The Definition of Love

To find a feeling that would hold, as their sum, as their final expression, the purpose of all the things she loved on earth....To find a consciousness like her own, who would be the meaning of her world, as she would be of his....A man who existed only in her knowledge of her capacity for an emotion she had never felt, but would give her life to experience -Atlas Shrugged (Ayn Rand)

The experience of true love is a match between two persons and their values in which they keep . Love is not about being a soul mate or stroking of egos. It is everything you don't have to say, everything that is kindred between two individuals. The most important thing about love is that these two people can stand upon the one thing they value most; not each other but life, self esteem, and virtue. As these things align between two individauls is when love is truly experienced.

I have yet to experience this but some day I may <3

Herbs for Tension

So for a week now I have had tension in my forehead. Its so annoying and a little painful. So whats happening to me????

Tension is caused by different things but mainly from overexertion, stress, or  changes in nerves in the forehead and head region (top or back of the head). The crazy thing about my tension is that it makes my eyelid feel heavy LOL!!! Now that is the scariest and most annoying thing ever! But so far I have benn trying to come up with some solution for this.

Ginseng! Ginseng does many things, gives you energy, sexual stamina, helps you relax, but it also helps with tension in the body and head. A cup of tea twice a day is a great start. In addition to taking ginseng, some Omega's should be taken as well.

So I got my multivitamin, my 3000mg of Omega 3's, and some ginseng; plus a little yoga in the morning.

Goodmorning: From the Heart

Goodmorning to you beautiful people. This song is how we started our day. Its beautiful, kinda bitter sweet. To all those that once were in beautiful unions but aren't any longer, this is for you. Just remember its one step at a time and tomorrow will bring a goodmorning

Feel Good Herb for the Ladies

Every other month or so my crazy ovary kicks in and takes over. With that I get horrible pimples and get all emotionally crazed. But over time I was able to notice some changes in my skin and cycle. One year I had a horrible breakout on my forehead and the next year my cycle became irregular. So like my worrying self  I started to panic. With some research and being more attentive to all my issues, I realized my hormone were all crazy.

I like to look at the body at a big hormone or a bowl of hormones that coexist and harmonize to carry out specific functions. But once in a while one hormone wants to be the "Don" and throws everyone off track so it can do its thing. In woman we have estrogen, progesterone, and a little bit of testosterone. Depending on what the body is signally you can usually tell which hormone it is. If there are pimples on you chin or cheek bone area it is mostly likely to be estrogen or progesterone. If the acne is on the back or chest, this is usually testosterone....trying to turn you into a man LOL!

So what do you do? Get some Dong Quai! I love this herb. Its very useful. You can find it at whole foods or at any natural foods store. Dong Quai helps regulate hormones. I first starting taking the herb in 2009 and once I got pregnant I stopped taking it. I am back on it so help regulate everything after the baby. But the results are great. I feel not so up and down when my cycle comes and I am not all pimpled up anymore. Strong Caution! This herb will make you more fertile. So beware and strap up double time. So if you are out of whack you might want to consider this herb to get you back on track

Indigo Blues

There are somethings that are hard to fight, but when a natural process is thrown off and one tries to fight it it is even harder. Being a single parent is so hard because naturally its meant to be two individuals supporting each other emotionally, physically, and mentally. But as one individual is acting as two its the hardest fight a human-being can face. Emotionally it is devastating because your support is not there. What makes it difficult in my case is the newness of this reality, and even though I see the pattern that single women follow I still endure the same emotional hurdles but must be wise about them and be strong. Its so lonely and painful; because the thoughts are reoccurring, and with each time the pain swallows you up more and more . I rather go through child birth and be hit by a truck LOL!!! Its crazy but with those situations the pain goes away. With single parenting the pain, thoughts, and memories  reoccurring randomly and uncontrollably.

With that I pray that I will get over this as well as many other women. I see why women have several children by different men. She is just trying to balance herself out and fight an un-natural situation. Of course this is not an excuse of behavior, it takes a lot of will power. But I do understand.

Back To Me...and My Hair

So there was a time where my hair was my pride and joy but...I dont know what happened. But since I am back lets get in to session. I have had locks for 2 years now and I love it. Its freedom from the creamy crack and it beats picking my fro everyday and doing two strand twists. Its simple, twist once or twice a month and throw in a little style here and there and its good to go.

