YOU Are the Beloved!

YOU Are the Beloved!  

Beautiful People, 

Clear Your Mind and Open Your Heart. Breathe and Exhale Deeply Ten Times.

You Are the Beloved, born with hope and a DNA code that connects you to the Universal  Heart of Love. 

You have the capacity to help restore balance and to share in the healing of broken hearts throughout the World.

Develop in Goodness. Develop and share your Special Gifts.  Re-member your Loving Purpose. 

Again, Breathe and Exhale Deeply Many Times.

Now Four Times, Say...I Am a Magnet for Miracles. 

Today re-member to use Love as your guiding energy.

Work together.  You the Beloved, have the power and potential to live with Hope, serve with Divine Grace and share with Love.

Don't  Forget  that YOU Are a Magnet for Miracles!

Live & Love...

Always, Melony 

Peace Is Possible through Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Creativity, Deep Listening, Faith, Forgiveness, Good Purpose, Hope, Humility, Integrity, Joy, Kindness, Mercy, Patience, Respect, Understanding and the Gift of Love!

Your Turtle Wisdom!

Your Turtle Wisdom!

Beautiful People,

Remember Your Turtle Wisdom...

Even in the most difficult of times;  like the Turtle, when we become patient with Ourselves  and the World, we Breathe in the Oxygen of the Earth gratefully and develop clarity.

It is then with clarity that we are able to travel slowly across unknown waters  or lands safely to Victory.

We grow stronger with age;  and as we come to know the essence of Our Be-ing,  we offer compassion and mercy as a way  of celebrating and nurturing Love.

Today, open your heart to the Creator's Infinite Grace.

Slowly Breathe and Exhale Deeply Ten Times.

Breathe In Patience and Out Faith.  Breathe In Patience and Out Faith.

There is no need to rush to beat the deceptive, selfish, greedy ones trying to manipulate your Ego.

Decide to honor and use the Gift of Your Turtle Wisdom.  

Every challenge requires Patience, Faith,  Love and a Strong Belief in a Good Outcome!

Do All That You Can Humbly, Honoring the Gift of Divine Purpose and the Grace of Love!

Always, Melony 

Peace Is Possible through Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Creativity, Deep Listening, Faith, Forgiveness, Good Purpose, Hope, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Patience, Respect,Understanding and the Gift of Love!

#Breathe  #Compassion #Courage #DivinePurpose #Faith #Gratitude #Humility #Integrity #Meditation #NutureLove #Patience #TurtleWisdom

#BlackHistory, #BlackDance, #LaBouleBlanche2006, #KAISO

#BlackHistory #BlackDance

#LaBouleBlanche2006

#KAISO

Honoring Members of the Katherine Dunham Company!

In the new memoir GLORY: A Life Among Legends, Dr. Glory Van Scott Honors Many Artistic Colleagues!

Photo By Tyrone Rasheed 

Katherine Dunham (d), (center)

(L-R)Eloise Anderson, Nana Camille Yarbrough, Jean Leon Destine (d), 

Dr. Glory Van Scott, Julie Belafonte, Madeline Preston (d) 

#ATyroneRasheedPhoto

#Books 

#GLORYBRONZE

#ELIZABETHCATLETTSCULPTOR

GLORY: A Life Among Legends Dr. Glory Van Scott  is available at:

 

The Riverside Church Welcome Center/Gift Shop

91 Claremont Avenue Between 120th & 122nd Street, NYC

Phone: (212) 870-6792

 

The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute

120 East 125th Street Between Lexington & Park Avenue, NYC

Phone: (212) 307-7420

 

Also available online at amazon.com

Always, Melony 

Say YES!

Say YES! 

Beautiful People,

Joy is often hidden in Yes.

It is part of the story of our lives that too often we ignore.

We are too busy to listen, to offer a hug or hold a hand of a person in pain.

We often miss the miraculous moments because we are pre-occupied with work or self or fear.

