Lemurian Girl Returns

Yes, we are living in “critical times hard to deal with” and I am quite a sensitive soul that finds myself yearning for peace on earth, and for home.   The real HOME and you who know, know whutta mean. 

I have this desire to spend my days making my life living art – tending my gardens, making my home more comfortable, supportive and inspiring, learning philosophy, theosophy, spirituality, macrobiotic and holistic, healthy cooking & baking, playing and laughing with my children and sacred partner, finally surfing (in warm water mind you I am a wuss when it comes to cold water and I admit it).  My fantasy unravels out before me like a dream that is delicious and painful all at once.  There is a change in the air and the cries of the suffering are heard by our Creator.  So many wise men and women say.  There is a day coming when we will build and occupy our own home, grow the food for our families, when weapons of war will be converted into tools to till the fields.

Until then, I have hope in the form of music…sweet reggae music.  My favorite band currently is from St. Croix – “Midnite“.  Do yourself a favor and listen and learn.  Vaughn is like a clear bell channelling Bible teach and common sense all mixed in with a delicious blend of beats and hooks.  He is also stately and kinglike in appearance.  He reminds me of a wise ancient who has had the wisdom to maintain his memory through many lifetimes.  His smile is quite endearing.  Ok fine I admit it – I have a mean crush on the guy.

My favorite song currently is called “Royal Habits”.  It talks about individuals remembering their royal lineage, and how to carry this forth by staying clean and pure – in our hearts, minds and yes! homes.  “Cleanliness is next to Godliness”.

Play it on my ipod, play it as I drive home from work, play it when I am too tired to move after giving myself to my job all day at work…my soul is reminded of who I am and what I am doing and why.  Better, I am re-filled with the vitality and purpose to carry out my plan and strategy.  Or as Jamai sang back in the 90’s “keep your eye on the prize and don’t you compromise”.

Filed under: Art & Artists, Music, Reggae on September 7th, 2008 | No Comments »

This is what I love about the internet It’s so dynamic…it’s like an evolving organism that has woven itself into the very fabric of my life…this is a good thing.  This is like the Grandmother Spider’s creation web, we are all literally connected, it is a physical manifestation of the philosophical concept of being All One…but I digress

I wanted to tell you about connecting with a beautiful woman ‘Hethir’ on Twitter.  I think she found me from my post on Jeannine Parvati Baker, or maybe she just happened upon me in Twitter through Stompernet…anywayz, turns out she has a site called www.NaturalFertilityInfo.com on conceiving using natural methods.  Not that I need the info for myself…I’m guess I’m lucky to be one of those ULTRA fertile women who can get pregnant hanging my knickers on the clothes line next to my man’s

I’ve seen articles float by my nose that credit the decrease in human fertility to toxins everywhere present in our environment from cleaning products to carpeting to air and water pollution.  

So Hethir’s solution involves cleansing the body of toxins naturally – both on the man and woman’s side.  Check her out!  She’s a cutie too

Filed under: Be Healthy, Conception, Natural Childbirth on September 6th, 2008 | 1 Comment »

One day I’d like to experience a yoga retreat where the food served is of the highest macrobiotic quality.  And not just some lovely gourmet dishes and oh, they’re macrobiotic.  The combination I’ll be seeking will offer yoga for health and spiritual enlightenment, macrobiotics for cleansing and healing of my body. Read more »

Filed under: Diet, Macrobiotics, Yoga on September 4th, 2008 | No Comments »

Speaking with a good friend and yoga partner today about her desire to conceive, I remembered Jeannine Parvati Baker, whose book Prenatal Yoga & Natural Childbirth I studied and practiced every day of my pregnancy with Dante.  She has such loving energy emanating from the pages of her book, an amazing source of love, nurturing and comfort during a very difficult phase in my life.

I did not know she had passed on December 1st, 2005 - at 11:11 am!  She was a master indeed.  For those of you elsewhere who wish to conceive, you may find her book Conscious Conception helpful as well.

Her web site is still up at http://www.birthkeeper.com .  She’s a radiating Goddess. Check out/purchase her books on Amazon below

Filed under: Authentic Living, Natural Childbirth, Natural Living & Rhythm, Yoga on August 25th, 2008 | No Comments »

My son is away on a fantastic Alaskan summer adventure.  Meanwhile, I’m in Santa Barbara enjoying some down time.  It was hard for about a day being without my little buddy…but then I got busy making progress with my “backlog”.  I guess that includes my social backlog.  Meaning, I don’t get out that much when he’s with me, so I’ve now had a chance to go out at night.  I intended to not overdo it, but it seems the Universe has timed me to be downtown Santa Barbara a couple of times.

