Travel, Rugby, People Watching, Hip Hop Music, Drawing, Taking Pictures, Dancing, Free Style Poetry and Rap, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Backpacking, Camping, Fishing, Sitting around beautiful places and marinating (soaking in its beautiful flavor). :)
MOVIES
One Giant Leap, Garden State, Crash, Finding Never Land, Motorcycle Diaries
MUSIC
The Grouch, Pep Love, Zion I, Telib Kweli, Alison Krause, Nickel Creek, Agape International Choir and Ricky Biers,
"Well now I don't know where you've been
But if you got here I'll let you in
Welcome you with open arms, now let's begin
Set the scene, serious as fuck minus the mean
Build up your esteem and get to growing
I'm showing fools a place where they can come
And release the dumb deeds they've done
Cause ever since I was young I've been shown I wasn't alone
I roamed with my unhoned skill
And anyone who talked down on me
I knew they didn't know the deal
My belief was way larger than life
Taking charge with the might in my mind
And recognizing that in other mankind
I knew I was on the right path, see
Combating a fight, wrath raging for way too long
And you might say you're strong, proud, loud and so on
Steadily doing damage every time you get your flow on
I build in Oakland, Chicago and everywhere else I go
There are people who know exactly what I mean
More than a scene, great minds think alike
So when you find hate it ain't tight
Decipher the paint right
Get your sights set on what's important
Stop distorting the big picture
When will it hit ya?" The Grouch
"I was right there for your first breath
I used to lay you on my chest when you slept
I fed you, changed you, read to you, bathed you,
I'm not trying to hold that over your head,
I'm saying thank you
God put you into my arms for me to teach you
Sometimes I gotta not be popular to reach you
But boy look me in my eye when I speak to you
I tell you these things because I believe in you
Respect, patience, excellence, and truth
Make good choices and always follow through
But above all else know Allah always watch us
And Everything we do comes back upon us
Alright, let's talk about your mommy
I need you to know that I used everything inside of me
To make you as healthy as you could possibly be
And I just couldn't see a good future for us three
And you gonna have questions as you grow
But there's certain negative things that you don't need to know
And baby boy that's what this is about
We live, learn, and figure it out..." Brother Ali (to his son)
BOOKS
The Alchemist, Three Cups of Tea, Where the Sidewalk Ends
Anything that Inspires: People, Life, Nature, Art, Creativity, The Mystery of it all.
The Mountains
Animals: We can learn one of life's greatest lessons from a dog: Life is Good, always.
Children: The smile of a child who has not yet been taught the awkward ways of humanity. How a child can stair into your your eyes and deep into your soul without ever hesitating or turning away from discomfort.
The vibration of the changing world today and its hope for tomorrow.
Optimism and Positivity
Emotion and Passion
My own mind ever ticking, imagining, creating...
Water
TURN OFF'S
The "Gimmy that no matter what the cost" attitude that is driven by the selfish capitalistic states of mind living in an overwhelming belief of lack...
The believing that there is "not enough to go around" in an universe that is more than abundant.
The Sleeping People in this world that need to Wake the fuck up, smell the coffee and the good news, get out there, and do something so that they can finally say, "Now THIS, is a LIFE worth living..."
Run on sentences.. ha ha..
The current direction of our media
Our penitentiary systems that prevent beautiful souls like my homeboy, Mahir, and my Thai Chi teacher, William, from having the essential right of all living beings - FREEDOM! - that you and I take for granted every single day.
Negativity and Pessimism.
Hate and Anger
Only standing for what you do not believe in while failing to find what you DO stand for.
ABOUT ME
I am a friendly soul. I smile. I live well and make others smile. I know we are living as one mind...our souls like water: always interconnected no matter what form or physical state. Call it Karmic Energy, call it Nature, call it God, call it Love - It is an all-encompassing source that composes and connects us all.
I am traveling right now from my beautiful home of Boulder, Colorado USA. I am currently living in New Zealand refereeing Rugby and working with Maori people who have mental disabilities.
I graduated a year ago in Philosophy from the University of Colorado. I do not yet know what it is that I am supposed to be/or am going to be doing on this planet, but I do know that I require a greater worldly perspective for what ever it is I will be doing. That is why I am out in the world right now.
I have recognized a deep passion for a few things: Our people and creating PEACE, and our planet and nurturing the Environment. I also realize that both of these things stem from the same place... that taking care of our planet and taking care of each other both come from the same place in people's minds: Caring. The true essence of caring ultimately being a product of our consciousness... Our awareness of being outside of ourselves and feeling for something greater...caring for something beyond us as individuals.
So I guess this leaves us with a bit of a mission. To help wake this world up and build a higher consciousness. Love and Understanding at its roots. Compassion at its core. You game? I challenge you to join me great Brothers and Sisters... and ask for your assistance, your support, your networks, and your guidance.
