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Asking and Receiving
Prayer and Meditation

Put very simply, prayer is when we ask the universe for something, and meditation is when we stop and listen.


Prayer and meditation are similar practices in that they both offer us a connection to the divine, but they also differ from one another in significant ways. Put simply, prayer is when we ask the universe for something, and meditation is when we listen. When we pray, we use language to express our innermost thoughts and feelings to a higher power. Sometimes, we plumb the depths within ourselves and allow whatever comes to the surface to flow out in our prayer. At other times, we pray words that were written by someone else but that express what we want to say. Prayer is reaching out to the universe with questions, pleas for help, gratitude, and praise.

Meditation, on the other hand, has a silent quality that honors the art of receptivity. When we meditate, we cease movement and allow the activity of our minds and hearts to go on without us in a sense. Eventually, we fall into a deep silence, a place that underlies all the noise and fray of daily human existence. In this place, it becomes possible for us to hear the universe as it speaks for itself, responds to our questions, or sits with us in its silent way.

Both prayer and meditation are indispensable tools for navigating our relationship with the universe and with ourselves. They are also natural complements to one another, and one makes way for the other just as the crest of a wave gives way to its hollow. If we tend to do only one or the other, prayer or meditation, we may find that we are out of balance, and we might benefit from exploring the missing form of communication. There are times when we need to reach out and express ourselves, fully exorcising our insides, and times when we are empty, ready to rest in quiet receiving. When we allow ourselves to do both, we begin to have a true conversation with the universe.

Pink performs "Raise Your Glass" at the 2010 AMA's - 11/21/10

Ananda Shankar Jayant fights cancer with dance | Video on TED.com

Ananda Shankar Jayant fights cancer with dance | Video on TED.com

Bette Midler presents Pink with HRC's Ally for Equality Award

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Listen To Your Soul Painting

I LOVE ART....THE COLORS,THE SHAPES,THE CREATIVITY TO GO BEYOND YOUR OWN IMAGINATION. I HAD THE PLEASURE TO MEET THE ARTIST CHASE FOR A BRIEF MOMENT AS HE SHARED HIS STORIES (FUNNY ONES) ABOUT HIS LIFE EXPERIENCE IN THE USA. YOU MIGHT SEEN HIS WORK AROUND VENICE BEACH AND SANTA MONICA ON THE SIDE OF BLDGS OR BEHIND. HE IS AN AMAZING ARTIST AND NOW ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLEASE CHECK HIS WEBSITE WWW.THEARTOFCHASE.COM HERE IS ONE OF HIS MANY BEAUTIFUL WORK.

Blog: Listen To Your Soul Painting

Deepak Chopra: Centering Meditation - Video- Beliefnet.com

Deepak Chopra: Centering Meditation - Video- Beliefnet.com

TODAY I DANCE

TODAY I DANCE
I Dance like I dance even when there is no one to dance with
Expressions in forms
Writing lyrics in the air sparked from permutations of sounds in the air.
Let the waves touch my feet to get high
Feeling "good vibrations" to know I'M ALIVE
I'M A SHADOW DANCER
Ripping flowers off the wall and spreading the petals as I twirl.
TODAY I DANCE

COSMO INTERVIEW IN ISTANBUL,TURKEY

KHASAN BRAILSFORD AND I TOOK TIME TO DO AN INTERVIEW FOR COSMO GIRL WITH DUYGU ETIKAN. I KNOW IS IN TURKISH LOL BUT ITS STILL NICE TO BE PART OF THE MAGAZINE :)

MIAMI

MIAMI MIAMI MIAMI!!!! The one word I can pretty much say to anyone and get the same reaction no matter what part of the world.
IT WAS SUCH A PLEASURE AND HUMBLE EXPERIENCE TO BE ABLE TO GIVE BACK TO MY HOMETOWN SEE MY FAMILY AND SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS CATCHING UP ABOUT LIFE AND REMINISCING ABOUT THE PAST AND SEE PEOPLE THAT I LOST CONTACT THROUGHOUT THE YEARS.MIAMI WAS AN INTERESTING TIME THE 4DAYS I WAS THERE. I WILL TAKE EACH MOMENT IN AND CHERISH IT. LOVE LIGHT AND PEACE TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!

