Everybody Loves the Sunshine

Everybody Loves the Sunshine By Roy Ayers

My life, my life, my life, my life
In the sunshine...

Everybody loves the sunshine, sunshine
Everybody loves the sunshine, sunshine
Folk's get down in the sunshine, sunshine
Folk's get brown in the sunshine

Just bee's and thangs and flowers
Just bee's and thangs and flowers
Just bee's and thangs and flowers
Just bee's and thangs and flowers

My life, my life, my life, my life
In the sunshine...

Everybody loves the sunshine, sunshine
Everybody loves the sunshine, sunshine
Folks get down in the sunshine, sunshine
Folks get brown in the sunshine

Feel what I feel, what I feel, what I feel what I'm feelin
In the sunshine
Feel what I feel, what I feel, what I feel, what I'm feelin
In the sunshine
Do what I do what I do what I do what I'm doing
In the sunshine
Do what I do what I do what I do what I'm doing
In the sunshine

Everybody loves the sunshine
Sunshine...

More lyrics: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/r/roy_ayers/

Loving yourself

Do you crave intimacy with another? Do you long for closeness and unconditional love?

If you answered yes then I have another question for you:

Have you been intimate with yourself?

The time has come; get to know yourself, love yourself.

This is something I struggle with.
I am still learning how.

More Self Love Monday

Happy More self love Monday to all of you beautiful queens out there. I know Monday is a difficult day to get through, but here is a little inspiration.  This is some encouragement for all of those who struggle with body image and cutting. So please do me a favor? Have an amazing day queen.

  

Mary Lambert - I know Girls

p.s. queen you are beautiful no matter what shape, size, skin color, hair color, race, ethnicity, sexuality, etc you are.

Self Compassion

So today I took a self compassion test.  This test opened my eyes in so many ways.  I knew before I even took the test that I am lacking in the area of self compassion, but I did not realize the extinct of my problem.  The final score can be from 1 to 5, 1 being the lowest score.  I am not ashamed to admit that my final score was 1.21.  This means that I have low self compassion.  Every question was hitting my soul in ways that I wasn't prepared for.  It is funny how the dirty laundry of our inner being don't ever want to come in contact with the light of truth.  I am excited because the first step in becoming a better be is acknowledgment.  I am acknowledging the fact that I have low self compassion.  I realize that I am very hard on myself.  The problems with myself manifests in the way I treat others.  Once I start giving myself more love and compassion I will be able to give it to other people. So I strongly encourage you all to take this self compassion.  Be blessed on your journey inward.

:)


SELF COMPASSION TEST

What I Want in a Man

What I want in a man:

• Intelligent - I need a man who can turn me on with his thoughts.  A brilliant mind makes me want to please.
• Aspirations/Dreams/Goals - a man who wants to go somewhere and be someone in this life.
• Spiritual - a man who believes in a higher power, a man who is tapped into his own soul. a man in search of enlightenment.
• Patience - a man who is calm and who has the strength and patience to deal with me. I have years of hurt and pain built up.  My walls are high. But I promise you if you get through them, it will be worth it.
• Funny/silly - a man who has a sense of humor, very witty, clever, but sweet and sincere. If he can make me laugh, i will be happy.
• Romantic - (so typical right) a man who think's outside of the box when it comes to romance & keeping me on my toes. I appreciate surprise, i appreciate the little things, i appreciate being thought about.  I like being treated.  Be thoughtful. My motto: treat me well & I will treat you better.  Treat me like a queen and I'll give you the world.
• Music - I need a man who loves music. All types. This is a NECESSITY. Music is life. I need a man who I can vibe with.  Just sit back and groove.
• Aggressive - I didn't know which word to use, but I like a man who can take control of me.  If you can put me in my place, I will melt.  If we are arguing, just push me up against a wall, and kiss the shit out of me.
• Honesty - I like someone who can keep it real.
• Sincere - a man who is able to sympathize and empathize with me
• Good Vibes - a man who i can just let go and be myself with.  Someone who I can be vulnerable with.
• moma/family - a man who loves his moma! a man who holds her with the highest regard. And also his family
• Handsome - I need a good looking man. But if you have those qualities listed before. you automatically become attractive.  But being easy on the eyes wont hurt. 
• love - a man who can bring a lot of love to me, because I will have a lot of love for him
• Reciprocity - a man who would always do the same for me. relationships are no one way street. meet me halfway baby.
• Time - Make time for me. Communication is key. I don't care how you do it, just make time for us.

