Alyssa Jelica James

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Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:39:23 -0500

Checked out the Geminid Meteor shower

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:38:00 -0500

Saw about 10 of what looked like shooting stars from up on the canyon where I live. The coyotes were howling the owls were hooing and Osiris, my dog, joined right in with a few howls of his own - he’s got a very jazzy smokey sexy howling voice- I just love it! Saw a bad improv show tonight in Hollywood -its hard being in the front row when I could so easily jump on stage and do my thing - oh well I behaved and stayed in my seat. Had dinner in Malibu at my new favorite place with my all time favorite person and life is sweet.

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Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:25:06 -0500

Life energy

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:22:00 -0500

Its all around we are all energy and sometimes I feel that it waivers thin and I must have more of it - its so precious - but in order to have more I must make it by resting and keeping a clean diet. As some of you know I had long suffered with Crohn’s Disease. I was first diagnosed and hospitalized at 19 due to deep ulcerations on my insides. I was put on many medications and was re hospitalized again and again throughout my 20s. I endured IVs of steroids and 22 pills a day for years until my bones became fragile and fractures ensued. My immune system was shot and working 3 jobs to pay the rent on my Manhattan apartment left me beyond spent and depleted. I had an 11 a day pain killer habit just to get me through the day to work and home. And one day after a long stint in the hospital I was sent home and my family was to prepare for the worst. My father lay next to me and said goodbye “You were such a good kid.” as he fell asleep next to me. I prayed for lightness to come since the body I was inhabiting was no good anymore. I said my own goodbyes to the world silently and off I went to the light-well a few things were explained to me there and here I am on my journey for health and happiness after many years off meds and out of hospitals. My journey has taken me to many places, to many people, and back to myself. Once I started looking deep within I began to piece it all together. Its funny that I wrote songs at some of lowest points in the hospital in this wise knowing voice and I dint fully understand their meaning until years later-my own songs! Tune in next time or come see my one woman show in Hollywood on Feb 4th at 8pm at the M Bar to hear my story.

Base of Tree I saw hiking in The Great Smokey Mountains N.C.

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:26:44 -0500

Base of Tree I saw hiking in The Great Smokey Mountains N.C.

Starhawk - permaculture

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:24:00 -0500

Last night I went to hear Starhawk speak in downtown L.A. She spoke about many things in relation to “the edge” She shined light on the importance of walking the edge pertaining to the learning curve - that scary uncomfortable place we walk when learning something new - the place where you can fall - the place where growth happens - and where the best feeding is for so many animals not in the forest but at the edge where nature is richest in nutrients from two different environments meeting. It was a great talk. The food was amazing organic and vegetarian and the pumpkin pie was the best Ive ever had. On the way home I thought about the plants I had just bought the small white honey scented Alyssum and the Lantana. Were these native to my area? I didnt know. Did they help the eco-system by proving pollen to bees butterflies and birds? I became aware and worried since they had taken to the soil and have begun to grow. They need water to thrive and taking water in dry California where I live to have colorful flowers suddenly seemed so wrong. I began to research native plants for my area. Now I must plot my next step in replanting. All this comes about at a time when many people purchase dead pine trees cut down for nothing - to throw tinsel on and then throw it in the garbage. Wow! How crazy! If you must have a christmas tree - get one thats got roots so you can plant it when your done having it in your home. Peace intention and gratitude ~ Alyssa

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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:33:57 -0500

Be as loving as water

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:33:37 -0500

Water gives of itself never asking in return - we turn on the faucet and expect it to be there and there it is - it is all giving - it is what we are made of- what the air is made of - what the clouds are made of. Water the most precious resource on earth is pure love so treat it that way! No clean water no life. Think before you pour Tide into your washing machine - would you drink a glass of Tide? Cause where do you think its going?! Wake up here people lets get on the conscious band wagon and leave the old ways behind. Chemicals don’t belong on this planet so think before you spray aerosol in your home read labels look for warnings. You will find that you feel better and better and as you become more gentle with the earth it awakens the gentleness in yourself in all aspects of your life. One love~Alyssa

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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:42:29 -0500

My night time thoughts

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:41:00 -0500

“Let my heart mind and spirit be as open as the sky ready to receive the music - Goddess come through my hand my mind and my voice - Let me know the newness of creation always as in the skies I see - never idle always morphing into heights of beauty from brilliant colors to blue purple and black - let me know this ever evolving force that is around me and within me- Let me know each moment to be a blessing - Let me know how to love myself gently.” Alyssa Anjelica James Nov. 24 2009

Sacred song

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:42:05 -0500

Sacred song

Bathing in moonlight

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:41:02 -0500

Bathing in moonlight

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Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:55:22 -0500