Cofán Project, Ecuadorian Amazon Project by Violeta Villacorta

There is one thing that I will be proud to say is that I'm a giver I enjoy helping others and get inspire when people around the world are dedicating their time and energy to give back in those in need. Here is a link to a woman name Violeta Villaco famous fashion designer who is raising funds for the indigenous tribe in Ecuador. All it take is to listen and share with family ad friends.
CLICK ON THE PICTURE BELOW TO WATCH THE VIDEO

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The RIHANNTOURAGE - Vol. 1

ATHENS GREECE

THE AKROPOLIS IS AN INCREDIBLE THING TO VISIT. TO KNOW THAT THE GREATEST QUEENS, KINGS, GOD, AND GODDESS WALKED THE STEP OF THIS MONUMENTAL PLACE . THIS PLACE IS THE BEGINNING OF MODERN CIVILIZATION AND 1ST TO DATE.IT WAS A AN UNBELIEVABLE EXPERIENCE. ENJOY THE PICTURES

JERUSALEM

SINCE I'M STILL HIGH FROM THE EXPERIENCE IN JERUSALEM TODAY I COULDN'T PUT SENTENCES TOGETHER TO EXPRESS MY EXPERIENCE. Only single words or quotes can come to mind at this moment. The HOLY LAND was a rebirth for me and the beginning of a new journey in this new decade in my life.I'm blessed and grateful to be in this moment right now and I know that I'm in the right path. THERE IS A LOT MORE OUT IN THE WORLD!!!

SPEECHLESS
SPIRITUAL
HOLY
4 ZONES
ALL RELIGIONS AS ONE
WEST BANK
WALL
HOLY PLACE
WAR
SUICIDE BOMBING
SACRED
CHECKPOINT
BETHLEHEM
JERUSALEM SYNDROME
PEACE IS A BEAUTIFUL THING TO SEE(NIGERIAN MAN WALKING WITH BLESSING STICK)
FEARS BUILD WALLS -HOPE BUILDS BRIDGES(BORDER WALL EXITING BETHLEHEM)
RAMMY
MEN AND WOMEN WITH MACHINE GUNS
MEMORIAL TREES PLANTED ALONG HIGHWAY
713 COMMANDMENTS
10 COMMANDMENTS
MT.OLIVE
WAILING WALL(DIVISION BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN)
MARKETS
HERBS
INCENSES
TOURISTS
GYROS
HUMMUS
HOOKAH
STAR OF DAVID
HEBREW
CLEAN STREETS
BREAD
CHILDREN
ARMENIAN QUARTERS
MOSLEM QUARTERS
CHRISTIAN QUARTERS
JEWISH QUARTERS
JAFFA GATE
LION'S GATE
ZION
HEROD'S GATE
DAMASCUS GATE
DOME OF THE ROCK
RUSSIAN CHURCH
CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE
KOTEL
VIA DOLOROSA
ABRAHAM
MESSIAH
OLD CITY
JEWELRY
CROSSES
FAMILY
FRIENDS
TRANQUILITY
PEACE
OHM
JASMINE FLOWERS
ENLIGHTENED
BLESSED
GRATEFUL
INSPIRED
HUMBLE
STILLNESS
REFLECTION
QUIET
DESERT

The Moments of High Resolve Share

The Moments of High Resolve
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Keep fresh before me the moments of my high resolve.

Despite the dullness and barrenness of the days that pass, if I search with due diligence, I can always find a deposit left by some former radiance. But I had forgotten. At the time it was full-orbed, glorious, and resplendent. I was sure that I would never forget. In the moment of its fullness, I was sure that it would illumine my path for all the rest of my journey. I had forgotten how easy it is to forget.

There was no intent to betray what seemed so sure at the time. My response was whole, clean, authentic. But little by little, there crept into my life the dust and grit of the journey. Details, lower-level demands, all kinds of cross currents -- nothing momentous, nothing overwhelming, nothing flagrant -- just wear and tear. If there had been some direct challenge --a dear-cut issue -- I would have fought it to the end, and beyond.

