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Asia is not a problem traveling alone and on public transport too . Well depending on a comfort zones borderlines and in some (not all )places one has to dress conservatevly or more as locals do and also not really talk to man , unlesss theyre with wives . Becouse what can happen is that due to cultural differences you may get misunderstood as a free woman looking for a man . Even just going to the toilet at 10 pm once and meeting a man in a hall he asked literally : Madam you want to have sex with me ? When I shouted at him and told him that he is insane husseling a woman who is just obliging natures call , he appologised . So you know one has to really suss things out without getting overwhelmed . Otherwise I have been to places that not even locals would do alone and was fine . Than there are places I just would not go alone as a woman full stop , subtle differences . Asia is actualy really easy for woman travelling alone , you can go easy out of big cities . People are still manly family orientated and if you end up in small village everyone will know you are there and will want to meet you and hear your story . You can make friends fast , so there will always be someone checking up on you , I felt so protected and met incredible people . So welcoming and hospitable . They will share even few bread crumbs they got with you . My heart open up a lot in situations like this and have learned how beutiful humans are . Saying that being smart is a must and yes some bad expiriences will be there too . Do it Bagua ! You will have wonderful time , send me a private message if you want some details .. Couchsurfing in Haiti ? Wow ! What do you think of going there alone now that you have been ? Doable or way too much hustle ? Do you know this website , Women on Wheels -- for female cyclist . It is amazing , so inspirational ,some incredible stories shared there too . Read on .. http://www.skalatitude.com/p/wow-women-on-wheels.html

Yes I used to work 6 and travel 6 months for a while ..also staying at cheap hostels , do travel by trains in Asia and buses . As a women alone on budget it is difficult to go many places -- that is true . Unfortunatley . I am not into having it as a lifestyle any longer , but do like to take a decent quality time off . Would love to go Africa , never been .

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Spit on his face and tell him to get outta the way !!!!!!!!!!! I never forget lucid dream many years ago where I had a vision of devil and remebered the saying : "If you turn your back to devil he will harm you , if you face him he will dissapear . " So I decided to face the devil that time in a dream , took a knife in my hand and stabbed him . If you are lucid ask yourself why and what is it that you are scared of (this can be done super fast as an energetic scan or mental enquiry )? Establish and remind yourslef who you are what is the situation occuring . Remind yourslef of impermanency of all things occuring . What is the name of your Fear ? Face it toroughly and let it go , do not keep it . If can let go and not identify with it , your vibrations will raise naturally and any notion of demons will dissapear . Dream/visions will dissaper with it too . Or alternativly try and wake yourself up .

thanks PFL about reminder for the film . i watched it on you tube , here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGzOcSQ6Gms wong kar wai is one of my favourite directors and thought it was a good movie ..

Wow Taomeow -- fiery lady !! Siberian blood . (edit : do not take wrong way -- I like ) Some people need more meat and some do not and are actually better off without any . Meat eaters suffer from their diet relted deficiancies and veggies from their own .. I have read "Vegetarian myth " last year and although being vegan -- think it has some interesting stuff and good points , although the tone of the writer in the book is a bit lost at times -- becouse it seems as if she was denynig herself and keeping hard to maintain diet by being veggie and somehow saying that every veggie or vegan does the same . When she wrote how ecstatic it was for her just to taste meat again , like orgasmic . Good for her she found what she needed , but people should be careful with their choices in both ways so not to end up seriously ill like her . For example my many years chronic iron deficiancy disspeared after few months of being vegeterian , all kilos of liver that I have consumed never cured me . Diseases can appear and dissapear for different causes . Bottom line is love your food whatever it is and be grateful that at least there is something to put in the mouth and do not waste food .

not yet . maybe becouse it is late and my brain is not at its optimal .

Yes 9th said it . Being without thoughts and loosing a referance point can be devistating for some . Thoughts are sounds , that freeze into light and than vibrations , than they are transmuted and personalised into physical as actions (or not ). It is a part of existance , how the universe is made . Fine tunning body and mind instrument .