Healing Osiris

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:53:00 -0500

In 2000 I rescued a dog from a kill shelter in NY. He was a full grown Shepard mix but on the young side with deep soulful eyes. He had laryngitis from barking for help inside his cell at the pound and was slated to be put down the next day. All they could tell us was he was found on the side of the highway. We paid 50 dollars and took him home. I was fascinated by him. He was beautiful vibrant and funny! He exhibited some fear like post traumatic stress disorder type behaviors like walking backwards and shaking and crying. I later found out after getting him groomed that he had burns on his skin that I didn’t see through his fur. I set up a bed on the floor in my living room and slept next to him for the next month talking to him and kissing him. One day he leaned into me and with his baby teeth, the little ones in front, started lightly cleaning my head and hair as if to say thank you so much and I’m ok now I trust you. Over the years my fascination with him and his charm only grew. He became an incredible smart and stable young man. We lived in NY and would go hiking in the woods everyday. One morning I got up and saw he had bumps on his nose and when I called him to me he didn’t come so I coaxed him off the couch only to realize his legs were not working-I panicked and called a reputable vet in NYC who said she would need to run some tests. We drove him downtown and I waited for hours. She Biopsied the bumps on his nose and did blood tests. She told me to leave him there but I decided to take him back home-my husband had to carry him back into the car. The next day she told me he had Lyme’s disease and because of its advanced stages he was in kidney failure, extreme kidney failure, and that the kind thing to do was to put him down or spend 40 thousand dollars on a kidney transplant. My heart sank. I was horrified and scared. I called another vet, had my husband carry him in, ran the same tests, and they
said the same thing. Then desperate crying and shaking I sat down at the computer and searched for a holistic vet and found one who did acupuncture and along with traditional medicine used holistic remedies as well. I brought Osiris in and he told me I was going to have to leave him there. Ok I said with tears running down my face.

The new vet confirmed that he was indeed in kidney failure and was not going to make it but would start him on Doxycycline and do IVs of subcutaneous fluid to try to rehydrate him. I went every day at visiting hours-they would wheel him in on a stretcher into the visiting room. I would bring food I cooked for him at home and try to hand feed him. I talked to him, I did Reiki on him (not that I know how but it comes to you where you visualize and summons all the love of the world coming through you and out your body and hands- onto him) and one day the vet told me that there had been a slight improvement in him.

I decided to take him home and continue to treat him myself. I brought him to see this vet for acupuncture twice a week and I did the subcutaneous fluids for him everyday. I gave him distilled water only, (I learned that distilled water was best because the mineral content in spring water was too high for his kidneys to process) kidney strengthening tonics, doggie greens from a Canadian Pharmacy containing a blend of seaweeds B Vitamins and probiotics, cooked every meal he ate(steamed veggies and quinoa or raw free range Organic turkey with steamed greens, or Bison with steamed greens and root vegetables. I read up on strengthening Kidneys and Kidney formulas which I got and gave to him. They were liquid tinctures. I also learned that young coconut water is packed full of electrolytes and excellent for re-hydrating the kidneys so I got a case and hacked them open everyday for the water inside. Avocados and cucumber also excellent for the kidney.

I talked to him telling him how much I loved him and believed in him and his full recovery. When he would go for acupuncture we would get him into the car and the vets assistant would meet me at the curb with a wheel barrel to receive him. We would get into the room and I would sit on the floor and he would be laid down partially on me and partially on a pillow and the needles were inserted, the lights were dimmed and classical music was put on. I would hold him until my back hurt and my legs fell asleep. A month later he was strong enough to walk on his own. When he was in the hospital he had a catheter in and when I got him home they were worried about him not being able to pee on his own but he would when I got him outside. It would be a long one and I would count 1,2,3,4,5…18,19,20 and over the weeks I would count 1,2,3,4,7 oh he’s done! Well I got my dog back. The vet said it was a miracle. He had never seen an animal or person survive the numbers

that he was at for his kidneys.
Osiris became a testament of holistic healing for me. I have been on a journey healing myself holistically from Crohn’s Disease and have succeeded. I have learned so much from my beautiful dog and the power of intention love and nutrition. I believe we are all resilient beings with a common purpose to live and experience ourselves. sometimes we just need a helping hand and a guide. Osiris has been the greatest joy for my husband and I. My husband at the time was going through a stressful time opening a restaurant and was relieved to sees my love and dedication to healing our dog. I never questioned my actions - my true self came out and we witnessed the powers of love and healing and will never forget it.

Me.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:25:47 -0500

Me.

November Show in LA

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:18:13 -0500

Show coming up on November 28th in LA at Genghis Cohen 730pm I have new songs to share so exciting - I love the intimacy of this place it allows me to speak directly to my audience. For info click here http://www.genghiscohen.com/

"This Is It" !

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:05:00 -0500

First off I saw “This Is It” last night. It was incredible. Michael Jackson came across as a Deity- like an otherworldly being that floated, drifted, and moved in innovative ways like a foreign language he spoke that others could only try to imitate but could never speak fluently. The movie is beyond inspiring and the talent involved in the production is mind blowing. I love this movie and I love Michael and all artists who have honored their gifts and stuck it out - to share and celebrate their gifts - thank you to all who have the strength, courage, and vision to follow gods teachings (as I see them) to celebrate your own heights of creativity- to gently speak and walk this beautiful earth and to create. There are a million distractions but remember to breathe, listen, and honor the voice within. With love ~ a

http://www.thisisit-movie.com/

Animals and all life respond in joy to the moon

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:05:53 -0500

Animals and all life respond in joy to the moon

NASA = N-asty A-astronauts and S-tupidity A-asociation.

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:05:00 -0500

NASA how dare you harm the moon! Are you all that stupid that you don’t understand the connection to all things? The living spirit of all things? The moon is part of us we are made of the same elements -it effects the tides the weather our moods and bodies - it is a sacred part of life and a gift from GOD. God who created all things left us here in charge of these magnificent creations and there are some people here NASA and others who are functioning at such a low level of awareness and intelligence and harming the balance for us all. Violence is a sign of severe brain damage. Obama is sitting by like a puppet while the violence continues all around him- still at war and inciting war with other countries- this is not CHANGE people no this is more of the same with a tan. It would be great if all the scientist would blast themselves into space for good and leave this gorgeous planet alone. You would not be missed. ~a

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