 Cameron Karsten - cam2yogi | All Comments |
Cameron Karsten - cam2yogi | All Comments |
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| 29th April 2008 jc | Nice Blog - From: Alone or Not To Be Alone: Traveling's Mindset You have an inspiring outlook in life. Keep sharing....cheers !....P.S. Glad to have read this blog. It's definitely one of your best writings...made a mistake for not reading it before ;> |
| 4th April 2008 cjk | Very nice picture - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia Should we add your photos to our site : www.itavelfirst.com |
| 28th March 2008 jc | Into the Woods... - From: Finding Yourself in Solitude: 10 Lessons of Growing I admire your insights. You reminded me of "Christopher McCandless", but you seemed to have more well-rounded idealism. Thanks for sharing your thoughts...just be careful not to get Lost in the Woods.... Cheers ! |
| 27th March 2008 nomad_ninja | Amazing Artist - From: Finding Yourself in Solitude: 10 Lessons of Growing Just came across your blog... amazing pictures and article... Keep on writing... keep on taking pictures and keep on travelling... |
| 26th March 2008 TeamTurner | As usual - From: Finding Yourself in Solitude: 10 Lessons of Growing As usual well written and poignant. Thanks for sharing Cameron. |
| 7th March 2008 Laura DeFreitas | - From: Your Perfect Yoga Retreat I love that you compare that you suggest that the practice of yoga itself spill seamlessly into a mindful selection of the "perfect" yoga retreat. That's what its all about right, taking yoga off the mat and bringing it into day to day light. I really appreciate this insight and your emphasis on honoring your own practice/path one breath at a time. Retreats are an excellent way to take time out for yourself: to rest, rejuvenate and delve deeper into or begin a yoga/spiritual practice. In my experience they are also an amazing opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, build community, experience culture and to vacation in a healthy and positive manner that leaves you feeling replenished and inspired on a number of levels. |
| 27th February 2008 the soul cultivator | Brain Yoga - From: Your Perfect Yoga Retreat Iv been wanting to do yoga for months now, asking myself the same questions, what form of yoga would be best for me? Where in this world would be the best place to get such a great teaching?...and from whom? Bali now seems like a great idea, but I can not afford the trip listed. Iv emailed Laura to see what other options are available. I know my best friend from school days gave up his good job to become a yoga instructor his dream is now very alive, unfortunately for me he is all the way over in Canada www.openspaceyoga.com. He has never been happier. Fingers crossed something great comes my way. Thanks for the jog of inspiration. |
| 18th February 2008 jc | Falling in Love - From: A Lover's Manifesto The best thing in life that could happen to a person is fall in love. To fall in love is to gaze into the stars and dream the most wonderful dream. Your mind, body and soul drift into a universe where time stops and nothing else matters. Cosmic energy flows through your body energizing every fiber of your entire being. The feeling of excitement and elation makes your heart beats fast, your knees tremble and body moan in ecstasy. Your brain produces all sorts of chemicals flooding your senses, elevating your mind and soul in a state of trance. You feel exhilarated, sensual and at the same at peace......... |
| 18th February 2008 Laura DeFreitas | Love Overcomes ALL Obstacles! - From: A Lover's Manifesto As I read Lover's Manifesto a few lines from The Moulin Rouge come to mind. "A life without love, that's terrible!.... The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and to be loved in return." I'm a lover, and always have been, but my mind drifts back to a time when I set aside my romantic heart and lived vicariously through Hollywood's idealism. I've always been a sucker for Romeo and Juliet and Princess Bride type love affairs but as I matured in life and love something shifted and I suddenly found myself knee deep in the cynicism of Sex and The City. A while back I had a conversation with my housemate about falling in love. He, ten years my senior, mused about why it gets harder and harder to fall in love as we age. I remembered back