Celebrating Kwanzaa Day 6---Let Us Honor and Embrace KUUMBA--a Swahili term that allows us to Nurture Creative, Cooperative Love!

Happy New Year!   

 Celebrating Kwanzaa Day 6--- Let Us Honor and Embrace KUUMBA--a Swahili term that allows us to Nurture Creative, Cooperative Love!

Beloveds,

In Gratitude for the privilege of life, let us give thanks to the Omnipotent, Masterful, Generous Creator of Every Uni-Verse! 

 

Honoring the Beauty and Magnificence of Our Earth/Heart, Breathe Deeply In and Out 10 times.

Breathing with Patience, we clear our minds of old fears and past failures. Gratefully Accept Lessons Learned.

Today Let Us Honor and Embrace KUUMBA--a Swahili term that allows us to Nurture Creative, Cooperative Love!

Cultural Enrichment Is a Gift that We Can All Use to Help Us to Be Better People, Promote Good Change in Our Society and Become Agents of Peace through Our Thoughts and Actions. 

 

Expressions in various art forms, be it dance, music, drawing, painting, sculpture, theatre, writing or even sports are educational forms of creative play that can forge a path to compassion, good critical thinking, healing, integrity, responsibility, teamwork and social activism. This Is KUUMBA, which means Creative, Cooperative Love. 

 

Through Our Good Actions, Thoughts and Visions, We Embrace Humanity's Potential to Walk with Grace and Wisdom through Love.

Again Breathe and Exhale Deeply. Embrace and Honor the Creativity, the Power, the Wisdom, and Collective Wealth Present on Our Earth-Heart.

For Our Ancestors, Our Elders, Our Families, Our Communities, Our Nations and Every Child We Know and Those Yet to Be Born...

May We All Embrace and Support Artistic & Social Activism.

May We Live Our Good Purpose with Balance and Creativity So that We Create Strong Educational, Economic Foundations.

May We Become Good Responsible, Creative, Cooperative Stewards of Love and Prosperity To Share!

Ubuntu! I AM Because You Are!

Umoja! Unity!

Kujichagulia! Self-Determination!

Ujima! Collective Work and Responsibility!

Ujamaa! Cooperative Economics!

NIA! Balance Is Purpose!

Kuumba! Nurture Creative, Cooperative Love!

We Re-Member...Peace is Possible through Compassion, Forgiveness, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Respect, Understanding and--- The Grace of Love!

Wishing You All a Creative, Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year 2016! 

 

Always, Melony

 

Celebrating Kwanzaa---Day 5. Balance is Purpose/The Kwanzaa Principle of NIA.

Celebrating Kwanzaa---Day 5. Balance is Purpose/The Kwanzaa Principle of NIA.

Beloveds,

When we nurture ourselves  through a healthy diet, positive thoughts and  consistent actions to live our Good Purpose , we are better able  share our gifts with Love & find Balance in our lives. We Experience More JOY.  We Remember Life Is Beautiful.  

I Breathe and Exhale Balance and Love Deeply, Four Times.

 In Love. Out Balance  with Love.  In Love. Out Balance with Love.

In Love. Out Balance with Love.  In Love. Out Balance with Love.....

With each breath I Ask for Good Purpose, Balance and total awareness of Love in this moment, Right Now.

For me, this is My Purpose. In Swahili, NIA means Purpose.

My Purpose is to use my gifts to serve others, to walk with Joy and to Live a life of Integrity with Compassion.

Breathe and Exhale Deeply. What Is YOUR Purpose?

Re-Member, when we nurture ourselves  through a healthy diet, positive thoughts and  consistent actions to live our Good Purpose , we are better able  share our gifts with Love & find Balance in our lives. We Experience More JOY.  

Life Is Beautiful and Challenging.  

For Our Ancestors, Our Elders, Our Families and Every Child We Know and Those Yet to Be Born--- May We All Work Together and  Learn to Do Business Together and Live Our Good Purpose with Balance So that We Create Strong Educational, Economic Foundations and Become Good Responsible Stewards of  Love and Prosperity To Share!

