I read a funny post on social media the other day.
It asked a question: How many of you had a baby, got a pet or bought an air fryer in 2020? ?? I inherited a pet at the end of 2019 and can't imagine how I would have gotten through without my little protector. Since the pandemic I know most of us have done our best to be comforted during so many unknown factors. One thing I'm certain of is that I'm bulletproof to becoming ill with a cold, flu or virus. This is the protocol I follow and have shared with my own family. None of us has been ill during this pandemic. This must be the guiding mindset of your daily regimen: C E R T A I N T Y i.e. N O F E A R Avoid and disengage any incoming information, energy, environments that cultivate or instill fear. This is a time for mental toughness. You've got to Michael Jordan your opponent. Before every game MJ envisioned his victory. All begins in the Spirit and mind before it manifests. 1. E A T L I F E Inflammation is the underlying root of almost all illnesses. Always avoid inflammation causing foods: White refined sugar, white rice, pasta, wheat, white flour, table salt, dairy, msg, soda drinks, fruit drinks. Gluten free flour is fine. Search "anti-inflammatory foods" list online and "anti-inflammatory herbs." Incorporate these into your daily diet. Try to be at least 80% plant-based and eat things closest to natural as possible. 2. H Y D R A T E with one gallon of spring water every day. Many of us are chronically dehydrated. You'll notice more energy and it's been found that sometimes high blood pressure is due to dehydration. I set an alert on my phone to drink at least 10.5 oz each hour for twelve hours. 3. E X E R C I S E Move your body daily to the point of sweat. Dance, Clean the house, walk, run, every day. You'll have more energy and sleep better. Even if it's just 5 to 10 minutes a day. Consistency is what matters. 4. R E S T Get deep R.E.M. sleep as often as possible. Most people have no idea how important consistent and uninterrupted deep sleep is to good health and longevity. 5. L A U G H Take a moment to not take things so seriously. 6. B R E A T H E Breathe deeply so that your nervous system returns to maintenance mode so that you will digest your food efficiently. Heru Ofori-Atta of Herbal Results created this protocol in the times of a pandemic. I've personalized and updated this protocol as more information has become available. A. A. 10,000 IU of Vitamin D3 + K2 daily whether you feel sick or not. [Me and mom use the HerbalResults brand]: CLICK TO ORDER Real SUNshine doesn't hurt either. The Moment You Begin To Feel Common Cold or Flu Symptoms: B. Oral RINSE and GARGLE with hydrogen peroxide, Listerine or Betadine for one minute three times a day for five days then swab your nostrils using a swab saturated with hydrogen peroxide. C. 50 mg of Zinc 3 times per day after a meal. The liquid form of Zinc I take enables my body to absorb almost 100% of it. here's a video about the benefits of zinc
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A Zinc Ionophore such as Olive Leaf Extract [Me and mom use the HerbalResults brand: CLICK TO ORDER], Black Seed Extract [Nigella Sativa], Artemisia Annua i.e. Sweet Wormwood, Quercetin [Onion Extract], Turmeric, Green or Black tea extract. Use the recommended dosage on the bottle at least 2 times per day. E. 2,000 MG (2 Grams) of Liposomal Vitamin C daily. I also like to drink Rose Hips Infusion which is very high in Vitamin C. F. Rub essential oils like Tri-Remedy and/or Frankincense on the bottom of your feet every fifteen minutes for three hours, then very thirty minutes for three hours, then every hour until you feel better. This protocol will oxygenate your body. G. Follow steps A-F for 5-7 days. If you have questions about what brands we are taking or anything else comment below or message me. Dearheart don't wait until there's a crisis before taking the steps to make sure you're well. We need you.
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If you're generous, SHARE. In the Spirit of Superwomen & Goddesses, ♡ ☆ ♀ Ms. Akua Auset Day 296 of 10/12 Moons Waning Gibbous Moon  A few nights ago I attended a four-hour webinar led by Heru Ofori-Atta of Herbal Results to add to the 100+ hours I've invested in educating myself about this "vir US" [that shall remain nameless] and how to remain immune to it, survive from it and thrive as well as steps to take if you've taken the "jab." I've shared my daily protocol with many of you privately as well as publicly from the onset. After last night's webinar I'm adding one more crucial step [The Five-Day Viral Shut Down] as well as what to do if you've taken the "jab." We need you well and on your ministries. Don't wait 'til a crisis to do what you need to do. We really are in this together.  The Five-Day Viral Shut-Down 1. Oral RINSE and GARGLE with hydrogen peroxide, Listerine or Betadine for one minute three times a day for five days then swab your nostrils using a swab saturated with hydrogen peroxide. 2. I would take 50 mg of Zinc and two of the following zinc ionophores: quercetin, turmeric, olive leaf extract, black seed extract, sweet wormwood artemisia annua as directed. 3. 30K IU of Vitamin D. Then I would consider Ivermectin if these symptoms don't clear up. It's best to do what you can before needing to go to the hospital. If you got the jab: If you don't suffer adverse effects you are fortunate. The "jab" stimulates spike proteins. Dr. Geert Vanden Bossche says that eventually those that took the jab are likely to develop autoimmune illnesses which may show up in a year, two, three, four. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET + ANTI-INFLAMMATORY HERBS I would cut out inflammatory foods because the side effects will be based on inflammation: White sugar, white rice, white flour, white sugar/high fructose corn syrup drinks otherwise you'll be feeding the problem. Then I'd take anti-inflammatory herbs like: olive seed extract, black seed extract (nigella sativa), turmeric then activated charcoal to get rid of some of the effects of the jab. The pure carbon is going to bind on to any type of medication and clear that up. Heavy metal poisons are also something to contend with so cilantro is the best thing I know of to deal with heavy metal poisoning. Moringalantro is a product I personally use that combines moringa and cilantro. If you've been given Remdesivir First of all, you're fortunate if your kidney hasn't shut down. I would take activated charcoal to clear out the medication. then take olive leaf extract to repair kidneys. Ivermectin is an important piece. I would visit this website to obtain. Leave a comment if this post was helpful or enlightening to you.
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To Our Beloved Men & Boys,
I am shook. I recently had a conversation with one of my mentors, a confident, capable man that I hold in the highest regard. He disclosed to me that he suffers from anxiety, depression and sometimes suicidal ideation. I never realized just how much our young and adult men struggle with these challenges but to hear this man say this, well I am awake now. I know that I may not understand what you are going through but I want you to know that I do care for you, you are vital to our community- our families and I support you, our men and boys who are dealing with this. To that end, I put together a kit to help you deal with the times when things get rough. These nutrients and minerals have helped me and many others get through these challenging times of uncertainty. I want you to try them, if you are dealing with anxious thoughts or feelings of hopelessness. Let me know just how they work for you because I am going to be adjusting this offering according to your feedback. I am here for you. Ms. Akua Auset
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In the Spirit of Superwomen & Goddesses, ♡ ☆ ♀ Ms. Akua Auset Day 222 of 8/12 Moons Waxing Crescent  I envision this post finds you and yours well. Here's something I'd like to share with you. From time-to-time I'm contacted by women who have or are experiencing (and on the run from) domestic violence. As someone who has dedicated my life to cultivating my sisters and daughters for being Mamas, Mrs. and Moguls (not necessarily in that order) through holistic beauty and wellness, I understand how easy it is to be fooled and get involved with someone who is not healthy and even dangerous. "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves." - Matthew 10:16 No matter how awesome or awful our childhood was, I would venture to say that each one of us has healing and wounds to tend to. Hurt and wounds interacting with the hurt and wounds of others create more hurt and wounds for all of those that come in contact with you intimately so it's up to each one of us to be responsible for our own Healing, Discernment and Boundaries. If we don't make the proper self-love and care choices for ourselves and our family it carries generational implications. As a woman the more I mature, the more tools I have acquired to discern if the man that stands before me is a Protector, Provider, Adorer or a User, Abuser, Predator. It is a matter of life and death for our girls and sisters to learn the difference and choose properly. I'd like to offer a few resources and tools for you to explore. 1. There's a personal series that I did several years ago on YouTube called: Letting Go Of Insecurity: 21-Day Experience. If you are currently dealing with a domestic violence situation or are healing from having experienced such, I am happy to share this course with you for a donation instead of the $199.95 that we normally have it available for. 2. Is He Healthy? Chapter 5 of Man Leads . . . Woman Follows. Everyone Wins by Ro Elori Cutno. This chapter will give you a list of the fifteen things to look for in a male/man to see if he will be a suitable husband. For men it will give you a list of eight things to look for in a female/woman to see if she will be a suitable wife. 3. SUPERWOMEN & GODDESSES: Workin' Your Power & Magic Book by Akua Auset " Reading this book Superwomen & Goddesses is saving my life right now!" The following videos may be of great inspiration and support for you at this time. Love Myself? How The Hell Do I Do That? [no. 13] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydu7PtI2rFA "Do You Really Want A Ring On It?" [Diary #1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ds_AotTVnU Master Lesson No. 1: "What Is Love?" [cue the video to 12 min.] https://youtu.be/VZCHKddOa_M Master Lesson No. 2: Part II: "What Is Love? How To Be It, Have It & Attract It" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3pVE8ZsZu0&t=71s H E A L D I S C E R N B O U N D A R I E S Congratulations on reading. If you're generous, SHARE. In the Spirit of Superwomen & Goddesses, ♡ ☆ ♀ Ms. Akua Auset Day 50 of 1/12 Moons
Waning Crescent 
Whew! Sharing daily notes on my personal culture of beauty "mostly daily" has been a challenge lately. Mama's been busy, productive and whirling all sort and form of power and magic offline.