The Right Man

I had a talk with a girl who is also studying abroad with me.  We were talking about life, vocation and most importantly, love.  She told me that she does not believe in soul mates.  She does not believe that there is just one person in the world.  She believes that we can learn how to love someone, and she also believes love is a choice.  I had to disagree with many of her statements.  Maybe I am a hopeless romantic, but I'm sticking to my guns.  There is someone out there for me.  My perfect match, the man who will complete me like no other.  Nobody believes in love anymore.  Nobody believes in fate, and miracles.  But i am determined not to be a bitter black woman who bashes men (even tho that is how I feel many days, i'm working on it).  I refuse to be the woman who hates on everybody else's relationship because she is bitter.  I want to manifest-----wait scratch that. I am manifesting a strong love, worthy of a movie. God will bring me exactly what I want and need.  But I gotta focus on myself and the most high.  I need to become the right woman so that I can find the right man.


Peace, love & light

Tee

To EVERY MALE on the planet...

I thought this was pretty awesome, my friend and sister wrote this. (Mish Smith)  I saw it on Facebook so I had to share it with the world. I hope you all enjoy. 

Figuring Out Goals

          Today I woke up on the wrong side of the bed.  I woke up feeling real bad about myself, and I felt real defeated.  I felt like I have not been making any progress in my life; and I felt like my dreams were at a standstill.  Once I was done with my little pity party ( everybody needs one every now and then),  I decided to do something about it.  I decided to write out my goal because I have lost sight and direction of what I want to do in this life.  So here are 6 questions that I came up with to guide you through the process of making goals.  Ask yourself these questions:

1. What do you do I like? What do I feel passionate about? What could I see myself doing for free?
2. What limitations do I feel stop me from fulfilling my dream?
3. What things make me feel like I can achieve this dream/goal?
4. What are some ways that I can turn around these limitations?
5. What are 3 things that I could do now to start working on my dream?
6. What are 3 longterm goals that will help me manifest my dream?

Here is one of my goals that I decided to share with you all.

1.)What do you do I like? What do I feel passionate about? What could I see myself doing for free?

I feel passionate about people's health.  I have a deep passion for living a holistic, healthy lifestyle.  I see how the overall health of our people has drastically decreased, and I want to change that.  I want to be a doctor.

2.)What limitations do I feel stop me from fulfilling my dream?

• I always feel like I am not smart enough.
• I always give excuses or negative talks to myself because I feel inadequate sometimes
• I feel like I wont be able to pay for school

3.)What things make me feel like I can achieve this dream/goal?

• I feel like I can because caring for others is my passion.  Making sure that people are living their best life makes me happy.
• I feel like I can because my grandpa who grew up in Los barrios de Cuba, came from extreme poverty to becoming a pediatrician in the United States. So greatness runs in the family.

4.)What are some ways that I can turn around these limitations?

Affirmations:

• I am smart enough to get into med school and graduate with high honors.
• I will have more than enough money to pay for school.

5.)What are 3 things that I could do now to start working on my dream?

• research
• affirm every day that I CAN do this
• pray to make sure this is what the Most High wants for my life

6.) What are 3 longterm goals that will help me manifest my dream?

• MCAT prep and classes
• look for integrated medicine training
• find holistic Dr. Mentor

This Is just my own personal goal and example; you can write out your goals anyway you please.  So enjoy manifesting your dreams. 

