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Member Profile: river2
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"Sacred partnership"
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I am a:
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72-year-old Woman (Divorced)
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Located in:
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ashland, OR (USA) |
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Seeking a:
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Man (50 to 60) |
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For:
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Dating, Serious Relationship, Marriage |
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Spirituality:
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Buddhist, Pagan/Wiccan, Sufism, Yoga, Spiritual, not religious |
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| About Me
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Waking up...together
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; while loving someone
deeply gives you courage.” Lao Tzu
I am a woman of complexities: a balance of inner and outer, introspection and outer exuberance and joy. I am deeply devoted to friends and family, and have cultivated the richness of solitude as well as a vital and rich capacity for intimacy and openness.
I know that a sustainable relationship begins with a friendship: enjoying one another’s company, delighting in BEING together, sharing the journey of life in all of its richness.
Here are some of the qualities I embody, and that I am seeking in a partnership…
First and foremost, I am seeking a spiritual connection. That is, each of us has our own deep connection to spirit, Source, God, nature…an inner refuge and sanctuary that we drink from for renewal and inspiration. This is essential, because we each need to be rooted in something eternal and sustaining. Our individual practices may differ, yet a common respect and appreciation and sharing for our practices is necessary..here are some of mine: meditation, wanders in nature, prayer, kirtan, indigenous ceremony, chanting, shamanism, yoga. It is the divine personal inner connection that is vital.
Secondly, we each need to love ourselves, know ourselves, have done deep work on clearing space for new Love to be planted. This is hard work, and I have been actively engaging in this, and value a man who has also done this most challenging of inner work.
This also means finally accepting our essential aloneness, and being comfortable with solitude.
Forgiveness, releasing the past, knowing our shadows (anger, projections) and being able to openly and honestly share our inner lifelong journey: I place a high value on this! Being intimate with spirit and ourselves is the foundation of intimacy with another.
Sacred solitude balanced with sacred intimacy.
All of the above is a lifelong endeavor, and the resulting gifts naturally bring beautiful qualities into every relationship: honesty, integrity, open heartedness, generosity, kindness, compassion, communication, being at ease with oneself and others; the ability to really love another, and to trust. For me, these are the foundational qualities of any partnership or friendship.
My “outer life” is also important and fun! I am very healthy and fit….a conscious lifestyle choice. I want to share activities with my partner: hiking, traveling, seakayaking, exploring, bicycling, skiing/snowshoeing, exploring wild places together. I have been blessed to travel to amazing places in my life: Peru, Costa Rica, Greece, Istanbul, and look forward to many other adventures. I work out several times each week, eat healthy and love to dance (I would love a dance partner!). I am affectionate, passionate, creative…enjoy creating sacred spaces and gardens, bodywork, listening to music. Close family and friends are important to me. I have 2 grown sons who are a vital and important part of my life:being a mother to them continues to be one of the greatest gifts of my life. I have work that I love, and seek a man who- like me- is spiritually oriented, and yet has his feet grounded in the world and is financially rooted.
I know that creating a loving, committed, sustainable, growthful, spiritually grounded partnership is the path I am on, and I am excited to meet the man who is truly available to join me in this beautiful co-creation!
If the above touches you, and you feel a resonance with what I have written, I would enjoy hearing from you with some openness about your own journey.
“What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver
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Basics
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My Sign:
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Capricorn |
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I speak:
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English, Spanish |
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Occupation:
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Health professional |
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Education:
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Some College |
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Ethnicity:
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Caucasian |
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Height:
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5 7" (170 cm)
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Body Type:
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Athletic |
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Eye Color:
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Blue |
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Hair Color:
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Dark Blonde |
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Hair Length:
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Shoulder |
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Lifestyle
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I live with:
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Live alone |
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Have kids:
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Yes, living away from me |
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Want (more) children:
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No |
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Willing To Relocate:
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Maybe
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Diet:
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Vegetarian |
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Smoking:
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No |
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Drinking:
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Social Drinker |
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Exercise:
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exercise regularly |
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How I spend my free time:
- Hiking, travel, sea kayaking, dinners and outings with friends, exploring sacred sites (Sedona, Peru-
Macchu Picchu), meditation, gardening, sharing intimate, close tantric times with my partner
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| Personality
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My Personality:
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Caring, Adventurous, Creative
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When out with friends, I'm usually:
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Trying to be a good listener
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What makes me laugh hardest:
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Princess Bride
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I'm happiest when:
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I am having a wonderful, sharing, heartful conversation with someone. I am also happiest when I am in nature, hiking, climbing a mountain, feeling the wind & sun on my skin. I am happy when I am feeling loved, and my love is being received in kind. I am happy when I am creating beauty.
