HORN OF AFRICA CRISIS-- WHO IS WATCHING?

Sometimes I am moved to action by the most mundane events in daily life. Last week while watching TV I saw a commercial for the Famine War Drought Relief (FWD>>) site.  This was the first time I had really heard about the crisis happening right NOW in the horn of Africa. I mean, we all see commercials with children who appear sick and orphaned, but have you ever stopped to seriously think about how horrible and scary that would be if the tables were turned? 60 years of the worst drought in addition to famine and civil war contribute to 13 million people who suffer every day in the horn- That’s more than the population of Los Angeles and New York combined.

THE TRUTH

There is more death and suffering in this area of African than the Tsunami in Haiti and Indonesia combined. I know facts and figures can be boring but seriously stop and think about how many people that is.

These are people who have NO food or water and live in terror because of constant civil war in the area over political control. The violence is so prevalent that efforts for relief have been stalled and even blocked leaving millions to suffer and die

The ones who suffer most are the children; a child dies every six minutes in the horn. Could you imagine losing your child simply because you could not feed him/her or protect them from a simple virus like the flu?

After reading I was shocked to say the least and a bit shameful because I know how much food and money I have wasted; I felt compelled to do something. It only takes $10 to feed a child in the horn for 10 days and I was thinking of all the ways I piss away money on frivolous things that I know I don’t need. Think about all the things you buy and do that are unnecessary?

SO WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THIS?

I was surprised but not surprised to find out that most people don’t know what’s going on, or they do and just don’t care.  We are so assed backwards in this country. We can recite lyrics to mindless music, keep up with the latest trends via “reality TV”, and run out and buy the new IPhone or Android  but we can’t stop to see that people are suffering and dying? We can’t stop to cultivate a bit of compassion for another person? What happened to us a society that we are willing to say this is okay? It's NOT.

Let me put it this way, would you let your neighbor die in front of you if they were only asking for a bit of food and water? How blessed are we, that if we want or need food we can just get right up, hop in the car and go the nearest grocery store or convince mart and grab what we want, opposed to millions in Africa who have nothing and have no choice but to walk 100 miles just to find food and clean water.

I hear people all day talk and complain about not having enough money, or the right house or  the perfect car.  Everyone in our society wants to be “rich”, not knowing that they have been wealthy all along.

A CALL TO ACTION!

So why aren't people willing to help others in need and why is awareness about  the crisis in the horn so low? Have values in our society changed so much that we ignore people in our community who suffer right in front of our faces?  Weigh in and give your POV on this and I will  “Meet you” in the comments section.

 Take it a step further…

What if you could change a little part of the world by doing something small? At least this is what I thought to myself while watching the ad on TV. Without hesitation I text the code provided to pledge $10 and also purchased a beaded bracelet on the website. I figured that this was the least I could do in addition to writing this blog.

 SO NOW ITS YOUR TURN!  After you comment, I am asking that everyone who reads this post take some ACTION by clicking on the  link below for the website to make a $10 donation  OR by texting “GIVE” to 777444.

If the tables were turned, wouldn't you want some to help you? I’m Just Saying-

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A Closer Look at What's in Your Food: Detox is a Must

Sometimes the weirdest thoughts happen to you when you’re in the shower, and yesterday I had one of those thoughts that made me  say “hmmm, now why I am just thinking of this?”   

The question that popped in head as soap is running into my eyes was , how come we don’t keep ourselves just as clean on the inside as we do on the outside?   I mean there has to be  years of little left over meals that I've had right? Not to mention all the new pollutants in our ever so changing environment.

Some of these may surprise you like household cleaners and the food we eat; Fast food is the worst.   Click the video below for an inside look at what goes into the lovely “All White Meat” chicken nuggets that are supposed to be healthy.


 

I know after watching that some of you are utterly disgusted, I know I was and its part of the reason why I changed my whole diet. More on that in another post.  So, I’m glad that McDonald’s is no longer using this method but what about the YEARS of Mickey D’s that we’ve eaten?   

I remember begging my grandfather for a Happy Meal when I was younger because in my world that was like happiness in a box! But seriously think about it, I’m 31 years old, how much of that ammonium-what-ever have I absorbed into my body? How much have YOU taken in? What are the side effects of this and how do I get rid of whatever is left? 

There are too many questions that haven’t been asked or answered.   What I do know, however, is that there are ways to get rid of the pink sludge and other toxins in your body that store fat and keep you chunky. These toxins also lead to acne, bloating, headaches, fatigue, and a whole gamut of other ailments.  

3 Short steps to simple Detoxing and losing weight: Straight to the point with NO chaser!

Step #1

Put the remote down, GET UP, and  move your ass! Blunt, but true and necessary. Now I know some of you are like this isn't a real tip, I know this already. My question is how consistent have you been? Exercise helps to loosen all the dirt, sludge, toxins, and left over whatever that is literally stuck inside your body.

It helps to flush out all that crap, plus It helps with stress and believe it or not gives you a sense of certainty in your life. This doesn't have to be complicated either, carve out 20 minutes of time for  YOU and make it a MUST for yourself! If You’re not doing this it’s because you really don’t want to. You’re being a wussy.  

