Jihan's Grapevine Dance, Music and Cultural Arts e-Newsletter


Electronic Issue: I Year XI

Mid May 2007 
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IN THIS ISSUE:

 

  1. Hello, Again! 
  2. Past, Present and Future ~ News and Events
  3. On Your Toes! Bellydance, Baladi and Folk Class Schedules with Jihan Jamal
  4. The Yoga Mat ~ Blending Art and Soul
  5. Applause, Applause! ~ Kay Campbell-Hardy's article featured in ARAMCO Magazine!
  6. Hang Ten! Surfing the Web ~ The Art of the 'Ud. Web links to connect to!
  7. Kulshure Kafe'
  8. On A Sad Note ~ In Memoriam
  9. Basboussa's Boutique and Unique Design's Item of the Month
  10. Visionary Steps ~ Spiritual "Spotting"
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Dear Friends, colleagues and students,
  
Hello, Again!
 
Summer is fast approaching and it seems as though we just celebrated the new year. Spring has sprung, and I've been like a busy-bee, buzzing around from class to class, shopping for merchandize to offer you from my Basboussa's Boutique, and preparing ads to announce all my upcoming and current classes, workshop projects, such as the new addition to my class schedule, "Easy Yoga", which began on April 28th at Dancer's Dream, Inc., and the preparations for my annual Baladi workshop, "The Dancer and The Drummer", which is going into its 3rd year with Arab percussionist, Fadel, and this issue of the Grapevine.
 
I sometimes feel that life is moving at so rapidly, that I start thinking I need to reset the rhythmic pace on my inner metronome and step up my productivity speed, just to keep up with my challenges, projects and goal .... then, in the midst of the madness, I remember the wise principle of Yoga: "When cutting carrots, only cut carrots!", and I relax and pace myself, anew, knowing that God and the Universe have already provided all I need to successfully complete each project at its correct timing.
 
So, here I am, again, prancing across your monitor's screen, sharing my thoughts, inspirations and information with you, and visualizing that in some way, I will inspire and motivate you to take your next step, and participate in many of the classes and special events taking place in your world of dance, music and art!
 
I'm very excited to have added my new Kulshure Kafe' column - A new spot on the Grapevine for poetic and creative inspiration. I want it to be an "interactive" spot, as if we were sitting together, sharing thoughts over a "virtual" cup of Java ... I hope you will be inspired to send in your comments, anecdotes, concerns etc., on the subject of cultural arts, and the importance it has in your own life's experience.  
 
This newsletter is filled with a lot of information, and I have put a lot of creative thought into each segment. I really wanted it to be a sort of journal, as well as a means to advertise my classes and my relatively new business as a vendor, with my Basboussa's Boutique and Unique Design information.  I am very happy that my travels in Cairo, specially following my marriage to my beloved Ahmed, have inspired my own line of fashionable hegabs (scarves).  When in Egypt, I wear hegabs, as it is a traditional Muslim garment, and being the fashionable woman that I am, I decided to become very creative, wearing up to three hegabs at a time, (to Ahmed's amusement or annoyance ... LOL ...), and having a lot of fun coming up with new wrapping techniques which satisfied both my artistic, fashionable side,  and my wish to "blend in" and also show respect to my new family, and to all the women who also choose to abide by the dress code dictated by  the social and religious traditions in this great foreign country, which has now become a second home for me.  It also sparked ideas of how my hegabs would offer a feminine and quick fashionable solution for a "bad hair day" and on a like-wise compassionate thought, offer women going through chemotherapy an option to wearing wigs, and still feel fabulously chick, beautiful and elegant.  I hope to see you soon, for a demonstration.
 
In closing, I wanted to share some positive and inspirational messages, which keep me "on track" and inspire me to keep on doing what I love and to expect nothing less than the best from life! I wish you all the same.
 
