Hair Day for #1

 

Detangle and wash day for #1 today. He'll be fluffing out the 'fro in no time

It's nice playing with the curls and seeing all the scarlet red hairs in his head.

#afroboys #naturalhair #curlyhair #detanglerbrush #finehair #ilovemyhair #selfcare

What remains? Connecting and celebrating....and loving others.

 Good morning!

Serious post!

What remains?

So this is where my studies and thoughts went this morning. Let's IMAGINE....

The physical needs of your neighbours are all taken care of and THEY are able to provide for that need. Everyone is already given what they need and more. The needs of your healing and the physical healing of those around you is available, affordable, and possible.

Now what? What is needed?

As I imagined all that it is that I am grateful for and have...I started feeling "free" to give myself space to consider the ways in which I would be creative. How I would manage and take care of the space and environment in which I live. How I would collaborate with others on projects I have in mind to do, because we would all have the resources to contribute to seeing it through to its fruition...cleaning land, water, and sea. Travelling and exploring and meeting and respecting others in their loved spaces. Connecting and celebrating....and loving others.

Letting go of the judgment that someone else has a judgment and that I am to judge against the judgment they hold against others or myself. I would be free of that also. Truly celebrating a mindset that is curious and accepting, looking for the dynamic growth and expansion in all.

One another love and collaboration is waiting to be enjoyed in all seasons of life. That is the ongoing gift that calls to us. And to remind one another that we are ALL meant for it as it is ever-resent in our reach.

Today, I am going to enjoy holding higher and steady value for those around me...appreciating the wonder of their impact and existence...beyond any limiting perceptions and more aligned to the bigger picture. Because we are ALL here for a big reason that serves #oneanotherlove .

#ThankYouGod #biggerpicture #nodebtremaining #Lovefirst #WeARE #IAM #greaterstill #alreadyhere #IamHere #Sawubona #Ubuntu #UnityinHumanity

A few not-so-common things about me

 Good morning!

I could share how my slow and steady reboot is going well...how the un-sexy, little, often-overlooked tasks and activities done daily are making a bigger difference that I even expected...BUT, there is this trend going around about sharing the realness ... the non "highlight" reel of my thoughts and days and I thought I would chime in...

I wake up each morning and do a side pose in the hall mirror looking at my silhouette...I do a head nod and smile because I like what I see. I'm Not where I would like to be at, but I'm not bashing myself either.

I get sad sometimes...when I notice there is an old story still being told by me...or an unserving story someone is stuck in...I feel it.

I set a plan for the day with only 3 main tasks. Other than that they get ranked and slotted to be done at another time.

I have a smallish window of activity that I like to work in... LOL and it lines up more with UK time.

I am up early because I like alone time. Me and me...me and God...me and my study time...me in my highest energy zone...EARLY! Then the rest of the day I do the other "things" and connect with others.

I don't get bored. My head is ready with the next thing to ponder.

I don't like to sweat. That's from an experience I had that left me convulsing...

I have beautiful and sensitive skin. I wash with oil and water. And I love my freckles.

I don't like to put myself out there after a number of people in my past saying "Did I ask you?" and then those same people saying "Why didn't I say something? " LOL the combo of mad and other feelings is what it feels like I am avoiding...and then I still reach out because I see a connection people are needing to be made...

I like to stay low key. Mainly from really aggressive encounters with people and being the "only one" uniquely experiencing what I do in the space. I don't mind crowds of people for this reason... feels almost safer than small unfamiliar or edgy groups.

I used to feel like a perfectionist until I met other "perfectionists" Now I continue to reframe "perfection" (with beauty).

I used to swear a lot (sailor-mode). It's not all "done" yet ...and people expect me not to swear WAY more than they realize...

I am calm because I chose calm (not by force...more so resting state and possibly because I move quickly THROUGH the rest)....more like the Hulk though

I love my own company. My smile lights me up...and anyone who smiles... (oh well right now)

I love just being around people in mundane activities.

I have grown an immense awe for the creation of humanity. Scientifically (from early on ...Bio fan) and spiritually.

I show up where I feel welcome.

I love creating a space of "welcome".

Most animals/birds/bugs love me...LOL which sometimes scares me, especially in the wild. I think it's a healthy respect

I embrace a multi-faceted view of myself...like a diamond. I like my "wholeness" and weigh moments, etc. as serving or not serving...

We can talk about ourselves in safety...or at least we should be able to. Find your safe spaces...and you are welcome to reach out in PM if you need. I AM here to talk about mental wellness.

#ThankyouGod #gratitude #Divinegifts #oneanotherlove #supported #nojudgementzone #biggerpicture #letstalk #mindsetcoach

Stuffed acorn squash

 About the other night...

Stuffed roasted acorn squash. Everyone loved it. Now to figure out what all went into the tahini dressing so it can be added to the book

#plantbased #vegetarian #vegan #glutenfree #familymeal #fromscratch

A reminder to honour one another by being mindful

 Just some thoughts around going from feeling defeated and destroyed to remembering that you are still here to live...as best a life as you can.

He was dying. It was at a critical juncture and even still I am both inspired by the wisdom he shared with me AND the reminder of impermanence.

Sometimes we really can't help how our health is affected. Some random pathogen and a rare genetic response to those type of pathogens combine with other health factors, compounded into a situation beyond our control.

That day I was at the top of my game...woke, attended a community church service, went to a baby shower, sitting at a body composition I enjoyed after a beautiful reset at the beginning of the year. Engaged in community at multiple levels, and just enjoying feeling good in life.

Then a phone call during the day sparked concern. My heart dropped and it felt like I was being cut out of the picture.

At that point I switched off reacting and went into observer mode. I can't help if I don't also remain mindful of me and present in this moment.

I realized that one of my friends may not make it...and he shared..."I'm not afraid. I'll be fine." He actually had more concern for me being around to enjoy MY health and life than he did for himself. It was in that love and peace we forged forward to where we are now.

We enjoy balancing our journey. Some days it's all about the banana bread and plantain chips and the next day it's green smoothies and a hike.

In this impermanent space, we honour one another by being mindful and not letting things swing too far....out of respect for what the other would want out of life...is for them to be in it and enjoying it fully, while they can.

In what simple ways can you live out that gratitude for the life you have now? In what ways are you honouring how others want the best for you in life?

#oneanotherlove #ofgreatValue #circleofinfluence #peace #BeFaithful #LiveLove #BEhere #impermanence #survivingGrief #healthyliving