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I LOVE READING: OSCAR WILDE IS MY FAVOURITE WRITER AND POET, HIS WORKS INCLUDE: THE CANTERVILLE GHOST, PICTURE OF DORIAN GREY, THE HAPPY PRICE, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST, THE SELFISH GIANT THE BALLAD OF REDDING GOAL.OTHER BOOKS I HAVE ENJOYED ARE:
DA VINCI CODE, COEX, CONFESSOR, BOOK OF THE DEAD, CHRONICALS OF NANIA (the complete set), ANY BOOKS BY WILBURN SMITH, PATRICA CORNWALL AND DANIEL DA SILVA.
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*******Ordinary riches can be stolen; real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you.
Oscar Wilde
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*Our ambition should be to rule ourselves, the true kingdom for each one of us; and true progress is to know more, and be more, and to do more.
Oscar Wilde
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Heroes:
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JACK HANNA, DAVID SUZUKI, STEVE IRWIN, SEA SHEPHARD CREW, ANY ONE WHO WORKS TO PROTECT ANIMALS, DIANNE FOSSEY, JANE GOODALL, CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON, THE DALI LAMA AND GHANDI
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