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UP!!! was the first word I spoke & the Spirit of Aloha

Posted on Aug 2nd, 2008 by Joy Bringer : Visionary Creator & Artivist Joy Bringer
This is in Response to the Questions and Reflections for August 02, 2008:

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I think/feel/believe that the first word I uttered was "UP!!!" - trying to express my desire to be lifted up & fly! I always enjoyed the feeling of being airborne, light and free. That is why may be few years back I started a tradition of doing a new air-related experience every birthday starting with a tandem sky dive on my 30th b-day and then following with a free fall, bungy jump, paragliding, motorless plane soaring, flying trapeze & more. I did it again few days back with my soulmate Darin in Maui where we ziplined & parasailed together in unforgettable few minutes with a smiley parachute. I wish and invite you to try any of those for they are much safer than they sound & the experience & Joy are indescribable!

In the spirit of ALOHA which in Hawaiian  embraces everything from Hello and goodbye to love, caring, sharing, goodwill to all and is defined as a way of life, I was delighted to find that in their wisdom saying: "He manu ke aloha, a ohe lala kau ole" = "Love is like a bird, there is no branch it does not perch upon." And also 
"The power of Love gains FULL Flight when You give it WINGS."

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Mahalo Nui Loa to all of you for helping/making our journey in Maui so special!
May we fly on the strength of our heARTS & the wings of our dreams as we do!

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The Joy of Hiking, Mountains & WIldflowers ~

Posted on Aug 28th, 2008 by Joy Bringer : Visionary Creator & Artivist Joy Bringer
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After concluding our epic 80 mile hiking trip through the Pasayten wilderness in the North Cascades and the amazing experiences we had, it is a good time to reflect and share some insights and highlights from it. The weather btw was quite varied -  all the way from swiftly changing sun, clouds, rain, snow, hail & to an unforgettable thunder & lightning storm on top of Devil's Dome. The abundance of and sheer beauty of the many meadows of gorgeous wildflowers is impossible to describe and even the many pictures will not do them justice. Being away from it all, walking through dense forests, open ridges, alpine woods and being constantly surrounded by one of the most memorable rugged mountain peaks was a reward in itself. Sharing camps, fires, fun, stories and smiles was priceless... Some of the moments of this Three SMarts epic journey along the Three fools trail and Three Fools peak (these are the real names) are captured & shared in our flickr gallery.

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Anyway here are some thoughts for food or vice versa. :)

Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, 
my thoughts begin to flow.  
~ Henry David Thoreau ~

Perhaps the truth depends on a walk around the lake.  
~ Wallace Stevens ~

The night walked down the sky with the moon in her hand.
~ Frederick L. Knowles ~

Solvitur ambulando, St. Jerome was fond of saying.  
To solve a problem, walk around.  
~Gregory McNamee ~

Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.  Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.  The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.  
~ John Muir ~


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In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.   
~ John Muir ~

If you are walking to seek, ye shall find.  
~ Sommeil Liberosensa ~

Don't let people drive you crazy when you know it's in walking distance.  ~ Author Unknown

Now shall I walk or shall I ride?
"Ride," Pleasure said:
"Walk," Joy replied.
~ W.H. Davies

So we DID, enjoyed it & found much more than we ever sought. How about you - where have your feet & your soul taken you recently?





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