NEW MOON The third New Moon of 2017 is tonight at 9:57 PM Central Standard Time in the sign of Aries and we're still in a Venus Retrograde. This is the "purrr"fect time to get clear on who we are and how we express love and beauty in our lives and in the world. This is an auspicious time to tap into your Divine Voice and declare your intention for manifestation for the next twenty-eight moon cycle. ARIES = "I AM" Aries energy is all about the expression of ''I AM" energy so beautifully exemplified by Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin. The freedom of being, doing, and having whatever the *%*# you desire and giving zero flips about what others think about it. On Planet Aries "Everything is possible." The true superwoman energy. INVITATION: TONIGHT WITH ME Take advantage of this profound opportunity to manifest M & Ms (magic and miracles) with a New Moon Ritual. This evening our SUPERWOMEN & GODDESSES Facebook Community will engage in a "Manifesting Magic & Miracles" SHIMMY CIRCLE at 9 PM Central. In preparation for our session I'm going to give you a bit of a hook-up. "NO BURDEN IS HEAVY WHEN EVERYONE LIFTS." Since the beginning of 2017, I guide a secret community of women who are the rebels, mavericks, creators, and humanitarians of our society to manifest their goals and visions in the area of beauty, health . . . LIFE! Ever wish someone would ask you about that goal you made to make sure you got it done? Well, we do that with a lot of other goodies, like impromptu oracle readings, monthly beauty dossiers, etc. So, we're on the tail-end of a month-long "Loving My Beautiful Bodacious Body" series in which members have gotten twelve out of sixteen tutorials about how to integrate beauty movement rituals in their day-to-day. Moving your body takes energy and produces energy. Energy begets energy. If you've had stagnation in your cash, love and creativity flow then perhaps it's time to "Shake Your Honey Pot" beautiful. From your pocketbook (both of them) to your magnetism (Ms. Honey Pot drawin' in those bees) this tutorial, if done as intended will attract cash your way and lubricate your ability to manifest the desires of your heart. 100% Guarantee. Let's put it to the test. This North African dance move commonly referred to as "Belly Dance" is beneficial for your "lady parts," "yoniverse," "celestial garden" and every term that refers to your female reproductive system. With regular (a day or two a week) belly dancing you'll not only ease discomfort and the length of days on your menstrual "moon" time, but also amplify your magnetism. How do you say "bees to honey?" Yup! You'll be stirring up that feminine sweetness within. Make sure to hydrate after your session because if you do it right, you will break a bit of a sweat. This is a private video. The password is: shimmy IN joy! LMBBB Part Twelve: Shimmy from * Akua Auset * on Vimeo. So come on and work that power and magic like the Child of Possibility, Aries. Don't be stingy with the SHINE. The Universe and Heavens are ours. What are you manifesting in this moon cycle? Thank you for reading. If you feel generous, SHARE. ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 30 of 2/12 Moons Waning Crescent  The House of Beatrice: Me and my sister, daughters and mother photo: Rashid Zakat Someone said that there are Seven Wonders Of The World, well me and Stevie (Wonder that is who sang "Ebony Eyes") don't agree. Every single baby girl is born a "Wonder Of The World" . . . until the world tells her otherwise.
Today International Women's Day is observed around the world. Over a hundred years ago, it began as an outcry for women being treated like second-class citizens. The mission of this observance is defined as "the struggle for women's rights." I believe that my mouth speaks things into existence so perhaps it's time to let go of "The Struggle" for anything. We see a hundred years later from the inception, struggling for anything leads to more struggle. It just doesn't work metaphysically speaking. I say that we speak of and into the Victory that this world works for EVERYone. And that work begins in our hearts, our consciousness and then shows up in our own relationships and households. My feeling is that babies, girls or boys, aren't born with a drive to oppress, exploit and abuse. "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the nation." Mothers have a responsibility to raise sons that honor, protect and provide for women and children. The day will come that women under, over and "inner"stand that allowing your sons to take on oppressive, exploitive, abusive and supremacist ideologies based on differences, that those same sons will grow to oppress, exploit, abuse and stand over in superiority to you and your daughters. It's time for women once and for all to be concerned not only with the "me" but with the "we"; no matter how different your sister looks, prays and expresses her feminine power. It's always been about the "we." When can take clues from nature in that when we share energetic space our menstrual rhythm syncs with each other. The boys and men are watching us. We teach our men and sons how to treat us as they are watching how our relationships with each other women express and unfold. So: Mothers (that includes Aunties because they're all our daughters) cultivate and encourage the beauty, magic, power and majesty of your daughters. Daughters (and nieces because they're all our mothers) honor, respect and give tribute to your mothers, for without her you wouldn't BE. Sisters, desire more for your sister than you would desire for yourself because one day you may need her to pull you up or along. So I'll say again, it's up to us to tap into our divine and feminine power because after all we birthed those that oppress us. We see that when we teach our sons to oppress, exploit and abuse others based on differences, we cultivate a world in which you yourself are oppressed, exploited and abused. Your zenophobic seeds will harvest and that chicken will come home to roost. If we desire first-class treatment, it begins with how we treat ourselves, our si"stars" and all those souls who come to this planet that happen to be different from us. I'm very optimistic we are upon a Golden Age of Consciousnes and the circle of huemanity will again become complete. It's simple. The solution is at hand. We struggle no more. We now flow. Happy International Women's Day to my fellow Wonders of The World. Please SHARE this message. Please LIVE this message. Thank you for reading. ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 11 of 2/12 Moons Waxing Gibbous "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9 Apparently the richest and most influential people on the planet are in the business of war, drugs and sex trafficking using any means necessary.  photo: heartofashepherd.com Let Us Not Become Weary While Doing Good Somehow our gifts, talents, abilities, life's work, purpose and/or calling are the things that bring us alive, put us in the flow, the zone, vibes us up . . . If you're truly occupying your day with the things that invigorate, exhilarate, and refresh you then it's a wise deduction that you'll never tire of it. The goodness in you must be expressed, it cannot be denied. If you keep focusing on the LOVE for what you do then the results and rewards become a non-issue. For At The Proper Time We Will Reap A Harvest As one who is certified in Urban Sustainable Horticulture as well as coming from a family of farmers and gardeners, on a DNA level I'm clear that manifestation, birthing, and sowing a harvest has a natural rhythm and cycle. MAKE sure the seed is viable. ANALYZE the soil for suitability to seed. TILL the soil. PLANT the seed at the appropriate time and environment. WATER the seed and soil. FEED the seed and soil. EXPOSE the seed to light. PRUNE i.e. get rid of any weeds. REAP your harvest when the time is right. If We Do Not Give Up So as you see there are proper steps to the sowing of a harvest. There is also a proper cycle to this process. If you give up or quit before the process is complete, no matter how long it takes you will not bring to life the very thing you've been called to do. And if it was an IN-SPIRED (Spirit) action then it's your responsibility to see it through. I know it seems that the rich get richer, the bad people get away with murder and the good guy/girl never wins but . . . this isn't always true. Be encouraged that if you utilize the laws of the Universe to manifest, the Universe has no judgment. If you follow the recipe to a "T" you get what you set out to get. It's like baking a cake, if you follow a great recipe, you'll get a great cake. It doesn't matter if you're an evil "arsehole" or a holy saint. You must follow the directions. If we desire to cross the finish line and experience the desires of our hearts we must follow the rhythm and cycle of harvesting. It's time to get your hands "dirty" so get to it. Thanks for reading. ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 5 of 2/12 Moons Waxing Crescent  Be careful and clear about what you ask for. I declared 2017 as a year of M & Ms. That is Magic & Miracles. No matter how often I experience magic and miracles I don't think it will ever get old or lose it's "wow" value. Today I'm going to share a story about a rose quartz crystal and intention and how my irregular heartbeat became regular. ISRAEL In the founding story of Israel, the author of the book of Exodus in the "Holy" Bible writes about the precise and mindful construction of priestly garments using "precious stones." I like to call "the precious stones" crystals. INDIGENOUS AMERICA My Cherokee ancestors honored the power and energy of the "Stone People," knowing the wisdom, knowing and gifts of these ancient formations. In the ritual of Sweat Lodge, stones are placed on fire and heated for hours. At the proper time the "Stone People" are introduced and honored within the Sweat Lodge then doused with water. In partnership with "The Stone People, the steam rises and encompasses the enclosed "lodge." We energetically release and cleanse ourselves. EARTH'S TREASURES Minerals, stones and meteorites that have formed over time inside the Earth embody gifts, talents and abilities like people. These are products of stardust that formed our Solar System billions of years ago. Imagine that the intelligence of these ancient "precious stones" have a story to tell, wisdom to share, metaphysical and healing powers to deliver. ROSE QUARTZ About thirty years ago, I designed a wedding dress for a friend of mine who was marrying a Native American man. I used rose quartz as part of the Aztec design knowing that the energy of the the beads carried the energy of love. Rose quartz has been part of my life for awhile so the other night when I was over-exposed to the EMFs from my computer, tablet, cell phone, I was feeling a bit loopy, high-strung and noticed a bit of heart palpitation as I laid my body down to rest. Years ago when I first acquired my stethoscope I listened to my heartbeat and detected a slight irregular beat and grew accustomed to it just being that way. I just figured it illustrated that I truly walk to beat of my own drum. Well a couple evenings ago, the heart palpitations were a bit worrisome so I closed my eyes, relaxed my body and began deep-controlled breathing. My inner oracle said, "listen to your heart." So I grabbed my stethoscope and began to listen to my heartbeat. Then she said, "hold the rose quartz to your heart." I did and as I held this crystal in my left hand (feminine and receptive) giving thanks for it's gifts that it was sharing with me. For about five minutes I just breathed, held the crystal and listened to my heartbeat until it began to beat regularly. I was amazed that it not only happened, but in such a short amount of time. Something told me to Google "rose quartz, irregular heartbeat." Low and behold it was revealed that rose quartz is actually used for regulating an irregular heartbeat. This was just confirmation again to LISTEN. Listen to your inner oracle. Like these precious stones, our relation, there are eons of wisdom within us, if we'd only LISTEN It's been five days, this morning I checked and my heartbeat is still beating "regular."
Do you have rose quartz in your crystal collection?
This is one of the essential crystals to have in your beauty medicine bag. To order a rose quartz CLICK HERE. Thanks for reading. ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 3 of 2/12 Moons Waxing Crescent  How many relationships have been destroyed or never initiated by the lack of communication?
Parents? Sisters? Brothers? Children? Girlfriends? Boyfriends? Mates? Mentors? Bosses? Employees? Business Partners? Communication is the gateway to all of the most beautiful things in life. We occupy our time on enhancing our looks, our homes, our education, our financial picture but if you don't know how to communicate with people one-on-one, all those things are pretty meaningless because nobody will want to be around ["yo' *ss"]. LOL. (I literally laughed out loud.) LOVE DORSEY Which brings me to my next statement: LOVE DORSEY. She's everything I never wanted to be: loud, hood, potty mouth. Well? I kinda love her because she speaks the truth and I respect that. Being someone who is from Kentucky, raised on the southside of Chicago as well as the suburbs and lived all over Los Angeles as an adult, I have a bit of a love affair with the "hood." Some of my favorite aunties have the heart of "Cookie," brotha friends that have the enterprising spirit of Jay-Z and then some are actual real-life superstars. The thing I love the most about the "hood" is the REALNESS: unrefined, unvarnished, RAW. Yup! I like a little hood with my boujee boho. I discovered this young woman on Facebook. Someone posted a video about leveling up your friendships which when I first watched it had about a 200K views and at the time of writing this it's over a million views. So apparently the si"star" resonates with many of us. Last night I listened to an hour-long "rant" about COMMUNICATION entitled "Majority of conflicts are caused by . . ." [I'm not able to link the original video so search for her on Facebook]. She has a Youtube channel but this one isn't there.] She goes on to talk about key elements in conflicts caused by poor communication with friends, mates, children and at work. Key Points:
A closed mouth doesn't get fed. Very few people can actually read your mind. Just learn yourself, speak your truth with your heart, seek to be understood while you seek to understand. My friend Nadia Khalil and one of our master teachers on the 2012: Love & Beauty Journey reminds us that Love is Truth. When you speak and live in truth love is present and possible. Yes that can be scary when you are attached to people, situations, etc. That brings us to another topic: VULNERABILITY. The freedom to be, express, live with "Zero Fs." Very much like the freedom of children. Communicating what's truth for you with vulnerability is what creates intimacy and connection. There's no way around it. It just resonates. So stop being fake. Stop ASSuming. Because assuming makes an ASS out of U and ME. Just Ask. Tell. Request. Thanks for reading. ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 27 of 1/12 Moons Waning Crescent  Eagle Woman artwork: susan seddon boulet "Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' into the future. I want to fly like an eagle to the sea Fly like an eagle Let my spirit carry me I want to fly like an eagle Till I'm free Oh, Lord, through the revolution "Fly Like An Eagle" by The Steve Miller Band F R E E D O M • P E R S P E C T I V E • P O W E R • D E S T I N Y • M O V E M E N T  Mother Of All Eagles artwork: susan seddon boulet Have you ever had a dream where you're trying to run but your legs felt so heavy you couldn't move? Have you been feeling sluggish lately? Do you feel disorganized, overwhelmed in confusion? Has discouragement replaced your passion and motivation for something you once were excited about? Are you feeling like you desire more but there's so much stuff preventing you from moving forward? Where to start? What if the plane you boarded had no weight restriction? Would you feel comfortable flying across the country at thirty thousand feet in the air? How can you soar like an eagle when you're weighed down with unnecessary stuff? If you're ready to soar and live, it's time to lighten your load. If it's not contributing to the quality of your flight, get rid of it. NOW. This is the most beneficial time to do a bit of releasing as we're in the Last Quarter of the Moon (18 Feb to 25 Feb.). Let go and cleanse what is no longer contributing quality to your life. In the midst of feeling sluggish, disorganized, overwhelmed . . . where to begin? Begin with the basics. Look at what is no longer contributing to you spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically? Scour your life and look to release, let go and cleanse what is weighing you down unnecessarily. Look at every relationship, your body and it's organ systems (digestive, lymphatic, liver, blood, etc. ), your physical environment (home [bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, etc.] , office, car), your clients, work projects, organizations, debts, etc. The second New Moon of 2017 will be 26 February and the perfect time to create anew. If it's not contributing quality to your life, give thanks for what it's provided in the past and let that "shite" go. NOW. How else will you get unstock, feel light as a feather and be able to soar at the speed of light? You've got to clean it up, clear it out, let that "shite" go! Thanks for reading.
♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 24 of 1/12 Moons Waning Crescent
 photo: Pinterest IN THE WOMB As hueman beings, we developed and formed in our mother's "waters" so returning to the waters daily to cleanse and restore is a powerful ritual that leaves you feeling reborn every time. There's an actual scientific process that occurs when you immerse yourself in water. During the day being exposed to positive ions through contact with EMFs (electromagnetic frequency) like computers, wi-fi, electronics we build up positive ions and once immersed in water those ions are neutralized. BATHED IN LOVE You can take the restorative practice of bathing a step further by imbuing your bathing water with intention. You can keep it as simple as you'd like or go full board. The New Moon and Full Moon phase of the moon makes this ritual even more effective.