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The things that annoy me are:
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a perfect opportunity to take a deep breath and to go to a deeper place of acceptance. The behaviors that tend to create reactivity in me are usually unkindness, various forms of disconnection, certainly anger and rage, disrespect.
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The best day of my life was when:
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my sons were born....(now ages 20 and 23)
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If I could have dinner with any three people, they would be:
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Mary Magdalene, Buddha, Randolph Stone (founder of Polarity Therapy)
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Interests
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My interests, hobbies, and pastimes include...
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Board Games, Collecting, Computers, Cooking, Crafts, Eating Out, Gardening, Movies, Music (listening), Music (performing), Painting & Drawing, Photography, Reading, Theater, Travel, Writing
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The physical activities I'm interested in are:
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Biking, Camping, Dancing, Gym/Weightlifting, Hiking/Backpacking, Skiing, Walking, Yoga (hatha)
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For fun I like to...
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Sea kayaking, hiking, travelling is important to me, whether in Oregon, other parts of the US or internationally. I love being outdoors in all seasons. I love gardening, reading, sharing a great conversation. I am a life long learner, and am frequently exploring 'new age' tapes, CDs, books
(Nonviolent Communication, tantra, relationship inspiration, spirituality)
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My favorite movies:
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Shakepeare in Love, Billy Elliott
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My favorite music:
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Ethnic/world, acoustic, new age/ambient, some jazz, classical...even some techno music. my tastes are very eclectic.
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My favorite books:
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Barbara Kingsolver and many non-fiction books on persoanl growth & spirituality
(James Welwood 'Love & Awakening'; Marianne Williamson 'The Gift of Change')
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Values
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The virtues I consider most important are...
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Honesty, Compassion, Courage
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The things I'm most grateful for in life are...
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my health, my deep connection with the Divine, the Love in my heart and soul, the loving friends and family in my life. my sons.
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My goals, and what I want out of life...
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To continue to be a thriving, loving human being...and to join with a wonderful man as a loving and devoted partner and fellow companion on this amazing journey through life!
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My political inclination can be described as...
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Liberal
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Spirituality
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Spiritual Orientation:
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Buddhist, Pagan/Wiccan, Sufism, Yoga, Spiritual, not religious
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I consider my spirituality...
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Very important to me
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What brought me to my spiritual path and motivated my interest...
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A powerful, awakening experience opened the door...and along the way many direct clear experiences reminding me that I am held in loving, powerful and relational arms by Spirit.
Meditation has helped me connect to the deeper places in my heart, where Spirit abides. My spiritual work with Nature (indigenous cultures) connects me to those powerful forces all around us in nature.
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I consider the purpose of my spirituality to be...
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Connecting to something greater than myself, Finding happiness and peace within, Helping me cope with the struggles of life, Building a personal relationship with God, Belonging to a like-minded community, Helping me grow as a person
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After the body dies...
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The soul reincarnates until achieving Liberation
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I would define a spiritual experience as...
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That which opens us to greater wisdom and light, expanding our vision, opening our hearts to greater Love.
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A spiritual experience I would like to share...
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I will be delighted to share those in person!
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The spiritual books and authors that have had the greatest impact on me...
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Jack Kornfield, Marianne Williamson, Carolyn Myss
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Who I'm Looking For
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I'm seeking a:
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Man (50 to 60)
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Ethnicity:
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Caucasian
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Height:
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5' 7" to 6' 6" (170cm to 198cm)
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Body Type:
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Slender, Athletic, Average
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Hair Color:
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Any
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He should speak:
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English
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Education:
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Doesn't Matter
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Annual Income:
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Doesn't Matter
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Smoking:
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No
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Drinking:
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Doesn't Matter
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Vegetarian:
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Doesn't Matter
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Has children:
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No, Yes (living away from him)
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Wants children:
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No
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Personality:
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Doesn't Matter
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When out with friends, he would be...
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Doesn't Matter
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Spiritual Orientation:
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Any
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He would consider his faith or spirituality...
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Very important, Pretty important
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