 

Ubuntu!  I AM Because You Are!  Umoja! Unity! Kujichagulia!  Self-Determination! Ujima! Collective Work and Responsibility! Ujamaa! Cooperative Economics! NIA! Balance Is Purpose! Always, Melony   Please Re-Member...Peace is Possible through Compassion, Forgiveness, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Respect, Understanding and--- The Grace of Love!

About Kwanzaa...
Kwanzaa is an unique celebration founded in 1966 that takes place December 26th through January 1st every year.  It encourages people around the World of African descent to restore a Universal Family Tradition and to strengthen bonds within the family and community.

Dr. Maulana Karenga is the founder of Kwanzaa.  Through seven principles represented by the candles lit on the Kinara each day  during the celebration of Kwanzaa, we honor Our heritage as people of African descent who lost a great deal of our heritage through enslavement.  

Celebrating Kwanzaa Day 4---Principle of "Ujaama", a Swahili word for Cooperative Economics!

Celebrating Kwanzaa Day 4---Principle of "Ujaama", a Swahili word for Cooperative Economics!

That Which I Desire....
Beloveds,

How will I navigate and learn to swim if I am fearful of water?

Learning to swim is like trusting that Love can help me let go of my fear of all the Fish navigating the Waters of Hope.

I Breathe and Exhale Patience and Love Deeply, Four Times.
In Love. Out Patience with Love.  In Love. Out Patience with Love.


In Love. Out Patience with Love.  In Love. Out Patience with Love.

With Gratitude, Commitment and Trust, I step into the Waters of Hope.

The whispers of Love beckon me to imagine myself as a dolphin-- joyful, playful; kind and Loving.
 
Today, honoring Ujamaa, the Swahili word for Cooperative Economics I open my heart with Gratitude and Trust.

Again, I Breathe and Exhale Patience and Love.  In Love. Out Patience with Love.


I make a Commitment to work for the Good of Our Collective and to Share Resources with the many fish swimming, as we All learn to navigate the Waters of Hope!

UJAMAA! Cooperative Economics!


That which I Desire of Love, I Must Give in Love.


For Our Ancestors, Our Elders, Our Families and Every Child We Know and Those Yet to Be Born--- May We All Work Together and Learn to Do Business Together So that We Create Strong Educational, Economic Foundations and Become Good Responsible Stewards of  Love and Prosperity To Share!

Ubuntu!  I AM Because You Are!  Umoja! Unity! Kujichagulia!  Self-Determination!  Ujima!  Collective Work and Responsibility! Ujamaa!  Cooperative Economics! Always, Melony Please Re-Member...Peace is Possible through Compassion, Forgiveness, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Respect, Understanding and--- The Grace of Love!

About Kwanzaa...
Kwanzaa is an unique celebration founded in 1966 that takes place December 26th through January 1st every year.  It encourages people around the World of African descent to restore a Universal Family Tradition and to strengthen bonds within the family and community.

Dr. Maulana Karenga is the founder of Kwanzaa.  Through seven principles represented by the candles lit on the Kinara each day during the celebration of Kwanzaa, we honor Our heritage as people of African descent who lost a great deal of our heritage through enslavement.  

Celebrating Kwanzaa Day 3---Principle of "Ujima", a Swahili word for Collective Work and Responsibility!

Photo by Tyrone Rasheed

Celebrating Kwanzaa Day 3---Principle of "Ujima", a Swahili word for Collective Work and Responsibility!


Beloveds,

The Moon and the Stars light the night sky with hope so that even in darkness we find our way.

At daybreak the Sun rises and awakens the World. Ocean tides shift as fish journey.

Slumbering trees feel the gentle breeze of the Wind and birds greet us with a Morning Song.

All Creations have a purpose and work together in Loving Unity.

As humans, we to must do our part and live our good purpose so that our communities, nations and the World can Prosper in Peace.

