The Implacable Sea...

Live I the implacable sea
A flowing spirit lies within
Know I the tides of change
This the cresting wave of BEING.

thoughts that probe the depths of existence
waves that crest the longings of the heart
oceans that flow with the knowing grace of soul
perceptions from time eternal
this inner call that echoes from the core of self
ever present passion, quest, a knowing divinity
listen, heed the resounding implacable sea within
the light of mind, the sounding of heart, the PRESENCE of BEING.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Founder/Director

APOGEE Paradigm™

Image Credit: John Raheb, Body Magazine, 2015.

A R I E S...

A R I E S... the Ascension, the Revelation, the I AM Presence, the Eternal Spring, the Spirit of Being ... 

I of this birth, I of this consciousness... Rose Marie Raccioppi

I a child of ARIES birth

There are destinies of grace before me

Within the embrace of Spring I am born anew

I proclaim this gift of time in expressive gratitude

It is the word I share, the gestures I make

It is the artistry of line and color

I proclaim the BEING born of God's intention.

March 28, 2015

"ARIES (March 21-April 20) in the celestial zodiac coincides with Spring on Earth. It is the time when seeds have been planted, the soil has been irrigated, and seedlings begin to form. Like these young plants beginning their cycle of growth, Aries begins the zodiac cycle. It is a young sign, the sign of beginnings. Some call it the "me first" sign, because the basic and primary energy is directed to the self. Aries likes to win, to place first, and come out smelling like a rose when the hue and cry of battle subsides. Aries loves the challenge and does not back away from a good fight. This sign is, in this respect, quite fearless. Aries is symbolized by the Ram, that creature that batters its head against anything in its way. Natives of this sign are noted for their aggressive ways, their leadership qualities, and a certain take-charge manner. Aries loves the contest while it's ongoing and has a real interest in the outcome, too! Frequently called the "pioneer sign" of the zodiac or the sign of new starts, Aries is competitive, forceful, strong, courageous, and constantly on-the-go, with a seemingly endless supply of energy. "I am," cries Aries, for in this sign is born the awareness of individuality."  https://www.dellhoroscope.com/learn/

Symbol: http://www.freetattoodesigns.org/aries-tattoos.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heryshaf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_mythology
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banebdjedet
"The words for "ram" and "soul" sounded the same in Egyptian so ram deities were at times regarded as appearances of other gods.^[2]"

The Petals... The Thorns...I the ROSE...

"And all shall be well and.. All manner of thing shall be well.. 

When the tongues of flame are in-folded.. Into the crowned knot of fire.. 

And the fire and the rose are one.” T.S. Eliot

I the Fire, I the Rose

the fire, the petals, the passions of creation
the light of the PRESENCE
brilliant be the towering flames
horrifying be its consuming fury
the rose, the gentle warmth of the glowing fire
the rose, the wrath of its piercing thorn
know I each as one and one as each
I the rose, I the fire
the passion, the pain, the PRAISE.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

Photo Source: Esophoria Mystery School

For your added enjoyment...

Fire & the Rose Are One - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8Rf9IRmg60

"The rose, by virtue of its beauty, shape and scent, has become the most commonly used floral symbol in the West. Angelus Silesius took the rose for an image of the soul. Once the insignia of ancient Goddesses, it was revealed to be of cosmic import, a semblance of divine power in its feminine splendour. It is in effect the symbol of the Divine Mother, and thus symbolises the chalice of life and love that is the soul. To gaze at the heart of a rose is to contemplate the truest living mandala. To look on this mystic centre is to be in the presence of holiness. "The rose each ravished sense beguiles", wrote Sappho, who called the rose the Queen of Flowers. A symbol cherished by our ancestors that has been handed down over millennia yet has power to move our spirits."

Esophoria Mystery School

As words make themselves deeply known by the meaning and vibration of each letter, the consciousness mind as well as the subconscious mind are brought into play. So too, when we view a work of art. Poetry, our Spirit in expressive sound, Artistry our Spirit in expressive light...

