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"A quiet secluded life in the country... being useful...work which one hopes may be of some use.
Then rest, nature, books, music, love for one's neighbor. Such is my idea of happiness."
Then rest, nature, books, music, love for one's neighbor. Such is my idea of happiness."
Gypsy Minds
Ken KeseyKen Kesey was the link between the Beats and the Hippies. He knew Kerouac, Neal Cassidy, Allen Ginsberg and the rest, but was also onto the new movements arising with the introduction of LSD, free love and his favourite band the Grateful Dead. Kesey got involved with the military's LSD experiments early on as a test subject and segments of the recordings from his experiences can be found in the documentary film Magic Bus which detailed his journey across America with the Merry Pranksters. Kesey is best known for his book, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, which was later made into a film staring Jack Nicholson. He is possibly more well known than most people realize with reference made to him often, though usually not by name. Kesey for example, with the Merry Pranksters, drove a technicolored, hippie, school bus...
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The Gypsy Library
The Conduct Of Life, Ralph Waldo EmersonSeen as the father of the transcendental movement, Ralph Waldo Emerson has been influencing great minds for over a century and a half. This collection of 9 essays is one of his most famous works. He delivered them on a speaking tour of the American midwest during the 1850s and explore the thoughts, trends, and beliefs of the times seeking to resolve arguments about the basis of life and proper moral conduct. The subjects these essays touch on are: fate, Power, Wealth, Culture, Behaviours, Worship, Considerations by the Way, Beauty, Illusions.
Read these essays slowly, taking your time, and contemplating Emerson's arguments for yourself in our present day. Its always interesting for me to read classic works like this one and be able to see similarities with my own current contemplations. After 150 years it seems when you get down to the essence of people and society, not much has changed despite much changing. |
Gypsy Beats
Flames on Flames, Markandeya Collective"Flow with it now
Namaha, Namaha, namaha. Or burn and drown In every scene scene... Seen and goners all I watch them fall Resisting not their force For if I do The facts so shew My drowning in remorse Oh heart of trust Gone all should's and must's The blooming shall begin So one will find Heart-peaceful-mind Blooms flowers from within" |
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Gypsy Ideas
Bad Yogi, Erin MotzBad Yogi is a website created by Erin Motz, one of my favourite online yoga teachers. Not knowing erin personally, I can't say much about her. I can say that her Bad Yogi online presence is one I enjoy. Her teaching style is relaxed; she isn't putting on aires or trying to show everyone how amazing she is at yoga. This is refreshing. Above her teaching style I appreciate the extra things she does to help create a positive yoga community. She has a sense of humour about what she does, a great focus on strength but also inner improvement, and a very fun concept behind her sight, Bad Yogi. She believes in being the shameless you, feeling empowered, and kicking aside the old thoughts that yoga is for certain people of certain abilities. Check out her free yoga videos; 10 minutes in the morning will make a huge difference in your day. https://www.badyogiofficial.com
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Is there a book you think will inspire others to think, explore, love, laugh, or grow? Have a song circling your head that brings a smile to your face every time you hear it? Like a blog, website, idea, item, or really anything…? Share it with me and I may feature it here on the Gypsy Inspiration page! |
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