 
Yours truly,
Jihan AKA Basboussa
 
 
Have question, comments, anecdotes, postings, or want to share the Grapevine with a friend? Email me at:
JihansGrapevine@aol.com
 
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PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE ~ News and Events 
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April 20 - 22, 2007 ~ Kahreen & Kira's Annual Spring Workshop and Show, starring Shoshana of California, held at the Miami Shores Community Center.  If you missed the intricate and mesmerizing veil work by Shoshana, you may see her in her splendor on the video, available at www.kismet-dancers.net  To order the video  contact Kahreen at 305-774-5837, FAX: 305-774-5837 or email: Kahreen-kira@kismetdancers.net Miami Shores , Florida 33138
Yours truly (Jihan Jamal) was one of the featured guest performers for the Saturday evening show, along with many other great Florida artist, including Kira and the Kismet Dancers or Miami, The Step Sisters, The Rising Phoenix Dancers, Akasha, Troupe Salazar, Sharifa, Wendy Fong, Halimeda & Michaela and vocalist, Bambi.
 
 
April 28, 2007 (NEW Weekly Saturday Class) ~ Easy Yoga, with Jihan Jamal, at Dancer's Dream, Inc., 7909 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL. 33024. Telephone: 954-966-3838.  For class details, teacher's bio, and ongoing schedule, see below, or go online to www.jihanjamal.com  or request an electronic copy of the class flyer at JihanJamal@aol.com
 
 
Friday, May 18, 2007 7PM-10PM   Tamalyn Dallal, The Mid Eastern Dance Exchange and Bozenka's Bellydance Academy present Orientalia 2007! A Tribute to Men Who DanceOutdoors at the band shell on Lincoln Road and Euclid Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139 For information, contact: Tamalyn Dallal (206)226-3882 or Bozenka's Bellydance Academy (305)538-1608 
 
 
 Fri/Sat.May 18 and 19, 2007  Doors open 7:30PM ~ Joharah International presents her Spring Hafla, with guest instructor and dance master, Aladin El Kholy at The German American Club, 11919 S.W. 56 ST., Miami, Florida. www.joharah.com
Basboussa's Boutique will be vending at this event. Be sure to visit our booth and be enchanted with her Hegab Fashions and alluring and feminine fashions, music CD's, Egyptian oils and aromatherapy creations, fit for every Queen, Goddess and Diva, and her Sultan. Hegab (scarf and pashima) wrap demonstrations - Just ask!
 
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 (Posted by Darlene Corey in her MEAPA e-Newsletter 5/14/2007)
 Fashion show presented by the Asian American Community Relations Board of Miami-Dade county is on May 29th, at Miami Dade College, InterAmerican Campus (Downtown Miami).  9:30-9:30 a.m. and 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Thanks to our MEAPA members, including the world renowned dancer Jihan Jamal-Baraka, we will have Middle Eastern representation in the fashion show.  To join MEAPA's email list, contact Miss Corey at DCexplorer@aol.com
 
 
Saturday, June 2, 2007  2PM-4PM ~ "The Dancer and The Drummer" 3rd Annual Summer Baladi Workshop, with Jihan Jamal, accompanied by percussionist, Fadel. 
at Dancer's Dream, Inc. 7909 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Studio's Telephone: 954-966-3838
Or Jihan Jamal at 305-342-5458 for details
www.jihanjamal.com
Email: JihanJamal@aol.com to request a flier and registration form

Syllabus: introduction/Review of Egyptian rhythms used in Raks el Baladi, Warm up and technique, choreographed dance sequences, warm down. Please bring Zagat (Zills; finger cymbals). Jihan demonstrates Milaya Liff (wrap) used in the Skadarayia (Alexandrian) styling . Class attire - comfortable dance wear, Baladi thaub (dress; galabeyiah). Dance shoes are up to your discretion. Bring a Milaya or veil, and a hip sash, coined or plain. Be prepared to do floor work and floor barre during the warm down.
Tuition: $45 pre registered
$50 at the door, space permitting. Cash or credit cards only, accepted on the day of the event.
You may pre register with a check by the deadline of May 26, 2007.
Please issue checks to the order of: Dancer's Dream, Inc.
Thank you for your interest and support!
 