Flutter...Flutter...Frivolity

In the darkest hour before dawn
Awaken I to feathered voices
Sweet flirtations to court the new day
Heard be the fluttering of wings
Robins red breasted
Frivolity fills my chambers
And blushed be the hour.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York 


Frivolity, Watercolor, Rose Marie Raccioppi, http://www.apogeeart.com

As too a crystal...

As too a crystal sphere

We all days past in present light

As too a crystal sphere

We of earth, fire, water, air

As too a crystal sphere

We the embodiment of time and change

As too a crystal sphere

We the depths of forces in revelation

As too a crystal sphere

We the consciousness of creation.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

Crystal Sphere, Collectible Clicks ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2015.

Mark your calendars: Friday, May 1, 2015,  

Crystals on the Rocks,  Nyack, NY: 

"Crystal Consciousness and the Five Platonic Solids" 

Presentation by Rose Marie Raccioppi, MS FABI

Counsel of Ancient Be Known

Counsel of Ancient Be Known

Sounding be the wisdom beckoning to my soul
A knowing from SPIRIT be the blessings told
THOTH in consciousness ever so wise
Ascension to TRUTH, banished be lies
Fear no longer to have its hold
FAITH be VALOR, TRUTH noble and bold
Purpose and intention in vision and deed
The GOOD of humanity be the resounding creed
The Emerald Tablets of THOTH, counsel of ancient be known
TRUTH and FORBEARANCE the NOW in WISDOM shown.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

"That which is Below corresponds to that which is Above,
and that which is Above corresponds to that which is Below,
to accomplish the miracle of the One Thing."

The Emerald Tablet of THOTH
Tablet 11
The Key to Above and Below

"List ye, now to my voice and become
greater than common man.
Lift thine eyes upward,
let Light fill thy being,
be thou ever Children of Light.
Only by effort shall ye grow upward to
the plane where Light is the All of the All.
Be ye the master of all that surrounds thee.
Never be mastered by the effects of thy life.
Create then ever more perfect causes
and in time shalt thou be a Sun of the Light
Free, let thine soul soar ever upward,
free from the bondage and fetters of night.
Lift thine eyes to the Sun in the sky-space.
For thee, let it be a symbol of life.
Know that thou art the Greater Light,
perfect in thine own sphere,
when thou art free.
Look not ever into the blackness.
Lift up thine eyes to the space above.
Free let thine Light flame upward
and shalt thou be a Child of the Light."

http://www.crystalinks.com/emerald11bw.html

Image: THOTH, Drawing by Carolyn MagiThoth, 2014.

APOGEE Acu-Tone™ ~ Vibrational Sound Therapy: The APOGEE Paradigm™ ~ The teachings of THOTH heard at 7 years of age...http://apogeeacutone.blogspot.com/…/the-apogee-paradigm-tea…

You are the artist ~ An Awareness Wise...

You are the artist, and your life is your creation. It's your story. It's your comedy or drama, and if your story is changing anyway, then why not direct the change with awareness?

You have all our love.

Sincerely,

don Miguel Ruiz
don

 Jose Ruiz
don

Miguel Ruiz Jr.

And so in poetic dialogue...

An Awareness Wise

what be this awakening sweet


where grace and intention meet


what be this thunderous sounding in heart


where all that is has its knowing start


what be this soaring of spirit and soul


where vision is one with heart and goal


this be the Self, the TRUTH to embrace


where all that is blessed in knowing I place


where judgment, reprisal, illusion and demise


be cast aside by Spirit, an awareness wise


beyond the drama and lies yet heard


is the beloved glory of the divine WORD


joyful gratitude to fill my days


so be the embodiment of SELF in PRAISE.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

The Heart to Sing

The Muse calls to sound its claim

Beauty and Truth the poet to name

A blessed grace be it known, be it heard

'Tis the poet's tidings in heartfelt word

A song of spirit the heart to sing in praise

The delight of sensibilities and passion filled days

Beyond perceptions there BE a knowing real

From where LOVE and HEART have no conceal.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

Image: Wikimedia Commons, File:CordierColor.jpg.