It took me about 2 days to decorate the tree and get things ready for the 8 days I had with my children and grandchildren. It took a bit less to take it all down. I enjoyed both actually. I was alone when I took it down (Except for when I was on top of the ladder and had to hand ornaments down to Dina) and this gave me a chance to really reflect on each ornament and marvel at the many twists and turns of my life that each one represents…some have been with me since Dad put up the tree. Others have seen 3 husbands. Some I made while filming “Barefoot in the Park” and as I wrapped them back up I thought about how great it is that I’ll be doing another movie with Bob. Some I made with my grandkids while I lived in Atlanta. Some I bought with Richard when we celebrated our first Christmas together. I have a star of David with “Our First Xmas” written on it and that year we fortuitously found a treasure trove of musical instrument ornaments which made him more excited about that first small tree. He wasn’t in the habit of celebrating Xmas like I do and marvels at the effort I put into it.
I love this stretch of time between the Christmas Holiday and tomorrow, when business starts up again. A lot of people are out of town. It’s quiet and chill (literally here in L.A. and figuratively). I take an extra hour to read the paper. I don’t get dressed till—well, one day not at all and right now it’s 2:45pm and I’m still in my bathrobe. I catch up with myself.
I’ve also watched just about every film that has a chance of being nominated for an Oscar and, in fact, I just submitted my nominating ballot. (I’m not telling!) This was a truly extraordinary year for film, in my opinion. Choices were hard to make. Let me mention 2 films that didn’t do so much campaigning and aren’t on everyone’s “Most Probable” list: “The End of the Tour” starring Jesse Eisenberg as a Rolling Stone reporter who is doing a story about the writer David Foster Wallace played brilliantly by Jason Segel. In fact both actors are extraordinary and the film is a highly intelligent, subtle study of celebrity, art and ambition. The other film that surprised me is “Legend.” I saw “The Revenant” and asked who played the bad guy. It was Tom Hardy and then a lot of folks said, “You gotta see him in ‘Legend'” There he played twin brothers who are British gangsters. He is really amazing in this film. I came to think of the 2 brothers and different people even though Hardy was playing both. And, as the more together of the brothers, Hardy is like a new Brando.
There is an outstanding question that George Reese asked me in my blog comments on Dec 15 that I promised I’d answer and now I have time. He wanted to know why “a 2-time Academy Award winning actress had to take acting lessons.”
I mentioned in a previous blog that after Season One of Grace & Frankie, I started working with an acting coach (and therapist). There are several reasons:
1. Unlike painters or musicians whose instrument is outside themselves —what sounds they make come from a piano, what colors and shapes are put on a canvas—actors’ instrument is ourselves. Our creations and choices come from our tone of voice, our bodies, our faces that are animated by our emotions, energy, attitudes. Unresolved events in our lives can be triggered when we work on a particular kind of character or scene and we become stuck and not know why. This happened to me and I retired from acting for 15 years because all of those most intimate, personal things were not flowing properly. I was stuck. I thought it was forever. I was wrong.
2. When, after all that time, I started acting again, I began to feel I was relying on old habits and I started to question if I was meant to be doing this again. It also occurred to me that maybe my ‘instrument’ needed some tuning up. As Jason Segel says in a recent interview about playing the role in “End of Tour” which was very different for him, “I’d done so much, but now I had to start from scratch.” I sort of feel that way. Like a newbie. It’s an interesting thing to experience when you’re my age and I am grateful for it. I’m glad I still not willing to settle. I want to flex new muscles. In fact, working with a coach is a little analogous to working out with a new exercise instructor. If they’re good, they encourage you to expand, leave your comfort zone, dig deeper. I may fall flat on my face in the process but I want to stretch. And I’ll continue to work with a coach and return to therapy when I feel it necessary. It sure helped me last year!
I hope this answers your question, George.
Happy New Year to all. What I wish for most is moving closer to a world that is safer—for the environment, for women, for children, for those who are ‘different.’ Let’s learn to embrace what’s different. Love and empathy, not saber rattling and entitlement, are what will defang the ISIS of the world.
