Valerie Joy Lauria
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  • Forest Hills, NY
  • United States
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Kevin Waller commented on Valerie Joy Lauria's blog post Art and Spirit
"I find myself drawn to passionate people - there's nothing better than listening to someone getting carried away with a story involving their goals, or something they believe in. It draws you in and holds your attention. For a moment you align…"
Feb 27
Jane G liked Valerie Joy Lauria's discussion Pema Chodron
Jan 7
Darlene Ashcraft replied to Valerie Joy Lauria's discussion Soothing Music in the group Music!
"I love this song... Damien Rice is great. So soothing and peaceful."
Dec 14, 2012
Darlene Ashcraft replied to Valerie Joy Lauria's discussion Pema Chodron in the group Living in the Moment!
"I have read some of Pema Chodron's books but not this one yet. She is wonderful and a great writer. My favorite zen writer is Thich Nhat Hanh. I've ready many of his books and the first one I read is still my fav - Peace is Every Step.…"
Dec 14, 2012
Dan O'Donnell replied to Valerie Joy Lauria's discussion Soothing Music in the group Music!
"love them, great stuff for relaxing..."
Oct 16, 2012
Dan O'Donnell replied to Valerie Joy Lauria's discussion Soothing Music in the group Music!
"Here's one of my favorite relaxing songs... beautiful "
Oct 16, 2012
Luke Havard left a comment for Valerie Joy Lauria
"Hi Valerie, nice to meet you check out my page, I have some videos I think you'll love! Luke "
Jun 23, 2012
Doug Hoelbinger replied to Valerie Joy Lauria's discussion Soothing Music in the group Music!
"Hey Valarie... just puttin another band out there, if you get a chance, give a listen to Sigur Ros. beautiful music from Iceland. They actually sing in their own made-up language that they call "Hopelandish"."
Jan 30, 2012
Valerie Joy Lauria is now friends with Wiriya Wimolpatanatham and Claire Murray
Oct 1, 2011
Sue Williamson left a comment for Valerie Joy Lauria
"Hi Val, how are you these days ? what have you been doing, hope you are ok. sue xx"
Sep 22, 2011
Dan O'Donnell replied to Valerie Joy Lauria's discussion Soothing Music in the group Music!
"Just found these guys, loving it, very relaxing "
Aug 25, 2011
Valerie Joy Lauria commented on Dan O'Donnell's group Music!
"A very beautiful album.  This is Annette Cantor, she is an improvisational Gregorian Chant singer.  Put that together in your head with ancient goddesses, and there ya go. She has the voice of an…"
Aug 15, 2011
Valerie Joy Lauria liked Valerie Joy Lauria's discussion Pema Chodron
Aug 15, 2011
Valerie Joy Lauria commented on Valerie Joy Lauria's blog post Art and Spirit
"Yes, prince mobalaji p,ojo, I totally agree.  Beauty is everywhere, all around us, and in us. It is a shame most choose not to see it, what is right there for them."
Aug 15, 2011
mentor mobolaji p ojo commented on Valerie Joy Lauria's blog post Art and Spirit
"i think everyone is creative if we can see the beauty in our expressions and appreciate our selves more we are beautiful creatures with matchless values. by  prince mobolaji p,ojo..i will b showing u some of my works soon though i am not a…"
Aug 14, 2011
Valerie Joy Lauria commented on Rich's group Books
"Another book I read is one of the best I have EVER read.  "The Elegance of the Hedgehog", buy Muriel Barbery.   A touching story about a woman, a little girl, and a wealthy Japanese man.  VERY intelligently…"
Aug 12, 2011

Profile Information

I am
Married
I'm grateful for...
My Husband, my friends, my interests, all the good in my life.
I'm excited about...
Going on a vacation in a few days! First one in 10 years.
What would you like to get and/or give at Positive Atmosphere...
I have had a very, very rough 10 years. I am comming out of it now, and I am eager and looking for guidance and company on this journey.
Something I'm working on improving in my life...
Guilt. Abolish guilt! Live in the moment, worry less.
Occupation and Company/Organization
n/a
Hobbies, Past-times, Fun etc.
Reading, learning to meditate. Music and Art.
Where can we learn more about you? Link to your website, blog, youtube, etc.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Life/128527126447#!/valerie.j.lauria

"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incurr my own abhorrence"    ~~~ Frederick Douglass

 

"When you sense a faint potentiality for happiness after such dark times you must grab onto the ankles of that happiness and not let go until it drags you face first out of the dirt. This is not selfishness, but obligation. You were given life; it is your duty (and also your entitlement as a human being) to find something beautiful within life, no matter how slight...."