Tee

Monday

One love. Good vibes. Blessings & light. Happy Monday

The heart of Life

Life is so bittersweet.  There are moments that make us overjoyed and happy and then there are moments that will have us crying and left feeling hurt. But I have learned that life is truly what we make it.  Our perceptions and the things that we hold as important influence that.  In my 20 years of living I have learned so much (and trust me I am still learning every day).  But I have come to realize that through all of the mess and adversity, life is truly beautiful.  Today I was crying not because I was sad, but because I was happy.  I was remembering all of the things that I have gone through,  and in retrospect I realized how far I have come as a woman and as a human being.  It made me not only want to continue life, but to continue life with zeal.  I am excited for the woman that I will become, and I am excited for the experiences are to come, whether good or bad, because I know that they will help me to become the Queen that I am destined to be.  And not only am I excited for life because of personal growth, I am excited for the people in my life.  I am excited for the new flowers that will bloom in all of the upcoming springs.  I am excited for the beautiful clouds in the sky.  I am excited for the music that will be made in the future.  The song that I chose to go with this post is Heart of Life by John Mayer.  He talks about the pains of life but also the joys of life and how ultimately life is good.  

Peace, Love and blessings,

Tee

Black Gold

Hold your head as high as you can

High enough to see who you are, little man

Life sometimes is cold and cruel

Baby no one else will tell you so remember that 

You are Black Gold, Black Gold

You are Black Gold

Now maybe no one else has told you so

But you're golden, baby

Black Gold with a diamond soul

Think of all the strength you have in you 

From the blood you carry within you

Ancient men, powerful men

Built us a civilization

They'll be folks hell-bent on putting you down

Don't get burned

Not necessarily everyone will know your worth

Think of all the strength you have in you 

From the blood you carry within you

Ancient men, powerful men

Built us a civilization

Think of all the strength you have in you

Powerful, powerful men

Built us a civilization

Hold your head as high as you can

High enough to see who you are, little man

Life sometimes is cold and cruel

Baby no one else will tell you so remember that 

You are Black Gold, Black Gold

You are Black Gold

There'll be folks hell-bent on putting you down

Don't get burned

Not necessarily everyone will know your worth

Think of all the strength you have in you 

From the blood you carry within you

Ancient men, powerful men

Built us a civilization

Think of all the strength you have in you

Powerful, powerful men

Built us a civilization

Hold your head as high as you can

High enough to see who you are, little man

Life sometimes is cold and cruel

Baby no one else will tell you so remember that 

You are Black Gold, Black Gold

You are Black Gold

Think of all the strength you have in you 

From the blood you carry within you

Ancient men, powerful men

Built us a civilization

All the strength

All the blood

That you carry

Ancient men 

Powerful men

In you

Built us a civilization

Hold your head as high as you can

High enough to see who you are, little man

Life sometimes is cold and cruel

Baby no one else will tell you so remember that 

You are Black Gold, Black Gold

You are Black Gold

You are Black Gold, Black Gold

You are Black Gold

You are Black Gold, Black Gold

You are Black Gold

You are Black Gold, Black Gold

You are Black Gold

Hold your head as high as you can

High enough to see who you are, little man

Life sometimes is cold and cruel

Baby no one else will tell you so remember that 

You are Black Gold

You are Black Gold

You are

You are

You are

Hold your head up

Don't give up 

You are Black Gold 

You are 

You are

Black Gold

Black Gold, Black Gold, Black Gold

This is my body..

Today as I was on my tumblr, I found this really incredible video.  This video is a monologue about women, and our rights for our own bodies.  This video really touched me because I am a woman who believes in empowering other women.  This video is pure empowerment and inspiration.  It tells us to take control over what happens to our temples (bodies).  We are women and we are also human.  So please enjoy.

http://youtu.be/695Dxe6LXMA

Created by Jason Stefaniak and Siobhan O'Loughlin

It's been a while, but I'm back in town.

Happy February everyone! I know I have not updated in a long time. But I am ready to come back.  I have been having so much inspiration, that I have to share my new love for life with others. These last few months have created memories that I will cherish forever.  My stay in Thailand is almost half-way over.  It is such a bittersweet feeling.  I have learned so much about myself and life in this short period of time.  So stay tuned, I want to share with you all the things that I find interesting, entertaining, inspiring and life changing.  Let's take this journey together.

1love,

Eclectic Soul