When I got seeds a week ago I also purchased small seedlings that were grown in a local nursery. The day after I brought them home, the plants doubled in size. I was amazed. A friend of mine told me the plants were like animals in a pound: once they find an owner they take on a new outlook on …
Starting my Vegetable Garden
The spirit finally moved me to create my backyard garden. I have never experienced a labour of love quite like this before. I give thanks for the hands of my grandmother leading my hands. I give respect to the farmers of the world, and my ancestors. Slave labour has taken on a whole new meaning. Click here for Vegetable Garden: …
How I let my ego get the best of me
The other day I got upset about something. Reflecting on it I realize how I became a “participant in human drama” by letting my ego get the best of me. I am a member of a dance group for Junkanoo. When I joined the group I learned they had some drama in recent history, but after a shakeup everyone was …
Drumming Circle, Fort Charlotte
Free African spirits communing with the soul of the world. Strong African brothers and sister bringing forth the day in fellowship with nature. Click here for Drumming Circle, Fort Charlotte album Hear the Sounds{youtubejw}Q0PvUfiBA1s{/youtubejw}
Stop doing. Start being.
I loved Iyanla Vanzant’s meditation for October 14, in her daily word book Acts of Faith. The affirmation for the day was: “I am”. The inspirational quote was: “Stop doing. Start being.” The main difference is that doing is intellectual and being is spiritual. When we get stuck in the doing of things we get trapped in our minds, thinking …