BREATHE FREEDOM Give us FREEDOM — Let Us BREATHE Oppression ~ Has claimed our entire Lives, You have enslaved us — burnt us alive Skinned our bodies — sold as purses, Stolen our babies — raped our women! Give us FREEDOM — Let Us BREATHE Yes ~ We express Rage! Taken from our mothers’ breast Sold for $2000.00 — to a violent man We worked your fields…
Category: Be Yourself ~ Blend OUT!
There are times in life we will never have full perception of Life. This is where the Grit of life pushes us further to the brink, the edge of our comfort zone and more; the edge of the abyss into what appears to be nothingness. Summon up your Grit, be inquisitive to live periodically on live on your edge, stretch further, this will lead you to greater freedom and confidence. By the by, complacently does not create transformation, it is the internal Grit of yourself.
Kindness 2020: LIVE LiFe!
The beginning of this year I wrote; this will be a year of Kindness! And Kindness became to be the most important factor this year, in being a kindly conscious human dealing with the not so ordinary, blown out of proportions, human dignity and health! Along with thinking Wisely! Summon up the Kindness for everyone,…
Living Life!
If you want a relationship, get a Dog! This quote was stated from a movie “November Man.” The words were icing on a cake, so to speak, for what has been churning deep inside, during a world in crises. Living Life, is to focus on LIFE! There is only one guarantee in life,…
Finally, a long awaited book release : TBI & Concussion Improvement & Understanding A Person Recovery Story with Suggested Actions to Follow Now available on Amazon Kindle https://www.amazon.com/s?k=micheleelys&ref=nb_sb_noss What started out as a 10 page eBook, became a 100+ page book I had to share – The Hope, to so many people who suffer from…
A Dog’s Devotion
good news, bear was rescued and has a home! One more rescue saved from the euthanasia needle! Isn’t he a sweetheart? Wouldn’t you love to put your arms around him and nuzzle your head in his chest. I would. WednesDogDay is to remind everyone, please consider adoption of your next pet, your greatest sidekick buddy! They…
Rising From Trauma Events
The greatest freedom in life is rising above from the ordinary. Rising from Traumatic Events in life is surely a course which takes deep dynamism and gumption to surge from the impossible, for often, coming from any traumatic event in life, does seem improbable. The Unknown is Discovery The freedom experienced in these moments, days, weeks…
The Muddled Compliment
How do we compliment each other these days? Simple compliment, not wanting more, except an appreciated word; no date or lunch! A simple compliment – has caused an uprising “Do not compliment women, especially online!” Seriously, humans are in a pickle of a dilemma! Rules are Muddled! Today I dropped by T Joe’s after a…
Writer’s Time Away
Do writers (truly) take time away from writing? Does the muse and Creative Genie disappear for a time? NO! There is no turning off the creative brain, for anyone! Instead a time of gathering, introspection, which road to travel, or an influx of new ideas consuming a writer in a myriad of directions. e.g. Core…
Connecting with Trust
Never be rude to a first time caller. Or any caller. Learn to #Listen like a Dog. Their attentiveness elevates trust. Trust forms bonds when you care, your reputation will spread quickly. If you don’t have the time to be congenial or in a rush; don’t answer that phone call. If you are rude, you…
Connecting Equals Opportunity
Arrogate: There is a growing Hypocrisy about numbers that we do not speak, yet post loudly! Size does matter!! Let’s get honest, and bespeak truthfully. Connecting, face to face and social media is about numbers, “”Having a relationship” connecting – referring – assisting and more! It is who you know and how many at the same…
Are You Open to Life
HOW MANY DIFFERENT CUISINES DO YOU PERUSE BEFORE GOING OUT TO EAT? Diversity! How many different musics – entertainment – fairs – style of clothing – pottery and dishware have you in your life? Divergence! When out at friends’ party, does anyone have the same outfit on? Deviation! And how diverse are your thoughts from…
Rewire for Success
rewiring means we must think differently! This is not as difficult as it sounds. A contemplation action in a physical action world, might seem contrary to what is necessary. However to rewire is to quiet the body and mind, adapting to different modals. We must have resilience for each outcome, and not make assumptions how…
Hope to Courage
Come to me softly and gently with kindness, Dear Monday As we wake, I looked high and low to find hope. Come to me softly and gently dear Monday. Passing Smiles opens my heart, kindness fills a vacuum. Returning smiles gently as I stroll, I might find courage along the way. Come to me softly and…
Violating Shame of Rape
Rape Speaks loudly of Shame, reliving the violence in fear! These bloodsheds of brutality have been a male rampage for millennials. Women have long been sexually assaulted long before historical writings, before the first alphabet was formed in Egypt 1900 BC. Hypatia, well known Hellenistic Neoplatonist philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician from Alexandria, 370CE a scribe,…
Formula For Life
I wish I had a formula for life. I will share what I do know. Live the best you can through each moment. Through the Joy and Tragic crossroads. We assure ourselves with platitudes, “everything is going to be OK!” The OK factor, is an Unknown; with an “OK” factor, that we wish would have a…
The Power of Vulnerability
“With Delightful Pleasure, I present Balasubramanyam, who graces our website by his written depths of wisdom. Balasubramanyam shares his youthful experiences, resonating as gone by Sages of old prudence and sophistication. In Balasubrahmanyam’s words, do enjoy. The Power of Vulnerability” I was raised in a culture where going near the water was associated with a fear…
Life or Death ~ Choose
Today is a new day ~ make a choice These past 8 eights weeks have been filled with life and death! From death of my Sädé, to my decision to end a mentoring time; this brought heartache to a lovely lady. There is a time when those we care for, must stand on their feet,…
SunLight! by Balasubramanyam
Life Lessons Learnt From My Dog #WednesDogDay – with Balasubramanyam! A most wondrous Gentleman I met about a year ago. He seldom publishes, and when he does, Joy ~ Tears ~ Learning ~ Happiness ~ Hearts Open and so much more begin to unravel. I am truly beyond words to share his wisdom with the…
Rebirth by Upalparna
Upalparna writes from India. It is a great pleasure to feature a beautiful writer in Upalparna! Her words dive deep into the hearts of individuals; touching forgotten recesses of Life and Death. No matter the subjects’ difficulty, Upalparna brings tenderness along with a different view of each subject. In Upalparna’s words – with pleasure I…
Sädé R.I.P.
The unexpected flavors of grief! This was the most difficult article to write, it has taken me six weeks I do not wish to hear “I am sorry.” No one understands a person’s personal grieving. Grief is too intimate. Worse are those who immediately take away from the grieving person, with their own grueling stories. Listen…
