Im in the flow of actualizing whats most important to me within my life
Presently immersed in creating 2 CDs, one solo n another with international close friends.
Also growing my own organic plants for developing a permaculture food forest , for now in my large green house. I also have a big organic garden for food for my dogs n myself .
Ive been a vegan for over 30 years of my life, started off as a srict vegetarian.
Life is always in transition.
What is now the known n what u are comfortable with,
was once in fact an unknown n u took the risk to explore the unknown.
Something that some folks decide not to do,
to explore the unknown that is,
once they are comfortable
or once they decide they know the way, the truth n the light for themselves
n that it'll never changes.
Life is constant change!..
Sometimes that once comfortableness becomes stagnant,
even a kind of self stangulation/suffication
n no longer appropriate nor health for their continuing well being.
I am living in the countryside happily with no immediate neighbors in a home (base) that is immersed in wonderful solitude, peaceful n inspirational both to my music, writing arts, meditation n healing (arts).
Being a nocturnal being by nature,
I embrace the moon child within me who loves to dance freely n wildly neith the moon n stars alone
or with my lovable circle of friends,
bathing in river streams or neith a water fall,
going upon long bike rides n walks in amonst the meandering hills in this area in the dark,
lieing out in the hammock neith the stars
or sitting by the fire watching the dragons breath or the spirits of the trees burn to ashes.
Im continuing to re/learn the silent n sounded languages of nature is essential to me, ever since I was born.
NATURE IS MY EQUAL, GUIDE N BEST FRIEND.
Going into the sh'cities rarely these days though I did for some years enjoyed living in the heart of it, for doing my performence in the arts/music, immersed in politicala activism, cycling everywhere (no car then). I really did enjoy the diverse culture.
I still enjoy visiting cities from time to time .
I love to travel in the world wildernesses n immerse myself within some indigenous cultures
(in the past, I was doing ethnobotanical research n learning bush craft n other indigenous life skills)
Im hoping to travel again within the year n explore indepth Papa New Guine, Borneo, France n other countries in Europe, Madgascar n happily return to South America n more.
Ill see where I end up ; )
Traveling not as a tourist who sees / experiences only things superficaly (or as I put it the superficial-cali-eco-allie-dose us-even the sound of it is quite atroshous! Borrowing from Mary Poppins. )
but to really experience myself immersed into the hearts, lives n spirits of that culture.
Ive lived in NZ the past 8 years (far too long as it doesnt have many things I love my life), tripping off to Europe, Nepal, Malaysia in that time, formerly living in Ecuador n Peru for 4 years, n previous to that Canada, u.s. n parts of Europe....
We are born into n even the most open person limited to a limited point of reference depending upon what we have chose to welcome into our lives.
Its absolutely wonderful n I feel is essential to explore n experience life fully n expand upon ones limited point of references.
I am not one to be a conformist nor a rebel,
but an individual who continually throughout my life
loves creating my own path n I actively encourage others to do this for themselves
Why conform to the norm, ever!!!.
Theres is infact no norm!
It is an illusion n a term used mostly by those who think their way of life
(the would be, NORM) is right for everyone else.
They are an arrogant.
I enjoy my own company, enjoying embracing being contemplative n introspective.
As well as enjoying my close circle of beloved friends locally n around the globe.
And those who are already close beloved friends but whom Ive yet to meet.
One can not have a health relationship with others if one does not have a loving n healthy relationship to one self 1st n formost..
I equally appreciate sharing quality relationships with those like I who are into mutually respectful n open, honest n constructive communications sharing in what is deeply akindred between us and equally what is unique to us as individuals, those things that compliment our relationship to one another.
I am a self directed, self motivated and self actualizing person..
No one is my authority, I am my own!
I am no one elses authority!.
I love meeting "individuals" who are kindred in their passions, interests n what they are happily n fullingly immersed within their lives..
People who live their lives n build their relationships to others with mutual respect n constructive, open n honest communications..
People who are non dogmatic,
who love living life as they individually need to live it for themselves n respect others living their lives as they themselves see fit.
People who respect themselves as their own authority n no one elses.
People who dont support the use of force n fear to intimidate n control of others n who are
willing to do what they have to, to stop those who like to impose themselves onto others, be it onto humans n or others beings of nature.
The greatest strength is in recognizing just how much you can do, how much incredable potential is within you on every level imaginable!.
Stength does NOT comes in numbers,
that mass mentality (non thinking / not living one own path), feeling that as an individual you dont have the power, the inner resources, the creativity n the intelligence n the inner strength to change yourself n or the world.
Thats what the system wants you to think so that you are not a threat to their self invested destructive ways n /or their bed fellows self invesed interests. Theyll make those out who challange the system constructively out to be the enemy, the terrorists, the extremists thru media propaganda n by other means which they control or know collaborators who control..