BASIC LOVE BATH RITUAL You'll need: A BATHTUB SAGE WAND or DRAGON'S BLOOD RESIN BODY SCRUB sugar, salt, or pre-made WATER warm and filtered (get a shower filter and fill your tub with the shower head. It's softening to the skin.) SALT coarse sea salt (also softening to the skin) be careful if you have open wounds or irritated skin, it will burn CRYSTALS: ROSE QUARTZ, RHODONITE, QUARTZ (one or all) ESSENTIAL OILS Rose, Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine (one or all) BODY OIL, BUTTER, BALM, LOTION Holy Butter™ 1. CLEAR YOUR ENERGY by smudging yourself with sage or dragon's blood resin. 2. SLOUGH OFF dead skin and old energy from your body in tub prior to wetting skin with salt, sugar or pre-made scrub. 3. RINSE off scrub with a quick shower. 4. SET THE INTENTION for this bath by saying a little prayer, declaration, affirmation, mantra. 5. MAKE A MINI-MOUNTAIN of: 1 cup of salt, your crystals and about ten drops of essential oil 6. FILL THE TUB with very, very warm water. Not too hot but enough that once it cools you won't get cold. 7. STEP INTO THE BATH and IMBUE with your gratitude and desires. 8. BREATHE and GIVE THANKS for all of the love, beauty and abundant blessings in your life. 9. HOLD EACH CRYSTAL in your hands and whisper thank you to each for the specific gift they bring to your bath and life. 10. LAY BACK & FANTASIZE about moments in your life where you experienced the most delicious love moments and give thanks for each one as well as the person involved in that moment. 11. COLLECT YOUR CRYSTALS and put them back into your crystal bag/box before releasing the bath water. 12. WARM RINSE with a five second shower. 13. SLATHER your body with Holy Butter™ or any body oil while your skin is still damp. 14. SHINE & RADIATE the love and beauty dripping from your being in your home, at work and out in the world. Contact me if you have any questions about anything I've shared. I know for some of you, some of these terms and culture is a foreign land and for others this is old hat. Wherever you are it's perfect. Make sure if you share this ritual or remix it to share the link of this note so that your reader can explore more.
COME SEE ME and PICK UP your SUPPLIES This Friday, 17 Feb, I'll be at The Silver Room for Holy Hour Auset if you'd like to pick up your love crystals, Holy Butter™ and other supplies for your beauty medicine bag. CLICK TO RSVP Thanks for reading. ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 19 of 1/12 Moons Waning Gibbous
The DEATH Train
We can't even pretend not to notice all the death around us in the world. It's like there's a big party happening in another realm and people are quickly making their exit to get there. As a little girl, my relationship with death was knowing that when people died they would be buried underground in a casket. What a scary thought in my young mind. Surely nothing I'd have to deal with anytime soon. But it created an uncomfortable feeling about dying until recently . . . DEATH? NAH The idea of death isn't what it used to be to me as a young girl, it's nothing to run from or be afraid of when you see life metaphysically; that we are co-creators of our experience here and "there" and that we have freewill to power that experience. I'm not leaving this physical realm until I choose to. (Yup. You did indeed hear my "black" woman sass.) When I hear that someone has "died," if they were close to me or influential in my life, it's more that I will miss their physical presence in this Earth realm. I don't see it as some tragic thing unless it was through tragic or painful means that they left this realm. On some level I believe that we approve the experiences that we have because perhaps the soul, the God force within desires to experience the human contrast from it's omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent being of nothingness. Make sense? Our attachment to life kind of goes away when we discover that EVERY thing is life, there's no such thing as death just the transformation of form. We are but particles of energy and energy is not created nor destroyed it just transforms it's expression. Hmmm . . . . . . just my theory inspired by much experience, observation and clues given by others. Abraham (the non-physical consortium channeled through Esther Hicks) offers that physical death can be one's desire to re-emerge into life freshly or to express in the non-physical realm. I've wondered if the soul that was Bob Marley has re-emerged and what he's up to. Could it be we never truly die, we just transform form, like relationships? MY DEMON. MY ANGEL. We come together. We part company. But our presence in that person's life and their presence in ours never goes away. They become part of our beautiful soul ecology, even if the experience or their presence brought pain or dishonored you. The gift of your co-mingling is the wisdom you gained or the contrast of what you desire to have you desire and manifest another experience. Our apparent demons become our unlikely angels. Like King Alobar in the novel "Jitterbug Perfume" going through extensive lengths to discover the secret of longevity or August Wilson's film character Troy in "Fences" in a duel with death, people fear it, avoid it and run away from it. Seems though the faster you run from death, aging, anything for that matter, it will chases you down until you get to see that it was all an illusion because there is only life and the transformation of it. Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosever shall lose his life shall preserve it. Luke: 17:33 GIVE ME A REASON TO LIVE I've noticed often, but not always, partners who have been together a long, long time will pass away shortly after their departed beloved. I've also read that many die shortly after they retire from their life's work. ("Just The Way You Are" is playing now....love that song.) Realizing this, when my mother retired from forty-seven years of being an educator in the area of Life Skills for young people, I was focused on inspiring her to create a future that she was excited to live into. The origins of this note was inspired by a dear si"star" who is part of our SUPERWOMEN & GODDESSES Facebook community. She messaged me that she was in the hospital in a life or death situation. Of course, I honor her choice to be here with us or to graduate to another realm, however I wanted to encourage her to focus on an exciting future that she could live into. A FUTURE TO LIVE INTO While being present is the key, I'm CLEAR on the necessity of having a future to live into. Having something you look forward to, something you're excited and passionate about that has you pop out of the bed each morning. Something that becomes Your Greatest Love Affair. "When you give up your dream, you die." says Nick, Alex's love interest in "Flashdance." Yeah, like that. Having a future to live into builds our WILL to live. That fire in our belly that keeps us in action and powering through. Every one of us, desires to feel that our existence matters and is necessary to someone or something. When that is missing, perhaps we get overly wrapped up in the propaganda and distractions of the world, believing their REAL. (shaking my head) We really believe the hype sometimes. It's "Just An Illusion" (by Imagination.) SERVE + CONNECT I'm CLEAR that when we have a purpose through service and connection to people and the beauty of this world THIS is what creates LONGEVITY or LIFE. It's not about avoiding or fearing death but to LIVE, really LIVE, with passion, with intimacy, with brazen honesty ('cuz that people pleasing, ego-stroking really doesn't attract the best that life has to offer for us). If you're ill, focus on healing and loving on your Self as well as what will be your next adventure in expressing your purpose through service. If you haven't discovered your purpose, just serve, provide a solution to someone's problem and you'll figure it out. Don't be stingy with the goodies. And you've got a lot of goodies mama/man. The Death Train that soul's have been hopping on lately I feel is actually a RE-BIRTHING of humanity. "Exiting Through The Gift Shop" to enter the front door of a Golden Age in this Aquarian Age. Perhaps by providing a mirror of death, we're being presented with an apparent contrast inspiring us to REALLY live. We can cheat death, because death doesn't REALLY exist. It only exist in language as everything does (a Landmark Education distinction). While we slip in and out of realms, domains and galaxies, we are eternal. Focus on contributing to others, serving others and adding value to others on such a level that you're missed when you choose to slip out of this party into another. Thanks for reading. I appreciate you. ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 20 of 13/13 Moons Waning Gibbous  21 Insights In 4 Nights