to my first love and questioned momentarily if I could ever fall give my heart and soul with the same gusto and fearlessness as I did then. This was my turning point. I had a choice. I could live in fear of being disappointed and hurt by love and slowly let my heart close or I could live in love and open my heart to the world. "I life without love, that's terrible!" We all have a choice: to live from fear or to live from love. In the way we communicate, in the way we drive, in the way we prepare food for one another, in all the seemingly mundane things that fill our lives, we have a choice and our choices have ramifications. As you can see I am back to my idealistic self. Yet its not just me that beckons you to be present and positive, its the universe. With the popularity of the Hollywood movie, The Secret, the laws of attraction have been catapulted into the limelight of the general public. "What ever you think about you bring about" or "attitude of gratitude" are a few mottos to recall ever time you feel your heart waver in fear, doubt or negativity. You are a powerful human being, with an unending source or wisdom, creativity, health, abundance, love and compassion waiting to be discovered beneath the surface. I now fully embrace my dharma to give and receive all forms of love in each and every opportunity I get. And what's great is that the more I love the more I receive. The more I stop to appreciate the little gifts around me, the color of the sky, a child's laughter, the smell just after the rain or the sun's warmth on my face, the more I am filled with gratitude and love. Its the universe's energizer bunny - it just keeps going and going. You'll never run out of love if you see love in everything. That's why my lover and I have decided to make Valentine's Day everyday. Its fantastic to have a day like Valentine's to appreciate and revel in the very intimate and passionate love that the holiday touts, but what if that same quality of energy and support was magnified beyond this inner circle of family, friends and lovers? Start small and see what happens. I think you'll find that love overcomes all obstacles..... |
| 12th February 2008 Joney Pops | Stoppin on thru - From: I Am Tourist, I Am No Tourist Hey Cameron, Jonah here, thanks for the pure introspection - I love your openness in writing. I'm hangin out in Westport, south island, Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm working back as a bike mechanic for the next three months before heading off into the early winter across the southern alps by bicycle. I'll stay in Otautahi/Christchurch for a month or so and help out at the Free Bike Workshop and then head up to Te whanganui-a-tara/Wellington for? Choice photo of a melting building mate! Have nice days |
| 11th February 2008 Shannon Evans | Traveler...a state of mind - From: I Am Tourist, I Am No Tourist Cameron, each time you venture out into the world you are a traveler. Travel is a state of mind dependent on your ability to see each experience as an adventure into the unknown. For example, when you go out to walk the sea of humanity called Pike's Market do you see Seattle or do you see the cornocopia of people, smells, goods, and experiences that come from around the world to gather in the stalls and open air spaces? Think of the stories to be told if each seller, each buyer, and each voyeur were to sit, coffee in hand to share their experiences. I see the world each day as a fresh canvas waiting to reveal its image to me. Peace unto you my co-traveler... Pax Vobiscum Shannon Your Point White Writing Sage |
| 5th January 2008 Gerrr | - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia This is really beautiful. You have made me decide to go to Venice! |
| 18th November 2007 Andrea | Amazing! - From: Tuscan Faces I absolutely love your photography! I am really impressed with the different angles you manage to capture in your photos! Keep it up :) |
| 3rd September 2007 Lydia | From Quito - From: Who’s Guiding Whom Upon The Way? Cameron, I am so excited for all your learning. Glad you are home. Please give your mom a big hug for me. Miss you both in yoga. I hope South America draws you here in the next two years. Namaste, Lydia |
