Greetings YMIB fam!

It has been a long time since I posted up here but I have been lurking and taking time out for a few life adjustments which are going well!

Over the last few months, I have been more and more drawn towards tarot... as a form of reflection work and connecting with my ancestors or spiritual guides. I am in a period of change and transition. This has been an excellent way of combining my meditation/yoga sessions with key insights to reflect on. I'm still very much a newbie to this form but so far it has been so much fun learning!

When I first heard of tarot many years ago, I must admit that I was still very naive about what it really means to explore this amazing healing and creative tool...
... Read more: http://realirising.blogspot.com/2009/03/tarot-talestells-perfect-adventu...

My blog is now up and running again:
http://realirising.blogspot.com - More to come!

We'Moon '09 - Gaia Rhythms for Womyn:
At the Crossroads

Greetings ymib fam!

Summer here, with all those cute strappy tops and dresses, I wanted to ask you ladies how you keep your underarms looking and feeling soft and healthy...

The reason I ask is because it seems to be a topic that comes up a lot in black websites and forums - especially on how to keep this sensitive area even toned (as many womben experience dark areas in their underarms)....

So what do you d to keep your underarms beautiful?

I'm only ever use natural deodrants now, exfoliating and adding moisture to this area wth shea butter every night as a break from deo - it really has made a huge difference to even out my skin tone in this area.

I would also love to hear if hair removal makes a difference to you?

Greetings ymib fam!

I remember reading and also believeing that there is no such thing as a right time to start or begin something to challenge Self ... There's just a NOW-time.

Hmmmm, now I'm not sure about that. Over the last few months, I've grown to observe that sometimes when I choose to go through with a planned event/situation that I wasn't feeling right about, something nearly always proves to me that I should have waited for the right time lol (re-booking, waiting longer etc)

My question to the queens out here are...

~~ Do you re-plan and re-schedule according to your instincts?

~~ How do your instincts tell you that it's the wrong time to do or go ahead with something? What does 'not right' feel to you?

~~ Could it be that by not feeling right about something, we are giving in to a Self fear of expanding (that might make us feel uncomfortable and which might feel like 'not right', out of our comfort zone)?

~~ Is there ever a really right or wrong time to choose an opportunity to grow? Or do you just flow/go ahead with it regardless?

Give thanks! ;o)

Greetings fam!

I wanted to wish you all a wonder-full new week ahead...

I have been busy enjoying the sunshine that seems to be a little bit more regular here these days.

I would also like to share my new blog with everyone @ www.realirising.blogspot.com .

There's so much going on in London - It's like I'm falling in love with this city all over again lol...

Over the years, I've had quite a lot of questions/feedback from people I've connected with online who wanted to know more about what it's like to be a womban of colour in the UK and Europe - so I felt it was time to bring a few of these elements together and focus on what's going on here.

Of course, there will be many inspirations from across the pond too!

A mix of everything I love and enjoy writing on.

Enjoy ;o)

Keep inspiring! ~ Linda.

Greetings fam!

I wanted to share a website that I came across through another forum ...
http://www.shelfari.com

It's a wonderful website for those who love to read and connect with others... read reviews of books, see what other's are reading and explore new leads on books to add to your wish list! ...It's like a virtual book shelf network!

Please feel free to add me: http://www.shelfari.com/holisticlocs
And check out this group: http://www.shelfari.com/groups/10111/about

I look forward to reading your book reviews and seeing what's on your shelf!

(This might take m while to put up lol)

Happy Reading! ;o)

...........................All... I... Feel...
Is to breath deeply, every minute, every moment.
And watch how my daily movements flow along with this movement meditation.

I have tried to stick to many New Years aims/ambitions in the past... but this year, I'll be keeping it very simple.

I want to be aware of my breath in every moment of my waking life this year... observing how every movement now becomes an awareness meditation.

Suheir Hammad: Poet & Activist
http://www.suheirhammad.com/

... Love this lady!
Sharing some food for thought...

BIO

I love capoeira!
I'm looking forward to tuning in to this film.

For more information on capoeira:
www.capoeira.com
www.capoeira-connection.com
www.capoeirista.com
www.planetcapoeira.com

peace and blessings.

Working with your partner in the healing process is a beautiful thing to do. Here are a few techniques that you can try with your partner!

Every once in a while, it happens – we search for new material, new thoughts, new ideas, new inspiration – nothing seems to be working. The stress begins to hit, you start to feel stressed about being stressed, still no thoughts or ideas – the cycle continues.

The words 'instinct' and 'sixth-sense' seem to be used more and more these days, but how do we know if we are really tuning in to it? Many of us are taught that the reality of life should be logical and based on solid facts - which is not a negative thing to work with. However, that perception is just one side of the coin. All the focus on this side may be hiding the potential for another part of us to truly awaken into

If we all lived in an honest and open world, maybe we would be further down the journey to Self discovery. Maybe then, we would start to attract those around us who truly feel the way we do, to inspire one another through the chosen path. Maybe if we could all just be open to those around us, the Universe will bring to you what you really want.

By nature, we are attracted to colours. Colours are part of what makes life bright and vibrant.

How many times have you found your Self trying to get some work done and your mind is filled with so many other unrelated thoughts? Or maybe you have tried sitting down to begin a task, only to find that in a few minutes you feel restless or wish to start something else. Procrastination is another sign that your concentration and motivation is in need of a boost.

What if creativity had no purpose except to be an expression of you in every waking minute?

What if creativity was already in your life, except you chose to tie it down with other factors?

It feels that we live in a world where society still misunderstands shyness and where shyness apparently has no place in the success story. Shyness is spoken about as if it is a negative trait. I have often heard people say that shy people didn't have much to say about anything or are boring.

I often wonder if this illusion is what makes naturally shy people feel isolated or unconnected to others. Exploring the shy self is something that many people feel – It just seems some people are better at hiding it than others.

1. Every action will stem from positive intention.

2. Trust that your instincts will guide you to the right choice.

3. Acknowledge your right to choose how you live every minute of your life and use it.

4. Avoid any form of negativity as it will drain you.

5. Nourish your inner beauty with knowledge and focus, knowing that you ulitmately explore what is right for you.

6. Celebrate your unique outer beauty, knowing that what makes you special is not what the media dictates. You are a temple, treat it so.

New beginnings always remind me of the game we used to play in the younger years where we would put our hand in a bag and never know what will pop out! It brings out the best and worst in us, challenging the Self to do things that maybe we had never experienced before. It also requires that we trust the process and set the intention.

ymib.com chats with our very own Purely Holistic Columnist & London based Holistic Therapist, Linda K. Romera.