Melissa Rae Wilkeson
I took my Christmas tree down today, too. I must admit I have thoroughly enjoyed my two weeks of vacation…but I’m ready to get back at it tomorrow. I am very happy to hear you are going to do another movie with Mr. Redford. When can we expect to see that one??? Barefoot in the Park is one of my favorite plays/movies. Gotta love Neil Simon!
Happy New Year, Jane! Blessings to you in 2016. 🙂
Mel
June Lundie
Great reflection Jane!! Happy New Year! Haven’t seen the second season of Grace & Frankie as we live in the country and don’t have Netflix so I go to Calgary for a weekend at my bestie’s house and I power thru the entire season. Love love love it!
JACKIE SUE DENNEY
I got a giggle at you lazing about in your jammies and robe..I was so wore out from baking and cooking that after Christmas I retired my old ass and just binged on Netflix..If you haven’t had a chance check out Sense8..happy new year.
Rita
Excited to hear you are doing another movie with Robert Redford. When is it coming out?
Bekah
Beautiful blog post, Ms. Fonda.
I’m reading “My Life So Far” for the second time (because I love it so much) and the same question keeps popping into my head: I know you’ve said you won’t write about your sex life unless you put it into a novel. However, would you discuss it if you thought it could be helpful to some young women? I ask because I doubt I’m the only 20-something who has questioned things about her sexuality. Maybe hearing the experiences and lessons learned from a “real adult” who has been through some of that would be helpful. It’s so difficult to discuss (for me, at least) at this age. Hell, it’s difficult to think about. You are a role model to many young women (including myself) and I would love to know how you dealt with your experiences and came to figure out who you really are in that department.
Daniel Murray
Nicely put. Thank you for elaborating with so much heart and soul and humility.
What you’d written is a nice reminder to me on many levels. It’s one of the reasons I like your postings here: you give me much to mull over. And, there are few greater joys in life than to be given something new to ponder.
SusanK
Your tree is quite large! I bet it is beautiful all lit up and decorated. Ornaments are like a patchwork quilt, aren’t they? Each tells a story of a different time in your life. I love it.
I have been busy watching possible Oscar contender movies. “Legend” and “The End of the Tour” are both on my list of movies to see, but I haven’t watched them yet. I made a list back in September of movies that have a possibility of being up for an Oscar. That list had over 60 movies on it! I have removed some and added some along the way, depending on reviews and buzz. I have seen 30 of the movies on the list so far, most at the movie theater! I know, quite extreme. And I am not done yet! I love the movies this time of year when it is cold outside. It is a great way to escape reality for a couple of hours. It has definitely been a great year for movies! I have enjoyed so many. Of course, “Youth” was a beautiful movie that made me continue to think about it long after I left the theater. Your performance was outstanding, so I guess those coaching lessons are working. 🙂 Though, I have to say your terrific performances go way back.
And what a perfect way to end this blog entry. Beautifully said and so very true.
Happy New Year, Jane. May 2016 bring you much love, peace, and happiness.
Louise Gilchrist
Thank you, thank you for sharing your life journey. I am 57, just recently had my job illuminated after 18 years, budget cuts. Just got all your DVDs on exercise and book prime time, they are awesome. You inspire this warrior on earth to stay strong, prayers your way to keep you going. Thankful for this season on in my life to find me again. Thankful for your blog and your honesty, we need more people like that in our lives. 😉
pat
Wishing you a wonderful productive New Year, Jane! I am thankful for all you have contributed to our world and look forward to seeing, listening and reading all about you and by you in the future.
Laura wilkinson
Happy New year to you!