 

"Saving just one animal won't change the world, but surely the world will change for that oen animal"

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Art and Spirit

Posted on August 9, 2011 at 8:28am 5 Comments

My Personal Opinion,

 

I believe everyone is an artist. I have had more people than I can count tell me they can't draw a straight line, so they have no talent.  Well, I am an artist, and I cannot draw a straight line!! LOL.  I believe everyone, EVERYONE, has artistic ability.…

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At 2:16pm on June 23, 2012, Luke Havard said…

Hi Valerie, nice to meet you check out my page, I have some videos I think you'll love! Luke

At 2:27am on September 22, 2011, Sue Williamson said…
Hi Val, how are you these days ? what have you been doing, hope you are ok. sue xx
At 12:25pm on August 10, 2011, Elsa Vigil said…

Thanks for the chuckle, I needed/appreciate that :)

Well, I do love cats/all animals, but I am not married and I live in Chicago. I deleted my Elsa Vigil FB account. But created an alias and added only 8 people to that page. My home FB was becoming too much for me.. and I needed serious space and my only solution was to delete my page. But I love FB and I have best friends that live out of state so it isn't far to them not to stay in daily contact.  Thanks Valerie, you have a sweet nature to you as well. It is a joy to be in contact with you. 

*hugs*

At 9:13am on August 10, 2011, Elsa Vigil said…

Hi Sweetie.. I think you mis-understood my point. I don't live in guilt anymore that is why I am okay. I don't feel bad for being me; the good or the bad (no such thing). I live in complete freedom because I am honest with myself and with the people in my circle. However, I would never feel bad for the guilt that I did live with (back in the days), it is just a part of human process, nothing to punish myself over or think twice about.. Much love dear angel..

 

At 9:24pm on August 9, 2011, Elsa Vigil said…

Dearest Valerie-

I love the card/picture you posted on my page of The Empress. She is beautiful. Where did you find that? I appreciate your concern but I don't mind them at all. It is what makes life beautiful.. lessons. I love each and every one of them.. I love life too much to ever feel bad :)

 

ps: I agree with Dan.. I am loving your profile picture, cute!

Sending happy vibrations and love your way ♥

 

 

At 1:11pm on August 8, 2011, Dan O'Donnell said…
love the new profile pic Valerie, it's good to not take things too seriously :P

hope you have a great week
At 12:22pm on August 7, 2011, Elsa Vigil said…

Valerie-

It is wonderful to meet you here of all places. I love PA and I love Josh Groban.  (great combo)  I am excited to connect more with you. Stay in touch with me, okay..

 

ps: Guilt is something I've had to deal with for years and years... it is a terrible, heavy feeling. It took me years to realize I should never feel bad for putting myself first and/or for being where I am in life (broke up with a serious loong relationship (14  yrs) and I felt guilty for a very long time that I wasn't his future, he was/is still in love with me). Worst feeling ever.  But when you are honest with others on how you feel and they decide to feel/think/imagine differently .. then there is nothing to feel guilty about if they’ve convince themselves differently – that is their problem, not ours.  Great thing about being completely open and honest, it allows you not to feel bad about "anything". Again, as I said, it was years and years of finding my voice and finding my truth. We are all here to help and support each other. Anything I can offer or share, let me know. Lots of love to you..

 

 

At 12:23am on July 29, 2011, Sue Williamson said…

Hi Joy,

Your illness is so similar to mine, it is so so painfull at times isn't it ? do you take lots of diferent meds ?

I live on my own .. well sort of .. my daughter lives with me but she has anerexia and as soon as she comes in from work she goes to her room, she does not speak to me, but i know its not her its the mental side of her illness, sometimes we have a normal mother - daughter relationship and i treasure those times.

what about you , do you have family to help you, its nice to meet you on here.

sue.

At 8:15pm on July 26, 2011, Dan O'Donnell said…
have a great vacation Valerie, and welcome to Positive Atmosphere :) enjoy yourself here, you're in great company
 
 
 

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