#hetheru

Greatly inspired by @khaire-traveler's wonderful subtle worship series, which can be found here.

Dance like no one's watching

Play a musical instrument or learn to play one

Drink milk or wine or make something using them as ingredients

Spend time with friends and family (blood or chosen)

Learn about and uphold Ma'at

Make a playlist or listen to songs that remind you of her or you think she'd like

Make a collage/moodboard/pinterest board/similar collection of photos and images you associate with her, especially if some of the images are your own

Wear a piece of jewelry or other clothing item that reminds you of her

Light a candle or incense that reminds you of her (safely)

Carry a picture of her in your wallet, pocket, phone case, etc. or as a phone or computer wallpaper

Have cow, horns, sistrum, sun, lion, snake, or sycamore imagery

Send a nice message to your loved ones/check in on them regularly

Be kind to children, play with them if offered

Show support for any parents in your life, especially new ones; help out when/if you can

Donate children and baby supplies to homeless shelters

Singing/listening to your favorite songs

Sunbathe

Watch sunrises and sunsets

Say good morning or goodnight to her

Freely express your emotions in healthy ways

Pick and/or press flowers (only from areas you're allowed to)

Have perfume/cologne that you dedicate to her

Give compliments to strangers

Watch love or travel focused shows or movies

Embrace yourself; give yourself love

Wear make-up (if you enjoy it and are able to)

Practice compassion, especially towards yourself

Learning about/implementing different types of safe sexual or sensual activities

Hosting or attending parties, if you're attending see if you can help out the host

Donate to food banks, medical debt forgiving organizations, wildlife organizations and other causes you think help life

Honor your ancestors/souls that have passed

Visit cemeteries; leave flowers at graves (with permission); or help clean up gravesites (if allowed)

Get involved with your government (vote, go to local meetings, protest, write/call a leader, etc.)

Take charge/leadership roles in parts of your life

Look up and appreciate the beauty of the sky

Keep a self-care/self-love journal

If you have a partner, set aside time to do something special with them

Stand up for family members blood or otherwise (keep in mind they might be in the wrong)

Engage in activities you're passionate about

Give yourself compliments; wear things that make you feel attractive or powerful

Make a list of things you enjoyed throughout your day; little things matter just as much

Remember that rest is productive; take breaks when you need them

Start a skin/body care routine

Go cloud-watching or star-gazing

Collecting different souvenirs or other objects from different places

Take care of your body physically to the best of your ability (shower, eat well, get a good amount of sleep, etc.)

Collect rocks and minerals you like (from areas you're allowed to)

Take your medications, if any; take medications as needed

I may add more to this list in the future. Suggestions are always appreciated.

One of the questions raised, was whether or not HipHop should B allowed 2 die, so it can B Reborn? Lord Jamar reiterated how the Music in Black American Culture is a reflection of Our Collective Mindset, & asked: HOW?! How can HipHop B 'Reborn'? My response, is thru Delineation. The Delineation Movement, is a Reboot of Our Collective Culture. As We reflect on Our Current State of Being, We R reaffirming those 'Tried & True' Qualities, & disgarding the Bad Habits that We picked up over the last 35+Yrs.

There IS a precedent for this. Black American Music faced a similar crisis 100Yrs ago. Back then, Ashkenazi Owned Record Labels were pushing Black Music that was as raunchy as it is 2day. Fats Waller, Ma Rainey & Cab Calloway, among Others had their share of 'Off Color' Songs. Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, & Louis Armstrong ushered in a New Era; Billie was called 'The Lady', in tribute 2 the elegance she brought 2 the Stage. I believe that We're going thru a similar transition 2day. The Blues didn't have 2 'Die', & neither does HipHop.

My Generation of HipHop saw her rise from Park Jams, Block Parties, & Basement Jams/ House Parties 2 a Global Phenomenon that is appropriated by EVERYONE. To My Conscious Family, I submit that HipHop is a manifestation of Het Heru- Goddess of [Creative Vision], Music & The Arts. In her Early Years, We treated HipHop like a Debutante dressed in her Evening Gown & Gloves, heading 2 her 'Coming Out' Party. In her Early Adult Years, HipHop went thru her 'Bad Boy' Phase. She was lured into the Streets by Ballers & 'Gangstas', who TURNED HER OUT & transformed her into an 'Industry Whore', who EVERYONE could have a 'piece' of.

2day, HipHop is the GOLDEN GOOSE that rakes in Billions for the Global Entertainment Industry, but does very little for the Artists on the Creative Side. She has been reprogrammed 2 appeal 2 Suburban White Audiences, who get a taste of 'their perspective' of Black American Culture, w/o actually going into Black American Spaces. She is a facsimile of her former Self, & it shows in the Finished Product; but does that mean she's on her Deathbed? I don't think so. I don't think that HipHop needs 2 B REBORN, I think she needs 2 B REHABILITATED.

Going back 2 Our Ancestors, they didn't let The Blues die, they ushered in a New Era of Blues & Jazz that morphed into Swing, BeBop, R&B, Rock N Roll, & DooWop. If We follow Our Own Timeline, We can see where HipHop is likely going. We R CLEARLY coming 2 the End of the Era of 'Ratchet Rap'. The Next Generation is ALREADY doing their Thing on the Underground Circuit, & the Delineation Movement has already begun 2 raise Our Collective Frequency. As Folks become tired of 'Record Company Rap', they WILL shift 2 the Underground Scene. In light of Delineation, I think the next Manifestation of HipHop will B more exclusive, & regulated. We learned important lessons over the last 60Yrs- Key is: We do better on Our Own.

I could B wrong, but History tells Me otherwise.

crowned head held low,

sipping leisurely from the Nile.

O' Het-Heru,

you teach me to let my limbs to relax,

for my heart not to race,

for my ba to still it's fluttering wings.

You,

O' Great Bovine Goddess,

Day 13: Het-heru/Hathor