During the Winter Solstice I got quiet for four days and four nights and emerged with twenty-one insights; some were reminders, some were epiphanies, others were ideas. Insight #6 . . . It's been ten years since I received about ten boxes containing the first edition of SUPERWOMEN & GODDESSES: Workin' Your Power & Magic. I was enchanted by a vision after spending a day with porn stars, strippers, video vixens and 50 cent on a music video over a decade ago. I was crystal clear that when transformed little girls become women who choose suitable mates they will raise children in healthy, loving households and we'll experience transformation in our communities, world, planet. This book project was my love letter to my daughters and yours. My protective stand for the children of the post-gangsta rap generation, seeing the misogyny as a red flag of more degeneration to come. WHAT IS YOUR PASSIONATE CAUSE THAT YOU WOULD FIGHT FOR? Although, I never had a sense of urgency to hurry and get this book out, I figured I would be promoting and sharing it with people for the rest of my life, while at the same time felt that somehow one day the concepts in this book would become irrelevant. It felt like with the interest in natural hair and natural beauty becoming more and more mainstream especially in the "African-American" community I'd be singing to the choir. I really felt the day would come that women and girls would get the memo that as "The Golden Goose Of The Universe," our innate power and magic supercedes the colonized, misogynized, superficial and exploited fragments of female we had become on display for all to see. I, you, we're not quite there yet, we're getting there though. DID YOU KNOW YOU ARE THE GOLDEN GOOSE SIS? Although many would repeat Dicken's mantra that this is the BEST of times and the WORST of times, there are planetary influences, that will trump a great deal of the degeneration and nonsense we've witnessed in this last era. So this book is even MORE RELEVANT now than ever, but I'm not at all worried because I can see a beautiful victory ahead. DON'T BE STINGY WITH YOUR GOODIES. In this book, I talk about being "stingy with your goodies." Well, my blood sister teases me that I haven't really done all I can to make sure that people can easily get this book into their hands by virtue of the fact I've seen a remixed boot-leg copy in Atlanta while doing makeup on a music video with Usher and R. Kelly (Yes, I know. Dont' judge. The work of healers are needed everywhere. Jesus taught us that.) and that I've seen it sold on Amazon for over $258. She had to make me see that it wasn't as much a compliment but that there was a feeling of scarcity for the book. There are only fifteen-hundred copies on the planet. Not a good thing. This is a message, not a piece of artwork. As an artist, I had to shift my mindset and go for the masses because this is about the generations to come. So the scarcity of the book is going to change. We've been chanting #blackgirlmagic and that #blackgirlsrock for a while now so . . . in honor of the ten-year anniversary:
I'm really looking forward to connecting with some of our readers as well as introducing this work to new readers. DO YOU HAVE THIS BOOK? CLICK this link to connect with me. DO YOU DESIRE TO HAVE THIS BOOK? CLICK this link to grab one or two or three . . . What have you created, accomplished and built that needs to be commemorated and celebrated? commemorate. Thanks for reading. Looking forward to meet you soon during this year of celebrating ten years of S & G! ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 13 of 13/13 Moon Waxing Gibbous 
21 Insights In 4 Nights
During the Winter Solstice I got quiet for four days and four nights and emerged with twenty-one insights; some were reminders, some were epiphanies, others were ideas.
There's a song from 1977 that says,
"If it don't fit, don't force it. Just relax and let it go. Just cause that's how you want it Doesn't mean it will be so." by Kellee Patterson "If It Don't Fit Don't Force It"
Insight #2 . . .
Abraham, Bruce and Maya were spot on. Abraham (Hicks) said "Go with the flow. No resistance. No struggle." Bruce (Lee) said: "Be Like Water My Friend." Maya (Angelou) said: "In everything give thanks." I take them all to mean FLOW without resistance. Because we live in an electromagnetic Universe, which is a feminine force of attraction, I, you, we get to practice working our power and magic through MAGNETISM. Any energy, vibe, action, attention, focus becomes a "Yes!" in this Universal law of Cause and Effect i.e. Attraction. So even your "No!" is becomes a "Yes." There is no read of what you do and don't want, do or don't like only that you are giving it energy. So giving thanks for it all, no matter what it looks like, feels like is again to be in the energy, vibe, action of allowing, no resistance, no struggle, but complete surrender and trust in the provision of the Universe, it's laws, our Spirit Allies and all of the good seeds we've planted for better. Giving thanks, being like water and going with the flow is an acknowledgment that regardless of appearances "All is well." It will turn out. It will benefit you in the long-run, even the short-run. Just flow and trust. go with the flow. Thanks for reading. ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 5 of 13/13 Moons Waxing Crescent
S a v e T h e D a t e
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S
J A N U A R Y
The Winter Solstice begins tomorrow : Wednesday, 21 December, 2016 at 5:44 AM EST. I wrote about this in detail in the note: "Cultivating Love & Genius." CLICK TO READ
In observance of this powerful time of darkness and the activation of heightened consciousness, it's best to occupy these days with nourishing and receptive activities like: reflection, clean eating, quiet, peace and order, focused on restorative, inspirational and uplifting activities/study. Love Has Spoken is one of my favorite songs, by my friend Chicago singer & songwriter Khari Lemuel. This is a perfect song to add to your meditation playlist, while you await the insights, epiphanies and messages of this season. INjoy this magical time where miracles abound. ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 20 of 12/13 Moons Waning Gibbous
Love Has Spoken
by Khari Lemuel Stop walkin' 'round here unprepared Stop being scared Stop doing all the crazy things you do. That ain't you. Stop wasting precious time you have complaining 'bout your circumstance Believing that you're what you're going through that ain't you. Don't you remember who you are Don't you remember and even after all this time please tell me why you don't know what you're here to do. Did you know that when I made you are pure love Did you know that when I made you, you were whole Did you know that you a part of pure divinity a true mystery to unfold. Fill your heart with love, let go of hate. Focus your mind and concentrate. Create yourself and start your life anew And I guarantee the moment that you do, you'll introduce yourself to you. Did you know that when I made you are pure love Did you know that when I made you, you were whole Did you know that you a part of pure divinity a true mystery to unfold. Share your world and don't you hesitate Focus your mind and meditate Don't be afraid to let the light shine through and I guarantee the moment that you do, you'll introduce yourself to you. Written by: Khari Lemuel Album: Morning Music 2009 
Two Designers + An Energy Healer + A Biz Coach + A Celebrity Makeup Artist + A Perfumier
I hope you had a chance to delve into the precious gems and gold of these women featured in my #iAmHer360 series. If you've missed any of them click this link for the playlist: #iAmHer360. 
"I take life as it's given to me and I think that
has made me a really happy person." S H A R M I L A V A R A D A R A J A N
#iAmHer360 speaks to seeing other women as yourself and the celebration of every way that any woman chooses to express herself. Today we continue with another chat in the #iAmHer360: SuperWomen & Goddesses Series with Indian-born Sharmila Varadarajan. Across the seas from Chicago to India while she's on holiday.
After an arranged marriage by her parents in her homeland, Sharmila came to America twenty years ago with an education in Cardiac Rehabilitation & Exercise Science. Although she looks twenty-five, she's actually been happily married to her perfect man for twenty-five years. I'm suspecting she may be a vampire. ;o) We met at a mutual friend's women's luncheon where pretty much all the women in attendance were married . . . happily for decades. I was inspired and excited that this was even possible in this day and age. Like-minded women who come together on a regular basis to bond.
