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December 8, 2018
Give Yourself Permission
“Don't aim for perfection. Aim for 'better than yesterday'.”
― Izey Victoria Odiase
I am announcing today, plainly & openly, right here, right now that I, Akosua Dardaine Edwards, have given myself permission to
- not kill myself to be perfect.
- to not always feel I need to have all the answers.
- to not feel guilty for not having all the answers.
- to mess up & recover minus the guilt.
- to always show up as me - every single time.
- to know that there are consequences for each choice & be prepared to live with the consequences of my choice even if its unpopular.
- to love & serve despite it all.
I also give myself permission to be my awesomely flawed self & remember that I am enough
Peace
Have you read any of Akosua's work?What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self Love
Nyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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― Izey Victoria Odiase
I am announcing today, plainly & openly, right here, right now that I, Akosua Dardaine Edwards, have given myself permission to
- not kill myself to be perfect.
- to not always feel I need to have all the answers.
- to not feel guilty for not having all the answers.
- to mess up & recover minus the guilt.
- to always show up as me - every single time.
- to know that there are consequences for each choice & be prepared to live with the consequences of my choice even if its unpopular.
- to love & serve despite it all.
I also give myself permission to be my awesomely flawed self & remember that I am enough
Peace
Have you read any of Akosua's work?What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self Love
Nyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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December 7, 2018
Who Are You Becoming?
Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming
. John Wooden
We know when things are about to change
We know when we are forcing something
We know when it is time to leave
We know when it is time to arrive
We know when it is time to make another choice
We know!
What happens quite a bit is most times we don't follow the knowing because it takes us into an unfamiliar place, the unknown, the "I don't know" space.
Most times we listen to the noise, rather than that still soft voice
Life has a way of showing us where we are
We carry on as normal and more times than not, shit hits the fan
We get fired, laid off, downsized, restructured
The relationship comes to an end
The car stalls
The health stalls
we do all sorts of magic to keep the job, car, house, relationship, the things and nothing works
Because it is time, time for you to have self belief, patience, faith, trust, courage, to listen to your intuition.
none of it relates to the "things" all of these experiences are about who you are becoming on the journey.
So, who are you becoming?
Peace
Have you read any of Akosua's work?What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self LoveNyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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We know when things are about to change
We know when we are forcing something
We know when it is time to leave
We know when it is time to arrive
We know when it is time to make another choice
We know!
What happens quite a bit is most times we don't follow the knowing because it takes us into an unfamiliar place, the unknown, the "I don't know" space.
Most times we listen to the noise, rather than that still soft voice
Life has a way of showing us where we are
We carry on as normal and more times than not, shit hits the fan
We get fired, laid off, downsized, restructured
The relationship comes to an end
The car stalls
The health stalls
we do all sorts of magic to keep the job, car, house, relationship, the things and nothing works
Because it is time, time for you to have self belief, patience, faith, trust, courage, to listen to your intuition.
none of it relates to the "things" all of these experiences are about who you are becoming on the journey.
So, who are you becoming?
Peace
Have you read any of Akosua's work?What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self LoveNyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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December 6, 2018
Confusion and It's Fix
I wanted to share with you a blog from Maxie McCoy which truly resonated with me, I hope that you enjoy itPeace
"Confusion is typically born from one party not being clear, and one party not asking for the clarity. In an effort to remain comfortable, we choose not to be direct. But in that lack of clarity is confusion. And confusion keeps us on the hook. Confusion becomes a murky pool of questions. Confusion leads to painful blind siding they didn't see coming. Confusion harvests all kinds of pain and resentment that could have been avoided by just being clear. Being direct. And saying the things that are hard to say.I've caused confusion. And I've tolerated it. I've committed to things in person that I had no intention of following through on. I've held my real feelings close because I didn't want to hurt their feelings on the spot. I've hoped it would all just go away instead of having to own my responsibility in it, out loud. I've ignored poor performances, thinking the positive can outweigh the negative... eventually. I've smiled to someone's face and cried behind their back. I've done it.I've done it because being direct, and clear, and honest can be hard. Demanding clarity can be, too. It can hurt our own heart, and it can seem like it might hurt someone's else's. But we must do it anyways.So if you're feeling confusion about where you stand, in your job, in your relationships, in your friendships... consider creating a conversation for the sake of clarity. Examine why, exactly, you're not asking for the clarity you deserve. Yes, it's possible you hear what you fear. It's also possible you hear something that gives you the freedom to move along with grace instead of weighted down with confusion.And if you're the person withholding clarity from someone hoping they get it together eventually, or they figure it out, or that the situation will just resolve itself on its own... dig a little deeper for the courage to be clear. Examine why, exactly, you're not sharing your truth and saying what needs to be said. It'll release you from this tether of guilt, and it'll release them to what's next, which is what everyone deserves to begin with"