Tuesday night I had dinner at Holdren’s on State Street with my four lovely co-workers (NHR’s marketing department is comprised 100% of foxy ladies – and 1 male VP).  I had the Seafood plate – Maine lobster, oysters, salmon and calimari.  That was delish.  I enjoyed a Sidecar drink and then 2 Peach mojitos.  Nice…

Then last night (Thursday) we went down to Camarillo to the outlets shops to allow our EMEA manager to get some shoes with her strong Euro buying power.  Afterwards we met at Joe’s Cafe and I ran into my soul brother who I hadn’t seen in some time.  He told me to meet him at EOS in 20 minutes.  My co-worker and I went on to O’Mallys, stopped in at the Brick Cafe for some late night dinner (french fries, pear salad and a glass of merlot) and some 1/2 funny 1/2 appallingly vile comedy.  Cruised on over to EOS and had the “Dax” at my bro’s recommendation.  That is one clean way to get a buzz, I’ll say that.

The ladies wanted to check Tonic and I wanted to stay longer at EOS so we split up.  I had a great time dancing and socializing, and then at last call we said our good-byes and L drove me home in his biodiesel Mercedes – sweet, clean machine – listening to the Black Keys, another excellent punkish/ska-ish/soul-ish band, and then Muddy Waters…sooooo sweet!  It was beautiful.  The heat lightening was going off as he drove me up my driveway.  We had a beautiful heart felt discussion about life and said our good-nights.

Thank you!

Filed under: Authentic Living, Blues, Rock, Soul on August 15th, 2008 | No Comments »

A GAELIC BLESSING

May the roads rise to meet you.
May the wind be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
The rain fall soft upon your fields
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Filed under: Celtic / Irish Roots on August 12th, 2008 | No Comments »

I’ve played the video over about 10 times now, it sounds like Staind, but it’s also a new one and it touches my soul and let’s me grieve and gives me hope at the same time.

Thanks Boys! You still got it! Still haven’t lost their heart and soul to Showbiz. Aaron is the real deal. What a beautiful brother.

Filed under: Art & Artists, Rock on August 7th, 2008 | No Comments »

I am working on memorizing the Saint Francis prayer for Dante’s bedtime routine. Normally, we recite another lovely prayer, which I shall share with you some other day, but it’s good to learn new things I think, and this one is so beautiful. Read it out loud and really think about the words. If you know any facts about Saint Francis, please comment them in! I’d love to learn more about this exceptional human being.

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy;

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

http://www.prayerguide.org.uk/stfrancis.htm

Filed under: Child Rearing, Waldorf on August 7th, 2008 | No Comments »

My sweet amazing son is going to be 7 years old on Monday.  Since we just relocated, birthday plans and expectations had to be adapted/adjusted.  Rather than a traditional birthday party with all the classmates and friends invited at least 2 weeks in advance, a theme like “dalmations” or “Diego” or “superheroes” and then a bunch of sugar stuff like cake and ice cream, the little man and me came up with a different idea: let’s celebrate in some small way each day in the week leading up to the actual day of birth.  Read more »

Filed under: Authentic Living, Child Rearing, Dante & Zhenya - Journal de Journey de la vie, Education on August 3rd, 2008 | No Comments »

I think purists might be disgusted with my approach of hybridizing schools of thought, philosphies, relgions, ideas, sciences, but I can’t help it – I gather delicious berries of truth where ever than can be found! Mmmm…

Here’s my dailyword.com reflection of the day for August 1st, 2008 . Interesting how the reflection/prayer of the day is uncannily applicable to my current state to the day. You should subscribe to it by email or paperback, it really enriches my daily spiritual existence.

Life!

With wisdom and insight, I create a life of purpose and meaning.

On a daily basis, I consider my experiences, inventiveness, and insights as I give shape and form to my life.

Just as building blocks are configured into towering spires and monuments, my life lessons–whether from education or work or life’s everyday interactions–become the building blocks of my experiences. With them, I create a life of purpose and meaning.

As a child of God, I have divine wisdom to guide me. There is no need for me to go through pain or struggle as I make decisions and produce results. With my prayers and the prayerful support of others, I act with wisdom and intuition.

Building upon my experiences, I move to new achievements, divinely blessed today and in the future.

“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever else you get, get insight.”–Proverbs 4:7

I’m going to be 32 years old this year and life is beautiful It’s a powerful time and I aim to utilize the energies to continue unfolding and expanding my beautiful universe within until it coalesces with the outer universe into a divine home-coming.

Filed under: Authentic Living, Mind & Mental Health on August 1st, 2008 | No Comments »