Steven Vasko
Dear Ms. Fonda: I printed a new photo of my “Barbarella” portrait painting for you to autograph and review…I can put it in a self addressed stamped envelope and mail it to any business address of yours that you think would be quicker in giving it to you than your Foundation’s Office in Atlanta. Just curious… Anyway, take care and have fun! Yours-Steven Vasko
Janet Lavergne
I injured my knee about 23 years ago. I had no money, no insurance and no doctor. I did, however have 2 of your workout videos. It took months, but eventually I was able to walk and climb small hills. My 4 year old nephew did the workout routines with me. When I went back to work, I told everyone that I would not be walking if it weren’t for you. Fast forward many many many years and I re-injured the same knee. I still had the Primetime Workout tape and used it. When my VCR died, I looked high and low for the program on DVD. I tried doing the workout from memory. That only worked for a little while. I recently bought a DVD of one of the “old” workout programs. I was thrilled to find it. But I am disappointed that Primetime Workout from “way back” isn’t on DVD. I still credit you for my ability to walk again. Thank you.
Virginia Ortiz
Happy New Year Ms Jane and may you continue to be Blessed….even in a rob you look awesome.
Lisa Heikkila
Just signed in….it is great to see the beautiful tree. Usually my tree is set up until the second weekend in January since here in MN it is so dark and cold this time of year. I figure a few extra Christmas lights for an additional week or two is ok for the dark evenings. My daughter introduced your current show to me and I was so pleased to be able to actually see you acting. You truly are an inspiration.
Years ago I purchased your Jane Fonda’s Workout VHS and plugged it in again the other day because it is a new year and new year resolutions and all. Well, bottom line, you make it look easy. So I have my work cut out for me, yet I really do enjoy my attempts at the beginning section of the tape because you sound so encouraging yet firm.
When my youngest graduated from college I then started college (for the most part), and learned that the number one cause of senior falls is the lack of core strength….so hence the pulling out and using the VHS. Thank you.
Kimberly Nichols
Hi Jane. I’ve just finished watching your Master Class on OWN (again). I have it saved to my DVR and I watch it when I need to feel inspired. I love what you said about embracing whatever you are afraid of. I’m taking a class that I find myself resistant to. It cost a lot of money and I need to stay consistent with it. So, thank you. I realize my resistance is about fear, and what you said has helped.
I’m completely obsessed with Grace and Frankie! I really just adore it. I think I figured out why the other day (other than the obvious joy of walking through the emotions, sad, poignant, and joyful). My parents divorced when I was 9, and my mother fell apart. It was devastating to my brother and me to see her so brokenhearted…and, well, just plain broken. I have always had a terrible fear of being betrayed and abandoned. I really think seeing my Mom that way is one significant reason. So…watching Grace and Frankie do it differently…feeling their sadness, feelings of betrayal, anger, and then acceptance…has been so moving for me and it is helping me heal…all these years later.
Anyway, I just really appreciate you, your talent, your openness, your strength, and your sharing. Keep on keeping on!
Love,
Kimberly Nichols
Julya Billhymer
Jane:
I have recently enjoyed “This is Where I Leave You.” In the film you have a scene with Jason Bateman where you tell him how proud his father was of him….that he could have spoken more freely with his father, etc. I felt when I watched it like it was a “full circle” moment for you. It harkened the scene with you and Hepburn in “On Golden Pond” where she tells you to basically get a grip and go talk to your dad by the boat dock.
Did you feel that as well?