Have you read any of Akosua's work?What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self LoveNyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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"Confusion is typically born from one party not being clear, and one party not asking for the clarity. In an effort to remain comfortable, we choose not to be direct. But in that lack of clarity is confusion. And confusion keeps us on the hook. Confusion becomes a murky pool of questions. Confusion leads to painful blind siding they didn't see coming. Confusion harvests all kinds of pain and resentment that could have been avoided by just being clear. Being direct. And saying the things that are hard to say.I've caused confusion. And I've tolerated it. I've committed to things in person that I had no intention of following through on. I've held my real feelings close because I didn't want to hurt their feelings on the spot. I've hoped it would all just go away instead of having to own my responsibility in it, out loud. I've ignored poor performances, thinking the positive can outweigh the negative... eventually. I've smiled to someone's face and cried behind their back. I've done it.I've done it because being direct, and clear, and honest can be hard. Demanding clarity can be, too. It can hurt our own heart, and it can seem like it might hurt someone's else's. But we must do it anyways.So if you're feeling confusion about where you stand, in your job, in your relationships, in your friendships... consider creating a conversation for the sake of clarity. Examine why, exactly, you're not asking for the clarity you deserve. Yes, it's possible you hear what you fear. It's also possible you hear something that gives you the freedom to move along with grace instead of weighted down with confusion.And if you're the person withholding clarity from someone hoping they get it together eventually, or they figure it out, or that the situation will just resolve itself on its own... dig a little deeper for the courage to be clear. Examine why, exactly, you're not sharing your truth and saying what needs to be said. It'll release you from this tether of guilt, and it'll release them to what's next, which is what everyone deserves to begin with"
Have you read any of Akosua's work?What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self LoveNyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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December 5, 2018
Back Home
The way we experience the world around us is a direct reflection of the world within u
s. Gabrielle Bernstein
Coming home after a trip is usually a bitter sweet moment for me.Being away from the daily routine gives me an opportunity to reflect. Reflection can bring up moments that can be tough to accept particularly when we know that there are better choices that we can make, that there can be more discipline and consistency in our lives, less judgement, less fear.
Looking into the mirror of self is critical for growth, and sometimes that can be uncomfortable because your dress can be stuck in your drawers and you had no clue. I have learnt that everything starts within, everything starts with a decision to do, to move, to love.
Every business
Every dream
Every great love affair
Every movement
And so, when I reflect I get to see that I have been avoiding decisions, out of fear
How would I...... insert as required
How would I.....pay my bills?
How would I.....live without him/her?
How would I....survive?
The decision to do is one of faith and self belief, I have also learnt that it really is never about the how. it is always about your decision on how you want to feel, and how you want to live your life.
So, I am back at home, and making decisions to leap, to soar, to think global, to act, to move
It's scary as hell but I know it will be better to jump rather than to be pushed
Peace
Have you read any of Akosua's work?What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self LoveNyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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Coming home after a trip is usually a bitter sweet moment for me.Being away from the daily routine gives me an opportunity to reflect. Reflection can bring up moments that can be tough to accept particularly when we know that there are better choices that we can make, that there can be more discipline and consistency in our lives, less judgement, less fear.
Looking into the mirror of self is critical for growth, and sometimes that can be uncomfortable because your dress can be stuck in your drawers and you had no clue. I have learnt that everything starts within, everything starts with a decision to do, to move, to love.
Every business
Every dream
Every great love affair
Every movement
And so, when I reflect I get to see that I have been avoiding decisions, out of fear
How would I...... insert as required
How would I.....pay my bills?
How would I.....live without him/her?
How would I....survive?
The decision to do is one of faith and self belief, I have also learnt that it really is never about the how. it is always about your decision on how you want to feel, and how you want to live your life.
