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Valerie

Valerie

I love reading books that startle me with beauty, clarity and originality. I delight most in being brought to consider something in a way I never had before.
more on what delights me: http://valeriesbeauty.blogspot.com/
my book (personal take on Mary Magdalene and Jesus) website: www.youandmethebook.com
I write too, fiction and...more »
  • NYC/NJ
  • member since Tuesday, December 4 2007

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  • CDXY

    CDXY says

    Hello Valerie. I am the administrator of "The Alexandria Group," and I would like to invite you to join us and participate in our discussions on all forms of beliefs.

    posted 12 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Lance

    Lance says

    I see we both read Josephus. Actually, though I have a copy of his works, I have only read bits of it thus far.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Karen

    Karen says

    Valerie, thank you for making me aware of Practicing the Power of Now. I just bought it online. :-) I'm not really frustrated as much as I am sometimes confused. I don't see the whole picture yet. I'm still very much in the learning stages of this teaching/belief system/awareness.

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Ted H

    Ted H says

    Valerie:

    Are you familiar with Carlos Castaneda? I began reading his work in the 1970s and have over time bought everything he wrote. Good glimpses of a pre-Christian culture and view of the spiritual world. I had the advantage of being raised in my very early years by my American Indian grandmother, and I believe that opened me to better understand the Yaqui and other groups chronicled by Castaneda.

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Mary M

    Mary M says

    Valerie,
    I was curious about what you said about one of the books on your shelf, about Jesus and Mary M. (The God and Goddess book) and how they re adapted the historical aspects, what interested you? If you would like to share with me please? Having taught classes, read books, etc on this subject, I am curious why you didn't finish the book and what your interest was when you stopped reading. I was wondering if it was in synthesis with your reading with Alice Walker, or some of your other works that you read on your shelves (the Anthropologist in my makes me wonder these things!) if you want to share... Thanks, Mary

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Shoshi2

    Shoshi2 says

    hello Valerie, thanks for your comment. My books reflect what i like and am interested in. Yes we share a few books. I have read a few of Ami Tans books, but i didnt read her newest one, but saw it in the store. "The red tent' is a great book. Now to talk about Mithras. He was a god worshipped in Rome and brought from former Tarusus. Similar is Dinonysus also from Rome and Osiris in ancient Egypt. The one book" the Jesus Mysteries" has photos to back their research up. Somehow after the 1st century up to the 4th century the biology of Yeshua the gnostic mystic was intermixed with paganism. If you are interested in this, read about it. Thanks for sharing this with me.

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • laurarecordati

    laurarecordati says

    dear Valerie, I am running to work, so I just havd a quick look at your blog: Tears in heaven is one of my favorite songs.... I will be back soon.... have a nice day. with a smile, laura

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Ted H

    Ted H says

    Typo - I meant to say I checked your shelf.

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Ted H

    Ted H says

    Valerie:

    Thanks for your comments on the Gnostics and institutional religion. I agree that politicized religion is a plague on the planet - it's not a struggle about theology - it's all about politics, control and domination.

    I checked yourself - fascinated that you include a dictionary. Also - you are one of the rare readers I have encountered who is into Anais Nin. I have always treasured "The Delta of Venus." Great writing and great insight into a time and place that incubated some fantastic writing. You might enjoy Julia Tindall's books - she is a personal friend and my hatha and jnana yoga instructor for many years. Since you are also a writer, have you checked out the Book Marketing Network?

    Ted

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • KimRay

    KimRay says

    Thanks you so much for the friend invite! I really look forward to talking with you more... I enjoyed reading your profile - you state that feeling I also get from reading certain books so well...

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Ted H

    Ted H says

    Just starting to delve into the Gnostic Gospels. I find myself wishing that more writings had survived the various purges and other losses. What a richer, purer Christianity there would be in this world.