Logan Ken
Ms. Fonda: you are the one person that I can address this issue to that might be able to make some sort of difference:
I don’t know/think you’re a member of the board of governors/obviously you’re a member of the actors branch, but there’s one issue every year that drives awards followers like myself nuts:
CATEGORY FRAUD
You’ve mentioned watching just about everything in sight that might be in play for Oscar nominations, and I applaud that: I’m of the belief that unless you’ve seen all the nominees in a category, you shouldn’t vote. I liked how in the shorts and doc/foreign category, only those that ‘proved’ they saw each nominee could vote. I also know people are busy so it’s impossible, but when Crash beat Brokeback Mountain (not that I particularly loved Mountain, for I’m not the biggest Ang Lee fan to begin with) and then see that people like Ernest Borgnine and Tony Curtis openly proclaimed that they didn’t and never had an intention of seeing the “gay cowboy” movie, it was upsetting not only because of the homophobia but because I don’t think a person should be voting for anything without being informed! Alas, and brief detour aside:
RE category fraud: since you’re caught up, I’ve seen Carol (Todd Haynes) and the idea that Rooney Mara is somehow supporting in that film, a movie that is split between scenes of Mara away from Blanchett, Blanchett away from Mara, and then scenes of the two of them together: that Mara is being campaigned for supporting actress, as she’s placed at SAG (robbing someone like you or Joan Allen in Room or various other performers that actually gave supporting performances): frankly, it’s ridiculous. Apparently this is the case with the talented Alicia Vikander in The Danish Girl. How the heck can a 15-minute performance compete with someone that’s in 60% of their movie? This was an issue with the winning performance by Christoph Waltz in Django Unchained (competing against someone like Tommy Lee Jones in Lincoln or Alan Arkin in Argo).
I understand that actors choose where to place actors on their ballot, and this has stopped some category faud: Kate Winslet was being campaigned supporting in The Reader, but she was nominated in lead at the Oscars; Keisha Castle-Hughes was positioned in lead at the Oscars even though the team from Whale Rider thought a supporting bid would be easier. However, these corrections are rare: since 2005, I’d argue that these performances were wrongfully placed in supporting categories:
Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain (it’d be like arguing one of Romeo or Juliet is supporting in Shakespeare’s play)
Casey Affleck in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (he’s in almost every scene, truly indefensible)
Philip Seymour Hoffman in Doubt
Geoffrey Rush in The King’s Speech (so many scenes by himself/with his family: the film could have been called, though an awful title: The King’s Speech Therapist)
Christoph Waltz in Django Unchained (mentioned above)
Philip Seymour Hoffman in The Master (maybe the best Hoffman performance, with a titanic, “Orson Welles” like showcase, — is he not the master?)
Bardley Cooper in American Hustle (might have more screentime than lead nominated Amy Adams from the same film)
Rachel Weisz in The Constant Gardener (as much of a lead as that year’s lead actress winner, Reese Witherspon in Walk the Line)
Cate Blanchett in Notes on a Scandal (relegated to supporting because of Dench in the same film, but really: if it was a man in the role/a male character, she’d have been a lead contender)
Hailee Steinfeld in True Grit (literally in EVERY scene, her perspective: not Rooster’s)
Helen Hunt in The Sessions (again, plenty of scenes in which she’s not with John Hawkes)
Julia Roberts in August: Osage County (even more of her story than Streep’s)
—–and these are just the ones I feel most confident about. It’s not a perfect system, sure, I understand that and it’s not always so cut and dry (some might say JK Simmons is lead in Whiplash/others might disagree): but there must be something that can be done. In this year alone, with people like Alicia Vikander in The Danish Girl, Rooney Mara in Carol, Jacob Tremblay in Room (somehow people think that because you’re a child, you can’t be lead, and Michael Keaton in Spotlight – all leads that were/are being strategically placed by studios to fill supporting slots: it’s time to confront this head on. There’s got to be a way to settle this, even if it’s just having a panel from within the actors branch decide this and/or make it so that if a performer is in more than 50% of their film, they can’t be a supporting player (unless maybe some appeal is made and then that, too, is decided by a jury of members from the actors branch).
I never hear stars talk about this: not once did I hear Julia Roberts publically share her annoyance about being campaigned supporting for August: Osage County. Was a supporting nomination really so important to her career that she couldn’t push back against Weinstein (the strategists behind this)? By allowing oneself to partake in this, you’re robbing actual supporting performances by actors from getting that attention. From her same film, Roberts all but blocked someone like character actress Margo Martindale from getting any traction.
It’s utter malarkey, it’s been going on, and something should be done about this. If you’re not nominated because Mara and Vikander (Danish Girl) are filling up spots (or, really, if either take up a slot in the category), you might not be annoyed, but let it be known that many of us will be.