Id love to connect up with others immersed in exploring nature to enjoy sharing in trekking, cycling, camping, etc;
vegans/vegetarians, into animal rights n support their liberation to share delicious meals n our stories of actions to protect animals;
others who are immersed in permaculture / organics
n share our tales, experiences n insighs of what weve discovered;
those involved in bush craft n go out n have fun doing it together!;
n other performence artists n other creative artists world wide to share, learn from each other collaborate as well as to network.
As well as other intelligent life forms...;)
Playful, creative, kind, deep, inquisitive, contemplative, spontaneous, compassionate, down to earth, sensitive n honest individuals with an intensity to their convictions.
Most of the photos you see are part of my own professional collection, with a few exceptions of others which I appreciate.
The pups are Brozobe n Wave my leonberger / black lab pups n the cat is Bliss.
Im a Natural Health Professional: Massage Therapist, Medicinal Herbalist, Hypnotherapist
as well enjoy Yoga, Tai (chi) gong, Aikido.
Im also a Nature Guide n Wilderness Skills Instructor / Bushcraft
as well as a professional musician / multi artist( writing, experimental theatrics, movement/dance, drawing...)
Nature is my home!!!!:
I spend much of my time Hiking, Cycling,
To a lesser extent: Kayaking, Climbing, Mountaineering
(I use to mountaineer in the years I lived in So.Am),
I enjoy as well Wild Crafting n Foraging;
Wild Life Rescue n Rehabilitation;
Animal Rights n Liberation;
being a Professional Multi Instrumentalist Musician ( Electronic n accoustical )
Keyboards, Guitars, Percussion: Jimbe and Tablas, Flute, Electric Violin;
Organic Gardening (Mud Wrestling Nemotoads n the head organizer for the Slug Liberation Front)
Writer of Abstract Social / Political Humour and at other times, Deeply Philosophical n Contemplative; Wilderness Photography
So much to immerse myself in that I love.....
huggin n befriending trees,
native tribal living in balance nature;
spontanity n passion,
being with waterfalls,
colours n flowers,
waring my fav shoes my barefeet,
watching n being with the clouds beings journeying,
contemplating the gifts of both death n life,
freedom-which is each of ours and can NEVER be givin to or taken away from us by anyone, innocence,
singing from deep within- be it creating ones own language or in language of those who have come before us,
sleeping peacefull-deeply-living my dreams as much s I live my awakening life,
snow basking my flesh as I reach out my tongue to catch flakes,
sunrises n sunsets (though I experience more of the later being nocturnal,
dancing with the wind,
spring n blossoming with all the plants,
inner n natures inate wisdom,
Some of my Favorite Musicians:
Legendary Pink Dots / Tear Garden;
Dead Can Dance / Brendan Perry / Lisa Gerrard;
Etron Fou Le Labloun;
The Pop Group;
Robert Fripp / Crimson n member projects;
Tabla Beat Science;
Mark Stewart n the Maffia;
News From Babylon;
David Hykes n the Harmonic Choir;
Some of, Skinny Puppy n Frontline Assembly;
John Foxx period of Ultravox;
Richard Pinhas / Heldon;
Danny Elfman / Boingo;
the Degenerative Arts Ensemble;
Early, Pink Floyd;
Future Sound of London;
Sinead O'Connor (Universal Mother cd);
Samatie of Uganda;
This Motal Coil;
Picallo Dal Pozzo;
....generally non commericial / non formula music!
On occasions Ill enjoy a dvd or program via the internet.
Ive never been a fan of waisting my life away being programed by TV, theres so much to live in life!
These are my favs-
Dreams by Kurisawa,
Wings of Desire,
War on Democracy n other films by John Pilger;
Cirque Du Soleil ( We all should be having fun creating n waring such imaginative clothing n living life expressively!);
Michael Moore films;
Some Tim Burton films..fav being Nightmare before xmas;
The Last Wave;
Learning from Ladak;
Bullshit (Vandana Shiva);
Orig Willie Wonka (Gene Wilder) n the new one, Delicantesen-Lost City of Children-Amelie-etc;
Harold n Maude,
Fry n Laurie,
Kung Fu with David Carridine,
A few of my fav books n authors:
When Elephants Weep (the emotional lives of animals); The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins;
Paul Watson (Sea Shepherd);
Permaculture by Bill Mollison;
Various on appropriate technology n self sufficientcy; Bushcraft books by Ray Mears n other various authors; Zen Mind, Beginners Mind;
some Natural Health books;
Some of Thich Knat Hahn;
Bloom County / Outland .....