Breathe and Exhale Deeply Four Times.  Feel the four chambers of your heart open with Love.

Today, let us honor the Kwanzaa Principle of "Ujima", a Swahili word for Collective Work and Responsibility!
We have a responsibility and an obligation to educate and nurture our children in Safe Communities of Love in a World of Peace and Prosperity!

Breathe and Exhale Deeply.  Say Together...

"I am willing to take responsibility for the well-being of Our Earth and Our World by using my gifts to help others so that we can All actively work, prosper, and live together in Unity through Love."


Breathe Deeply and Feel the Commitment and Hope for Compassion, Collective Cooperation and and Responsibility with Peace in Every Heart Across Every Galaxy and Uni-Verse.

For Our Ancestors, Our Elders, Our Families and Every Child We Know and Those Yet to Be Born--- May We All Work Together and Learn to Become Good Responsible Stewards of  Love and Prosperity To Share!

Ubuntu!  I AM Because You Are!  Umoja! Unity! Kujichagulia!  Self-Determination!  Ujima! Collective Work and Responsibility! Always, Melony Please Re-Member...Peace is Possible through Compassion, Forgiveness, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Respect, Understanding and--- The Grace of Love!

About Kwanzaa...
Kwanzaa is an unique celebration founded in 1966 that takes place December 26th through January 1st every year.  It encourages people around the World of African descent to restore a Universal Family Tradition and to strengthen bonds within the family and community.

 
Dr. Maulana Karenga is the founder of Kwanzaa.  Through seven principles represented by the candles lit on the Kinara each day  during the celebration of Kwanzaa, we honor Our heritage as people of African descent who lost a great deal of our heritage through enslavement.  

Celebrating Kwanzaa--Day 2 "Kujichagulia" a Swahili word for Self-Determination--Awareness and Purpose!

Celebrating Kwanzaa--Day 2 "Kujichagulia" a Swahili word for Self-Determination--Awareness and Purpose!


Beloved Radiant Ones,


Breathe and Exhale Deeply Four Times.  Feel the four chambers of your heart open with Love.


It is said that through awareness and  good purpose, gratitude will fill Our Hearts.

Again, Let Us Breathe and Exhale Deeply Four Times As We Honor the Song of the Consistent Good Efforts singing in our hearts.

Now, Breathe In Gratitude to Ancestors, Elders, Community and Our Blessed Creator of Every Uni-Verse. 


It is helpful to pay close attention to the details of  life that need to be addressed or handled.


Today, the only good way to move is Forward. 


Say to Yourself ...

"I Must have Courage and Be Consistent In My Good Efforts to Live a Life of Integrity.  Moving Forward, I Will Walk with Determination and Allow My Thoughts, Words, and Actions to Be Kind, Loving and Truthful."

Today, We Honor the Kwanzaa Principle of "Kujichagulia", a Swahili word for Self-Determination!


"I Must have Courage and Be Consistent In My Good Efforts to Live a Life of Integrity.  Moving Forward, I Will Walk with Determination and Allow My Thoughts, Words, and Actions to Be Kind, Loving and Truthful."


Ubuntu!  I AM Because You Are! 


Umoja! Unity!


Kujichagulia!  Self-Determination!

About Kwanzaa...

Kwanzaa is an unique celebration founded in 1966 that takes place December 26th through January1st every year.  It encourages people around the World of African descent to restore a Universal Family Tradition and to strengthen bonds within the family and community.

Dr. Maulana Karenga is the founder of Kwanzaa. 

Through seven principles represented by the candles lit on the Kinara each day  during the celebration of Kwanzaa, we honor Our heritage as people of African descent who lost a great deal of our heritage through enslavement.  

Always, Melony
Please Re-Member...Peace is Possible through Compassion, Forgiveness, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Respect, Understanding and--- The Grace of Love!

Celebrating Kwanzaa---Day 1, Umoja Means Unity!

About Kwanzaa...