| 31st August 2007 TeamTurner | Marvel - From: Who’s Guiding Whom Upon The Way? Cameron, I continue to marvel at your perserverance and growth as a person. While reading your blogs and admiring your pictures, I have considered myself lucky to share in your experiences and your fresh point of view. Keep traveling and growing and best of luck with your new web-site. I'm sure the future will only cintinue to look up for you. Mike T. |
| 31st August 2007 Jill Saunderson | - From: Who’s Guiding Whom Upon The Way? Dear Cameron, what a wonderful person you are, it was great to meet you and walk with you I knew that I was in the presence of someone special, enjoy your home Love Jill |
| 31st August 2007 Jon | - From: Who’s Guiding Whom Upon The Way? Cameron, Welcome home old friend. Hope our paths cross again soon. Jon |
| 31st August 2007 Lily | Welcome Home Cameron. - From: Who’s Guiding Whom Upon The Way? May your journey continue in the familiar unknown. |
| 28th August 2007 Stephen Paul | Nice set! - From: A New Reality Upon Le Chemin de Saint Jacques Great pictures on this one. Less is more! I need to take that lesson to heart. LOVE "the Tracker"... |
| 27th August 2007 Katie Kruger | Your Pilgrimage - From: A New Reality Upon Le Chemin de Saint Jacques Here's to follow-through! I distinctly remember you telling me ten months ago (TEN MONTHS AGO ALREADY!) about your dream of following Coelho's Pilgrimage. Safe travels and happy walking! |
| 24th August 2007 Morgan | thanks, Cameron! - From: Peace Walk (Part IX): The End of a Nuclear Era Hallo Cameron, Have just read and enjoyed your writing and photos of the walk I shared with all of you for two days. I loved being part of it. Thanks for your efforts for peace, Morgan |
| 24th August 2007 Adrian Windisch | Great pics - From: Peace Walk (Part IX): The End of a Nuclear Era Loved the pics on your blog Camerobn, see my blog about the walk at http://greenreading.blogspot.com/2007/08/peace-walk-2.html Adrian |
| 23rd August 2007 Duncan Saunderson | From smeone who has walked with Cameron - From: Peace Walk (Part IX): The End of a Nuclear Era I walked with Cameron from Ayr in Scotalnd to the border with England. Do not be deceived by the laid back look, under what appears to be a very easy going relaxed guy there is someone very special. I shall not forget his kindness, help, advice and skills Despite our difference in ages( 43 years) difference in culture and upbringing (British and American) we did have things in common: we both have been to Nigeria ( again 35 years difference in time ), we both have the same passion for peace and we both are very impressed by KA and Marcus. So I echo his sentiments keep walking and working for peace. I often say who would have guessed 20 years ago that the Berlin wall would fall, the regime in South Africa would change and the Protestants and Catholics would join in Ireland. If these could happen, why should we not have a Nuclear free world ? Thanks Cameron ---- Duncan |
| 22nd August 2007 TeamTurner | Amazed - From: Le Pèlerin: To Be or Not To Be on The Way of Saint James I continue to amazed by your will and sense of adventure. I wish you the best in your travels and look forward to more of your wonder photography. Best Wishes, Michael Turner |
| 22nd August 2007 Bernie Meyer | Life as Pilgrimage - From: Le Pèlerin: To Be or Not To Be on The Way of Saint James Cameron, I have been wondering how your journey is going, now I have an idea. You sound strong and committed. Keep trusting the Self, Keep faith. My own journey has taken me places I would have never dreamed, and still is. I arrived home on Saturday from the Walk. Now, I am in culture shock of sorts, familiar from past shocks. I do not want to loose the meaning. Peace, Bernie |
| 22nd August 2007 Marcus Atkinson | In our thoughts - From: Le Pèlerin: To Be or Not To Be on The Way of Saint James Hi there.. Thinking of you heaps and hope that all is well... It was great to have you on the walk with us from Dublin to London. You are a great soul and it is always a pleasure to walk and spend time with you... Hope all goes well on your next pilgrimage and looking forward to walking with you next year from London to Geneva!!. In our prayers Marcus & KA |
| 20th August 2007 your seester | - From: Peace Walk (Part IX): The End of a Nuclear Era So proud of you...three months! Wow...the world is so blessed to have you in it, and is by far a better place because of your amazing efforts and dedication toward creating a more harmonious existence..I love you and miss you so much! |
