Our Home Party

It was great seeing everyone at Oncology Support Holiday Pot Luck. Of course the playback players were great as usual. There were some very important messages. There is a lot of work to be done; so many going through hard times and still willing to live strong and true. There is joy and sadness, both sides of the same coin, are magnified and supported by each other. Makes one want to escape and get drunk. Yeah ok, so I am not very strong in the face of what is happening. I put on a happy face. But hey the human element is weak and unsure. What is there then one can say here? That's Life? No! Rather the compassion that is stimulated moves us to continue to contribute in whatever way our gifts can, now that is living Life. My heart is filled with all of you.
by Phi

Dialog with Blog

Strange, it seemed to have happened suddenly. There I was in the midst of some kind of new space. Where trails of loss once were, now the space was filled.. Music, simular, chills and such...familiar ...personal...engaging...am I imagining this? Is it some kind of third kind lapse?....I have those you know. If it is real, then I must say, wow this is new.... cool....I am glad....it has been so long since the night has given way to the noon day sun.
phi

Contemplation

"So much of our lives are unwritten yet stored in the deep dark shadows of our forgotten streams, waiting for us to recognize the brilliance of the truth we may bare witness too".
Don't ask me what it is I am saying....It just comes....could be past lives or streams of consciousness, however you might view it. As I reread these verses I write. I myself am surprised. Perhaps they are to help one move deeper into unknown areas of our being or toward the center that encompasses the whole. Although, I would like to think it has its own personal meaning for everyone who reads them. I serve to inspire.
by Phi

visions

"There is a lightness of Being in the Windows of the Light".

"I rest my head in the warmth of my dreams; In so doing a flame arises with my souls intent."

by Philly

Maro and KooKoo

My daughter Maro, she is responsible for these great photos. She has the eye in the sky viewer. Thank you honey. "Your very talented Billie". Your coo coo mom.

Cottage in Long Island

Viewing

Checking out Perry's bike battling scrapes on his face. He did not run over the squirral. He is sweet too. Well, Laurel Wells, she is a magical presence.

Louis Wells Hagopian

This is my favorite of Lou. Sweet, sweet boy. My daughter captured his sweetness. That is kookoo Cat. Long Island house.

Autumn of my Life

From Dark Brown to Gray to Redhead.

hmmm.....all most a match! Need to go brighter....

photo by Maro

My Son Perry's Photography

http://www.perryhagopian.com/

Perry Hagopian Studio, check it out. Beautiful inside and out, just like him.
proud momma

Zen Moment

"Conceal your practice, work inside. Be ignorant, look foolish. Just keep on doing it. This is called host with host".
From: Essential Zen eds.
Or listen to Andrea Bocelli, Along with the full moon, wow. Grazia.
phi

A New Door

" Blue, Blue talk to Blue, Family wise; Bike ride and bruse delight, a voice uttered in the sleep to ease the fright, Loving God amidst the dismantled dreams, Head Reeling, Instant Healing, Yellow trees and falling leaves without a breeze, Blue, Blue talk to Blue". A Thanksgiving story brought to our life". A Portanova.
Phi

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! HOPE IT IS SAFE AND LOVING AND FILLED WITH STUFFINGS THAT SPELL YUMMY IN THE TUMMY. FROM ONE HUNG LOW.

Quotes

Friend, our closeness is this: anywhere you put your foot, feel me in the firmness under you.
From: Rumi 'The Essential Rumi'

For in our undoing we find ourselves, complete and true and real...
The moment is sweet and forever blessed in Thanksgiving.
by Phi

The Field of Consciousness

The field works as a whole.

It correlates distant events instantly.

It remembers all events.

It exists beyond time and space.

It creates entirely within itself.

Its creation grows and expands in an evolutionary direction.

It is conscious.

"Life After Death", Deepak Chopra

Endless re-created Universe

Without death there can be no present moment, for the last moment has to die to make the next one possible. There can be no present love, for the last emotion has to die to make a new one possible. There can be no present life, for the old cells in my body have to die to make new tissue possible. This is the miracle of creation, which in every second is one thing: Life and death joined in an eternal dance.
To touch the silence of your being, you become the witness.
Rabindranath Tagore said it so movingly.

When I was born and saw the light
I was no stranger in this world
Something inscrutable, shapeless, and without words
Appeared in the form of my mother.

So when I die, the same unknown will appear again
As ever known to me,
And because I love this life
I will love death as well.
from book "Life After Death" Deepak Chopra

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"A Painted Desert feels the impact of the shadows that cross the range of space".
by Philly

Searching Cyberspace

What about the plan? What about meeting in these times? From long long ago, to assist one another on the path toward Awareness and our Truth? How do we abandon these things that was set before we came here. I know I cannot. I will linger as long as I am able. Then when I no longer can. I will think of you and remember the enchantment of bringing the depths of my true self to the surface for my heart and peacefully say, it was all worth it.