Love . . . Indian Style
T H E C H A T H I G H L I G H T S On Life's Rough Patches "Life is just beautiful. It's taken such a nice path... it's given me a lot of mental strength, even though certain patches were rough I think that gave strength. So I took the strength instead of the negativity from that." No Children but . . . "I accept that this is how my life is so I'm going to take it as it's given to me and I think that has made me a really happy person." On Getting Outside Your Circle "I try to read, try to listen to people, see the world and their outlook. This has changed me quite a bit. I see if you only stay in a circle you only know that, but if you move outside or travel and see the world, the people out there, you learn so much. There's so much out there which we hardly know. We just know a bit of it." Her Motto On Caring For Self First "I take care of myself first. The "inner me" is what I think the beauty for every woman is and we need to take care of that part. If that's taken care of I think the outside beauty comes automatically and I truly believe in that. It's inside first. Working in cardiac rehabilitation, I believe in prevention. Whatever is in store for us, that will be there, whatever God has given us. But our duty is to take care of this body. We need to cherish that first and everything else will just follow. Her Advice For Women To Be In Relationships Where They Feel Cherished & Appreciated "First of all any marriage at the beginning needs a lot of work, understanding, love, care - all that has to be done. "You just have to stand up for each other's likings or give respect, space. I truly, truly believe in that. If my husband wants to do something I don't discourage him, I say "Please go for it!" That way, he has his space and I have my space. I believe that's truly the success of the marriage. I have not stopped him and then we have our time. There's his time, my time and our time. It can't just be our time, all the time. It's just not possible. I think everybody needs a space where you have to think how do you evolve as a person all along and not be there in the person's face all the time. I think that's one of the best things I've found in our relationship which has worked just magically. I tell my husband to "go enjoy and then you can come back and we'll be together. Whatever you want to do, go for it!" He gives me my space and I give him his space and then we do a lot of things together. We travel a lot, we talk about everything pretty much, our day-today things. That's probably what has kept our marriage going from my end, but if you ask my husband he would probably say a different thing." On Resolving Conflicts, Confrontations, Confusion "If there is anything that bothers us, we would talk and settle it right then and there that night and not carry it over and spoil the next day because today is today and tomorrow is tomorrow. If in this moment it didn't work, clarify it and get it over with, like today, not carry it over tomorrow and feel bad for it, argue about it, fight about it, nag about it. I just can't do that." On The Benefits Of Arranged Marriage "The difference about our gathering of friends is that it is a group of culturally like-minded women coming together. The roots of it are important, that's where we all come from, where the roots are much more stronger. That's probably where we're all coming from. We're all educated. It was an arranged marriage for us, as it was with my parents and grandparents. You kind of accept the person completely, there's no choice after all. You have to adjust, forgive...that's what we've been taught. It goes both ways. We all have good men in our life and that is a blessing. It's all give and take, that's what they taught us. We are happy with what we have and we try to make what we have better all the time." On Respect, Support & Hardship "There's a lot of closeness because we are away from home and we like to hang onto each other because it's the only family you've got. When you're away from home you kind of understand the person more because you've gone through hardship a lot more without anybody's support. Because you're away from home the only support you have is your husband, or your wife. So you start building respect for each other over a period of time is what I've found. We've encouraged each other during hardships. We've seen in and out of each other without anybody else being there so I think that creates a very strong bond." Thanks for reading and listening. ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 8 of 12/13 Moons Waxing Gibbous
In this series I ask some of my most beautiful, creative, wealthy, entrepreneur "girl crushes" how they create a life where they are cherished, appreciated and paid top dollar for their genius in their respective areas of talent and mastery.
The #iAmHer360 series is an affirmation and celebration that the beauty, brilliance and benevolence in other women is also within us as well as having compassion for aspects of ourselves that give us the experience of various levels of pain, fear and isolation. At the end of the day, the health and consciousness of the planet lies in the health and consciousness of the si"star" hood, how we care for ourselves and each other. I'm committed to the idea that women set the standard to be cherished, appreciated and paid top dollar for their power and genius.
What You Deserve & Who You Are
T H E C H A T H I G H L I G H T S Little Girls & Women Embrace Your Insecurity 2:02 min. "Having a sense of self-worth is reliant on realizing that you're always going to have insecurities, so don't focus on eradicating them but acknowledge, accept and value yourself despite them. No need to gloss over them, sort them out or fix them. I would tell her to value herself for the right reasons and make peace with her insecurities and to not lead with them. Create a relationship with them that's healthy. When you build the right relationship with yourself, everything springs from that." "It is very, very important for women to be very, very clear about what they deserve and to be very clear about who they are." 6:10 min. Nourishing Rituals For Growing Self-Worth "I stay in clear communication with myself, I check-in and clear my mind clutter." On a practical level.... E A T I N G "There's a strong connection between the way that I feel and the way that I eat. Eating nutritious and listening to your own body instead of imposing some set rules on yourself based on some philosophy. Learn what you feel most nourished by, what makes you feel good, what doesn't. I'm focused on high-quality food that I also enjoy." H A V E A C R E A T I V E P R A C T I C E "...that's not necessarily tied to what you do or your work. Sometimes when you make your living that's tied to your creative outlet it's an amazing gift in life but it can change your relationship to it when it's tied up in commerce or business or the real world. It's nice to have a practice that's not necessarily about your work."
Thanks for reading and listening.
♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 1 of 12/13 Moons New Moon in Sagittarius
In this series I ask some of my most beautiful, creative, wealthy, entrepreneur "girl crushes" how they create a life where they are cherished, appreciated and paid top dollar for their genius in their respective areas of talent and mastery. The #iAmHer360 series is an affirmation and celebration that the beauty, brilliance and benevolence in other women is also within us as well as having compassion for aspects of ourselves that give us the experience of various levels of pain, fear and isolation. At the end of the day, the health and consciousness of the planet lies in the health and consciousness of the si"star" hood, how we care for ourselves and each other. I'm committed to the idea that women set the standard to be cherished, appreciated and paid top dollar for their power and genius.
Diana Ross, Aunties & Haters
T H E C H A T H I G H L I G H T S 4:05 min. Working With Ms. Ross "Larger-than-life figure who is down-to-earth, fabulous, patient and regular. At the end of the day, people are people, it's the way others treat them that makes them seem like their different, unapproachable and untouchable." 7:24 min. Wisdom For My Daughter "I'd tell my daughter to be a thinker, be your own unique person, don't subscribe to what everyone else is doing. Be confident. Be educated. Be fierce. Don't be like the rest." "People judge you by the way that you look. Always carry yourself in a way understanding that others are always going to be looking at you and they're going form a perception of you." "Always dress for the job you want, not for the job you have. Perception . . . persona is everything . . . it's all about what you project." 8:31 min. Daily Declarations "Make positive declarations over your life everyday. Make a list of what you want to see change and improve in your life. Everyday recite these declarations and soon it'll start manifesting itself." 10:00 min. Who Everyone Needs In Their Life "Everyone needs someone in their life that's going to tell them the truth. Align yourself with someone who's going to be authentically real with you." ON Haters "Everyone has an opinion and everybody's not going to like you and everybody's not going to hate you. It's just how life is." "If you're down and out, first of all you've got to believe that you are not what people say you are. You've got to believe in yourself. You have to know that. When somebody tells you something that makes you feel a certain way, "consider the source." 15:50 min. Girl Stop Lookin' Like An Auntie "In this day and age there's no reason for anyone to be fat and ugly. You can look like a celebrity, on a budget. When you look better you feel better." "I see a whole lot of women out here lookin' like aunties. You don't have to look like an auntie, I mean look at Diana Ross, Diahann Carroll, Tina Turner, Sophia Loren, Sheryl Lee Ralph." "You don't have to look like an auntie but you have to be willing to be uncomfortable to get the change . . . most people that are mediocre, that are average, that are not disciplined will not endure that part that it takes, that separates you from the rest."
Thanks for reading and listening.
♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 27 of 11/13 Moons Waning Crescent 
I hope you had a chance to listen to and read my chat On Abundance, Worthiness & Poverty Mindset with Tracy Neely in yesterday's note.
Today continuing on with another chat in the #iAmHer360: SuperWomen & Goddesses Series. #iAmHer360 speaks to seeing other women as yourself and the celebration of every way that any woman chooses to express herself. In this series I ask some of my most beautiful, creative, wealthy, entrepreneur "girl crushes" how they create a life where they are cherished, appreciated and paid top dollar for their genius in their respective areas of talent and mastery. The #iAmHer360 series is an affirmation and celebration that the beauty, brilliance and benevolence in other women is also within us as well as having compassion for aspects of ourselves that give us the experience of various levels of pain, fear and isolation. At the end of the day, the health and consciousness of the planet lies in the health and consciousness of the si"star" hood, how we care for ourselves and each other. I'm committed to the idea that women set the standard to be cherished, appreciated and paid top dollar for their power and genius.
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Spontaneity, The Enlightened "No"
& Growing YourSelf
T H E C H A T H I G H L I G H T S
:05 sec. On SPONTANEITY "That's what the soul wants. What can we do that makes us feel most alive? How can I surprise myself with what my soul wants." 4:12 min. "The ENLIGHTENED "No" "...is saying and sharing my enlightened "yes" and "no" unapologetically with love and elegance. What do I really want to be doing in this situation? I take care of myself when I share those "nos.." it always comes out in an amazing way." 12:00 min. On HAVING MORE & GROWING YOURSELF In order to find and grow that amazing relationship, to get clear on what that business is and grow that, you must grow yourself. Get excited and be a life/soul scientist about working on yourself." 15:01 min. On SOULFUL TRAVEL "...a wonderful way to grow yourself, a tool to get to know yourself deeper and a great way to also move energy. Ask yourself questions. Observe your life and be curious. Who are you really?" 18:28 min. On HAVING TOUGH CONVOS "Closure conversations to stop, clean, clear energy leaks and blocks." 23:45 min. On SACRED ACTIVISM "Expressing more of our humanitarianism is the new thought leadership. Grow your business while growing your consciousness, nurturing generosity and being of service." Thanks for reading and listening. ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 23 of 11/13 Moons Waning Crescent  Ever wonder why people consistently fail at their New Year's resolutions? It's the wrong timing.