As CT mentioned it is about being present through distraction ..and in this way what has been seen as distraction is viewed just as another part of life that has to be lived . No other way . On may think -- but only if I did this and this and had more time for this than all would be amazing or at least much better . No , becouse than it would not be my life , becouse my life is like this as it is and just could not be other way . Being aware and present of what is actually going on now ( whatever that may be sitting on the loo , playing capoeira or having sex ..) is where it is at . One has to grab that opportunity as it comes . Tango it away . Time passes , sun rises , now it is night again . Soon sun will rise again . Regrets and wishfull thinking is psychological Obesity . They take up a lot of space , and want more by cunningly deciting into guilt if attention to them has not been payed . It does not matter . We as humans are NOT bound to oblige , but our birthright is to be able to live free of such imaginary chains and connect with our soul instead (no I do not have definition of soul in case anyone asks ) . Sometimes the way to nurture ourself lovingly is by applying some self discipline -- depends on situation . So it same like doing martial arts , in life is good to know with situations when to attack/assert /make action , when to move way and in which way . By doing this -- unecessary stuff falls away by itself and situations become fertile , full of possibilities . 24/7 . It is miracolous really , but not necessary estatic at all times .

maybe i was being shallow than ..dont mind this person who is calling you evil , the beat goes on . anyway i like your openess and honesty .

did not get mysticism in this or am i being too shallow ? (the whole poem i mean ,didnt want to take up space by repeating too much)

oh no i have missed it, repost your poem please .

Rabia (717–801 C.E. – Basra, Iraq) My Joy My Joy, My Hunger, My Shelter, My Friend, My Food for the journey, My journey's End, You are my breath, My hope, My companion, My craving, My abundant wealth. Without You - my Life, my Love - I would never have wandered across these endless countries. You have poured out so much grace for me, Done me so many favors, given me so many gifts. I look everywhere for Your love, Then suddenly I am filled with it. O Captain of my Heart Radiant Eye of Yearning in my breast, I will never be free from You As long as I live. Be satisfied with me, Love, And I am satisfied.

haha love it Sinan , you go ! had to frame it in case you decide to erase your post . this way there is no turning back . dont worry about spirits , they are subject to change too .

Yes nice , I was just thinking today that it would be nice to have a mystical poetry thread ..

" The soul. Like the moon, is now, and always new again." " My teacher told me one thing, live in the soul. When that was so, I began to go naked, And dance." Lal Ded

Bagua have ever tried West African squash stew ? It is delicious ,filling and satisfying, Here is recipe anyway , - fry lots of onions and garlic , add lots of ginger when onions yellow and after cumin seeds , cayenne if you like it hot and turmeric than add lfew chopped toms (fresh not canned for better taste ) when toms make liquid add cubed squash and a little water and cook on low heat when almost cooked add add some ground peanuts or peanut butter and water, stir well when stirred generously add some green leaves like spinach , season with corriander * can be cooked with beans or served with millet soups and stews are easiest to make and taste good and are filling -green soup--loads of broccoli , spinach , courgette , celery , green peas (dry ones are fine too ) if you want it more substantial, few carrots (optional) and potatoes ,onion, garilc for stock ,herbs like parsley -Medditerenian stews with all sorts of Med. veggies like courgettes ,peppers and aubergines and lemon , garlic and onion , bay leaves -- beans /or lentils (optional ), few potatoes , and some fennel herb or dill for seasoning

cant get enough of Onra for days ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdtk1doDBD8

good choice Marbs ! Ooooopa !!!

I ended up with heart tear in the eyes watching this Bagua -- thanks . power of love !

Mooji on this topic , just saw it and thought of the thread -- it is good !

Appropriate Halloween ish news ( well old news that is -- from May ) quoted from Metro : Witches have been banned from flying above 150m (Picture: File) Swaziland has launched a crackdown on high-flying witches after banning them from hovering above 150metres. It has been a long time since witches were burnt at the stake in Europe but the accusation remains a serious one in the landlocked African country. Anyone caught flying their broomstick above the height limit faces arrest and a hefty R500,000 fine, the country’s civil aviation authorities said this week. ‘A witch on a broomstick should not fly above the [150-metre] limit,’ corporate affairs director Sabelo Dlamini told The Star. The new aviation law was highlighted after a private investigator was caught flying a helicopter equipped with a video camera to gather surveillance information. Witchcraft is taken seriously in Swaziland where many people believe in the power of black magic. Last year a leading Swazi MP called for a hike in tax paid by witch doctors to help ease the cash-strapped country’s financial woes.

anyway i hope you took your dog out for a walk , despite becoming a mouse

maybe depends on the witch , the task and the weather and so on ... mysterious ..

hey Skydog ! I like .