The Booty Parade ;):
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Sunday, December 21, 2014
Saturday, December 20, 2014
BLAME IT ON CHRISTMAS...
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I am Honored that Spirit has chosen to create ME.
~Jonathan-Lockwood Huie
GOOD MORNING!!!
DEAR DIARY: Well, another weekend is upon us, and I didn't even tell y'all about my last weekend!!! Well, that's because I was working my ass off all week to get ready for christmas and well... I guess I'll just tell you all about it NOW.
Not that there's too much to tell. Last Saturday, after capoeira class in the morning t AGAPE, I went through Marina Del Rey, to Venice Beach, to Santa Monica Pier & The Promenade, then back home.
Here's some photos I took that day...
Now this was a little crazy.
On my way home, I took the Red line to Civic Center station to catch the bus back home, and when I got on, the whole train was filled with Santas! Take a look for yourselves....
They all got off at Pershing Square. I was tempted to follow them and find out what the HELL was going on, but I was a little tired.
HUMANITY'S TEAM
December is a month of reflection and preparation. It is the arbitrary end of a cycle we call one year. This natural cycle is one way to measure your movement along your path of life. It is an opportunity to look back upon the experiences you have had: the successes, the missed opportunities, and the memorable moments. It is a good time to ask yourself some questions that will empower you to ensure that the next year is even more fun and rewarding than the past year.
How have I become more loving? How much more do I love my self? How effective am I in remaining focused on my true purpose in life? What experiences would enable me to become more focused on my purpose? What will make next year more playful and fun? In what ways can I share more of my gifts with the world? How can my sharing create more abundance and satisfaction for me and everyone I touch? What am I deeply committed to that will have an impact on the consciousness of the world?
When these types of questions are deeply pondered, looking both at the past year and anticipating the new one, it can provide the stimulus for action in the present moment that is focused, committed and effective in helping you fully enjoy the wonderful adventure called your life.
Diciembre es un mes de reflexión y de preparación. Es el final arbitrario de un ciclo que llamamos año. Este ciclo natural es una manera de medir tu movimiento a lo largo de tu camino de vida. Es una ocasión para mirar hacia atrás a las experiencias que has tenido: los éxitos, las oportunidades perdidas, y los momentos memorables. Es un buen momento para hacerte algunas preguntas que te ayuden a asegurarte de que el año próximo será aún más divertido y gratificante que el año pasado
. ¿Cómo me he vuelto más amoroso? ¿Cuánto más me amo a mí mismo? ¿Qué tan efectivo soy en mantenerme centrado en mi verdadero propósito de vida? ¿Qué experiencias me permitirían centrarme más en mi propósito de vida? ¿Qué podría hacer al año que viene más lúdico y divertido? ¿De qué manera podría compartir más mis dones con el mundo? ¿Cómo podrían mis intercambios con los demás crear más abundancia y satisfacción para mí y para todas las personas que toque? ¿Con qué me siento profundamente comprometido que podría tener un impacto en la conciencia del mundo?
Si reflexionas profundamente sobre este tipo de cuestiones, contemplando el pasado año y anticipando el nuevo, esto te puede aportar un estímulo para la acción en el momento presente; centrado, comprometido y eficaz en ayudarte a disfrutar plenamente de esta maravillosa aventura llamada vida.
--Ted Murray
FROM HUMANITY'S TEAM
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Now on sunday, there was Capoeira in Griffith Park with Charles... And this time, I had a classmate...
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And we had another visitor from CAPOEIRA BRASIL! Her name's Lizzy Mora. She was walking up the path playing with her dog during the music portion of the class, then she came over and joined us. It was magical. After the music class, we talked for a bit, exchanged info, and she was kind enough to pose for a picutre.
In case you were wondeing, CAPOEIRA BRASIL is a large, international Capoeira Group. Here in L.A., the group is headed by MESTRE BONECO, who has a school @ 5557 Washington Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90016 Here's a video about the recent Batizado they had in Downtown L.A.
If you want to know more about Capoeira Brasil, please check out their websites:
Capoeira Brasil Los Angeles: http://www.capoeirabrasil.com
Capoeira Brasil Downtown LA: http://www.capoeiradtla.com
Capoeira Brasil East: http://capoeirabrasileast.com
But Anyway, Lizzy, wherever you are, It was wonderful meeting you and playing with you in our music class. And I'm sure I speak for Charles and Substance when I say that you're Welcome to come by anytime, and I hope We see you again in the near future!
And speaking of music class...
Now, you may be wondering why I'm holding this little rock like it's a diamond...
Well to me it is. I found this rock at venice beach, and thought it would make a great Dobrao. And boy, was I right! A dobrao is a little rock or large coin that you use to help play a berimbau.
Now I THINK I'm starting to get the Angola rhythm down, but I'm still making a lot of mistakes... But hey, at least I'm hitting the string, and NOT my fingers anymore... That's progress, right?
So, if any of you want to learn this beautiful art, we are in Griffith Park, across the street from the golf course, near the Greek Theater, on Vermont Canyon Road going up towards the Observatory from 12:00PM to 3:00PM. Usually.
And there are also classes at the AGAPE CENTER, @ 5700 Buckingham Pkwy, Culver City, CA 90230.
