Who's got your back?

Hello H.I. Society!

When hard times come and your back is against the wall,
Do you have your own back? Or Do you look to others to assist you?

Often times we look for other people to have our backs, however we have to learn we cannot expect anyone to do things for us that we are not willing to expect from ourselves…because even then we still get disappointed.

Know that God has your back when you seek him first.
Lay your Expectations at his feet.
Man is imperfect even though we are made in his image and likeness.
So Today choose God to have your back and make sure you have your own back too!
Believe in Yourself. Have Confidence in yourself.
Speak Positive Affirmations to yourself. Speak Life to your situations.

When your back is against the wall, make sure there's room for you to squeeze in between;  and that you're leaning on God!

Be Blessed with Health, Wealth and Knowledge!

Here are some great poses to help you guys strengthen your back and alleviate back pain as well!
Click on the link below and enjoy!
Peace & love!
http://life.gaiam.com/article/how-strengthen-your-back-yoga

Removing of Obstacles

Hello H.I. Society!

Tired of being Sick and Tired?

Me Too!

That's why when things aren't going the way I'd want them to, I have to keep the Faith that God is going to keep me. The Divine doesn't work on our timing, but in his own.

I have a favorite scripture: "Don't grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you faint not"- Galatians 6:9

I ponder it very often.

This morning as I prayed at my altar, I saw my small figure of Ganesh (Ganesh represents -The clearing/removing of obstacles)  it so happens that he was in front of Jesus' feet on the cross; I thought to myself- "Hmmmmmmmmmm!!! "I lay my life and expectations at the feet of Jesus and I will chant to Ganesha to remove obstacles I currently face".  I burst out into chant!

Ganesha Sharanam Sharanam Ganesha!!!!!

I say to you today- Be encouraged!

Stay in the fight, don't throw in the towel!

Know that you have help and encouragement from above and beyond.

Be Blessed!

Peace, Love & Health!

Speak LIFE!

Hello H.I. Society!

I am taking a challenge that has me being very aware of the words I speak.

It has caused me to constantly speak good affirmations and greatness over my life and the life of those whom I come into contact with and those to whom I am connected.. 

I challenge you all to watch the words that you speak as well. When you put words, thoughts, and feelings into the atmosphere, they LIVE! 

Wouldn't it be best to speak Positive instead of Negative.

DON'T SAY-  "My child is bad",  "My life Sucks!", "I hate my job!"

DO SAY-  "My child will come out of his/her challenges successfully!"  "My life can and Will be BETTER!"

"My Job is Not the best, but it could be worse."

Bring your tongue into submission and even pray/meditate specifically for your mouth to speak words that Build up and Not tear down,

You will see so many doors open in your life,  just by doing this simple task.  Yes I know it's challenging not to say all of what you want sometimes, but your task here is to be MINDFUL about the words you speak. Think if they really need to be said, and if so how can you say it with Love and compassion while being firm and direct.

Here's not only food for thought but also for Action!

There is an area of research in Science called Quantum Physics. Quantum Physicists will tell you that atoms, neutrons and protons actually respond to human words. Scientists have literally watched atoms, neutrons and protons become excited and respond positively as positive words were spoken to them. They have also literally watched as atoms, neutrons and protons slowed down, becoming irresponsive and seemingly lifeless as negative words were spoken to them.

It’s time to stop using your mouth to mess up your world. It’s time to start using your mouth to create the kind of world you want to live in.

http://www.johnhamelministries.org/miracle_in_your_mouth.htm

SPEAK LIFE!

Peace, Love & Health!

Are You a Warrior?

Hello H.I. Society!
Know that Your best days start with You!
Build up your Immune system against hurt, disappointment, anger, low self esteem, foods that aren't good for you, people that aren't any good for you and whatever does NOT serve YOU!

Give yourself extra doses of LOVE, self compassion, God's Grace & Undying Mercy!
You must be spiritually equipped to fight the wars of this world!

For we wrestle not against flesh 

and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 

- Ephesians 6:12

Don't stop with prayer, add Fasting, Praise, Reading & Studying your bible, Meditation and doing the work of the Lord!

We must have a Healthy Mind, Body and Spirit to be soldiers in God's army!
Are you a trooper?
Are you a Warrior?
Take your stance! On and off of the mat! Here I am in mine! Won't you join me?

Virabhadrasana II or warrior 2 pose

Tap into your 1st, 3rd and 4th Chakras

1- ROOT

3- SOLAR PLEXUS

4- HEART

Become a Better YOU today! A Stronger, more Courageous, Loving YOU!

Namaste!

Peace, Love & Health

To learn more about your Chakras, click on this link http://fractalenlightenment.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/the_meaning_of_each_chakra.gif

Are you qualified to Graduate?

Good Day H.I. Society!
The month of June is full of graduations!
Everywhere I turn there's a cap and gown!
I am especially proud of my lil sis who has graduated from High School.