Today please pay attention to what is going on around you.

Smile and connect to others.

Call an old friend.  Visit a sick friend.

Say "I Love You" to someone you cherish everyday.

Play a game and read a book with your child everyday.

Draw a picture, sing a song, create a dance, blow some bubbles, or Work for Good Change and Freedom.

Say Thank You at least ten times a day.

Say Yes to Being Alive, Living Your Dream and Helping Someone Else Live Their Dream.

Breathe Deeply Ten Times.

In Gratitude and Joy. Out Gratitude and Joy.... 

Again Breathe!

In Gratitude and Joy.  Out Gratitude and Joy. 

The Time Is Now!

Let's come together, work together, sing, walk and work together.

Let's listen to each other, be kind to each other, have mercy and support each other.

Let's Love one another and remember to cherish and forgive each other as we live and honor Each Day with a willingness to Say YES! 

💖 Live & Love...

Always, Melony 

Peace Is Possible through Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Creativity, Deep Listening, Faith, Forgiveness, Good Purpose, Hope, Integrity, Joy, Kindness, Mercy, Patience, Respect, Understanding and the Gift of Love!

Photo By: 

Peter Adams in Luton, England 

#Breathe #Courage #Gratitude #Hope #Inspiration #ILoveYou #Joy #SayYES

Honoring the Circle of the Tree of Life... We Love. We Grieve. We Honor. We Remember. We Love!

Honoring the Circle of the Tree of Life... We Love. We Grieve. We Honor. We Remember. We Love!

Beautiful People, 

Take a moment to visit Your Heart.  Let go of the chatter in your mind.

Now, Breathe and Exhale In Love Deeply Ten Times.

  

Every other day, it seems we are being given the news that someone we cared for, Loved or respected has left this Earth Plane. 

They say death comes in threes but it appears that there are Waves of Great Spirits Ascending to the Heavens.  

Yes. Many Earth Angels Are Ascending. 

When we were given Eternal Breath, we began to live moment by moment using our gifts, mastering our talents, and sharing our Love.

In the Circle of the Tree of Life, there is no ending---our ultimate Ascension gives us a New Beginning.

As we travel on our Infinite Journey, at each destination we leave a Legacy of our Love, our creative accomplishments and our ability to inspire.

For it is through Love and Inspiration that we are Re-Membered and thrive in Eternity.

Breathe In Love Deeply Four Times. With each Breathe, Exhale Love.

We Honor Every Ascended Loved One By Calling Their Names. 

We Give Thanks.  Though they have moved on to the Spirit World, their lights of Love can ignite a flame that lives forever in our hearts.

Always In Our Hearts,  We Learn to Honor the Circle of the Tree of Life... 

We Bless the Birth of Our Children. We Love. We Grieve and Mourn Our Losses. 

We Honor Elders and Earth Angel Ascended.  

We Celebrate Life.  

We Love. We Remember. 

We Give Thanks. 

Live & Love...

Always, Melony

Peace is Possible through Compassion, Cooperation, Courage,  Creativity, Deep Listening, Faith,  Forgiveness, Good Purpose, Hope, Integrity, Joy, Kindness, Mercy, Patience, Respect, Understanding and, the Gift of Love!

#Birth #Breathe #HonorAscendedSpirits

#WeHonorOurElders

#WeCelebrateLife #WeGatherInCircles

#WeGiveThanks  #WeGrieve #WeLive #WeLove
#WeNurture
#WeRemember

Your Ever Vigilant Heart!

Your Ever Vigilant Heart!

Beautiful People, 

I Breathe Deeply and Exhale Slowly Ten Times.

Today I cannot find that space of empty in my mind. Instead, I embrace every thought.

I Breathe....For All those who have lost their lives due to violence on city streets or country roads and unnecessary wars or illness and suffering, I Offer Prayer of Love and Healing for their Families and Communities.