Whatever you are focused on during the Winter Solstice will be amplified during the next 365 days. For any goal, vision, desire you have, there is not a better time than the Winter Solstice, the longest nights of the year to cultivate your genius within by being still and listening. The most Ancient Egyptians were legendarily advanced because they discovered the secret of cultivating the genius within. In the cocoon of darkness, dreams, visions and insight come forth like none other. Although the Winter Solstice is over one month away, we know that the seeds for manifestation began yesterday on 11.11.16. Dec. 19 to Dec. 25: Is the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the four days and four nights when the sun stops its progression are the shortest days (9 hr. and 8 min.) and longest nights (14 hr. 51 min.) of the year. Winter Solstice: Wednesday, 21 December, 2016 at 5:44 AM EST I've personally observed the Winter Solstice since 2012 and host an annual observance community on Facebook. A great deal of my observance practices were inspired by the work of Ra Un Nefer Amen of Ausar Auset Society. Not on Facebook? Shoot me an email and I'll find a way to include you in the goings-on. This year's observance will include key events: 1. Pre-Winter Solstice Cleanse/Detox beginning on Sunday, Nov. 27th 2. Global Conference Call 3. Celebration & Gathering at Metamoorphose Wellness Temple on Friday, Dec. 30th. The basic protocol during these four days (Dec. 19 to Dec. 25) are the following: 1. Eat lightly. 2. When the Sun sets don't use any artificial light. 3. Quiet your environment. 4. Refrain from speaking. and 5. L I S T E N Be ready to write down what you hear and see. When the Sun returns you will be the newborn Queen/King ready to serve, receive and shine. This is the ULTIMATE preparation for a 2017 filled with Health, Love, Unity & Prosperity. ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 14 of 11/13 Moons Waxing Gibbous  photo: wallpaperswide.com elation. anger. apathy. I'm glad I committed to a "mostly" daily notebook, because it's been a whirlwind week with unexpected travel, work and adventure. I've come back with so much to share with you and had other notes in mind to write today, but out of compassion for the people in America, our home - post-election, I feel I need to offer some light and comfort.
DIVIDED Apparently a quarter of our country is celebrating the result, a quarter of our country is in shock, grief and feeling angry, while half of the country is perhaps frustrated, apathetic or altogether disconnected from politics. No matter where you stand in any of those groups, it's time to, as Seth Godin writes in his blog today, "Roll Up Our Sleeves." Voting twice every few years isn't going to do the trick, nor is just balancing our chakras. This is a great time to really take ownership of our reality. What if each person treated this nation/planet and land as it were our own home? Like someone else isn't going to get the dishes and make the bed, we are. No matter where you stand, the activities that we've been witnessing on this planet of late have been a mighty catalyst for bringing the ugliness and beauty out of us all to the surface. No matter how it appears, it's can be a beneficial thing because now we can REALLY get honest, have compassion, really dig in to do the work of healing. FEELING ELATED? Be compassionate and respectful, honoring the feelings and processes of your fellow citizens. FEELING ANGRY? Be committed to not violating another's right to the pursuit of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in your expression and process. Beneath anger there's always hurt, disappointment or even fear. Anger is completely valid and natural. Knowing that all illness and disease begin in the Spirit, the key is to express your anger, then move on. Like a child expresses his/her emotion and then pretty quickly moves on - we have an opportunity to express anger while taking note of the hurt/disappointment beneath it. The goal is to process the roots of your emotion and look for "the gift" in it, which could be an insight for change/transformation/renewal, added wisdom, etc. The goal is to use your anger a tool for growth and expansion then get back to having a light heart. There's a quote from Buddha that I quite appreciate: "Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned." FEELING FEARFUL or INSECURE? I can definitely empathize with a feeling of uncertainty. My last note was about "F*ck Fear! Say Yes." It's important to keep a proper perspective of our true power to create our own reality. Every choice we make is creating our future on the microcosm and the macrocosm. You've got the power. Just know that a fearful or insecure person is a vulnerable person. We don't always make the best choices when we feel afraid or insecure. And sometimes even, others set up people to feel fear and insecure to take advantage of their feeling of vulnerability. My Healing Prescription: BE. DO. HAVE. To soothe and empower yourself, here are a few things you can "do."
We're all feeling the winds of transformation and hopefully the dismantling of all that doesn't work on this planet. How we navigate this era will depend on our consciousness and mindset from moment-to-moment, day-to-day keeping our eye on the prize without distraction. The future will reward those who are productive, who contribute to the lives of others, that can pierce through the illusion, see and move in the Source of Our True Power. Speaking of the winds of transformation, the other day I was on a plane flying over Denver which is known to have choppy air. When the flight got uncomfortably turbulent, my si"star" friend held my hand and said "The plane is just dancing in the wind." ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 12 of 11/13 Moons Waxing Gibbous  . . . read this.
Somehow, many of us are looking to gather the pieces of who we are, very much like Auset searched the Universe for the pieces of her husband Ausar's dismembered body after Set in an angry rage murdered and dismembered him. Eventually Auset did locate every piece of her beloved's body and the moment that she placed the final piece in it's proper place, Heru was born, the original Christ, the hero, the Enlightened One, the Awakened Soul. And like Ausar, once we are able to put all of our pieces together in alignment, the Christ, the Enlightened, the Awakened within is born. KNOW THYSELF Neophytes in their education to become Egyptian priests could study the ancient temples covered in inscriptions that included the command to "Know Thyself." This command is more popularly known to appear at the Temple of Delphi in Greece, and although not the author, Athenian philosopher Socrates is credited with this essential personal duty. For most of us, achieving this charge could take a lifetime, but it is the first order of business. Knowledge of Self brings peace, power, prosperity and provides a road map of continuity for our descendants to follow. THE LABYRINTH TO SELF There was a time when huemanity was not dominated by "white" supremacy and world domination, but peoples for the most part were left to express their perception of the universe, nature and the world around them. Although not the only part of the world where colonization has occurred, in the colonization of Africa specifically, the English and French organized that they colonize every other country so the people "next door" would be unable to communicate with the other and that is why there is a leap frog set-up of English and French speaking countries next to each other in the continent. Crazy right that people would go to such lengths to alienate people from each other? Even worse is the cultural loss of ancient texts, scrolls in the burning of the national library of Alexandria in Egypt by the historically accused army of Julius Caesar. Today, when you think about what American culture is, it's really just become the pop culture created from the corporate monolith that has been unfolding for centuries and most recently through the "spin" of corporate media whose reach is worldwide. Instead of daughters and sisters learning about who they are, traditions and rituals from their mothers, grandmothers and aunties, we follow the style and trends of corporate-financed celebrities who exist not only for the expression of their art but for the profit orchestrated by the corporate monolith. Enter the internet, which is open source, free and independent from the "Truman Show"-type social engineering. Although this truly democratic way of communicating, expressing, sharing is a beautiful thing in many ways, the damage of the agenda for world domination by the financiers of the world structure has been done. People think they have their own opinions but have actually been spoon fed ideology from a very young age through university and that ideology is seamlessly maintained in our daily news, TV shows and advertising. A call to critical thought of or opposition to these intimately held beliefs are met with a Stockholm Syndrome type response. We are all attempting to reconstruct organic and essential personal cultures that are sweet, healing and resonant with our Spirit and Soul. However, it can get a bit murky in lieu of the programming we've forgone and continue to be exposed to with the agenda of world domination of the financiers of this era who have constructed our churches and religions, schools/universities, advertising/entertainment embedded with ideology that favors a male anglo homosexual agenda for power. Language is so powerful because within language you'll find worldview. A great part of what some of us have lost is the power of our native tongues. Almost twenty years ago I desired to more closely align with the culture, traditions and language of my Ancestors (which is quite a mix) so I replaced what I could with the appropriate cultural expressions, traditions and rituals. I eventually went through medicine woman training and initiation as well various trainings in Ancient African spirituality as my nomadic Fulani bloodline originated in modern-day Sudan. What is still missing for me is to be fluent in my native tongues so it makes me appreciate my Hungarian si"star"-friend who still speaks her native language with her parents while they Skype or my former