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A #life of #gratitude and #abundance

Thank you

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Hello freedom!

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Fall is a stimulating time of year for me.

Just a nature transforms, we follow suit.

Fall is also a complimentary time of year. The trees and skies lead my eyes to wonder and explore more than any time of year. It evokes creativity in my thinking and dress. The combinations of layering, colors, patterns and textures. The trees grow bare while we begin to wear more.

Fall is bold, striking, breathtaking, still.

Something special about fall.

May it be rightfully or wrongfully so.. or neither,

Z

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God knew the kind of day I needed.

A day of gratitude.

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Clouds live in a world of their own. I’d like to visit one day; but no day soon.

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Been finding it hard to disconnect.

Slipping into a web of ceaseless productivity

It’s has become oddly satisfying to work and produce.

This is the new generation of humanity.

Working slaves without the chains

We begin to choose this life

For some, its chosen us

Let go,

Relax,

Wonder,

Unplug,

It’ll be there tomorrow

and generations afterwards

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Tea for two,

a warming of 2 souls

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If trees could talk…

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PV

For years I was in a position to prove that I deserved your love and commitment. I was trying to prove something you were void of. It was a constant fight to exalt my worthiness only to find it missing. You used my gracious spirit as a weapon against myself and left me bare. You sprinkled droplets of hope and showered me in days of pain. My basket full of fruit slowly withered in the name of love. Because your need for power and control was traded for my safety, commitment and care, you became the monster I feared. You wore the mask until it served us no longer. But I pick up what I have and return to my garden. To weep, laugh, yell, smile, glow, till, prune, feel, give, receive, observe, reflect. 

And my fields will return tenfold. 

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My chariot awaits for me

To wake up from

A dream i no longer wish for

But i disguise behind what’s always been

Rather than what could be

And for that,

My chariot departs

…Until next time

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“Medicine simply means…”

“Medicine simply means balance or harmony with God and the ordained law of the body, diet and herbs.” -Quote Unknown

These words ruffled something in my spirit. Balance is an act of maturity, that takes a lifetime to experience. i believe that balance is experienced, not fully attained…

to be continued in another entry.

May it be rightfully or wrongfully so.. or neither,

Z

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Blessings for growth and belief in myself to keep growing and refining my processes. i am thankful for a crash in my own consciousness: The ability to question my choices thoughts beliefs and actions. And when my thoughts choices beliefs and actions were not fulfilling my vision, through practice, i have been able to adjust and reconsider what it is i would like to see differently. Praise the above for dealing with frustration in a more mature way. TBH i used to actively seek vengeance (but not fully). i would make petty moves to retaliate and end up playing myself. Petty thoughts still arise, but i cease to take action and instead, draw the emotions and feelings out and study them. i know the divine will heal through making wise choices rather than inviting childish ego behavior.

i have been better at welcoming my emotions and thoughts and speaking on them, as freshly as they arise. i don’t catch ‘em all, but i have had more success staying aware of them. My uncomfortable shadows like to coax guilt and shame but i can no longer run from my own spirit. i must stand with it, yell at it, laugh with it, cry, even. Sometimes, the timing may be inconvenient, but i give thanks, anyways because its all divine timing amongst the spirit. i must learn from each encounter or we miss details of a bigger picture. Its similar to skipping chords on a sheet of music. It may seem minuscule to miss a note here and there, but once added to the rest of a piece, it doesn’t play quite right. This is how we must think about lessons. Unforeseen circumstances occur and we have to be diligent in our reflections of situations, hardships and blessings. They are part of our unique blueprint. Time is a critical component. It may take time beyond our desire to realize the point or purpose of a situation.

All in all, its been healing to release rather than conceal and misplace genuine emotions inside the mind and body. Through life’s precious tests and trials, i pray to observe and welcome all that serves; to become more whole and balanced.

May it be rightfully or wrongfully so.. or neither,

Z

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Last weeks run

Avoid Things- Tems

I appreciate Tems’s deep, rich voice. This song in particular made it on this weeks list because when I first heard it, I had no idea what Tems was saying! Her accent is so beautiful and in some parts, this song sounds like its a different language. Besides, who doesn’t love a good woman who problem solves?

2. Remind Me- Alex Isley & Butcher Brown

I love anything sung by Alex Isley. Her voice reminds me of a buttery piece of toast on brioche (Thats a compliment since I try and stick to a low carb diet). Remind me is a redo/sample of Patrice Rushen’s 1976 song: Remind Me. Alex and Butcher Brown jazzed it up a bit, gave it an extra pinch of smooth soul with lovely guitar and bass additions. The lyrics and cadence remained the same but Butcher Brown really came through during the mid solo with the sax! Give it a listen.

3. Dance for you- Beyonce

Sensual dance is a beautiful way to express the divine feminine and release pent up energy. This is a marvelous song to move to. Beyonce demonstrates so much vocal range, as always, in this song!!

4. The Ghetto- Donny Hathaway

I came across this song in a documentary. Donny Hathaway was so talented! Rest his soul. Everything is Everything was a record produced in 1970 which ”The Ghetto” was the a hit single for Blacks during that time. It made folks proud to be from the ghetto.

5. So Ready- Raphael Saadiq

Raphael Saadiq performed this song live at Neptune. I had never heard it before but the bass line was 🔥 and the overall sound/lyrics are a perfect brew of funk and rawness that we all can relate too. Anyone else gone too far?

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wisdom thru patience

Lost within a maze of desire

To embody something I

Cannot see

And yet,

feel and

Know is real,

For the spirit

Is with us

To hold us,

Guide us,

Speak thru us,

In due time

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28,6,22

I thank the Most High for blessing me with gifts

For every waking moment

A breath at chance itself

I thank the Most High for blessing me with gifts

For every waking moment

A breath at chance itself