 FLORIDA DANCE FESTIVAL, June 20 - June 30 , 2007 For information: www.floridadanceassociation.org
 

OUT OF STATE AND OVERSEAS recommended DANCE INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS AND FESTIVALS:

 DALLAS, TEXAS: MAY 19, 2007  THE INCOMPARABLE MISS FIFI ABDOU
 Fifi Abdou, the quintessential queen of Egyptian Raks Baladi and Raks Sharki will grace the dance stage in Dallas, Texas, sponsored by Dee Dee and Ahmed Nader of  http://www.littleegypt.com/  
 
EGYPT:JUNE 28 TO JULY 3 , 2007 ~ RAQIA HASSAN'S "8TH ANNUAL AHLAN WA SAHLAN DANCE FESTIVAL
FOR TRAVEL AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION VISIT www.raqiahassan.net
 
Montreal, Quebec, Canada July 3 - July 28, 2007 ~ Hadia's 2nd Annual "State of the Art" Professional Oriental Dance Training Program. Visit www.Hadia.com for details and registration.

NYC:  JULY 22 TO 27, 2007~ NOURHAN & YOUSRY SHARIF and the EGYPTIAN ACADEMY OF ORIENTAL DANCE 10TH ANNUAL WEEKLONG SEMINAR present their 10th Annual Weeklong in NYC with Egyptian Masters - Yousry Sharif, Aida Noor and Tito! 
 
South Hadley, MA;  August 11-18, 2007 - "The Eleventh Annual Arabic Music Retreat" at Mount Holyoke College. Visit the official web site for updates: www.simonshaheen.com/retreat.htm .
 
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On Your Toes! Baladi, Folk & Bellydance Class Schedules - The Jihan Jamal Method
 
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Tuesdays, 7:30PM to 9PM  ~ B.O.D.A. (Bellyrina Oriental Dance Academy) at West Miami Middle Community School, 7525 Coral Way, Miami, FL. Telephone: 305-261-8383, please call after 2PM Mon-Fri, and ask for Mrs. Mirtha Fernandez for tuition information.  Mixed Level . Teens to Adult (Children - 11 years or pre-teen, and accompanied by adult guardian)
 
Wednesdays, 6PM to 7PM ~ Mediterranean Dance at Miami Children's Hospital (for the hospital staff - Not open to the public.)
Please contact Mrs. Cynthia Chico at the Wellness Center for information.
 
Saturdays, 10AM to 11:30AM  ~ The Joy of Bellydance B.O.D.A. (Bellyrina Oriental Dance Academy) at Dancer's Dream, Inc. 7909 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 Telephone: 954-966-3838 . Intermediate to Advanced Levels. Teens to Adults.

Saturdays, 11:30AM to 12:30PM  ~ Easy Yoga with Jihan Jamal at Dancer's Dream, Inc. 7909 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 Telephone: 954-966-3838 . Beginner Level. Adults. Hatha Yoga, Creative Process and relaxation meditation. Syllabus: Breathing (Prana Yoga), Asanas (yoga poses), Creative Process (visualize to realize; law of attraction), relaxation meditation. Please bring Yoga mats, large towel, props (optional), stretch bands (or man's tie, belt or strap; used to aid in stretches and some poses). Yoga Mats are available for purchase. Please request, prior to class, or order from Jihan at 305-352-5458, or email: JihanJamal@aol.com
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The Yoga Mat ~ Blending Art and Soul
 
Motion  Equals Emotion
 
 When working the body, you work your mind and stimulate your energy system, ultimately connecting body, mind and spirit. 
 
Yoga is not merely an athletic system, or as I like to refer to it, a dance in slow motion; it is mainly intended to be a spiritual system. The Asanas (poses) are designed to affect the subtle body for the purpose of spiritual transformation, not merely physical prowess and endurance, thus releasing issues held deep in our psyche and surprising us with moments of uncontrollable emotions, following class sessions. Students are attracted to the practice of Yoga as a form of physical fitness and health, or to learn to destress and relax, but ultimately, the practice is spiritual development, as I believe all true art forms are.
 