So, I am back at home, and making decisions to leap, to soar, to think global, to act, to move
It's scary as hell but I know it will be better to jump rather than to be pushed
Peace
Have you read any of Akosua's work?What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self LoveNyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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Travel Chronicles
When you face struggles with an attitude of openness—open to the painful feelings and emotions you have—you find out that it’s not comfortable, but you can still be fine and you can still step forward. Openness means you don’t instantly decide that you know this is only
going to be a horrible experience—it means you admit that you don’t really know what the next step will be like, and you’d like to understand the whole truth of the matter. It’s a learning stance, instead of one that assumes the worst.
Marc Chernoff
I left South Africa on Thursday, my first stop was Dubai, 8 hours away, the lines to check in for Dubai were crazy until people started getting annoyed and shouting because of the chaos, I pulled out a book to keep my focus. In the end I thought about the lady who started shouting, how many of us benefit from the rabble rouses, she demanded some order in the way they were checking in the passengers. People were not joining any lines, they were generally just pushing and squeezing in the lines wherever they could. As the time ticked down people were pushing and being more disorderly.
The lady basically went to the agents and demanded that they do something about it, they did nothing but what happened after that was, the people who were pushing decided to behave as they were being called out. Give thanks for the ones who stand up for themselves, so many times those who come behind, sometimes unknowingly, benefit from those that stood up and made noise. I was reminded of that in the check in line at the OR Tambo airport.
Dubai's airport is like a huge mall, the high end shops, trolley's to shop, people shopping. I decided to forgo any shopping particularly given my financial situation. But Costa Coffee held memories for me. I wanted to have a mocha for old times sake. Many times when I lived in London, I would take a book and sit in Costa Coffee sip and read for hours. I pulled out my card to pay after ordering the coffee- Declined
Doesn't it sound louder when the attendant says declined? To me it sounded like she said it on a loud speaker PA System. I smiled because if I didn't I would cry. I bought a couple of things for my mu, at the airport just before using my card! Okay then, let's use the other card. Voila - it worked
I walked to the gate and I saw that the flight was stopping in Milan- What? With a 4 hour layover? This was no where on the itinerary I got so annoyed! I was under the impression that I would be flying directly from Dubai to NYC. No such luck!
Got to Milan- had to go through the whole take out laptop and shoes drill, wait the 4 hours it is now Friday night!
Arrived after just over 8 hours in NYC, got into the immigration line, the women said to me close my door and come with me
I was shitting bricks, I did not even want to ask any questions
The put my passport in a blue folder and took me into a room with other passengers, some Indian, some Muslim, Some black women. My tummy was churning.
I have been travelling to NYC since I was 11 years old and this is the first time that I have been "taken into a room" so many things were going through my head. I sat and saw how they asked the people in the room for documents, money and to pledge that what they were saying was true
My name was called after 45 minutes.
"What is your business in NYC?"
"I am in transit, heading home"
"From where"
"South Africa"
"Will you spend the night at a hotel?"
"No, maybe a lounge"
"Do you want to see my boarding pass?"
"No"
Silence
Keys are tapping
Stamps are stamping out of what looks like a special lunch box
"Give the officer this card"
She returns my passport to me
I walk out and hands the officer
"You're all clear"
Well phew!
At the moment I am writing this waiting on my 4 hour layover at the JFK Airport
What Did I Learn? Don't always assume the worst before a situation plays out
Peace
Have you read any of Akosua's work?What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self LoveNyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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I left South Africa on Thursday, my first stop was Dubai, 8 hours away, the lines to check in for Dubai were crazy until people started getting annoyed and shouting because of the chaos, I pulled out a book to keep my focus. In the end I thought about the lady who started shouting, how many of us benefit from the rabble rouses, she demanded some order in the way they were checking in the passengers. People were not joining any lines, they were generally just pushing and squeezing in the lines wherever they could. As the time ticked down people were pushing and being more disorderly.
The lady basically went to the agents and demanded that they do something about it, they did nothing but what happened after that was, the people who were pushing decided to behave as they were being called out. Give thanks for the ones who stand up for themselves, so many times those who come behind, sometimes unknowingly, benefit from those that stood up and made noise. I was reminded of that in the check in line at the OR Tambo airport.