Mick Broderick
Dear Ms Fonda:
Belated happy birthday, merry Christmas, and happy new year from Australia! I really enjoyed, and was touched by, your new year’s blog. Let’s all learn to better tolerate, if not celebrate, difference (vive la différence!) as well as our shared interests.
I have a digital version of a fantastic radio series featuring your dad from 1946 that dramatizes citizen concerns about atomic warfare. Seems like there is a long family pedigree… May I send you a copy?
I’d also like to ask about your dad’s involvement in Hollywood for SANE, and any recollections you might have about this circa 1959-63? I’ll be in LA next week, though it looks from you blog that you will be back at work.
Warm regards
Mick
SirMatthew
What a wonderful way to spend the days – bathrobe. I changed into new jammies on New Years Day and wore them all day. VERY comfy and in Iowa it was QUITE cold, but I DO love that brisk chill when you step outside. Wishing you a very successful 2016!!
mayco
Très belle et heureuse année Jane!!!
cmraz
Jane
I have 6 children 2 biological and 3 whos (is that a word) mother died of breast cancer so I have been their mother on earth for 13 years. usually have Maggie and ethan to put up tree atleast. well this year it was left to me to take down. I sorted the ornaments by child and by the category “need to know origin” I cant’ tell if some are from original mom’s tree or dad’s tree or the tree for family before me? Our kids are getting married and moving on to their own trees I always wonder if I am not present in this life next year what my engineer husband would do …..omg purge purge purge with no nostalgia scary I guess I don’t even want him to clean out my beside table without assistance important stuff there Sorry blah blah blah
don’t know how many kids you have or grandchildren hopefully you have been blessed with many This Is suppose to be my year for my first grandchild can not wait of course I am still experiencing the fruit of having a 12 year old at the age of 55 He is a doll and sweet boy
wondering when the second season of grace and frankie is going to start? It brings me great joy!
Colleen Mraz
do you have open recordings ? would love to surprise my best friend of 52 years with that?
Jerelyn Craden
Happy New Year, Jane! As a sister Sagittarian I can appreciate your ongoing inner work and taking steps to gain more tools for challenges at hand and ahead. In my case, I recently took a 12 week Mindfulness course despite being a meditator for over 40 years. As you know, it’s the mind’s job to work overtime, and being present is truly being alive.
All I wanted for Christmas (to be up and running by my 70th birthday a week before Christmas) was my new website: http://www.killingyouiskillingme.com dedicated to spreading awareness of the escalating problem of gun violence with links to grassroots groups working for change. I also felt compelled to self-produce a music video: “Killing You Is Killing Me,” https://youtu.be/Y4hpltbIDIQ. If you get the chance to see it and feel it worthy, I would greatly appreciate your support by sharing it with others.
With deep respect and love,
Jerelyn Craden
Steven Vasko
Dear Ms. Fonda: Well, I slipped my new photo of my Barbarella portrait painting into a self-addressed stamped envelope and mailed it today to your associate Ms. Masseur in Atlanta. (I even had a tracking slip attached to the envelope to help insure that it gets to Ms. Masseur’s office.) Since you have been so nice to me about this whole thing I took the opportunity to slip three photos of my latest paintings into the envelope for you to view and enjoy. Thank you for all your time and attention in this matter…Have Fun! Yours-Steven Vasko
yosra1
Jane,I just want to tell that i love and respect you…and watching your interviews or reading your posts gives me hope…
Kimberly Nichols
Hi Jane. I’m reading, “My Life So Far,” and wow! I am so moved by your writing. I connect with much of what you’ve shared and experienced. My reaction is interesting and It’s helpful to me. I often feel like crying after certain parts and that makes me go exploring inside for more peeling of that darn onion. But that is the way to freedom and joy…So, thank you! Thank you for being so brave. It helps me be brave, too. With love…Kimberly
Xanthe
I’ve just read your book My Life So Far and it has been an inspiring experience. I’m halfway to 31 and wondering about what next steps my life will take. My image of you growing up was as the unattainable fitness queen, but I now understand the trail blazing and political path your interests and career have taken you. Reading your fascinating views and experiences shows how little the big issues for women and society change unless we speak up – needless war, inequality, the search for the mind body connection. You’ve reminded me to try my best to take the creative lead in my own life and focus on my passions and where I feel I can contribute. To not sit complacently feeling I need to please, take the easy path or do what’s expected of me as as female in a gendered environment, wary of using my voice. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and strength. I’m going to tell all the strong women in my life to read your book.