Now Last Monday after work, I went to The Kathmandu Boutique in Santa Monica, Ca. for their Quarterly Gathering.
I didn't take much photos this time, as you can see...
Maybe it was because a long, hard day at work, but I just didn't have the joy, and sense of peace that I usually have when I go there. I had a few things on my mind and they wouldn't go away, so as a result, I just wasn't myself. I couldn't bring myself to eat some of the delicious nepalese food, or listen to the bands playing, or to even hold a decent conversation.
But it WAS great to see my beautiful friends Danni El and Jessica Bell again...
And my friend Julie Jewels Bertrand, who by the way, has written a wonderful article on her blog about her journey with REIKI -----CLICK HERE TO READ IT-----
if you want to know more about her, please check out her web site @ jewelsbertrand.com
Well, that was my weekend. I'm getting ready to go to AGAPE now and start my weekend, so I'll tell you all about it later.
BYE FOR NOW!
Now, I'm gonna end this blog with the most beautiful song in the whole, entire world.
------------CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT------------
What the Toltec call "surrendering to the angel of death" can also be called "detachment."
~don Miguel Ruiz
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Stress Relief Spotlight – Reiki | Shine Your Light
Hi Guys,
My Wonderful friend Julie Jewels Bertrand just wrote an excellent blog about her experience with Reiki. Check it out!
Stress Relief Spotlight – Reiki | Shine Your Light:
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My Wonderful friend Julie Jewels Bertrand just wrote an excellent blog about her experience with Reiki. Check it out!
Stress Relief Spotlight – Reiki | Shine Your Light:
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Monday, December 15, 2014
Sunday, December 14, 2014
HAPPY SUNDAY!!!
WASSUP FAMILY!!!
DEAR DIARY:
I had a great capoeira Class today, and I'll tell you all about it... Tomorrow. Now, let's enjoy the rest of our sunday.
------------HEAVEN LETTERS------------
Heavenletters™, bringing Earth closer to Heaven.
HEAVEN is here to reach every soul on earth to reawaken:
* Our connection to God *
* Our belief in ourselves *
* Our awareness of our shared worthiness to God *
* Peace on Earth *
God is always bringing us closer to Him.
Heavenletter #4994 Believe in God and Yourself , July 28, 2014
God said:
You want to get over feeling sorry for yourself. Feeling sorry for yourself is feeling sorrow. Sorrow comes from a sense of lack or even betrayal. Something was taken from you. Something was denied you, or never given to you, or was stolen from you. And so you make yourself a victim of a theft. You don’t want to do this. No matter what, you don’t want to do this to yourself or to anyone else. This is what feeling sorry does. It is an insult. It is not a good way of thinking, and it is not a good way of feeling.
You don’t want to imbue yourself with the idea that you are an unfortunate. Regardless of your situation, regardless of how dire your situation may seem to you and to the world, you don’t want to publically bet your money on the wrong horse. Your mind becomes a defeated nag, and you back up that nag. You don’t want to broadcast that you choose sniveling. What good does that do you?
If your income is reduced, why proclaim that you are not worth a cup of coffee any longer. The money in your pocket is not your worth. You don’t have to spend foolishly, yet you don’t have to demonstrate your sense of lack and declare to the Universe that you are not worth a dime any longer.
How you talk about yourself is how you project. It is as if you say to the Universe, “I am worth so little. I am not worth much at all.” The Universe hears this impartially and responds in kind.
Even if you are down to your last dime, you don’t want to project this. You have resources at your disposal. You have heart and mind. Have a modicum of faith in yourself. Bet on yourself. Give away your last dime, and see it multiply.
Don’t give solely from a motivation to gain. That makes you someone who trades, not a giver. The same giving when you give to give or give to shore up your bank account may well not bring the same result. Give to give and not to get. Give to give, and you open up gates within yourself. You open channels within yourself. An idea will come. Something will change. Belief in yourself may require some urging from you. Belief in yourself and belief in Me are two things you want and are two sides of the same coin.
You can know ahead of time that I am betting on you. Live as a hero and not a victim. Be a bright light on Earth and light up others.
If you are discouraged, you don’t have to tell the world, because how the world sees you also makes its impression upon you.
Imagine all the criss-crossing of thoughts and energy that go on. Imagine all the traffic. Direct traffic the way you want it to go. Say Yes to yourself. If you want a green light, give out a green light.
You cannot fairly judge your life and your worth on a segment of your life. You carry your life with you. Of course, beyond a doubt, stay on the sunny side of life. Why would you ever want to be on the shady side. If you choose the shady side, why would you broadcast it? Why would you call yourself to attention that doesn’t benefit you? Why would you indicate: “Look, see me. See how downtrodden I am. Misery follows me.” And then you wipe a tear to demonstrate your condition.
No more, beloveds. Send out different signals. They will be heard and resound as well. Stand tall, and you will be standing tall.
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THE SUNDAY SCHOOL MEDIA
In this weeks installment of the SUNDAY SCHOOL MEDIA, I'm showing you the 3rd episode of Extreme Pilgrim with PETER OWEN JONES.
Now, I'm gonna end this blog with the most beautiful song in the whole, entire world.
------------CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT------------
Toltec mythology tells us that the angel of death is always beside us, ready to take everything away from us...Nothing is ours to keep, including our physical body.
~don Miguel Ruiz
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