Kwanzaa is an unique celebration founded in 1966 that takes place December 26th through January1st every year.  It encourages people around the World of African descent to restore a Universal Family Tradition and to strengthen bonds within the family and community.

Dr. Maulana Karenga is the founder of Kwanzaa. 

Through seven principles represented by the candles lit on the Kinara each day  during the celebration of Kwanzaa, we honor Our heritage as people of African descent who lost a great deal of our heritage through enslavement.  

Kwanzaa photo from Wilsdom African Designs.

Celebrating Kwanzaa---Day 1, Umoja Means Unity!

Becoming Good Stewards...

Beloveds--- 

Please Offer a Prayer of Hope for your children's children, and the seven generations of children who will come after them.

Breathe and Exhale Deeply Seven Times as you open your tender hearts in prayer.

For the Children---May we honor Our Earth/Heart and forego our violent thoughts or selfish actions as we work together in every community to build new bridges of compassion and joy.

May  Honor Our Ancestors, Our Elders, Our Families who have served and tried to live with compassion, integrity, hope and Love.

May we use our gifts and  dedicate our lives to the many generations of children that come to Earth/Heart to be nurtured; and able to live in a prosperous world where Love and Respect bring total Harmony to Earth.

UBUNTU! I Am Because You Are!  Umoja Means Unity!

Breathe Deeply and Feel the  Commitment and Hope for Cooperation and Compassion with Peace in Every Heart Across Every Galaxy and Uni-Verse.For Our Ancestors, Our Elders, Our Families and Every Child We Know and Those Yet to Be Born--- May We All Work Together and Learn to Become Good Stewards of Love!
UBUNTU! UMOJA!

Please Re-Member...Peace is Possible through Compassion, Forgiveness, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Respect, Understanding and--- The Grace of Love! Always, Melony

A Prayer for Humanity: A Breathing Meditation to Share with the World!

A Prayer for Humanity: A Breathing Meditation to Share with the World!
Beloveds,

May the Blessings of Love be with All People and Our Sentient Family on Earth/Heart.

May we as humans honor every living thing, and see the magnificent elements and creations of Our Blessed Divine One working together for Good.

May we all Awaken from the nightmare of envy, greed and disdain for eachother.

May we no longer live in fear, or desire power to control and subjugate those who are different.

May we work to create bridges of understanding and equity with Peace in our hearts, our communities, our nations and our Earth/Heart.

May we be models of Love for our Children so that they feel at ease walking as Beings of Light.


Let us Breathe and Exhale Four Times.  With each breathe we say: 

"I am a Lighted Being of Love.  I See, Reflect and Share Love with ALL Around Me.  We Are Lighted Beings of Love.  We See, Reflect and Share Love with ALL Around Us."

Today we Pray that Grace will move through us and that our hearts are filled with compassion and kindness.

If I or you have offended anyone, let us ask to be forgiven. And let us offer forgiveness for those painful memories caused to us by others.

Because We Are ONE In Love, Integrity and Patience become a Singular Thought.

Because I Am, and You are Lighted Beings of Love, We See, Reflect and Share Love with All Around Us.

We walk the path of Hope and discover Joy in every moment as we breathe.


I am, and You Are Human.  We are learning and becoming; opening to Divine Understanding and Honoring the Good Potential of All.

"I am a Lighted Being of Love.  I See, Reflect and Share Love with ALL Around Me.  We Are Lighted Beings of Love.  We See, Reflect and Share Love with ALL Around Us."

This is Our Prayer, Our Hope, Our Dream and Our Reality Throughout Every Uni-Verse.

 

Please Re-Member...Peace is Possible through Compassion, Forgiveness, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Respect, Understanding and--- The Grace of Love! Always, Melony

Sing JOY to the World! Happy Holy Days!

Sing JOY to the World! Happy Holy Days!


Beloved Radiant Ones--


 Let Us Breathe Deeply Four Times and honor the Spirit of Christ that lives in our hearts as Love.