aurie
ms fonda, i appreciate your intelligent comments about the lessons. however, perhaps the analogy might be more of a musician who takes care of her instrument, which at times needs a professional for cleaning, maintenance, tuning , wood treatment. and, yes, sometimes lessons. i can play french horn BUT the same horn sounds completely different when played by someone with actual talent.
John Contratti
Happy New Year. I’ve always enjoyed your work and admire all that you continually to accomplish. I was always amazed, still am, the way you have published so many books. For years I’ve been wanting to complete my first children’s book. When I saw you a few years back talking about one of your books, you inspired me to get it done. My first children’s picture storybook, “Cooking With Mr. C.” is now being released. You’ve always been a wonderful supporter of teachers. I would like to send you a copy, if possible. If so, where can it be sent? Many thanks and happy, healthy 2016.
Steven Vasko
Dear Ms. Fonda: Wow, that was quick! The photo you signed must be one of the ones I previously sent to your Foundation in Atlanta. When you get the photos I mailed to Ms. Masseur’s office last Thursday just do what you like with them. BTW, I really appreciate the good review on your part concerning my portrait painting…Thanks! Have fun! Yours-Steven Vasko
Rebecca Tennant
Ah, Ms. Fonda, now that I am slowly approaching being a woman of a “certain age”, I just realized I can trace different cycles of my life through you! Starts with “Sunday in New York” I’m in puberty (heaven help us!) and fall in love with JANE FONDA, who is that woman? Then thru “Barefoot in the Park” so when you come to my college in 1972 deep in the heart of Texas, and with Holly Near, I am ecstatic and naturally take 40 or 45 slides (yeah, those things) of you way way WAY up on the stage: you are a tiny blurry dot and boy, I’m proud of those slides and HE’LL NO WE WON’T GO. Forward to my move to LA and we can’t miss the “Coming Home” premiere in Westwood and waiting and waiting to see you again, but instead all we got was Bruce Dern pulling up in his muddy jeep – jeez. Then “Julia” when I learned to fly and I told everyone that would listen you were the BEST ACTRESS of the times. Hands down. You were, of course. And so it goes as Kurt would write, until we end up all the way here in 2016 with Grace and Frankie. Hooray for you and your work and a great big thanks. And keep it coming!
SusanK
I am curious what your thoughts are on the Oscar boycott. As you may have noticed from past comments from me on your blog, I am a huge movie goer when it comes to Oscar season. I run out and see every movie imaginable that could be up for an Oscar. This year I am lucky enough to have Red Carpet bleacher seats for both the SAG Awards and Oscars (and am extremely disappointed you were not nominated for these. I would have loved to see you walk the carpet.) I will fly all the way out to LA for both of them. (If you want to meet for coffee, just let me know. 🙂 ) I know, though, that minorities being nominated is a huge issue. I know that women, African Americans, and Hispanics are fighting for recognition and roles. I know that the Academy is dominated by white older males. I can’t figure out why Straight Out of Comptom, Beasts of No Nation, and Will Smith were nominated for SAGs, but not Oscars. Is the Screen Actors Guild less dominated by white older males or is the nomination process different enough? Anyway, what are your thoughts? Of course, I understand if you do not want to comment.
Leighton
Lots of Oscar babbling going on. What’s your take?
