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- Prophetess Juanita Bynum assaulted by her husband, Bishop Thomas Week

- Jena 6

- Michael Vick

- DMX’ house is raided…more dogs

- “Psuedo-celebs” in and out of jail quicker than you can swipe on lipgloss

The news just keeps on coming doesn’t it? Add to the mix whatever things are swirling around in my personal life and it’s easy to let that “stuff” wear me down. It’s important that I am AWARE of what’s going on around me without letting myself ABSORB it. Some days, that’s easier said than done bt I know that, for my peace of mind and my sanity, it’s so very necessary. It’s one of the reasons I “detox” my life and “quarantine” myself from time to time.

Energy is very important to me. And so, I need to balance the energy I give out with the energy that comes back to me. Negative energy wears me down, especially being a caring person - it’s easy to let people and situations tap too deeply into my energy reserves if I’m not careful.

This weekend seems like a perfect time to step back a bit, sit in stillness, and let my soul be rejuvenated. I went for a power walk this morning, spent some time stretching these super-tight muscles of mine. Came home to have a nice warm shower with some delicious smelling body wash. Slathered on moisturizer and wrapped myself in something cute but comfortable. If I close my eyes, right after I post this…I can see myself curled up on the couch, cup of mango tea in hand, some fresh fruit to nibble on, candles lit, smooth jazz playing in the background. Pen and paper at the ready - just in case. *wink* Maybe a book to read. I’ll give myself an hour or so of that kind of solitude. Ah yes, that’s the life!

Some say that they can’t sit still and do nothing (ha! maybe I should teach a class). It’s not “doing nothing” - it’s called centering myself, taking care of me, quality time. Personally, it’s one of the most productive things I can do…for myself…and for those with whom I interact.

Life is short. Finding ways to claim my own power and energy matter to me. Ways to tap into who I am, who I’m meant to be if I’m living at my fullest potential, my highest intention. Stepping away to take care of me helps me give my best to my family, to my relationships, to my life as a whole.

Personally, I think I’m more than worth the investment.

*~* QUOTABLE *~*

“There is a connection between self-nurturing and self-respect” ~ Julia Cameron

“Joy becomes more and more real in your life as you free up your energy.” ~ Debrena Jackson-Gandy

“When we are constantly in situations in which we feed others’ energy but are not fed in return, its time to make some serious shifts in how we manage our energy.” ~ Debrena Jackson-Gandy

“We need quiet time to examine our lives openly and honestly…spending quiet time alone gives your mind an opportunity to renew itself and create order.” ~ Susan Taylor

“Learning how to be still, to really be still and let life happen - that stillness becomes a radiance.” ~ Morgan Freeman