Dubai's airport is like a huge mall, the high end shops, trolley's to shop, people shopping. I decided to forgo any shopping particularly given my financial situation. But Costa Coffee held memories for me. I wanted to have a mocha for old times sake. Many times when I lived in London, I would take a book and sit in Costa Coffee sip and read for hours. I pulled out my card to pay after ordering the coffee- Declined
Doesn't it sound louder when the attendant says declined? To me it sounded like she said it on a loud speaker PA System. I smiled because if I didn't I would cry. I bought a couple of things for my mu, at the airport just before using my card! Okay then, let's use the other card. Voila - it worked
I walked to the gate and I saw that the flight was stopping in Milan- What? With a 4 hour layover? This was no where on the itinerary I got so annoyed! I was under the impression that I would be flying directly from Dubai to NYC. No such luck!
Got to Milan- had to go through the whole take out laptop and shoes drill, wait the 4 hours it is now Friday night!
Arrived after just over 8 hours in NYC, got into the immigration line, the women said to me close my door and come with me
I was shitting bricks, I did not even want to ask any questions
The put my passport in a blue folder and took me into a room with other passengers, some Indian, some Muslim, Some black women. My tummy was churning.
I have been travelling to NYC since I was 11 years old and this is the first time that I have been "taken into a room" so many things were going through my head. I sat and saw how they asked the people in the room for documents, money and to pledge that what they were saying was true
My name was called after 45 minutes.
"What is your business in NYC?"
"I am in transit, heading home"
"From where"
"South Africa"
"Will you spend the night at a hotel?"
"No, maybe a lounge"
"Do you want to see my boarding pass?"
"No"
Silence
Keys are tapping
Stamps are stamping out of what looks like a special lunch box
"Give the officer this card"
She returns my passport to me
I walk out and hands the officer
"You're all clear"
Well phew!
At the moment I am writing this waiting on my 4 hour layover at the JFK Airport
What Did I Learn? Don't always assume the worst before a situation plays out
Peace
Have you read any of Akosua's work?What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self LoveNyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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November 29, 2018
Thank you... Every Woman
Anytime you feel danger or fear
Then instantly I will appear 'cause I'm every woman, it's all in me - Chaka KhanThank you to the real ones
Thank you to every single woman that:
- worked without pay
- worked with little pay
- worked with half pay
- worked yet late pay
- showed up tired
- showed up and did the damn thing
Thank you
Thank you to every single woman:
- who stayed
- who stayed because...
- who stayed proud despite..
- who stayed the course
Thank you
Thank you to every single woman:
- who travelled far to find work
- who left their homes in the dark to get to work'
- who left the children at home or with the family to do the work
- who took a lotta shit at work
- who beat off the advances on the job to keep the work
- who walked off the work because that didn't work
- who called it out because they were not afraid to lose the work
- who did the work
Thank you
Thank you to every single woman:
- who paid their dues, my dues, your dues
- who paid the bills
- who paved the path
Thank you
I commit to every single one of you today that I, Akosua will honour all of this, everything, in my own little way starting by how I live my life, every day as a demonstration of the gratitude which assisted to get me to this here place.
I will always remember that you paid, you prayed, you slayed.
I thank you
I love you
I honour you
Woman
May I always remember the ground upon which I now stand.
Peace
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Then instantly I will appear 'cause I'm every woman, it's all in me - Chaka KhanThank you to the real ones
Thank you to every single woman that:
- worked without pay
- worked with little pay
- worked with half pay
- worked yet late pay
- showed up tired
- showed up and did the damn thing
Thank you
Thank you to every single woman:
- who stayed
- who stayed because...
- who stayed proud despite..
- who stayed the course
Thank you
Thank you to every single woman:
- who travelled far to find work
- who left their homes in the dark to get to work'
- who left the children at home or with the family to do the work
- who took a lotta shit at work
- who beat off the advances on the job to keep the work
- who walked off the work because that didn't work
- who called it out because they were not afraid to lose the work
- who did the work
Thank you
Thank you to every single woman:
- who paid their dues, my dues, your dues
- who paid the bills
- who paved the path
Thank you
I commit to every single one of you today that I, Akosua will honour all of this, everything, in my own little way starting by how I live my life, every day as a demonstration of the gratitude which assisted to get me to this here place.
I will always remember that you paid, you prayed, you slayed.
I thank you
I love you
I honour you
Woman
May I always remember the ground upon which I now stand.