In the quietness of this place, surrounded by the all-pervading Presence of God, my heart whispers: Keep fresh before me the moments of my High Resolve, that in fair weather or in foul, in good times or in tempests, in the days when the darkness and the foe are nameless or familiar, I may not forget that to which my life is committed.

Keep fresh before me the moments of my high resolve.

from The Inward Journey (p 47)
by Howard Thurman

LIFE IS A BIG CARNIVAL

OPENING NIGHT IN ANTWERP WAS THE NIGHT WE ALL WERE WAITING READY FOR. THE NIGHT TO HEAR THE AUDIENCE ROAR AND FEED OFF THEIR ENERGY. IT WAS PRETTY EXCITING TO BE ON STAGE AGAIN AND SEEING THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE DANCING TO THE MUSIC. THE RUSH YOUR BODY GOES THROUGH WHEN PERFORMING LIVE IS A HIGH LIKE NO OTHER. ITS RIDING YOUR FAVORITE ROLLER COASTER SMILING AND LAUGHING THROUGH OUT THE RIDE. THAT WAS MY FEELING THAT NIGHT!!! I DANCE FOR THE LOVE OF IT AND I SHINED MY LIGHT BRIGHT TO THE WORLD AND THAT GIFT NO ONE CAN TAKE IT AWAY FROM ME.
THE SHOW WILL JUST GET BETTER AND BETTER ONCE WE GET INTO A DESCENT FLOW. I WOULD SAY THAT BEING BACK TO EUROPE AGAIN IT FEELS LIKE A SECOND HOME, I NO LONGER FEEL LIKE A FOREGINER UNTIL I HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH A LOCAL LOL. WALKING AROUND THE FAMILIAR CITIES GRASPING THE MOMENT, AND REMINISCING THE PAST ,AND MY SURROUNDING ITS A BLESSING THAT I CARRY WITH ME AT ALL TIMES. THE DIFFERENT EMOTIONS YOU GO THROUGH AT TIMES ITS JUST A SURFACE OF YOUR TRUE SELF. EACH RIDE ITS AN OUTLET OF EMOTIONS POURING OUT. MY JOURNEY THIS YEAR ITS BEEN UNFOLDING AND I'M READY TO RECEIVE IT AND ALSO GIVE. I HAVE MY SEATBELT READY FOR THIS ONE.
THE PICTURE ABOVE IS FROM ZURICH TODAY ON OUR DAY OFF.LUCKILY THEY HAD A CARNIVAL NEAR BY AND OF COURSE I RODE THE RIDES AND ATE CANDY :)

UNITED AIRLINES COST MORE THAN RENT

Well as some of you know I'm off on another world tour this time with Rihanna another artist another adventure. Tuesday morning was our departure date from LAX to Chicago to Brussels than a 45 minute drive to ANTWERP. Talk about a LONG traveling day right. Once I arrived at LAX my palms started to get sweaty and heart start beating rapidly the anxiety of check in and security gives me a bit of a rush at times. United airlines makes you go through those emotions once you approach the self check in booth.I proceed to check in paid for the two luggage which was $50.00 dollars. The teller ask me to put my luggage one at a time on the scale of course they were overweight lol. She speaks with no remorse and hesitation its going to be $150.00 each. I said"excuse me $150.00 total". She looked at me and said "NO $150.000 each how do you want to pay". I was in shock and had to take a second to process what she just said. I gave her my card she swipes and says its not working. I'm like great more small problems to start on my day. I asked politely to try again she looks with an annoying face and swipes.. nada. She abruptly says "call your bank if not there is a ATM downstairs." and she helps the next customer. I called my bank and everything was good apparently there was a problem with their machine but she didn't want to admit it. After I paid in cash $300.00 for overweight(really united really) I took a deep breathe and proceed to security check in. Those are always fun because its the only time you are allow to get undress in public and not get arrested. A hour after we board apparently there is 1st class, business, economy plus, and economy well we flew economy on our first flight. Economy on united is the equivalent feeling of being on the back of the bus. No AC no leg room and crammed seats. Yea not the most pleasant way to fly. I was seating with 2 rednecks that looked like I was food once I took my seat. I was great here we go!!! During the flight I think they came fond of me because I felt a knee against mines and a hand on my elbow while sleeping. Maybe I was his teddy bear lol. 3 hours later we landed in Chicago straight to a connected flight to Brussels. I went up to the counter and asked for an upgrade. uhmm $646 for business or $97 for extra leg room and AC. I gave her my card that WORKED fine and got into ECONOMY PLUS. 8 hour flight and I slept like a baby :)my total cost for my flight was $447 yikes but hey I made it safe to Antwerp. NEW ADVENTURE NEW JOURNEY NEW CHAPTER

