No Instructions needed because That's What I know

Spent all night doing some deep breathing exercises. I would pass out to sleep instantly. Never got in more than two or three truly deep ones before it was lights out for me. Now to work on the reprieve, for the rest that’s been due for centuries… For we have done enough to show our diligence and prove our honesty. Now is the time for us to learn to grow free from the dis-ease acquired from growing up and being perceived differently, while being black and growing up in America. Now Relax And Sit-Back And Observe us Black folks and America and then truly learn our African American history through feeling during this enlightening African American History Month.

Thats what I've come to know as life continues to teach me,  what it is that I need to know in order to grow.

Happy First Day of Kwanzaa 2016 ☶☶☶❂☶☶☶❂☶☶☶❂☶☶☶☶☶☶❂☶☶☶❂☶☶☶❂☶ This year has been filled with many revelations for those of us who are considered black here in America; ...now, how we proceed foreword requires our commitment to remain focused & our discipline maintain the shape and guidance of the ones who have come before us. Let their positive influences and all of their Glory continue to be used as the fuel that ignites the flames that make us move forward as a Nation of People United to see the Truth that's before us not simply that which we'd like. . . --------------------- Spreading self love as we share with the World what our African American culture is made of. -------------------- This week and through 2017 I will be celebrating and sharing those "little bits of me" that my life's work has represented. So, yeah, Happy Kwanzaa as I've already said and Peace on Earth through the removal of suffering. Stay tuned to join in on the celebrations. Today's Nguzo Saba: Umoja - Unity To Unite as One with One intent based on one shared impression towards World Peace.

More than 30 years ago I began my journey after receiving a Bachelors of Science in Human Development, to find a way to master & develop a balance that would prevent me from ever having to experience... that "#PushmePullme" feeling that I sorely developed as a young girl who set off to college with the dream of becoming a Veterinarian! As my children were born, I came to create a formula or a #method like #alchemical process of what I now refer to as :: "work-place<>home~life=balance" which was specifically geared to help Mommas of color, like myself with children, who live in what is often referred to in America as #thehood, (*but by definition is for many, where we feel most at home in order to raise stable, happy, families), develop more balanced experiences while our #children are learning how to attend and perform and learn that which is required of them in order to attend America's Mainstream Public schools. These expectations are often #foreign to our children and to our cultures. From this, my #notforprofit Family Essentials was born. This weekend I will be working on a host of things to share with y'all over the Summer while I begin developing the tales for the content in the #childrensbooks series that I am writing called of course: #LegendsGarden from this #californiagrown #sacramentoproud #calaggie And since I like to do things in #tandem, I will be releasing the first book along with other good stuff a little later than expected. #staytuned if you like please.

My husband and I haven't seen this yet, So, we found it quite fitting to show our appreciation for The art of Hip Hop as well as the actors in it by watching it tonight as a tribute to our legacy and history as black people in this country as depicted in art & film and through our musical history. . . It means a lot. Much #moretocome in the future #onmyblog :: @ ❝ oghiphop❞.org so stay tuned.

One is never afraid of the ❝Unknown ❞ One is afraid of the ❝ Known ❞ Coming to an end φ･･･φ･･･φ･･･φ･･･φ･･･φ･･･φ･･･φ -Krishnamurti #change #growth #theunknown #sacred #sacredgeometry #succulentlove #naturewatch

People hate inconvenience but I mean really. . . ➖ ? #theworldtoday #ourchildrenareourfuture #achangeisgonnacome #wakeupeverybody ➖ ☥ ᏢᏋᎯᏟᏋ & ♡ℒℴѵℯ ☥

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#backtowork & #focused #currently

#Loveiskey !!! - #Transference #Transforms #Gnosis - #knowledgeispower

I’m sooooo looking forward to the continuation of the much needed rain in 2016 for all living things like our beautiful #CaliforniaRedwoods pictured here at Big Sur -

Final Day of Kwanzaa Returning to Our Roots. ______________________ On this final day I say Asé.Selah as we take pause saying ❝so it shall be❞!! Today's Nguzo Saba: Imani ☥➤ Faith - We can do Anything We can be Limitless Belief in Self and our People; we must return to this! Our Ancestors are depending on us. The work we do in this life represents our collective efforts towards Peace and Unity. It has been an awesome seven days of celebrating all that is beautiful with the World. Let us not forget our roots and where we come from. Our Thrones awaits. Thanks for joining #theCelebration #HappyKwanzaa #ImaniFaith #ICanDoAnything #change #evolve #AfricaninAmerica #StolenLegacy #unite #freefrommentalslavery #neworderoftheages #bethechangeyouwanttosee #livingmylifelikeitsgolden #HappyHolidays

6th Day of Kwanzaa Today's Nguzo Saba: ☥➤ Kuumba - creativity - To #Create is mankind's greatest received gift from God. To Create together is our greatest gift to mankind. We have the opportunity to return mankind to its original, glorious state since the World is our #Canvas that we paint with the creations from our actions. Our #AfricanAncestors would use their ability to create & birth Joy into the world. Since our children, are our gifts to the world, they can be our greatest creation & most important #contributiontosociety. They are mirrors of our actions therefore, the condition of the world that they grow up in belongs to us & should represent a #reflection of the beauty and strength that we possess. This year I continue to celebrate #Kwanzaa with the knowledge that the Earth continues to cycle through the Ages and at last we have returned to our Golden one!! Join in the celebration! Happy #Kwanzaa #Kuumba #creative #Family #collective #creators #creativity #unity #AfricaninAmerica #StolenLegacy #HappyHoliday #HappyKwanzaa #everyoneisinvitedtocelebratewithus - My #nephew is #toocute and certainly has a #creativemind! #lovemesomehim!