Luiz
Hi from Brazil! I am watching Grace and Frankie and Im loving it! You are such an awesome actress, I remember many movies I saw since I was a kid! Hugs, Luiz
Julianna diggs
I read your book recently and it’s so honest and beautiful, thank you for being so authentic. I think the part of the book reflecting on your childhood was so helpful with mine. That must have been so hard to put it all on paper, I truly admire the hard work you’ve done to become a better person. I love the conversation with Amanda De Cadenet because the questions she has for people are unbelievably brilliant and the answers are unpredictable and beautiful, after I watched that episode with you in it, was when I started appreciating your work so much. Thank you for everything that you’ve done for the world and the people on it.
readers
thank you ms. fonda for a moving and thoughtfelt – inspiring reminders, tedx conversation with ms. tomlin of who we are, why we are, and where we are going … and how much more we are capable of – we have only just begun to know who we are and how genuinely powerful we truly are inside.
we thought you might like this (perhaps this should be posted in your birthday post):
a new re-birth in humanity, a Centenarian Miracle consciousness evolving away from the culture
of death to a culture of the miracle of life and the miracle of living ~ as we emerge away
from the previous cycle of humanity ~ hence, the darkness before the dawn. the dissolution of what must be uncreated, out of compassion and renewal into the Age of Satya Yuga (the age of truth) – in Hindu cosmology … of a birth of a new cycle , as we are choosing.
as many more of us are awakening and doing our part,
remembering that
Aging and death is optional, it’s a manmade belief!! A new paradigm is arriving
as humanity enters the age of miracle consciousness (hence, the darkness before
the dawn, a cleansing of all our bodies and layers of being and consciousness that no longer serves us — a natural dissolution before the miracle).
the body only
dies when it
cannot clear itself – many immortal masters of India have lived for 300 to 3000 years and on, and
continue to live to this day to teach us the impossible ~
(sondra ray, liberation breathing founder)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zGlEnfa1to
sondra ray –
a new age where
we can end the
ceaseless cycle
of death and rebirth –
and enter
miracle consciousness through our own healing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfo_LCcIET8
Christine Heart Savage Interviews Sondra Ray on Breathwork.
http://bewaretheaquarianage.com/uploads/3/0/5/0/3050484/aquarian_age.pdf
An insight about the current tends towards enlightenment on our Planet ~
when there is knowledge, communication and truth, there is no fear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPFPduybbps
Tao Porchon Lynch: 97-year old yoga master who is alive and as vibrant as ever,
a real life forrest gump.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mhirpfKHak
Ms. Tina Turner celebrating at 76! Simply Her Best and still going strong!
In many indigenous societies, there is no time, no calendar of industry to follow,
no age to remember. In the Kogi society, the elders (the wise people) have NO GREY HAIR! The western calendar is man-made and creates false “aging!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r16UkiI5wjY
Tina Turner celebrating 76th birthday – Simply The Best (at her best!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmc8YvcySsU
The power of the universe is within you: Prominent Centenarian Tao Porchon Lynch (97-year old yoga master, who still dances to this day)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xauVlSaaraA
(Tao dancing – we are meant thrive and succeed much longer than we’ve been led to believe)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vIZjuoFpkc
Leonard Orr: Physical Immortality (we are not supposed to age! as humanity,
heals it’s “death urge” (and death urge habits), we can choose how long
WE want to live and thrive, and manisfest even more good things for our lives and for others ~
http://www.breathwork.be/articles/premium-content/830-affirmations-for-physical-immortality-by-leonard-orr-achariya-raja
Affirmations for clearing the death urge and renewing longevity –
through the Miracle consciousness of times before.
http://www.albanyqigong.com/images/Breaking%20the%20Death%20Habit.pdf
Basic guidelines of Breaking The Death Habit
We can leave behind the pain of the past and instead, be pulled by the vision
for our future! (Kathryn Alice)
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a few more resource links for exploration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2Duu9JO6vg
Embodying The Four Immeasurables with Dr. Mario Martinez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBVpTRWYl6I
Tiny House Built Solo by 65 Year Old Disabled Woman- Cancer Survivor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448
Never, Ever Give Up. Arthur’s Inspirational Transformation!