Let us pray that even though our hearts may be broken, we still are able to hear Angels sing of Love. Breathe Deeply again. Exhale with Joy.


 May We All Awaken and re-member to share our Doves of Compassion, Forgiveness, Hope and Peace.


 May We Honor and feel an Angelic presence of Love shimmering in the air and in our hearts... So that like Stars we too sparkle as we walk in Gratitude and sing with JOY to the World.

 Please Re-Member...Peace is Possible through Compassion, Forgiveness, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Respect, Understanding and--- The Grace of Love!


 Always, Melony

A LovingKindness Meditation

Beloveds,

Take a moment and still your mind.  Breathe and Exhale Deeply Four Times.

With each breath,  imagine that you are opening your heart. Feel a rainbow of Grace and Love as it fills your heart and moves through your entire body.

Again, Breathe and Exhale Deeply Four Times.  What Does a Rainbow of Love and Grace Feel Like?  Sit with that feeling as you continue to breathe.

 May we heal by offering forgiveness and mercy to ourselves and all others. May we honor all sentient beings.

May we seek understanding and honor all cultures as we learn to Love each other as a diverse human collective.

May we unlease our true potential  of goodness, and allow our every act to reflect compassion, kindness,  and hope.

May our hearts stay open with ease and Grace as we decide that good, sustainable change is possible only through Love.

May we do harm to none, use technology to assist and see All safe and happy in a World without envy, greed, hate or violence.

May we share our resources  with Love so that each child and every family to have  clean water, healthy food, education, and good opportunity to prosper and grow in flourishing communities on Earth/Heart.

Again, Breathe and Exhale Deeply Four Times. In Love. Out Love. In Love. Out Love. In Love. Out Love. In Love. Out Love.

May we walk  always with Grace, Loving thoughts and actions and re-member that Peace Is Possible Only through Compassion, Forgiveness, Kindness, Mercy and Love.

Always, Melony 

Peace is Possible through Compassion, Hope, Forgiveness, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy and the Grace of  Love!

Live In Harmony...

Live In Harmony...

Breathe Deeply in Gratitude for the beauty and unlimited potential of your existence.

Listen deeply to the Voice in Your Heart. "There is absolutely no space between us nor boundaries that separate us. You will forever be a part of Me. "

These are the harmonious words heard by all who listen throughout the Magnificent, Generous, All-Knowing, Loving Universe. Again Breathe Deeply. Open Your Heart and Listen.

"There is absolutely no space between us nor boundaries that separate us. You will forever be a part of Me. "

This is the Truth of The Master Creator that floats throughout Uni-Verse and become the Song of Life.

Breathe In and Out. Breathe In and Out. Breathe In and Out!

With every step you take today, try to Live in Kindness and Beauty. Honor the unlimited potential of Your Loving Existence. Live in Harmony. Sing only the Song of LOVE!

Always, Melony

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!

Beloveds,

Never Forget that...

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!

Beautiful is the one who overcomes fear, forsakes envy, hate and greed; and offers Forgiveness.

Beautiful is the one who walks with Integrity, understands pain, embraces Hope and shares the gifts of their heart.

Beautiful is the one who moves forward joyfully with Gratitude into the Light of Love to meet their Good Destiny.

Breathe Deeply and Exhale Slowly Ten Times.

In Compassion and Love. Out Humility and Love.

In Compassion and Love. Out Humility and Love.

In Compassion and Love. Out Humility and Love.

In Compassion and Love. Out Humility and Love......

Allow the Grace of Love to Inspire You to Walk with Courage and New Actions of Compassion with Kindness.

You Are Ever Awakening and Becoming.

Say to Yourself "I AM BEAUTIFUL!" "I AM BEAUTIFUL!"

YES! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!

Now Go And Speak These Words of Grace to Many....

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!

Always, Melony

Peace Is Possible through Compassion, Hope, Forgiveness, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Patience, Respect and the Grace of Love!