Completing the Kwanzaa Circle---Day 7. Embracing IMANI the Swahili word for FAITH!

Beloved Radiant ONES---

 I Breathe Deeply Five Times.  With each slow breath I look to the four directions, East, West, North, South and bow in Appreciation and Gratitude for Our Mother Earth-Heart and All Her Creations.   

On the Fifth Breath, I Raise my hands above my head and then bringing them out beside me, I  turn slowly in a complete circle. 

It is said that Love with Wisdom allows complete loyalty, transformation and trust.  

I Breathe Deeply  In and Out Five More Times, and turn until Only Faith envelops my Heart. 

Patience holds my hand as birds of Intuition guide me through the winds of change. 

I learn to Fly  and become  One With the Master Creator through Love.

Because I have chosen to embrace the Swahili concept of IMANI; Faith nurtures, supports and sustains me.

Now  I will step into the New Year with Love and Wisdom. 

I Wish You All a Blessed, Compassionate, Loving and Prosperous New Year 2014!

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

 

Beloved Radiant Ones--

In Gratitude for the privilege of life, I give thanks to the Master Creator!   Honoring the  Magnificence of Our Earth, I Breathe Deeply in and out 10 times.

Breathing with patience, I clear my mind of old fears and past failures as I gratefully accept lessons learned.

Because I believe true success is tied to our willingness to communicate, nurture and share our privilege through teamwork; I let go and prepare to move forward with Love.

In this New Year, I will use my creativity to stir the pot of Truth by offering my thoughts and visions of Humanity's potential to walk with Grace and Wisdom  through Love.

 

Again I breathe deeply, and honor the creativity, the power, the wisdom, and collective wealth present on Earth-Heart in this New Era.

I Pray that Many, Many Hearts Awaken so that Our Children and Our World Will Grow and Prosper in Healthy Safe Communities!

Today,  I Honor and Embrace KUUMBA-a Swahili term that allows us to nurture Creative, Cooperative Love!

Happy New Year!  Happy New Era of LOVE!!!

Celebrating Kwanzaa, Day 5. Balance is Purpose/ The Kwanzaa Principle NIA!

 

Beloved Radiant Ones---

Some say there will be sorrow if you borrow tomorrow.

That is why I look always into the Heart of Today.

I Breathe In and Out Deeply 8 Times.

With each breath I ask for 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 move forward into time's loop of eternity;  knowing that the imprint of Eternal Love can heal every moment of yesterday's sorrow Now.

Through our forgiveness and a willingness to Love More, we pave the way for More Joy Today and Tomorrow.

 NIA...My Purpose,  is to Love More! 

Celebrating Kwanzaa Day 4--- Honoring Ujamaa, the Swahili word for Cooperative Economics!

That Which I Desire...
Beloved Radiant Ones---

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 Deeply Seven Times.
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.

I make a commitment to offer my Love
to the many fish swimming,
and also learning to navigate the Waters of Hope!

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

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

Beloved Radiant Ones---

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.

Today, I 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!

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.  

UJIMA!

Celebrating Kwanzaa--Day 2---Kujichagulia, a Swahili word for Self-Determination!

 

Beloved Radiant Ones---

Through the Rains of Awareness,

Gratitude fills my heart.

 

The only good way to move is Forward. 

I Breathe Deeply Four Times and honor

the Song of the Consistent Rain dancing on rooftops. 

I Breathe in Gratitude and pay close attention

to the details of my life through the Rains of Awareness. 

I too must be consistent in my good efforts

to live a life of Integrity.

Moving Forward, I will walk with determination

and allow my words and actions

to be kind, loving and truthful. 

Today, I honor the Kwanzaa Principle of "Kujichagulia",

a Swahili word  for Self-Determination!

 

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

 

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.

Even today, children sing the songs of Bob Marley and call for a Loving Peace.

Breathe Deeply and open your Tender Hearts in prayer.

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

May the many generations of children to come be nurtured,and able to live in a prosperous world where love and respect bring total harmony to Earth.

Umoja Means Unity!

Breathe and feel the hope for peace
in every heart across the Uni-Verse.

For ever child we know and those yet to be born---

May we all work together and learn to become
Good Stewards of Love! UMOJA!