dakota
More About Me
My Interests:
Prayer, Meditation, God, Angels, Music, Books, Travel, Gardening, Crafts, Art, Environment, Holistic living, Health, Depression, Recovery, Cancer, Caregiving, Family, Pets, Dreams, Im a massage therapist so it might be interesting sharing stories with other massage therapists. I am also very interested in starting my own business so if anyone out there is doing this or wants to I would love to talk with you about that.
My Favorite Books, Authors, Musicians, Movies, Preachers, TV shows, etc:
I haven't had the time to read like I used too. The last book I read the Celestine Propecy which was very good. I like spiritual or self help type books. Positive thinking. I love illustrations of fairies and the mystical realm. My old time favorite singer is, "Stevie Nicks." I like rock music. Yeah, yeah, I'm an old hippie. :) LOL. I like most music. Not into opera, country or rap though. I like to watch the shows on TV about decorating your home and arts and crafts and such. I also like Hou
Who Inspires Me:
People that beat the odds.
My organizations and affiliations:
I attend Alanon. I live with a recovering alcoholic so this is a very helpful spiritual group.
My favorite spiritual activities:
Alanon. Reading. Walking in the woods, near a lake, near water. Camping sometimes. Just being in nature is very spiritual. Helping another human being.
Who I'm praying for:
my boyfriend, my family, really almost anyone in my life and even not in my life. I try to pray for all humanity
What is your current spiritual mood?:
Okay
What's your spiritual type?:
Spiritual Straddler - I have one foot in traditional religion, one foot in free-form spirituality.
About Me
This looks like a nice communtiy to join. I'm a spiritual person more than a religious one. I don't like labels.
I have 3 grown children and one grandaughter. They are a joy in my life.
I'm a very artistic type person. I love nature, children, arts and crafts, music.reading. I love fairies and mystical creatures. I like to talk to people about interesting subjects. I have suffered with depression for most of my life so that is always a battle of mine. I try to stay positive and find the good in everything. Sometimes it's hard but, if you look hard enough you will find it. Let's have chat. :)
My Basics
Location: Philadelphia, Pa, USA
Gender: Female
Occupation: massage therapist
Relationship Status: In a Relationship
Faiths:
Christian,
Faith Description: I am basically a spiritual person. I was bought up in the Christian faith. Baptist to be specific. I believe that we are spiritual beings. Religion can get very confusing when we put too many labels on them. I choose to not label. I believe in a power greater than myself. You may choose to mane it what you will. I choose to call it God. Any discussions are welcome. I have dabbled about in different areas.
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Walking With Awareness.
Mindful Walking.
Many of us take the benefits of walking for granted. Each day we limit the steps we take by driving or sitting for long periods of time. But walking even a few blocks a day has unlimited benefits, not only for our health but for our spirit. As we walk, we connect with the earth.
Even when walking on concrete the earth is still beneath us, supporting us. Walking lets our body remember simpler times when life was less complicated. This helps us slow down to the speed of our body and take the time to integrate the natural flow of life into our cellular tissue. Instead of running from place to place or thinking about how much more we can fit into our day, walking allows us to exist in the moment.
Each step we take can lead us to becoming more mindful of ourselves and our feelings. Walking slows us down enough not only to pay attention to where we are in our body but also to our breath. Taking time to simply notice our breath while we walk, through the length of our inhales and exhales, and becoming attuned to the way in which we breathe is taking a step toward mindfulness. When we become more mindful, we gradually increase our awareness of the environment around us and start to recognize that the normal flow of our thoughts and feelings are not always related to where we are in the present moment. Gradually we realize that the connection we have with the earth and the ground beneath our feet is all that is. By walking and practicing breathing mindfully, we gain a sense of calm and tranquility. The problems and troubles of the day slowly fade away because we are in the "now."
The simplicity and ease of a walking practice allows us to create time, space, and an awareness of our surroundings and of the wonders that lie within. Taking a few moments to walk each day and become more aware of our breath will open the door for the beauty of the world around us to come in.
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July 4, 2008 - 06:57 AM