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Dragonfly

    Dragonfly says

    Hi Valerie, thanks for your interest in the Brilliant Babes. I'll send you a friend invite and once you accept it, I can send you a group invite. Take care:)

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Eng'r,poet,writer,editor,SaghierAhmedJafri

    Eng'r,poet,writer,editor,SaghierAhmedJafri says

    Azeem ush Shan Mushaira held recently in Dubai Pakistan Sports and Recreation Club , Pakistan Association , Dubai.
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    The Azeem ush Shan Mushaira (Grand Poetry Recital by Prominent Urdu poets)
    Parvin Shere (Canada) , Rehana Roohi (Pakistan) , Dr.Asim Wasti (England) , Shaukat Zaidi and Aftab Muztar (Pakistan) , and , Sabiha Saba , Saghier Ahmed Jafri , Musaddaq Lakhany , Akhtar Shah Hashmi ,
    Sahar Taab Roomani , Syed Aijaz Shaheen , Dr. Sarwat Zehra , Amjad Iqbal Amjad , Parveen Lashariee ,
    Farzana Sahab Mirza , Abdul Sattar Shefta , Yaqoob Anqa ,
    Zafar Amar , Abdul Rehman Abid , Maqsood Tabassum ,
    Abdul Razzak Raz , Younus Yaqoobi , Mohammed Ali Raz ,
    Dr. Wasif and other poets from the UAE recited their beautiful Kalam / Urdu poetry.
    The function was well attended by a large number of poets , writers and lovers of Urdu language and Urdu literature.
    This Grand Mushaira was held at Pakistan Sports and Recreation Club , Dubai ,
    "Zair - e - Ehtamam" / under Pakistan Association , Dubai.
    It was well attended and , the lovers of Urdu poetry well appreciated the excellent works of the large number of Prominent Urdu poets who were invited by the well known Senior poets and organisers of literary functions in the UAE Sabiha Saba and Saghier Ahmed Jafri ,
    Chief Editor and Editor of famous Urdu website: Urdu Manzil , http://www.urdumanzil.com
    Syed Sabir Hussain , Secretary General of the Pakistan Association Dubai presented the "ISTAQBALIA" and welcomed all the poets,writers,guests.Sabir Hussain paid tributes to Sabiha Saba and Saghier Jafri for their literary efforts in organanizing this great literary event which was presided over by poetess,artist,author of famous Urdu poetry book "KIRCHIYAAN" PARVEEN SHERE . The entire sale value of said book and its CD will be dedicated to the welfare activities especially , for poor , needy students.Saghier Jafri and Parvin Shere made this announcement in presence of Abdul Hameed , Syed Sabir Hussain , Sabiha Saba and all the guests.
    The function was compered by Prominent poets Saghier Jafri and Rehana Roohi.
    Prominent Urdu poetess Sabiha Saba read a paper about the poetry of Guest poetess Parvin Shere.
    The Chief Guest was Janab Abdul Hameed , Consul General Pakistan in Dubai.The Author Parvin Shere presented her book "KIRCHIYAAN" to Abdul Hammed Sahib.
    The Guests of Honour were Rehana Roohi , Shaukat Zaidi , Aftab Muztar , Dr.Asim Wasti , Naheed Nafees , Dr. Zaiba Iftekhar ( Chair Person and Dy. Chair Person of Pakistan Association , Ladies Wing , Dubai.
    Parvin Shere appreciated the services of Pakistan Association Dubai , their efforts and the efforts of Senior poets Saghier Jafri , Sabiha Saba who invited her and Waris Shere from Canada which provided a very good opportunity to meet the Prominent Urdu poets and writers in the UAE where , they managed to convey a message to the poets and writers from Pakistan India , UAE and the guests who were invited in this function which , became as if it was an International Mushaira having a large number of Prominent poets from different countries , that the entire sale value of Urdu poetry book "KIRCHIYAAN" will be dedicated to the help of poor , needy students.
    Abdul Hameed , Syed Sabir Hussain , Sabiha Saba , Saghier Jafri also thanked all the poets,writers,guests.

    http://www.urdumanzil.com/adab_nama/dubai_mushaira/index.html

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Shannon L

    Shannon L says

    Valerie!! By mistake I clicked on my hot mail 'junk' box vs.my in box and there was your invitation! Love how the Goddess works. One emails junk is another friends treasure!! So good to connect and,Christina is right-you do look radiant! -S

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Christina

    Christina says

    Thank Shannon! She invited me and I thought it was such a great site for us book wormies! :) Too many books to love; I'm adding everything from the book I just finished to the book I loved when I was 7. See you soon!? Sounds like a good idea! I will give you a call tonight or tomorrow.
    Pssst... you look radiant in your picture :D

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )


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