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This group is for those who are in their Fabulous 50s, Super 60s, Successful 70s, Ebullient 80s, New 90s and beyond.
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Transitions, opportunities, changes expected and un-, events, transitions, rite of passages, all are like hairpin bends on our path: they can turn us around, make our hearts race, help us to quickly ascend or descend, get closer to a destination,...(more)
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   Meenakshi : Connection

Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

Meenakshi said Jul 3, 1:37 PM:

 

I'm delighted to launch Mike's   60th birthday celebration on 4th July. Living in the wilderness of Arizona, Mike, I guess the fireworks for you will be of the  more starry variety.

Just reading the words in your profile page transport us to another world:

“I'm a contemplative eremite and writer living in the high desert wilderness of N.W. Arizona.

… I've been living in the stillness of nature since 1997, I am blessed to be able to do so and give thank's daily! All things are revealed through stillness, when we quiet our minds and open our hearts, the joy of being spontaneously unfolds.

 I'm living my dream and dancing my joy, and truly hope you are too.”

May you have a wonderful birthday among the stars.

Mike
  debyemm : Tree Hugging Dirt Worshiper

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

debyemm said Jul 3, 5:00 PM:

 

Happy 60th Birthday, kindred spirit.

Wishing you always what you already have or 
even more joy, more happiness, more love,
more perfection.

Deb

Desert
  EremiteMike : Eremite

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

EremiteMike said Jul 5, 1:04 AM:

 

Thanks Deb,
Your wishes for me are the perfections of you.
MIke

  Laurie : Energy Worker

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

Laurie said Jul 3, 5:48 PM:

 

Mike -

Happy, happy birthday to you!  When I read this on your profile page, I felt like I had received a blessing - thank you.

“I'm living my dream and dancing my joy, and truly hope you are too.”

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  EremiteMike : Eremite

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

EremiteMike said Jul 5, 1:10 AM:

 

And I thank you Laurie! 
A blessing received is a blessing returned.
Mike

   Meenakshi : Connection

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

Meenakshi said Jul 3, 6:28 PM:

 

Thanks to you, Mike, I've learned what eremite means. It fits you to a 't'

eremite:a religious hermit living alone, often in the desert.

Though come to think of it, does an eremite feel he is alone in the desert, or do you feel a sense of connection in a way that may be missing in a crowded city? And if so - is it with humanity in general or with human beings left behind; or the flora, fauna and…

OK, enough questions. I see that Mike hasn't been online for a week and hope he comes by for his celebration.

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  EremiteMike : Eremite

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

EremiteMike said Jul 5, 1:56 AM:

 

Meenakshi, what I've discovered is that within alone is a connectivity with all that is. It's the going away that brings you closer in to that which matters, the joyful sounds of divine creation. 

  Cindy  : Without  Fear, I Venture

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

Cindy said Jul 3, 6:50 PM:

 

The true meaning of independence. Mike, you came in with a bang! Happy 4th, happy birthday.

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  ~KES : Communicator

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

~KES said Jul 3, 8:33 PM:

 

Happy Birthday Dear Mike!
May your day be filled with pure magic and brilliant fireworks !!!

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  Taikunping : inner fire

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

Taikunping said Jul 3, 9:27 PM:

 

Wishing you a birthday full of magic and beauty Mike
Tai

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  EremiteMike : Eremite

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

EremiteMike said Jul 5, 2:13 AM:

 

Thanks KES for the kind words, great photo and the incredible video!

  EremiteMike : Eremite

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

EremiteMike said Jul 5, 2:05 AM:

 

Thanks Cindy, it was either a bang of independence or an independent bang, I'm not really sure!

  mum's  the word : Cosmic Hindu Explorer

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

mum's the word said Jul 3, 9:45 PM:

 

Hello, and Happy 60'th Birthday Mike.

May your divine solitude always be blessed with a harmonica through your journey:)

“V” and Joy be with you,

Rita
http://www.youtube.com/user/hdeekelly#play/all/uploads-all/1/G8v7fjcEn7U

  mum's  the word : Cosmic Hindu Explorer

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

mum's the word said Jul 3, 10:08 PM:

 

Hey there Mike,
Funny story…..I wanted to have the second frame song play for you, called, “Country Drifter” but as it turns out, “YouTube” wanted to make sure that one hears all 3, and zeroing in on that one song I wished for you to hear, wasn't going to happen:)
I had a really calm harmonica video playing for you, but it looks like you got “The Works” with this one….tee-hee.
p.s.  the first frame really sucks, by the way…oh well.
Please enjoy the second one….lol

Happy day to ya' luv.