In Yoga, body, mind and spirit are a union; what happens to the mind also happens to the body and spirit. What we experience on all levels, spirit, emotion and mind, will eventually manifest on our body.  As you work deeply on each asana, emotional issues are likely to surface, as energy is moved along the spine, stimulating and balancing our chakras (energy meridians).   When we focus on each individual chakra and "move" energy, so shall the energy move us ... sometimes into sadness, and other times into uncontrollable joy, until, with patience and practice, we also learn to tame the dragon.
 
Namas te' !
(Sanskrit, basically meaning: "The highest power within me, acknowledges the highest power within you.)
 
 
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Applause, Applause!
Kay Campbell-Hardy in ARAMCO Magazine!
Photography by Nicole LeCogne
 
SAUDI FOLK MUSIC IS ALIVE AND WELL!
(click on the link below, or cut and paste to your browser ... and enjoy!) 
 
 
 
NOW --- open up the web version and click on the red stripe to get the music recordings....
Here is the link (they didn't make it obvious enough on the site)  You can groove while reading.
http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200702/saudi.folk.music.alive.and.well.htm
 
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Kay Hardy Campbell Kay Hardy Campbell (www.kayhardycampbell.com), a former resident of Saudi Arabia and writer for the Arab News and Saudi Gazette, now lives near Boston, where she plays the ‘ud and helps direct the annual Arabic Music Retreat at Mount Holyoke College.
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Nicole LeCorgne Nicole LeCorgne, free-lance photographer and percussionist, has been teaching and performing Arab percussion for more than 15 years. She has a master’s degree in ethnomusicology and has traveled widely throughout the Middle East. She can be reached at photography@nicolelecorgne.com.
  
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HANG TEN! SURFING THE WEB!
I've come across some new web links that may interest you .... Go ahead and ride the wave of educational information!
This issue is dedicated to the 'Ud (Arabic Lute)  Enjoy!
 
My 'Ud sits in its case, in my office, patiently awaiting for the day when  I will, once again, practice on it.
Since the departure of my teacher, Rashid Juma, several years ago, I have not made the time to try and practice.
He used to get annoyed with me if my fingernails were too long (in his opinion)! 
I take it out of its case,once in a while, and hold it in position, pretending to play beautiful and enchanting music on a concert hall, somewhere, in the corners of my mind. I remember when I bought it, that I picked it out because it is the same color as my hair (auburn) ... 
My Mom once told me how much her father loved playing his "la'ud", as it is called in Spanish,
(and used in traditional, improvisational Cuban country music).
I plan to keep it, even as just a kind of "family crest";
A familial symbol of sorts, as it is the only link that makes me feel connected to a man I never really got to know. 
 
"There are two precious gifts passed on to us by our ancestors and visionary parents:  Roots and Wings"  ~ Jihan
 
From:   http://www.mikeouds.com/farido.html
 
King of the Oud From an Interview with FARID EL-ATRACHE
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http://www.oud.eclipse.co.uk/bashir-m.html    About Munir Bashir, one of my favorite 'Udists (see discography)
 
http://www.myspace.com/liufang   The art of the Pipa & Guzheng (Chinese Lute & Zither- very similar to the Arabic Qanun)  - Liu Fang is an incredible artist. I just bought three of her CD's:  Le Son De Soie, Mei Hua (Plum Blossoms), and my favorite, Chinese and Arabic Music, classical arrangements and improvisations, in collaboration with Farhan Sabagh on 'Ud and percussion. - Absolute harmony!
Listen to sample clips at:   http://www.liufangmusic.net/cds/duo_and_ensembles.html#duo2
 
http://www.hussein-elmasry.net/   In French and English 
 
http://www.cafearabica.com/culture/culture14/culoud14x2.html  The art of construction of the 'Ud (or Oud)
 
 http://oudman.com/pages/main.html  Official web site of Najib Shaheen, "The Oudman"
 
From: Al - Wafaa News: Iraqi women Oudist (article from 1999):  http://www.ineas.org/al-wafaanews/specialreports.htm
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Kulshure Kafe'
 
This column is dedicated to the memory of a dear friend, who once, a long time ago, wanted to share my Bohemian dream of opening my own Kulshure Kafe'. 
I hope you will enjoy the column and will want to contribute to it. Please send your poems, travel annecdotes and short stories and/or comments for review and consideration, to: jihansgrapevine@aol.com  Wherever you are, lift up your creative cup and writing quill, and toast to the creative writing world, which connects all of us!  
 