What I want to ask you all out there is...
Are you treating yourself well enough to graduate from H.I. School?
Yes! From HEALTH & IMAGE School?

Let's see if you have enough credits...

1.Do you have a fitness routine that consists of 3-5 days a week?
   6 CREDITS

2. Do you pray, meditate or feed yourself spiritually?
    6 CREDITS

3. Do you read the labels on your food to make sure you're not consuming ingredients that are not     healthy for you and your family?
    6 CREDITS

4. Do you eat in moderation?
    5 CREDITS

5. Do you eat green veggies or drink them?
    5 CREDITS

6. Do you look in the mirror and like what you see?
    6 CREDITS

7. Do you give yourself compassion, Love and positive affirmations?
    6 CREDITS

8. Do you feel good when you get dressed in the morning?
    5 CREDITS

9. Are you confident?
    5 CREDITS

10. Are you consistent in all of the above?
     10 CREDITS

0-12 CREDITS- You REALLY need help toward your Health & Image
15-24 CREDITS- You are doing okay, but need to step it up!
25-35 CREDITS-You are doing good, you are ready to go to the next level!
38-50 CREDITS-You are doing almost ready to graduate!
60 CREDITS- You get your cap and gown! BUT.......
What's going to get you to graduate with your degree?

YOU HAVE TO BE CONSISTENT in all of these and then add "AND/FOR OTHERS" to the end of the sentences numbers 1, and 7.
The point of adding others is so that you are accountable to others in your life, community and in the world for spreading Love, positive affirmations, giving compliments, hugs, and helping them to achieve their goals, higher self esteem, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and a positive image; not only on the outside, but on the inside. 

NOW, Who's ready to graduate???

Peace, Love, Health & Fashion!

Father's Day- Is it one day for you or ongoing?

Blessings H.I. SOCIETY!!!!
What did you do for Father's Day yesterday???

I know many of you ran around, making reservations, out with the kids and hubbies, attended barbecues, or even cooked a meal for your dad, husband, father of your children, brothers, uncles or the other loving men in your life.

What happens when dad is gone?
Your daddy, Your Papi, Pops, Papa, Big Daddy, Dad?
Sadly for me, my papi is no longer here in the flesh. He is gone; I  can still feel his spirit though.

When I hear birds whistle how he always used to, when i smell and feel the ocean breeze, when I pass the parks we frequented & played at with him, smell a certain cologne or see a man with a certain build riding by on his bicycle, I can connect with him.

My son & I went on the beach yesterday (one of my dad's favorite places, including mine & my son's)
I sang chants as I walked along the beach and Josh & I shouted out loud towards the beautiful sky to my Dad, saying Hi and that we missed him.
My Dad absolutely LOVED the beach, I took joy in watching some men go way out into the waves and disappear and re appear like my dad used to.  I professed my love to him as I wrote in the sand.

 I didn't want to leave, not until my heart was clear of the heaviness it felt. I put feelings of grief into a small rock, and as I threw it out into the ocean, off flew my beautiful Krobo bead bracelet right into the ocean with it! I searched for it as best as I could (without a swimsuit on) to no avail.
Yemaya had swallowed up my beautiful blue, white & yellow bracelet that actually signified her. Coincidence??? No Way!!
The colors Blue & white for the ocean which represents Yemaya and a small hint of yellow that represents Oshun.  My sister in law bought it for me just the other week!
(I am praying I find another one like it or similar at the upcoming African Fest, the weekend of July 5-7th at Commodore Barry Park)

Anyhoo, shortly after that I felt better!  Even though I was leaving without my bracelet, I knew that Yemaya had it and that it was fine she accepted it as an offering....

It's very important to still have a relationship with your loved ones when they have transitioned.   It makes you feel better and it keeps the memories alive.  I know that a part of him is still around so I nourish, love & give attention to that spirit.
He's in the very air I breathe!

FATHER'S DAY is NO longer just acknowledged once a year for me, but it's ongoing....
Peace, Love & Health!

Free Yourself!

Hello Health & Image Society!

The weather is great!
The sun is out!
The trees are calling your name.
Go rest upon them!
Take off your shoes, throw caution to the wind and run through the grass!
Be uninhibited!

Your Health & Image has to do with the way you feel on the inside and look on the outside!
What you put on the inside, reflects on the outside.  Don't eat crap, because that's how you'll feel and look.
I dare you to do something new today!
Something you've never done before that will aid in health, healing, happiness and bring a smile to your face.

*Get a fresh green juice.
*Buy a skirt and wear it, without undies even!
*Go and hug a tree! Who cares who's watching!
*Walk barefoot in the grass and allow yourself to feel the earth exchange energy with   you.
*Make a salad- but add new ingredients-Sundried cranberries, golden raisins, mushrooms, sweet peas,or pumpkin seeds.
*Take off your tie, undo 2 buttons instead of 1!


Be Free
Be Fashionable
Be Healthy
Be Whole
This is your life, you only get 1!
So YOU need to be in control!

Have an AWESOME day!!!!!!