Rita

  HummingBird : Joy

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

HummingBird said Jul 4, 4:02 AM:

 

Wishing you a wonder filled year!

love

Himalayas
  Nicole : wakingdreamer

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

Nicole said Jul 4, 5:18 AM:

 

Mike, wishing you all the best today and throughout the coming year,

love,

nicole

  EremiteMike : Eremite

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

EremiteMike said Jul 5, 2:26 AM:

 

Rita you've blessed my divine solitude with such a wonderful post, harmonica et al!

   Meenakshi : Connection

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

Meenakshi said Jul 4, 6:47 AM:

 

Mike, while we have your silent presence with us, I'm hearing the in my mind  the high desert wind blowing through the juniper trees.”. that you mentions in your Music interests. The closest that I can come to it is:

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  Gilly : One in a million  ;)

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

Gilly said Jul 4, 9:35 AM:

 

Happy Birthday to YOu!  :)
what a wonderful way to live your days, in peace living, and dancing your dreams and joy.
Have a wonderful Birthday out there in  the wilderness of Arizona. 
Gilly…

  Alluvja :  Love In Action

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

Alluvja said Jul 4, 9:41 AM:

 

Hello Mike,
Happy wishes for this day and many after. Nice to meet you. I had my birthday yesterday and all the friends wishes here on gaia were so heartwarming, that I wanted to add mine on your birthday as well.
I read  in your profile you like Rumi, so here a beautiful quoate and pic for you.

Lucienne

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  Mikey_Dee : A hoot and The frumious Bandersnatc

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

Mikey_Dee said Jul 4, 10:01 AM:

 

Mike, what a great name! Happy Birthday- Getting older is like climbing up a mountain- it may be tiring, but the views get better & better,
Have a wonderful Day/year/life,
Mike

  Diane : listener

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

Diane said Jul 4, 2:51 PM:

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!  I guess all those fireworks were wishing you the greatest!  Welcome to the 6th decade of your life…. May your day be filled with Loving Kindness… may this new milestone bring you Stars filled with endless Possibilities !!!

Much Metta
Diane

   Meenakshi : Connection

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

Meenakshi said Jul 4, 4:52 PM:

 

Talking of fireworks….
” Astronomers working with the Subaru Telescope have released these new images of a “fireworks display” in a near-infrared image of the Helix Nebula, showing comet-shaped knots within.”
More on Universe Today

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  Jeannie : Artist / Mother / Friend

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

Jeannie said Jul 4, 8:58 PM:

 

Happy Birthday Mike!

  EremiteMike : Eremite

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

EremiteMike said Jul 5, 12:58 AM:

 

My dear Meenakshi the graceful effortless effort you go through to touch the souls of your fellow beings, takes our hearts into forever.
Your a divine gift to all.
Mike

  EremiteMike : Eremite

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

EremiteMike said Jul 5, 3:00 AM:

 

Tai, HummingBird, Nicole, Gilly, Lucienne (happy Birth day!), Mikey-Dee (so true),Laurie, Diane, Jeannie and all. I truly thank each and every one of you. You've brought your kindness to the high desert and a smile to my face.

  Siona : Synchronicity Coordinator

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

Siona said Jul 6, 9:37 AM:

 

Mike

I'm a little belated in chiming in, so hopefully no one minds extending the celebration a few days. Happy birthday, you inspiring soul. I've loved just breathing in the words of your profile–you did such an incredible job capturing something hard to put into words. Thank you, for the work you do in the world and the gifts you bring to Gaia. I'm glad you're among us.

  EremiteMike : Eremite

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

EremiteMike said Jul 6, 11:02 PM:

 

My dear Siona belated or not your kind words have warmed this eremite's heart.

   Meenakshi : Connection

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

Meenakshi said Jul 6, 11:28 AM:

 

I'm delighted you came to the party, Mike! And thank you for all your kind words. 

   Meenakshi : Connection

Re: Celebrating Mike -60 yrs on July 4th!

Meenakshi said Jul 7, 11:13 AM:

 

Now that a few days have gone by, Mike, would you care to share if this was a hairpin bend? [see the name of this room] 
Or if you would: What have been the turning points in your life?