  El Fishawi Cafe', Khan El Khalili, Cairo...
 
 I often reminisce of the delightful experiences I've enjoyed, sitting in a cafe', passing the time away, as if time is non-existent, sipping on an aromatic demitasse of freshly brewed espresso - the artful, liquid rendition of the soulful Barista, whose creation blesses my taste buds and kick starts my olfactory senses into ecstasy, anticipating the dance of black, fluid satin flooding my mouth with joy. The first sip is often the most gratifying...
 
This time, I'm in Cairo, at a popular spot frequented by the locals as well as the tourists, in Khan El Khalili - El Fishawi cafe'. There are no Baristas here, or espresso machines. The Kahwa (coffee) is boiled in a brass pot, creating a creamy froth as its contents attempts to overflow the heated vessel. It is winter, and the weather is quite cold. The labyrinth of buildings, which snuggly encompass the Khan, offer little protection from the chilly Cairene breeze, which manages to seep through my layered garments. Ignoring the weather, as best I can, I embrace the the enchantments of my surroundings, and romanticize in the moment. 
 
I put my cup down, gently, as I drift into my own fantasy land, wondering who sat here, before me, and who will take my place when I leave my seat? Poetic images dance in my head, as I keenly observe each passer-by, wondering what it would be like to be in their shoes; To hear their thoughts, to compare their experience with mine, to connect with their "otherness"? I watch the animated theatre at play, at the nearby table. I am entertained and amused, and ever so often, I am diverted to conversations not meant for my engaging, but nevertheless tantalizing to my curiosity and imagination. I settle back into my own space, when I realize my perpetration has been detected, and I take another sip, as if I were innocent of any further interest in the cacophony that has been played out at audible distance. To distract, I avidly puff on the sheesha, and look about the artifacts which adorn every inch of wall space in the cafe'. I blow wisps of apple scented smoke into dancing patterns in the air, and once again, resume into my fantasy and allow my thoughts to spin into daydreams - How many vows of love have been promised, right in the spot I am now inhabiting ... How many dreams have been dreamt ... How many will be pursued until attained ... How many will be forgotten, as the last drop of the dark elixir glides from the cup on to the tongue, past the throat into oblivion?
 
My beloved returns to our table, to share the sheesha, sip on his mango juice, and engage in conversation of our own. I sit back into reality, and amusingly observe that we are now the diversion for the curious touring group of Spaniards sitting across our table.   Smiles are exchanged, and before long, my Ahmed has volunteered to take their group picture, and in a like gesture, the head of the group takes our photo as well. Thanks and smiles are exchanged again, and everyone settles back into their own groove.  We are often interrupted by the many street vendors, who are relentless in invading our private moment to sell us their wares - from souvenirs to illustrated pop-up Islamic books. The henna artist insists that I should have my hands tattooed, but I smile and gracefully decline. She smiles and walks away, but will certainly return, over and over again, in the hopes that I will succumb. I look at my beloved, and I can hardly belief all this is real. I feel gratitude, and an overwhelming desire to dance to the earthy rhythms resonating all around us, in contrast to the mesmerizing drone of the call to prayer. I control my urges to sway to the music, and sit still, as a proper lady. No one has to know that I am dancing wildly and with abandon inside my hegab (scarf) covered head! I feel deliriously happy! Cairo, coffee and love are such intoxicating delights of life!  I dream on, as my beloved refills my cup ...   

 

Jihan

 
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ON A SAD NOTE .... 
 
This column is dedicated to the memory of very special people, whom I had the great privilege and pleasure to know, either in person, through their loved ones, or through their work, which in some way inspired me to create my own.
 