Peace
Have you read any of Akosua's work?What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self LoveNyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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November 28, 2018
Top Seven Lessons from South African Trip
Forgive the past and let it go, for it
is
gone. You stand no longer on the ground that lies between the worlds
ACIM
The time is drawing near to leave South Africa, there so many emotions wrapped up in this trip, in this leaving.
I am always amazed at how distance away from the norm, the distance away from the day to day grind can bring so much of a difference in the way I think. I can almost say that it is inspiring, it has been a reminder to me that the world is not the space I occupy but there is so much more out there.
So, for this I have decided to share my top lessons learnt on this trip.
1. Keep an open mind - things can be done differently to what you know and still be okay.
2. Everyone is connected - people are people everywhere. We want to feel heard, to be seen and to learn and share experiences.
3. Even is you are not in control it does not mean that things are out of control - on this trip I did not even have too much say even about what I ate.
4. Dream Big, Think Globally - this to me means stop playing small, stop thinking small, let your dream be as grand as your imagination can take you.
5. A sister circle is important - without the judgements, without the heat. Authentic and open safe spaces help us grow.
6. Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it.
7. Asking for what you want when it is different to what is offered to you does not mean that you are ungrateful.
Thank you South Africa
Have you read any of Akosua's work?
What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self LoveNyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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The time is drawing near to leave South Africa, there so many emotions wrapped up in this trip, in this leaving.
I am always amazed at how distance away from the norm, the distance away from the day to day grind can bring so much of a difference in the way I think. I can almost say that it is inspiring, it has been a reminder to me that the world is not the space I occupy but there is so much more out there.
So, for this I have decided to share my top lessons learnt on this trip.
1. Keep an open mind - things can be done differently to what you know and still be okay.
2. Everyone is connected - people are people everywhere. We want to feel heard, to be seen and to learn and share experiences.
3. Even is you are not in control it does not mean that things are out of control - on this trip I did not even have too much say even about what I ate.
4. Dream Big, Think Globally - this to me means stop playing small, stop thinking small, let your dream be as grand as your imagination can take you.
5. A sister circle is important - without the judgements, without the heat. Authentic and open safe spaces help us grow.
6. Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it.
7. Asking for what you want when it is different to what is offered to you does not mean that you are ungrateful.
Thank you South Africa
Have you read any of Akosua's work?
What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self LoveNyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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November 27, 2018
Soul Space
There is no king who has not had a slave among his ancestors, and no slave who has not had a king among his
. Helen Keller
My mother gave me an African name, 2 in fact. My mother is wise with foresight. She listened to the guidance given.
I have been fortunate to see and visit many places in the world (give thanks)
There are two places in particular, that speak to my soul (Super Island T&T and the African Continent)
When I set foot on the Continent, my soul rises up and speaks to me in ways I cannot even begin to explain
I am reminded of my responsibility: - to myself (to honour myself because there were those who came before me and made this path easier)
I am reminded of my responsibility to learn, to teach. To teach is to demonstrate, rather than to talk and pose and pretend.
I am reminded that I have work to do, to continue to build spaces for me, for others, to show up...real
I am reminded of how powerful I am
How courageous I am
How things take time to manifest
to have patience
to trust the process
I am reminded that just following the pack just for the sake of fitting or to keep the peace is weak. & I am not weak. I did not come from weakness
I am reminded that the challenges I face are par for the course and minute compared to the ones my grandma, my people faced & conquered & lived through.
I am reminded - why I am here
I am reminded that not everyone will get it, will get me and that's OKAY as long as I get it
and after all these reminders I return to my other soul space T&T transformed within, the bagful of reminders nudging me to act on them, to remember them, to honour them
Peace
Have you read any of Akosua's work?
What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self LoveNyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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My mother gave me an African name, 2 in fact. My mother is wise with foresight. She listened to the guidance given.
I have been fortunate to see and visit many places in the world (give thanks)
There are two places in particular, that speak to my soul (Super Island T&T and the African Continent)
When I set foot on the Continent, my soul rises up and speaks to me in ways I cannot even begin to explain
I am reminded of my responsibility: - to myself (to honour myself because there were those who came before me and made this path easier)
I am reminded of my responsibility to learn, to teach. To teach is to demonstrate, rather than to talk and pose and pretend.