TRANSITION PHASE

The day begins when you have a certain feeling that comes over you and that answer is something new has to happen. A shed of skin falls off with a new journey to begin. A journey not to be told but ready to be heard. The beauty of life , the beauty of the not knowing, and the beauty of NOW. The past doesn't matter it just matters f you learned from it. The present is a gift. As for the future is what is waiting to manifest. THOUGHT THOUGHTS THOUGHTS!!! its just words and experiences running around in one's head. Trying to figure out what makes sense.WHAT IS THE TRUTH? THE TRUTH IS WITHIN YOURSELF.

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PINK FUNHOUSE TOUR 2009 EUROPE AUSTRALIA AND USA

RHIANNA "DISTURBIA"

OMARION MJ TRIBUTE 'DANCING WITH THE STARS"

MILEY CYRUS AMA PERFORMANCE 2008

IPOD COMMERICAL

DADDY YANKEE "IMPACTO" SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE 2007


PAULA ABDUL "DANCE LIKE THERE IS NO TOMORROW"


CIARA "GET UP"


CIARA "GET UP" LIVE SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE


PINK WETTEN DAS GERMANY 06


MISSY ELLIOTT "LOSE CONTROL"

TEACHING AROUND THE WORLD

PERTH AUSTRALIA 09




WORKSHOP IN SYDNEY AUSTRALIA AT UDC dance studios



WHO'S THE BOSS O7 IN BELGIUM

GOLDEN GODDESS AT THE GRAMMY'S

WHAT A NIGHT!! It was a night that I will never forget and remember for a long time. My first time performing at 52nd Grammy's not as a dancer but as an aerialist. Soaring high 40 ft in the air above celebrities and fans. The first time I was "looking down" at some one lol. You always wish to be dancing behind an artist at the annual awards shows, hoping to run into your favorite artist but this night was different. It was a night that the world was going to see PINK in a different light. A light that beamed into each person's eyes and heart. I was honored to share the stage with 5 BEAUTIFUL GODDESS that are a reflection of ME.

COMING TOGETHER FOR HAITI

Monday, January 25, 2010

Awaken Management & Reina Hidalgo in association with King Kings Night Club Presents:

"Coming Together For Haiti" Benefit

Hosted by Carmit Bachar and Sharon Ferguson

Come together for a night of Love, Faith Hope and Unity for the relief of those devastated in the earthquake that happened in Haiti.

Live performances by:
The Waackers
Carmit Bachar
Cherry Boom Boom
Leo Moctezuma
Countre Black
Willie and his Latin Quartet

Plus Samba dancers, African Dancers, Aerialists, Poets and so much more.

Music by Dj Angie Vee

We will also be selling Raffle Tickets that will include:
Professional Head shots
Private Dance Classes
Paintings

All donations going directly to the relief in Haiti.

To make it official, we are going to have The Clinton Relief Foundation present to collect all donations.

Please come and support a great and needed cause. Lets all do what we can to help our people of this world and spread Love and Unity to those affected by this traumatic event.

$10 minimum donation

For parking you can go to: http://www.kingkinghollywood.com/directions/

There is also plenty of street parking around

King Kings Night Club
6555 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028

Doors open @ 7:30pm / Show @ 8:30pm