Recently with all the hot weather I have been dying to find a style for my locks that would get my hair off my neck but also give my scalp air. After not being able to find anything for my length and lock size, I came up with the loc fro, Its a curly twist. I am thinking about putting it on youtube. Well let me know what you think

Medicine For the Heart and Soul

Hello All. Again I have done a disappearing act, but sometimes those are needed in life to readjust and regain focus on the important things. One thing that I have learned from the last few months is how infinite my love is. Even I am surprised . But its the love I have for myself that helps me recover and continue. As well as the love that others have for me.

There are a few things that help me in getting over difficult times and issues; first being honest with myself and others; second loving myself and remembering my value and beauty; lastly forgive and move on. Forgiving myself and others is such a great way to heal. Easier said than done, but everything in stride and in its own timing.

The key in applying this type of medicine to the heat is to truly forgive and not forget but to remember and make it better. At times the heart is the ruler of the mind and sometimes the mind is the enemy to the heart. but they coexist and equilibrium must be achieved to truly love

Home Remedies for Colds

Before you get a cold its great to take a great multivitamin capsule (not hard pressed); capsules are better for maximum absorption. Herbs such as dandelion roots and Par D'arco have vitamins in them too. I like to sip dandelion tea, its pretty good. But if you dont take vitamins and if you dont have dandelion tea then use whats in the kitchen.

Ginger is really great for runny noses and garlic and a wonderful immune system stimulant. At the first sign of getting sick cut a cube of ginger and eat it. Very spicy and not the best tasting but it is worth it. Next diced up a few cloves of garlic place in a mug and pour 4-6 ounces of hot water on top and add a few (just a few sprinkles of cayenne pepper) Repeat 2-3 times a day, and you cold will be shorter. If you get a sore throat boiling some hot water and place into a nice cup, squeeze 1/2 lemon in and a few spoons of honey.  For health maintenance try this everyday but only once. I also recommend a netti pot for your nose. It help rinse out mucus at the end of a cold and keeps everything fresh in there.

When Life Is Putting The Squeeze On You

I just found out that I failed calculus. Which is going to put me on academic probation. Well on top of that I am running out of financial aid. So if I am on probation they arent going to want to give me the aid anyway. sigh! Long story short, what do you do when you have no money, no job, a baby, and no babysitter after tomorrow? Do you become a stripper? LOL!!! No, the thought crossed my mind a few times. But this is when it gets real.

And why should I be afraid to admit this or be honest; well I am not so here is my business all out there LOL! I know that a lot of people are going through the same thing, but I just choose to be open about mine. I am not ashamed of myself or defeated. I just have to but that part of my life on hold right now and continue on with the other parts of my life.

When times like this arise in  life no matter what it is, school, work, bills, debt, something. You gotta make it work out and make it work for you. In my case I am going to take a 9-5 and build some revenue and in the mean time start my building my grocery store. Currently I am applying for grants and to competitions to gain money for my store. Seems far fetched right? Well no, because I have a real entity in mind that is a necessity. I will be producing something that people need. Then main thing in situations such as these is to hold on to your confidence and integrity. Of course I cried when I saw my F, and did I wanna blame someone of course! But I am the master of my ship and i am responsible for my life no one else. Although people affect my life I decide where it goes afterwards, feel me?!

When times get tough usually that is when people get desperate and start to act out of character. But hold on to who you are and dig deep inside of your mind and use it. Make something happen that allows you to be over your own means of production. 

From Me to You 

Greatmorning....Start it up !!!! hunnnnnnghhhhh

This is how I start my day. This is how I keep it going when I get down. This is how I get through the week. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XL84zQZ1nw&feature=player_detailpage

Goodmorning....Thoughts on Happiness

 

 "Happines is a state of noncontradictory joy - a joy that does not clash with any of your values and does not work for your destruction, not the joy of escaping  from your mind , but using your minds fullest power[...]" -Ayn Rand (John Galt) 

I think individuals have a great concept on what happiness is but rarely can define it. Many state that its a "feeling" or some sort that you get when enjoying a thing that you like. But what i am starting to see is your happiness is linked to what is of value to you. This is the most simple but greatest description of happiness I've seen put into words. For me, this quote helps me be able to keep my happiness and my goals in perspective.