I am reminded that I have work to do, to continue to build spaces for me, for others, to show up...real
I am reminded of how powerful I am
How courageous I am
How things take time to manifest
to have patience
to trust the process
I am reminded that just following the pack just for the sake of fitting or to keep the peace is weak. & I am not weak. I did not come from weakness
I am reminded that the challenges I face are par for the course and minute compared to the ones my grandma, my people faced & conquered & lived through.
I am reminded - why I am here
I am reminded that not everyone will get it, will get me and that's OKAY as long as I get it
and after all these reminders I return to my other soul space T&T transformed within, the bagful of reminders nudging me to act on them, to remember them, to honour them
Peace
Have you read any of Akosua's work?
What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self LoveNyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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November 26, 2018
The Movation
The people who make it to the top -- whether they're musicians, or great chefs, or corporate honchos -- are addicted to their calling ... [they] are the ones who'd be doing whatever it is they love, even if they weren't being paid."
-- Quincy Jones
The Innovation Hub hosted me at their Movation Mondays, a platform for their,entrepreneurs to learn from others. It was indeed a privilege to be the speaker for the 26th November 2018, the record will show, that I, Akosua Dardaine Edwards, contributed to this movemnt.
There was a penny dropping moment where it dawned on me - I was having fun! I liked speaking in front of these people, I liked seeing their faces, I liked how they were engaged, and I liked how I worked to pull back those who I was losing. This is what I love doing! OMG what a feeling! I speak for free quite a bit, people ask me why. I can now answer that I simply love it. I simply love sharing the lessons that I have received. I also believe that at some point it will assist me in the life I want to live, one with travel, meeting new people, seeing new places, and making the world a better place for all.
This is the last planned speaking gig for me in South Africa, who knows what tomorrow brings, I have truly enjoyed this ride!
Peace
Have you read any of Akosua's work?
What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self LoveNyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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The Innovation Hub hosted me at their Movation Mondays, a platform for their,entrepreneurs to learn from others. It was indeed a privilege to be the speaker for the 26th November 2018, the record will show, that I, Akosua Dardaine Edwards, contributed to this movemnt.
There was a penny dropping moment where it dawned on me - I was having fun! I liked speaking in front of these people, I liked seeing their faces, I liked how they were engaged, and I liked how I worked to pull back those who I was losing. This is what I love doing! OMG what a feeling! I speak for free quite a bit, people ask me why. I can now answer that I simply love it. I simply love sharing the lessons that I have received. I also believe that at some point it will assist me in the life I want to live, one with travel, meeting new people, seeing new places, and making the world a better place for all.
This is the last planned speaking gig for me in South Africa, who knows what tomorrow brings, I have truly enjoyed this ride!
Peace
Have you read any of Akosua's work?
What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self LoveNyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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November 24, 2018
Perception is A Choice
Perception is a choice of what you want yourself to be; the world you want to live in, and the state in which you think your mind will be content and satisfied. It chooses where you think your safety lies, at your decision. It reveals yourself to you as you would have you be
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This morning I participated in a 10K Race in Pretoria. The setting was at the Voortrekker Monument. Starting the race I was confident that I could run a 10k having run one a few days before, as I navigated the course, I realised that there were quite a few monster hills. It was a tad bit discouraging but I was determined to complete the race. The self talk was real! "whatever happens, complete the race" and that was my mantra.
It was my choice on how the course and race was perceived. I decided that it was challenging but whatever happens I will complete it.
At Km 8 there were 107 steps to climb, cue in the mantra. "whatever happens, complete the race", the course was beautiful, I stopped a couple of times to take pictures like a true tourist!
Whatever happens- complete the race!
My medal was duly deserved
Peace
This morning I participated in a 10K Race in Pretoria. The setting was at the Voortrekker Monument. Starting the race I was confident that I could run a 10k having run one a few days before, as I navigated the course, I realised that there were quite a few monster hills. It was a tad bit discouraging but I was determined to complete the race. The self talk was real! "whatever happens, complete the race" and that was my mantra.
It was my choice on how the course and race was perceived. I decided that it was challenging but whatever happens I will complete it.
At Km 8 there were 107 steps to climb, cue in the mantra. "whatever happens, complete the race", the course was beautiful, I stopped a couple of times to take pictures like a true tourist!
Whatever happens- complete the race!
My medal was duly deserved
Peace