I Breathe... In my heart are Awakening cries of anger, despair and disappointment mixed with Compassion, Hope, Integrity, Mercy and Love. These are the emotions vibrating throughout the World.

Humanity is Awakening but our addiction to fear, greed and hate has taken center stage. 

We must remember that Hate Breeds Hate.  Hate is never a Cure. 

No matter how difficult or how long it may take...

Only Love, Respect and Understanding with Compassion and Mercy Offer Us Any Opportunity to Live Together In Peace with Equity.

Across the United States and the World, We Are Moving In Violent Directions and Causing Despair to Many. 

The Schisms of Class, Fear, Greed, Power, Race, and Religion are at the Forefront of the Regional and Global Conversations. 

I Remember that violence and war only break hearts and create More Cycles of Violence and War.

Again, I Breathe Deeply Ten Times. 

In Courage, Patience and Love.  Out Courage, Patience, and Love....

It will take Many Strong Voices and Vigilant Hearts to Choose to Empower Our World through Good Actions of Kindness and Love. 

No Matter Our Race, Ethnicity, Religion, Social or Economic Status...

Our Collective Responsibility Is to Keep Raising Our Voices In Truth, VOTE and Love!

Peace Is Possible through Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Creativity, Deep Listening, Faith, Forgiveness, Good Purpose, Hope, Integrity, Joy, Kindness, Mercy, Patience, Respect, Understanding and the Gift of Love!

Thank YOU for Your Ever Vigilant Heart!  

Live & Love...

Always, Melony

Dr. Glory Van Scott discusses and the Murder of Her Cousin Emmett Till on NY1 TV

Please Watch and Share!

Dr. Glory Van Scott discusses her new memoir, GLORY: A Life Among Legends and the Murder of Her Cousin Emmett Till on NY1 TV.  Interview by Alyse Zwick.

https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2019/02/22/manhattan-dancer-uses-her-cousin-emmett-till-s-death-as-motivation

It Is Your Time to Bloom!

It Is Your Time to Bloom!

Beautiful People,

Please take a moment to still your  mind and your heart.

Breathe Deeply and Exhale Slowly Ten Times.  In Hope, Integrity and Love. Out Hope, Integrity and Love...

There Are Times When Life Will Ask Us to Let Go and Move On!  

Sometimes it is difficult but what awaits us in Love is better than our minds or egos can anticipate. 

Every step we take, every lesson learned is special. 

Cherish the difficult moments, the everyday moments, the great moments and even the moments you wish you could forget.   Say Thank You. 

Always tenderly hone your skills of caring, compassion and deep listening.  Re-member to keep your heart open.

What do you need to Let Go of Today so that you can Prepare to move on with Your Soul's Purpose?   

Now, are you ready to take your next Good Steps with Joy?

If so then, Now is the time to Let Go of what does not serve Your Good!  

Step gently but firmly.  Decide to walk the Divine Path of Faith, Focus and Forgiveness. 

It Is Your Time to Bloom!

Allow clarity, creativity, consistent good efforts, patience and Love to Open New Doors of Grace!

Live & Love...

Always, Melony 

Peace Is Possible through Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Creativity, Deep Listening, Faith, Forgiveness, Good Purpose, Hope, Integrity, Mercy, Patience, Respect, Understanding and the Gift of Love!

#Breathe #Clarity #Courage #Creativity #Focus #Gratitude #Hope #Healing #Inspiration #Integrity #Joy #LetGo #Love #Meditation #Motivation #Patience #YourTimeToBloom

Being Wise!

Being Wise!

Beautiful People, 

In life we may be asked to be-friend both a fool and a wise one. 

The fool will smile and charm us. 

The fool will take our gifts, ask for more, break their word, and soon leave to find others to manipulate. 

Say Thank You When the Fool Leaves.

Be Always Kind. 

A Wise One asks for nothing, shares whatever they have and vows eternal friendship. 

Be grateful to the fool for they have served as a Teacher and you have learned who NOT to become. 

