Breaking Away.

Most people are unaware of the habits they acquire through life and how stress is attributed to not breaking away from the mundane, and more often, unnecessary acts & situations that we've grown accustomed to. While sitting in the bookstore, I read an article in Real Simple magazine, which discussed tips for making your daily life more fulfilling, rather than just productive. There is a difference. Being a naturally intense, active individual, I am always looking for ways to add more spice to my work/play routine.

In an attempt to reduce the time I spend on the internet & in the spirit of being random, I've mixed the formerly categorized tips below:

Treat yourself to movie after work, by yourself (stuff candy & drinks in your purse).
Buy an aromatherapy fan for your office and fill it with calming/invigorating oils.
Paint your nails with a pastel or bright colour.
Wake up to lively/positive music in the morning.
Treat someone to lunch or buy a gift for a friend/family. just because.
Wear a new lotion & perfume.
Go see a live band, play, or musical.
Greet as many strangers as you can.
Wear a pretty silk or satin blouse.
Get a mani or pedi during your lunch break (bring a salad with you).
Learn a new foreign language or if you don't have time, just learn a new phrase.
Try a new tea (Suggestion: Yogi Skin Detox tea or Rose tea).
Buy fresh flowers for yourself (place them at your desk or next to your bed).

Grace & Peace.

Be still.

Je ne suis plus malade, which means "I am no longer sick," or at least I hope I translated it correctly. Even with all of the vitamins that I take on a daily basis, allergies is new age beast that cannot be tamed. I am still full of sniffles & aburd coughs, but one thing is for sure: I am tired of laying in the house.

Its Aries' season and my birthday is this coming Tuesday. Boredom is an Aries' so-called "bad" trait, depending on who you ask. I am not a fan of the trait unless it equates to tranquil silence-- i.e. sleeping. Spontaneity, in the form of anything that fully engages my mind & spirit is a cup of tea that I prefer to sip on the daily, and so, I spent the latter part of today reading (or skimming), organizing, and of course, writing this blog post.

Motivated to "stay woke," I took a gander at one of my moleskine journals. In it, I read the following quotes:

"Like the moon, come out from behind the clouds! Shine, meditate, live purely. Be quiet. Do your work with mastery."
-Buddha

"It is healthy to examine anything we decide to need or love or fear."
-Zoetica Ebb

By the way, if you haven't noticed already, I collect quotes as if they were pairs of shoes. I'm quite fond of learning from others, as it aides in my own growth & what I share. This year has been very good to me, its as if the universe aligned itself with my eyes or maybe, I finally took notice of everything. Habits can be difficult to break and if you spend your days following a mundane routine, you will not hear the birds of spring or notice how rich the soil is from underneath the flowers. Everyday, do something different-- challenge yourself. Inhale and exhale, instead of breathing oxygen. It's quite simple.

May peace & joy be with you...I'm giving thanks for the love shown on this blog, gigs that have been lucrative--monetarily and career-wise, His grace & understanding, budding friendships, new SOULful music, and the kind of weather that makes "everythang" alright.

Spring brings hummingbirds & pretty flowers, as well as allergies. I am officially sick and as if that isn't bad enough, the charger to my laptop is toast. Great, right? Luckily for me, I'm married to OPTIMISM and it runs the show...so I'm never down for too long.

Sundays...

are for giving thanks...relaxing your soul. Lupe is on repeat in my space...been loving him since mixtapes. Food & Liquor holds a special place in my heart...first time I felt real love with another...and the first time I obsessed over a cd...literally. Happy Sunday to all of you...

P.S. Working on a DIY for that fly clutch below...

NEON

I have a "thing" for clutches...dig the color contrast. If I find the right leopard-print fabric...I'm making this...immediately. I'm also quite boring these days when it comes to posting. Trust me, there is a plethora of ideas roaming in my mind, but higher duties are calling my name.

Today marks the beginning, a new sunrise...show love.

Currently listening to...

Spring brings blooms much flowers...a rose this is.

Speak Truth

Take time each day to quiet your mind.
Eat a colorful, flavorful diet.
Engage in daily exercise that enhances flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness.
Sleep soundly at night.
Eliminate what is not serving you.
Cultivate loving, nurturing relationships.
Perform work that awakens your passion.
Your body needs you to make life-supporting choices. Please don't wait until it is throwing a tantrum before you pay attention.

Courtesy of David Simon

Hello Saturday.

Thirty minutes till midnight and I'm stuck with a raging migraine that does not want to go away. I would have more to say...but the pain is too much for me. I'm sending warm, positive vibes to all of you....and if anything, KNOW that each day brings opportunities and CHOICES. You may not have control over everything, but you can control how to react to circumstances & people, AND how to feel.

Smile. Be grateful & give thanks in everything you do. Stick close to those who bring out the best in you and politely decline the opinions & ENERGY of others who do not (pray for them). Peace & Love.