| 20th August 2007 The other mama | Congratulations Cambo ! - From: Peace Walk (Part IX): The End of a Nuclear Era I am so proud of you Cam......and your determination to make this trek. Oh the stories you have yet to share......we who love you await your return. We miss you. We love you. We have been with you all along the way. Love, Rosemary |
| 20th August 2007 Jon | Thanks - From: Peace Walk (Part IX): The End of a Nuclear Era Cameron, Thank you for everything. You kept me on the walk with your thoughtfulness and caring. Continue to walk in beauty. peace, love, Jon |
| 25th July 2007 eims | - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia Your photos are absolutely beautiful. This page really made me dream... |
| 14th July 2007 cam2yogi | Cheers! - From: Peace Walk (Part VI): Dark Days at Sellafield Hey Cumberland Sausage, Thank you for the poem. I will read it to our group tomorrow morning as we head south for London. We were just in your area, passing through Sheffield. How'd you do with the floods? Hillsborough looked like it was wading, as families placed their destroyed goods outside their doorstep for disposal. I hope you were more fortunate. Namaste, w/Love, Peace and Joy, cam PS - Feel free to come and join the walk if you're willing and free! |
| 9th July 2007 Cumberland Sausage | Norman Nicholson - From: Peace Walk (Part VI): Dark Days at Sellafield Here's a Norman Nicholson poem, published in 'A local habitation' in 1972, entitled 'Windscale': The toadstool towers infest the shore: Stink-horns that propagate and spore Wherever the wind blows. Scafell looks down from the bracken band, And sees hell in a grain of sand, And feels the canker itch between his toes. This is a land where dirt is clean, And poison pasture, quick and green, And storm sky, bright and bare; Where sewers flow with milk, and meat Is carved up for the fire to eat, And children suffocate in God's fresh air. There is a rather incredible newsreel from 1957 detailing the events that inspired Nicholson's poem - "You can't explain radioactivity to a cow." Go to Norman Nicholson on Wikipedia and take the "Five Norman Nicholson poems" link at the bottom. http://www.cleo.net.uk/resources/displayframe.php?src=181/consultants_resources//english/norman3/index.html |
| 22nd June 2007 belinda | pic - From: Peace Walk (Part V): Scottish Messages & Human Truths 'scotland's for peace' is a great great photo! |
| 19th June 2007 the Boy who lived | hi - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia AMMMMMMMMAZZZZZINNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG photographs. Are you a pro?? |
| 18th June 2007 Norm | traveling to Ireland - From: Peace Walk (Part V): Scottish Messages & Human Truths Cameron, Kathryn & I are heading for western Ireland next week with a group called "Spiritsong." We'll be singing in varioius parts of that region. Our theme is Building Bridges. I note that many of the themes in your writing appear in our song. We seek to build bridges of understanding and caring for people, the earth, all of God's creation. Norm Braatz |
| 14th June 2007 Simon | Standing up by sitting down - From: Peace Walk (Part IV): Arrested Nuclear Development Your article is exhilarating, picking up speed as we know what inevitability awaits you who stood up by sitting down. Your words are fantastic and your picures vivd my friend...in love and peace. |
| 13th June 2007 Ed Iglehart | Shanthi/Salaam/Shalom/Dorood/Peace - From: Peace Walk (Part IV): Arrested Nuclear Development It was a privilege to welcome you all to Taliesin yesterday evening. I hope you slept well and I'm sorry to have been unable to visit further and set you on your way today. May all the Gods bless you and your mission My thoughts will be with you all the way xxxxx ed |
| 12th June 2007 belinda | - From: Peace Walk (Part IV): Arrested Nuclear Development Hi Cameron, true..we humans dont love ourselves, that fuels our desctructive shadow side. From unhealthy food, alcohol, drugs etc. to nuclear power :-S, a sad conclusion. I will rejoice the day when salsa dancing is considered better than making war :-) dutch greetings |
| 10th June 2007 marci | - From: Peace Walk (Part IV): Arrested Nuclear Development thank you for this beautiful and thoughtful piece of writing and heartfelt sentiment for humanity.i was just reading another blog from family and yours popped up and im glad it did....the photos were great too. |