Pray for the Fool. 

To the Wise One, offer friendship, pray together and continue to build a UniVersal Community of Good with a Loving Foundation. 

Today Breathe and Exhale Deeply Ten Times. 

Now Answer the Question...

Are You a Fool or a Wise One?

Always, Melony

Peace Is Possible through Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Creativity, Deep Listening, Faith, Forgiveness, Good Purpose, Hope, Integrity, Mercy, Patience, Respect, Understanding and the Gift of Love!

#Breathe #Courage #EmbraceTheWiseOne

#EternalFriendship #Gratitude #Hope #Integrity #Meditation #PrayForTheFool

Difficult Conversations!

Difficult Conversations!

Beautiful People, 

From Variety...On Jussie Smollett 

“This touches all the buttons,” Roberts said on-air during Thursday’s episode of “GMA.” “It’s a setback for race relations, homophobia, MAGA supporters. I cannot think of another case where there is this anger on so many sides, and you can understand why there would be.”

Actually I Beg to Differ with the Brilliant Robin Roberts whom I Greatly Respect! 

Breathe and Exhale Deeply 10 Times.

First look at the example many Elders are setting. That includes #45 in the White House. 

Hold Your President, the Congress and Senate, All Politicians, Education, Social, Community and Corporate Leaders Accountable. 

In Reality, Compassion, Courage, Love & Truth Are the Standards that We Must Hold for All!

Second, we Can Not presume that we always understand the intricacy or delicate nature of the life circumstances of Jussie Smollett.  

Obviously,  Jussie needs our help, positive thoughts and prayers. 

We always have the opportunity to meet eachother heart to heart--even in disappointment. 

Are You a Compassionate Person able to offer Loving Compassion and Concern for the well-being of yourself, others and our society?

Breathe Deeply and Sit With that Question!

Live &  Love...

Always, Melony 

Peace Is Possible through Compassion, Courage, Cooperation, Creativity, Deep Listening, Faith, Forgiveness, Good Purpose, Hope, Healing, Integrity, Joy, Kindness, Mercy, Patience, Respect, Understanding and the Gift of Love!

#Breathe #Compassion #Courage #Hope #Healing #Integrity #JussieSmollett #RobinRoberts

Dr. Glory on NY 1 News Tonight 2/21 at 10pm

Photo: Dr. Glory Van Scott and reporter Alyse Zwick 

Dear Colleagues and Friends of Dr. Glory Van Scott:

Please tune in to NY 1 News tonight, 2/21, at 10:00 pm. Dr. Glory Van Scott and reporter Alyse Zwick discuss the new memoir GLORY: A Life Among Legends. 

They talk about Dr. Van Scott's cousin, Emmett Till, and how his murder led her to speak truths through the arts ... her life in dance, theater, film, education ... her work with Dr. Glory's Youth Theatre and more. 

Special Thanks to Carolyn McClair PR for Booking Dr. Glory on NY 1 and the Photo of Dr. Glory and Alyse Zwick !

Always,  Melony 

Rev. Melony McGant 

Coordinating Director 

Dr. Glory Van Scott Productions 

Honoring Malcolm X---Stand for Good!

Honoring Malcolm X---Stand for Good!

Beautiful People, 

Malcolm X (El- Hajj Malik El Shabazz),a Great African American 

/Civil/Human Rights Activist and World Citizen once said...

 "If You Don't Stand for Something, You Will Fall for Anything."

Today we can honor Malcolm X by remembering to Stand for Freedom, Economic Equity, Education, Healing and a Loving, Sustainable Peace On Earth.

Please, Stand for Good! 

Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965 while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem, New York City.

His beautiful, brilliant, supportive wife, Dr. Betty Shabazz and their daughters were present!

Breathe Deeply 4 Times. 

In Love. Out Good Purpose.  

In Love. Out Good Purpose.  

In Love. Out Good Purpose.  

In Love. Out Good Purpose.