Ghanaian beloved who spoke his native tongue of "Twi" with his mother on the phone. THE BLIND LEADING THE BLIND So something as simple as an "African-American" young woman reading a blog about awakening her witch, leads her into a query to find a word to express her desire to create her reality using her intention and rituals leads her to questioning if foreign cultural labels like "witch" and "spells" fit because somehow it just doesn't resonate on her soul level. Disconnected from her native tongue, traditions and culture it's awfully confusing. WITCH In my estimation, all girls and women have the ability to work power, magic and express the miraculous, when they learn to tap in and harness these powers. "Witch" is a Wiccan term for a female who possesses magical powers or can command supernatural forces. In my study decades ago of the English Wiccan religion I appreciated their pre-Christian connection and honoring of nature. It indicates a certain rhythm with Universal laws. If you haven't read the book "The Mists Of Avalon" or seen the film adapted from the book by author Marion Zimmer Bradley and interested in the time during King Arthur's Camelot when Christianity and honoring the Goddess co-existed, it's a fascinating read. With the agenda of the Catholic church and those behind it: the wise woman, healer and seer have had a very tragic history which includes a holocaust of women and healers. It's funny that John Lennon actually penned a song "Woman Is The Nigger Of The World." The word "witch" for many has a great deal of negative stigma attached to it, while it's lovingly and proudly embraced by others. Similar to the word "nigger" or "nigga," the conversation and debate opens up a can of worms. BEAUTIFUL JAMBALAYA The beauty of our world is that we have at our fingertips a jambalaya of culture, tradition and ritual through food, fashion, art, etc. Is it assimilation, appropriation, adoption or alliance? At the end of the day, it is context and meaning that determine the expression and the way that one experiences a thing. To keep it simple and inclusive for me I recognize that first and foremost we are all connected as embodiments of divinity. From there our inquiry into who we are can go as simply or as comprehensively as we choose : biologically, historically, culturally, astrologically, vocationally, etc. CHOICE It may be empowering to one's personal journey back to Self to become familiar with and align with how they express and communicate their uniqueness through ancestral culture, tradition and ritual. On the other hand, perhaps we've lived many lives and bring to this life several influences and experiences that color how we resonantly express ourselves. Every human being has the right and free will to call themselves whatever the hell they choose. Our hidden treasures are waiting to be discovered if we only clear away the fog of foreign ideology and create from our essential voice. Always keep in mind the very first command to the neophytes of the Egyptian priesthood: "Know Thyself." INjoy your adventure back to Self! ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 2 of 11/13 Moons New Moon  . . . ever see "The Matrix?" If you're in MY tribe and orbit I'm sure you have: Neo, Morpheus, Trinity, The Oracle, Agent Smith. When I first saw the film I found it fascinating that The Oracle, "THE prophet who helps free the humans with her foresight and wisdom" was located deep in "the hood." The Black Divine Feminine leading people back to themselves, their source of power is nothing new, but is in Maat (order). It's like going home to Mama to restore yourself. The caterpillar was never the destiny of the butterfly.
All things come from God (good), all things are destined to return to God (good), and there are many paths to God (good). In the METAMOORPHOSE community, we utilize the healing beauty arts as a gateway for those who seek personal transformation. The caterpillar was never the destiny of the butterfly. As human being is not our destiny, but the Hero within us. We are the restoration of the Beloved Community.
HEALING WISDOM OF AFRICA What I learned from Malidoma Some in his book "The Healing Wisdom of Africa," is that people in the West suffer because they don't have four things: 1) who they are 2) why they are here 3) a community to affirm those gifts and 4) a community with with to share those gifts. If every human being had those four things in place, as well as nourishment from high vibe food, we would experience a whole different kind of reality. I know because it's been done before and it exists even today. GIVE On the last New Moon I received an oracle to "GIVE," and so I am going to obey Spirit and have begun to follow that direction by opening up my private beauty bungalow and wellness temple to the community with regular hours. I've been looking at properties to purchase with land but I felt let's just get started where we are and just build from there. After years of serving our community through various programs and courses, we now have a physical location where METAMOORPHOSE community and invited guests are welcome to restore, heal and amp up with our next level practitioners, artists and mystics. Sip tea and take beauty shots while shopping to restock your beauty and medicine bag. Yesterday was the first day open to the community. Most of you reading ARE outside of Chicago, so we'll be hosting LIVE streaming courses and events so don't feel left out. CONNECT WITH US To check the hours, the activities and receive notification FOLLOW our Facebook page and stop by: CLICK TO GET UPDATES Not on Facebook? Neither is my mom and a whole bunch of my elder aunties so just text 312.566.7506 or email: [email protected] for updates. The caterpillar was never the destiny of the butterfly. As human being is not our destiny, but the Hero within us. We are the restoration of the Beloved Community. Come home to the hood and get restored Beautiful. We are waiting for you. ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 20 of 10/13 Moons Waning Gibbous  "The biggest challenge we face is shifting human consciousness, not saving the planet. The planet doesn't need saving, we do." - Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, 14 year old Indigenous Environmental Activist (Earth Guardians) and Hiphop Artist Ever feel it's necessary to just stop everything and reclaim your peace of mind? When the riddles, noise and nonsense outside get too loud, it's time to get back to basics and seek the queendom/kingdom within. How does one stop, get off and clear the negative chatter in their mind? Sometimes our body will get sick so that we are FORCED to take that time out for ourselves; time to be still and cleanse the crap out of our bodies. Getting sick is unnecessary and preventable if you'll just be a good lover to her. So let's get mentally still and detox before nature dominates our situation. Here's what I do:
To Be Continued . . . SHARE or TWEET how you're going to begin your mind detox today. ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 12 of 10/13 Moons Waxing Gibbous Moon When you control a man's thinking,
you do not have to worry about his actions. - Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Author, Historian, Journalist
Two of my very dear friends celebrated their union in a cross-cultural Hindu/Celtic wedding and celebration this past Saturday. He arrived with a Celtic/Indian musical procession surrounded by a community of family and friends on a horse. The unfolding of their love story trumps even the beloved film "The Notebook." There was a moment in the ceremony where the minister read I Corinthians 13. Every time I this hear or read this scripture, it calls me further up and forth into the consciousness of love. Love, not true love because if it's not true it's not love. Not unconditional love because if there are conditions then it's not love. It's simply L.O.V.E. We water down the power of the word using this word for everything that we find temporarily pleasing to our senses. The priest said something my mother has said repeatedly when I was growing up, don't use the word love for inanimate objects, etc. She was committed that I didn't use the word without regard for its power. On this beautiful Moon ruled Monday, the following passage is a great way to tap into the heart of things and begin this week in the high consciousness of love. After all, love begets love and it is who we truly are. THE EXCELLENCE OF LOVE
13 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not [a]love [for others growing out of God’s love for me], then I have become only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal [just an annoying distraction]. 2 And if I have the gift of prophecy [and speak a new message from God to the people], and understand all mysteries, and [possess] all knowledge; and if I have all [sufficient] faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love [reaching out to others], I am nothing. 3 If I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body [b]to be burned, but do not have love, it does me no good at all. 4 Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. 5 It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured. 6 It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail]. 7 Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening]. 8 Love never fails [it never fades nor ends]. But as for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for the gift of special knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part [for our knowledge is fragmentary and incomplete]. 10 But when that which is complete and perfect comes, that which is incomplete and partial will pass away. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things. 12 For now [in this time of imperfection] we see in a mirror dimly [a blurred reflection, a riddle, an enigma], but then [when the time of perfection comes we will see reality] face to face. Now I know in part [just in fragments], but then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known [by God].13 And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13: The Bible SHARE & TWEET what most inspired and touched your heart from I Corinthians 13. ♡ ☆ ♀ Akua Day 10 of 10/13 Moons Waxing Gibbous Moon |
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