see the miracles everywhere, as we look for them 🙂 a wondrous happy new you!!
readers
good and heartful news for the Planet Earth (hemp for oil to save our planet and our future):
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIlKfKYxfXY
The Making of We Are The World
Return of the Lights In This World (The Great Artists to Show the Way Again in The Satya Yuga)
we hope to see a return of the films, filmed in analog without blue-grey-beige tint, HD-free, and sparking a return of retrofilmmaking – the “films” as of the last several years, churned out like a factory, leave very
little to the imagination and natural introspection. we have been missing the nuances, the subtleties, the beauty that over-the-top HD, unnatural lighting and tint, uncreative digital editing, in which overwhelming and intrusive acting simply cannot replace or replicate —- of the humanistic, genuinely emotional, thought-provoking, inspirational films of only a few years ago (the electric horsemans, the china syndromes, the ghandis, the urban cowboys, the chariots of fires, the e.t’s, the close encounters of the third kind, the stand by me’s, out of africa’s, kramer vs. kramers, the silkwoods, the stake outs, the list can go on throughout the ages and genres). where
films were not merely doled out for quick entertainment, sci-fi monotomy, and a buck, but had changed one’s life from the inside, in awe and reverence for all those involved, for the love of the art and for healing humanity.
the thoughtful old is the new. all it takes is one great filmmaker and script. . why not your peers to take the reign and get behind the camera, take back the artform of film and quality of acting … to show the way again for the future …. humanity is yearning for this.
nothing is impossible, immutable or permanent. if it hasn’t been done, there is a space and an audience waiting for it to happen.
thank you for all the Great Work and Causes of the past and present ms. fonda!!
Karin
Dear Jane,
Your spirit and your words have been a longtime inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing this posting of beginning a new year of 2016 and year of the Monkey. I really enjoyed reading your heartfelt book My Life So Far – and hope to locate my copy to re-read again. I find myself nearing the end of a divorce, and it has been a long, emotional process. The good news is our children are doing well, I have begun the process to rediscover my Self before I became a wife and parent, and I got a new job recently. I can sometimes see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. Your genuine, loving manner – and generous written words that share your authentic feelings and thoughts – are deeply supportive and inspiring to me.
Thank you!!
With Love and Many Thanks,
Karin
Karin
Thanks so much Jane. I am on a plane to go visit my Swedish family (when I was a high school exchange student). When I return, I will look forward to reading your recent book – and will really appreciate the generosity of your shared words of wisdom that come from experience and a kind heart. I once heard you speak where you mentioned that of all the body parts, you liked your eyes the best. You and your eyes are truly beautiful, kind and loving- and courageous inside and out. Thank you very much for your courage and heart.
I turned 54 January 1. Starting life over, in my 50’s, which sometimes feels daunting– but here I go and I will definitely read your book for tips along this new path! Xoxoxox Karin
Astrid Dehl
I had the rare opportunity to see your father in a production of Our Town in Mineola, Long island.
My high school English class monthly outing ended there after a long trip on a commuter train from Jersey. This train served alcoholic beverages, we noted. I remember a long monologue by your father at the end of the play that made it a superior experience. We felt shiny, no glowing all the way back to Jersey. But I never got to see you. You were supposed to speak at a small college I attended. In Jersey to tell us all about Nam… I guess you got wind of what a miserable place it was. You certainly got a crowd. We were all upset.
Rita
Hello Jane,
You are an amazing woman. Everything you do and stand for is impressive. You are beautiful in every way possible. Your acting is superb…I love every movie you have been in….Grace and Frankie is out of this world. I love your style with clothes and makeup…high collar shirts and flared pants…the beautiful tan colored sweater you wear so much…absolutely love it!!! Thank you so much for all you do for your fans.
John Wilson
Its a mid of the new year 😛
Very nice article. Very much informative.
Thanks for sharing.
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