| 9th June 2007 Shannon | And you once were just an island boy full of ideals - From: Peace Walk (Part IV): Arrested Nuclear Development Cameron, I am soooooooooooo jealous! You are living your dreams and acting on your ideals. Beats hanging out at Doc's and sipping on the watered down bloody marys! Your photos speak more passionately then your travel blog...and that takes some doing! I wish more island kids were like you instead of being these entitled self-serving narcissts that think going to Pike's Market is a "cultural awakening." Tell us more about the guy from Tacoma. I think you have another story there.... |
| 7th June 2007 belinda | africa is.... - From: Another African Day I lived in Mali for a year. And when people ask me how that was and how it affected me..well, i still havent found the words to describe it. Confronting, Intense..So different than any other country. How to explain? Hot, Poor, Malaria, Insects, Dying people, Muslims against Christians..... but i still miss it somehow. I dont travel anymore (only in my mind, lol) so its nice to read your experiences, makes me want to pack my bags again :-) |
| 3rd June 2007 Miriam | Hey Cameron - From: Peace Walk (Part III): Belfast Hello sir, fair play, you've put a lot of work into this. Photos lovely, I liked the ones of the cooley mountains especially. I'd like to indicate that there's lots to know about the various histories of protestant people before they arrived here, and the mix of cultures that exists in Northern Ireland today. Can't wait to read about faslane, saw the photos on the faslane365 website and heard a bit from mark. Will you tell every one I say Hi and send hugs? I had a really great time on the walk with ye's, settled back into life here nicely. Good Luck!! Love Miriam |
| 1st June 2007 Linda | Changing face of Ireland - From: Peace Walk (Part III): Belfast I read with great interest your fascinating description of the Troubles and current developments. Excellent! I was there six years ago on a youth mission (joint Protestant and Catholic) to work with kids. It was still very troubled at that time. |
| 1st June 2007 Dennis P. | Deep Sigh.... - From: Peace Walk (Part III): Belfast Namaste Cam. Much of what is shared in this blog is new information. Thanks for the care, love and perspective. In an effort to soften 'ego' (while allowing due space), imagine conversations without the words, I, me, you, us, them, they, ours, mine, yours, etc. Imagine. If everything one perceives is a perception / reflection of oneself / ones spirit, then one realizes one's isolation / aloneness. This, of course is balanced by one's sense/cellular knowledge that all 'things' are connected. Both these models are completely true and simultaneously true. Hugs. From one alien to another. |
| 31st May 2007 Chelle | Bainbridge Island hello - From: Peace Walk (Part II): A Land of the Irish Hey Cam, keep on Truckin'!! Am in awe with the intention as you walk and experience some of my ancestral roots. I loved the one figure peace salute. All is well here and spring is so lovely - expecially - at 85 degrees!!! So as you walk remember there is always warmth in our thoughts of you. Peace on bro..... |
| 31st May 2007 megan | - From: Peace Walk (Part I): All Roads Lead From Dublin love it |
| 26th May 2007 Norm Braatz | - From: Peace Walk (Part II): A Land of the Irish Thanks for you interesting comments on Ireland. We are traveling there next month, will be singing at the American Celebration of Music in Ireland. Norm |
| 26th May 2007 digital_explorer | Excellent work - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia You captured the true essence of living thru Black and White. Scenes are so captivating in its true vibrant colours. Rey |
| 26th May 2007 digital_explorer | Excellent Work - From: Peace Walk (Part II): A Land of the Irish Im fascinated with your journal and of course for your peace walk mission. Im also an environmentalist and I do agree with your idea of being nuclear-free. Good luck and looking forward to your future journals. Rey |
| 11th May 2007 david | truth springs forth - From: The Doctor's Little Secret keep spreading the word brother, i have recently learned of urine therapy in a yoga course, fascinating! |