Step #2

Stop eating fast food and unhealthy things you know you should NOT have. Easier said that done I know, but stop and ask yourself a question. If you’re serious about  dropping several pounds and improving your health, what will be the cost to YOU if you don’t follow through? What types of things will change? What will stay the same, or  what will get worse?  Use this as motivation to say “ NO!” to the crap  or to “YES!” to the Pilates class on Saturday afternoons.  

Step #3

Get a jump start on steps 1 and 2 by using a good detox system.  I can hear all of you know saying why didn't I start with step 3. Well because I really believe the he first two steps are important not only when it comes to physical health, but to emotional and psychological health. They are things we should do anyway, it when we get away from the basics that things start to slip. 

I’ve looked around and down a bit of research  and the best detox that I have found on the market out there is the Ultimate Body Applicator by It Works! It’s all natural and only takes 45 minutes to lose inches.   This is a great way to Jump start a health kick with a noticeable weight loss, it’s like instant motivation to keep up the progress! Click here  now to get more information about It Works!   


Take these few steps and you will surely be on your way to a better you!



To Your Health!

  


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Boredom is Excitement in Reverse!

Just wanted to share some of what I’m listening to lately. Usually when I'm bored I listen to music to try and change my state of mind, my music collection (or my soundtrack to life as I call it) has everything from Godsmack to Nicki  Minaj, old school R& B, and I’m pretty sure there’s some Connie Francis in there too! LOL don’t’ judge, LISTEN and be inspired! Boredom is excitement in reverse, stay excited >>>Excitement leads to inspiration and inspiration leads to self-empowerment.

I try not to judge when it comes to music which is really hard sometimes.  I listen to the lyrics and try to understand concepts and how they may fit  into my life.  Check out this video by The Secret State.

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Proceed to GO and collect $200: Are You Wealthy Yet?

Everyone, it seems, is chasing the almighty dollar but have you ever stopped and actually thought about what wealth and prosperity really mean? Typical answers include having lots of cash, moolah, dough, cheese, green, cheddar, big bank and probably a nice ride or some other trinket. Check out the Tony Robbins video on wealth, it may surprise you to find out that 80% of wealth is mental, meaning your reality of wealth is your perception of it.

Click HERE to watch another short video and gain access to the steps I am taking NOW to create and increase wealth in my life. 

How do YOU define wealth and prosperity? What steps are YOU taking NOW to improve your situation? Comment Now.

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What the Hell is "A Beautiful Mess"

So, I thought I would take the time to explain the title of this Blog, of  course most people would assume that it has something to do with the authoress (That would be me) but it’s really an analogy for the struggles of daily life that we face as well how the society we live in is structured. Keep reading and you’ll understand.

Yesterday I had the fortunate time to spend with a special friend of mine, who is one fourth of the awesome Hip Hop group Clear Soul Forces, and inevitably we have interesting discussion about life, music, and few life lessons.  I asked him a simple question about how to be true to yourself given the times that we live in and all of the chaos that seems to be penetrating all parts of this world. What followed was a passionate and fruitful conversation about  HOW to do that. I’m big on the HOW when it comes to problem solving, only because if you don’t know  what actions  you need to take, you just stay suck. Anyway, he basically summed it up and  said “You have to become Neo” and of course I’m like what the hell is that supposed to mean? Taking a reference from the movie the Matrix,  of course I figured out that it means you  as an individual have to know yourself and be able to navigate  through this Beautiful Mess of a world. IF YOU DON’T, I PROMISE YOU WILL get sucked into the fallacy of the TRUTH. Truth lies within, it’s up to you to find out 1. How to access it and 2. how to use is to  grow, share, and learn. “ Expand by Demand” is one of my personal mantras, because I demand that I always strive to better myself. If you’re not constantly improving yourself then you are standing still, NOT progressing and watching everything move by trying to figure out what to do.  

I run into people all the time at work (and not just clients), at school, or even family members who say they want to do better with this or that in their life, but I often wonder if they know what it takes or are the blindly following “The Lotta People” as my friend  Emile says.  I genuinely feel that they do want to change, but I just don’t think they know HOW to do that, especially when the odds are stacked against you.  What I mean by that is success is attainable but you have to know how to navigate through all the systems in this country.  Let’s see there the health care system,  the financial system, school systems, and oh I can’t forget the lovely social welfare system, but all of them are flawed. Don’t get sucked into the system  and don’t follow the “Lotta People”.   Learn to question and decide for yourself, but mostly importantly learn to work within the system. EMPOWER YOURSELF  I know that’s easier said than done, but I am always the eternal optimist so check out the Fela Kuti video below.

I’m big on music and not just what they play on the radio! The title of this song is “Water Get No Enemy”  and in it the "water" is the Nigerian common people. The Government/Military must not make enemies of the populous, nor disturb their "flow" (endeavors & routines)- as it is dangerous to make an enemy of the country's most essential resource. The people make everything happen . The lyrics are very meaningful, water is an essential element to live and daily living. Even if water causes you  great harm (flood, drowning, etc), you still need it. You still have to navigate through the system of how life operates.

T'o ba fe lo we omi l'o ma'lo
If you wan to go wash, na water you go use

T'o ba fe se'be omi l'o ma'lo
If you wan cook soup, na water you go use

T'o ri ba n'gbona o omi l'ero re
If your head dey hot, na water go cool am

T'omo ba n'dagba omi l'o ma'lo
If your child dey grow, na water he go use

If water kill your child, na water you go use
T'omi ba p'omo e o omi na lo ma'lo

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