My plan right now is to see as much of the world as I can while I have the freedom, the energy, and the opportunity. Then I will return to my amazing country, which I recognize for its potential to be such a positive influence in unifying this world, and make something happen. I know that I have the opportunity, the support, and the intelligence to create something of Greatness. This worldly step is just another way to meet the right people, open the right doors, and gain the proper perspective needed to accomplish this ever unfolding vision. Amen
Sending you the pic of physical metal divine product,Special Indian Babaji Yantra which I have made with guidance of the Immortal Himalayan Ascended Master,Mahavatar Babaji,which brings Success,Prosperity,Peace and many Good things.I ship this worldwide at 50 US Dollars + Shipping,the entire proceeds ofwhich goes to my Non Profit Org.You can read more about Babaji and the Yantrabenefits at my profile page.
Pls let me know if I can be of any Service to you from India anytime.
As you travel the world you are in my thoughts..I know you are spreading your heart and your light everywhere you go and to everyone you meet...How exciting for this moment! I love you....a piece of me goes with you...Bali, Thailand..and wherever else you end up:) xoxo
Zapp, Thank you so much for the compliment. You have such a sweet spirit about you. Boulder is a beautiful place! I will be visiting Colorado Springs in August. I love the mountains. Take care!
Ya know you and Seth of Harmanized are like deities right...You can also toss in Hal there... As a chef I know what ingredients are need to create something...And this is something oh SO GOODDDDDDD..........
Heaveno Zapp, [ If someone could take the word "hell" and add an "o" for a greeting, I could do the same with heaven!!] Blessings for the add and a blessed belated birthday! Below, a favorite excerpt:
There is one who sings the song of his[her] soul,discovering in his[her] soul everything--utter spiritual fulfillment.There is one who sings the song of his people. Emerging from the private circle of his soul--not expansive enough, not yet tranquil--he[she] strives for fierce heights, clinging to the entire community of Israel [Ireland, India, Arabia, United States, et cetera] in tender love. Together with her, he[she] sings her song, feels her anguish, delights in her hopes. He[She] conceives profound insights into her past and her future, deftly probing the inwardness of her spirit with the wisdom of love.Then there is one whose soul expands until it extends beyond the border of Israel[Germany, Japan, China, Scotland, et cetera] singing the song of humanity. In the glory of the entire human race, in the glory of the human form, his[her] spirit spreads, aspiring to the goal of human kind, envisioning its consummation. From this spring of life, he[she] draws all his[her] deepest reflections, his[her] searching, striving,and vision. Then there is one who expands even further until he[she] unites with all of existence, with all creatures, with all worlds, singing a song with them all.There is one who ascends with all these songs in unison-the song of the soul, the song of the nation, the song of humanity, the song of the cosmos-- resounding together , blending in harmony, circulating the sap of life, the sound of holy joy. &nb sp; From Daniel C. Matt's The Essential Kabbalah Blessings of joy, laughter, life, light, love, peace, revelation, truth, understanding and wisdom, Zarayah [aka "Spiritspark"]
I love you. so glad you are doing what you love to do....and enjoying the ride through all appearances...opening your heart even more to the beauty around you and taking in the air:) I love it!
Happy Birthday Zapp!! We are honored to have such a youthful spirit in the house who "really gets it." May you ENJOY THIS MOMENT for the rest of your life. Much love, Jason
Hey Zapp!! Great to see you again my friend. I see you feel our "souls are like water." Just curious if you've ever read Emoto's book "The Hidden Messages of Water"? He's the Japanese scientist whose done extensive work on the power of prayer/intention as it applies to water crystals. Turns out the phrases "I Love You" and "Thank You" produce the most beautiful shapes when water is frozen and examined under a microscope. Anyway, let me know if you have and whatcha think!! Much love, Jason
Hey there.Thanks for the request.Nice to welcome you in as one of my friends.I agree with you about the sleeping people. Way too many of them do need to wake the fuck up and go out and live life.Take care.Laura Morningstarxo
Hey Jason, peep the new page. I did some serious updating since I joined.
May your day shine beautifully on you.
PEACE,
Brian Zapp
Hey Brian!! LOOOOVE the new page. Your vision is a massive inspiration for me. Gives us all hope that a better tomorrow is here NOW. All we have to do is look within and share your magic with the world. Much love, Jason
Absolutely remarkable Zapp: You truly are way ahead of most people your age. BUT age is a time thing, and time is but a man made tool. You are more then just on the right track of human evolution... Welcome to Jasons...
Hey Brian!! Welcome to the world's most beautiful people and thank you for honoring us w/ your presence. I see you're friends w/ Savanna so you must be a great guy. Should you have any questions, feel free to send me an email. Much love, Jason
