It’s a New Year! According the Julian Calendar it is year
2013! As far as I am concerned, EVERYDAY
is a new day and consequently a New Year in some point of our rotation around
the sun. However, our collective focus
marks a new beginning. I have done much
to reflect the marked events, lessons, opportunities, relationships &
experiences of 2012. I also envision how to take things to a new level in 2013
and beyond. It is amazing how time
flies!
2012 was a year of cultivating a higher vibration
collectively. There was the Heal Thyself
Collective that emphasized self-care, cleansing, natural lifestyle, herbs,
foods, and various exercises to achieve a higher quality of living &
wellness. We gathered together in a
supportive and learning environment and had fun in the process. I also facilitated health and wellness
lectures regularly with The Afrikan Village & Cultural Center in Charlotte,
NC. I can’t tell you how fulfilling it
is to arm people with practical information and confidence to improve their
habits & mindset so that we are healthy enough to carry out the work of our
purpose. It is a wonderful feeling to
see people make positive changes in their lives and know that they have the tools
to continue to build on the knowledge that they have and put it into action!
The Herb’N Garden Collective was formed and had a productive
year to collectively “grow together” through the growing seasons with new and
seasoned gardeners in various settings. In addition, we did Herb'N Nature Walks to explore wildcrafting. We made learning fun and applicable through exchanging seeds, plants, information,
recipes & solutions to benefit our group and supporting communities.
Open-air classes were established at the Cathcart Family
Farm in Rock Hill, SC. The classes were
a great environment to see various techniques at work and offer participants
the hands-on opportunity to learn and experience cultivation, harvesting &
processing techniques so that we can make the most and better manage our
resources from the land & collective efforts.
I achieved a dream close to my heart, with the help of many
prayers, encouragement, & contributions as I went on my very first trip to
Africa!!! I spent a bit more than 2
weeks in Nigeria where I learned so much about to local herbs, foods, culture,
business environment & traditions in the areas that I traveled. I returned and shared my experience with any
who had an interest and an ear. It is
obvious that there are solutions to our challenges in the US in Africa and that
there are things that we can share through our collective memory, experiences
and resources that will benefit our Mother Land. It is an experience that I intend to build on
this year as I prepare to return again.
Although I learned much, I am sure that I barely scratched the surface
of the deep knowledge and ancestral history that resides there. I hope that you will join with me in as I
return again this year.
There were many wonderful people, experiences & things
that I am grateful for as I reflect on all the changes and advancements. I am grateful for the experience of Serenity
Suites as a center for community wellness and launching pad for our collective
of small businesses. I am truly blessed
with a wonderful family, friends, colleagues, and a very supportive community
who continuously sends me love. I am
inspired to do even more. Therefore, I
continue to Send Love in Every Direction and Love will always be the main
ingredient in EVERYTHING that I do!
Join me this NEW DAY/NEW YEAR so that we can make the very best of what's to come!!! Happy New Year!
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