It is in memoriam to those who have left this Earthly life, after completing their purpose amongst us, to return Home. It is a humble expression of sincere sympathy to pay respect to the loved ones, left behind.
 
May the memories of your beloved be happy and keep you strong and grateful for their time with you in this life;
 
May the company of friends and family give you the freedom to grief at your own pace and in your own way;
 
And may your faith in yourself, your departed, and in a higher power, comfort you, and keep you compassionate and human,
And, in time, offer you hope and optimism for the remain of your own journey.
                                                                                                                     ~ Jihan
 
In Memory of Sheila Mary Sunshine, Hadia's sister. Hadia writes:
Her name is Sheila Mary and we used to call her Sheila Mary Sunshine. She was a wonderful, vibrant and completely loving Down's Syndrome girl who enjoyed every minute of her life and also filled everyone she met with joy and instant, clear love. She particularly liked the boys and would always pick the best looking ones to flirt and to dance with. Oh and did she LOVE to dance. We always danced together when I was home or when she came out to visit me. When I brought her to my classes, she would join in and take her turn with such great enthusiasm and total lack of self-consciousness that all my students would ask if she could please come back to classes regularly, as she inspired them and reminded them that the joy of trying was much more important that the need for perfection. She redefined the saying "dance as if no one is watching!"
   
Your condolences may be addressed to Hadia (Canada), to jihansgrapevine@aol.com Or Email Hadia directly: Hadia@Hadia.com
 
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My funny, feisty friend, Mr. Tahseen Al Koudsi, of Cartouche International, passed away in the later part of 2006.   I miss him greatly and will remember him always.
He always contributed to the Grapevine, the Arabic top 20 music Hits, but mostly, I'll miss his jokes and annecdotes, and the kindness he always selflessly offered.
His beloved widow, Kathe runs Cartouche International, and may be reached at vka@sunflower.com  I am sure he's keeping a protective watch over her, still.
 
 
 
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Basboussa's Boutique and Unique Design
Feminine and Alluring Fashions and International Gifts
for Every Queen, Goddess and Diva!
 
Items of the Month:
 
Direct from Cairo: Jasmin Oil Perfume  
 
The balmy, summer nights in Cairo are scented by the intoxicating and HAPPY aroma of
Jasmin blossom necklaces and tiny cut blooms wrapped in cellophane tussie-mussies, sold by street vendors all over the city, and specially downtown.
There, a multitude of Egyptians, expatriates and tourists gather nightly, in the summer, and specially after school breaks,
With family and friends to enjoy the cooling breeze, which lures all
To the shores of the Nile River, to nibble on roasted pistachios, sip on fresh sugar cane or mango juice .
 
I dab some Jasmin Oil on my wrists, smell its fresh energizing scent, and close my eyes, and I'm transported!
 
Ask to experience it! 
 
It really is a happy scent!
 
Visit Basboussa's Boutique at the Next Workshop, or shop by mail, and soon on-line!
 
 
 Basboussa's Latest and Greatest New dance music CD's:
 Yousry Sharif Productions Presents:
      Wash Ya Wash Vol. 7
and
      El Helwa Suzy ~ Raks Sharqi Vol. 1
 
  Basboussa's Hegab (head scarf) Fashions
Elegant, Beautiful and colorful scarves and Pashima from Cairo
to Enhance and compliment your personal fashion statement,
from traditional to trendy.
Ask for a free and fun demonstration at Joharah's Spring Hafla, May 18 and 19, 2007!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Visionary Steps ~ Inspirational "Spotting"
 
We must be willing to get rid of the life we planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
                                                                                                         ~ Joseph Campbell, Writer
 
 
... figure out what you hope for
... don't admire it from a distance,
but live right in it,
and under its roof.
                                ~ Barbara Kingslover , Author
 
 
You will never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.
                                                                                                     ~ Charles Buxton, Philanthropist
 
 
Be not afraid of life.
Belief that life is worth living,
and your belief will help create the fact.
                                                                       ~ Henry James, Writer
 
 
To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.
                                                                        ~ Fortune Cookie Wisdom
 
 
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