Please, Stand for Good! 

Always, Melony

The Green Book: Guide to Freedom A Documentary Film by Yoruba Richen

Photo1 (L-R) Rev. Cathy Bristow,  Melony, Yoruba Richen,  Adriane C. Smith at the Schomburg Center 

Photo 2 Herb Boyd 

The Green Book: Guide to Freedom 

A Documentary Film by Yoruba Richen

Last nite as the guest of award winning author, Herb Boyd, I attended a special viewing and conversation at the Schomburg Center of The Green Book: Guide to Freedom by filmaker, Yoruba Richen.  The film will premiere on the Smithsonian Channel on Monday,  February 25, 2019 at 8pm. 

I had brought a copy of Glory: A Life Among Legends by Dr. Glory Van Scott and before the program began, I caught a Herb glancing through the book with a smile.

It was interesting to watch the film which talks about  Victor H. Green, a Harlemite postal worker who (with the assistance of other postal workers) wrote and circulated the Green Book during the time of Jim Crow throughout the United States.  

The film focuses on segregation,  discrimination, and tell several stories including Nat King Cole being attacked  in Oklahoma by Klansmen on stage and the plight of other entertainers such as Sara Vaughn, etc., who could not eat or stay at the places they performed. 

It also discusses the prosperity that came with the auto industry and growing entrepreneurial ventures of AG Gaston from Birmingham, Al, the vacation resort  of Idlewild in Michigan and the rise of  African American Women in business.  

The Green Book was a directory of where African Americans could travel safely and have hotel accommodations throughout the United States.  But the truth is, it still wasn't safe and African Americans were often at risk.  It also discussed how integration negatively impacted successful African American businesses. 

I enjoyed watching The Green Book and highly recommend that You Watch it too.  For me it brought up the duality of African American life and the secrets many held from their children so unlike their parents, they  would not be exposed to the horrors of racism.  

 I met marketing guru, Adrianne C. Smith, Rev. Cathy Bristow (who happens to be from Pittsburgh, PA and her Uncle Earl Hord was one of my clients. We also Are Both One Spirit Seminary Graduates. Small World! ) reknown historian, Gene Alexander Peters( Sankofa Exhibit) many other interesting people.

The conversation  after the film  was moderated by Les Trent with Yuruba Richen, author Candacy Taylor ( a Green Book expert) and S. Marquette Folley  (Content Director,  Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition) with thoughtful comments and questions from the audience. 

#TheGreenBook: Guide to Freedom 

A Documentary Film by Yoruba Richen Will Premiere Nationwide on the #SmithsonianChannel on Monday,  February 25, 2019 at 8pm Est.

It Was a Great Evening! BRAVO  and Congratulations to All Involved! 

Always, Melony

#TheGreenBook, #SmithsonianChannel, #Yoruba Richen, #HerbBoyd, #SchomburgCenter, 

Morning Song of Gratitude!

Morning Song  of Gratitude!

Beautiful People, 

Breathe and Exhale Deeply Ten Times.  

Now Please Join Me in a Morning Song of Gratitude...

Thank you Father Sky for sharing the clouds and rain, the sun, the moon and the stars through which we learn the vastness of our UniVerse.

Thank you Mother EarthHeart for your nurturing Spirit and for sharing your gift of trees, plants, vegetables, flowers as well as the rivers, lakes and oceans; and for your constant re-birth.

Thank you Songbird, for teaching us the Morning Song of Hope and Praise we now sing to the Great Spirit.

We Welcome This New Day of Hope and Possibility with Hearts of Patience, Peace and Love!

Let Us Re-Member that Peace is Possible through Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Creativity, Deep Listening, Faith, Forgiveness, Good Purpose, Hope, Humilty, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Patience, Respect, Understanding and the Gift of  Love!

Live & Love...

Always, Melony

#Breathe #Courage #Gratitude #Inspiration #Meditation #Spirituality #ThankYOU