Can it be then this searching is only of myself who got lost somewhere in time. Perhaps you know me better then I myself. I know you better then you do. Or maybe I truly do live in illusions. All of you out there, who are you? You are me and I am you. I find myself in you. The part of me who will never be. The shame is the unwillingness to cross the boundaries. What are we afraid of? That we might find ourselves? Our freedom is at stake. So Dream and love and create a better world. That is our greatest purpose. What else is there that we can do here? Feel free to comment.
by Phyllis Aliano

Romance and Cigerettes

A film that tickled my funny bone and nudged my heart back to when musicals were the thing. Seems they have found a way here into the present, thanks to Real life and John Turturro director

Quotes his and mine

Therefore let your soul exalt your reason to the height of passion
That it may sing and let it direct your passion with reason
That your passion may live through its own daily resurrection
And like a phoenix rise above its own ashes.
~Kahlil Gibran
I love Gibran his words are like an arrow in my heart.. awakening a source lost in the caverns and crevices of lost and hidden worlds.
~Phyllis Aliano

Birthday Party Boy

He was very calm before his friends arrived. Then they all came at the same time, all 9 boys and one girl. It was total chaos. The sound level was in need of ear plugs. It freaked him out at first, I am sure because he was trying to figure out how he was going to control his posse. He finally gave in and enjoyed the ride. It only lasted 1 1/2 hours, which seemed like 5...yep he is 5 now....he told me I was beautiful, I swear this kid is a genius. haha...Big Lou, Grandma adores you.

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Whatever heaven's plan may be, we manage to take detours. ...although it is impossible to get lost.. the universe is very generous.

by Philly

Comedy Relief

Did you miss this one

http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/science/11/09/simington.ufocommentary/index.html
Aol news on UFO's

Quote

Outside ideas of right doing and wrong doing there is a field. I'll meet you there. ~ Rumi

Quote

True love is that which ennobles the personality, fortifies the heart and sanctifies the existence." - Henri Frédéric Amiel

Improv Healing Circle

Barbara, Bobbie, Mickie, Moira, Pat, Carol and I.
Tonight we experienced the first magical moments in our whole career as visiting Earth Angels...We encountered the most profound Angel of all. Who brought us to our knees in all humility and praises for having touched our lives. She came upon us, as we came upon her and met us with the most precious spirit of the Divine. She revealed to us her reverent plan and we listened to the trumpets blaring and Angels singing, as we stood there, our knees weak in this wondrous amazing Light. We listened as her son praised and supported her life and all she gave to him and his sister. Many of us have seen her on more then one occasion, with a warm smile and grateful for all her blessings. Tonight her words solemn and True the value of her awakening Truth. Her stone the example of her high vibration the "Amethyst". Her son green "Adventurine", sign of the Healer, heart center and her daughter a "White Heart" pure and loving. There is no other way I can share this experience.
Barbara Sarah gave us the greatest example of social work I have ever encountered.
Peace and Blessings!
Phyllis Hagopian

We may not be alone

Once, all heavenly bodies had poetic names. These days, it's a bit dry. The amazing, exploding comet in the North East each evening, for example, is 17P Holmes. 41 light years further away, there's a star called 55 Cancri. These are not exotic titles but the objects they represent are pretty special. 55 Cancri has several planets orbiting it and though none, yet, has turned out to be 'Earth like', a new discovery now makes it more likely that a world like our own may soon be found. Perhaps the comet portends proof, at last, that we are not alone.

from Jonathon Cainer website

quotes and then some

It's not easy being GREEN!

I am an open book with pages missing.

Simple words are my way of seeing the simple ways.

Moonglow travels the cycles of every living beam.

And in conclusion vast areas are covered without a sign.
by Phi

Sundays Bike Ride

We went to the Ferncliff Forest in Rhinebeck, bike in hand, riding and pushing up to the tower. One mile and 5 total...there and back. Took 17 minutes...average speed 6 miles an hour, peak was 14 miles an hour. Took 16 minutes to climb up and 1 minute to come down...Which the ride down was worth the climb up..oow weee. Flying down the rocky rough leaf covered path. Ok we are the thrill seekers. haha. We also met up with other outdoors people from our little corner of Kingston. Diane, Kathy and several other hikers.
Then we decided to continue somewhere behind Super 8, path to 209...well this was another challenging experience. rough and narrow bumpy path that was only 4 miles there and back, but felt like 10 ....Another experience once completed, will never have to do again. We are a narily group of thrill seekers. Purnima was initiated and now we can just cruise onto widely used rail trails....
The whole afternoon was only 3 hours of new and untried trails....We were young again for a while...Till now as I care for my aching body.....Still it was worth it. Diana, Purnima and I...are 3 different spices....who supported one another on the trails of life.
Yeah! Philly

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All the signs are there, embrace the lighter side and ride, ride, ride. For to soon it will all be gone all this unknown glitter that feeds and supports our quests for adventure.

I try to understand but the silent bow bends and the arrow flies pass into the unknown.
by Phi

Dia De Los Muertos All Souls Day Too

By celebrating those who came before you, you celebrate your part in the cycle of birth, death and rebirth. Honoring those who made your life possible is a wonderful way to acknowledge our debt to death.

Life is But a Dream
What do you think? In Mexico, today is Dia De Los Muertos (or Day of the Dead). This two-day event honoring those who have passed on, dates back 3,000 years - but it almost didn't survive the Spanish settlers! The problem? Instead of fearing death, the indigenous people of Mexico embraced it. To them, life was a dream and only in death did they become truly awake. Unable to quiet the revelers, the new Spanish government eventually compromised and the festivities were moved to November 1 and 2 to coincide with the Catholic All Saints and All Souls Day celebrations.Are you fully awake in your life?

Aol News, Photo by Maro