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July 21, 2017
Day 3- Why Are You Here in DC - Book Tour
much of the work in obtaining what you want is reminding yourself you are deserving of it in the first place
. Joel Leon
My mantra for this tour - expect the unexpected and handle it!
The Journey to here was cool-ish! I know I am addicted to wifi! I was so mad at JFK Airport- I was cussing! Like how one of the largest airports in the world has such crap service, not free and the paid one is rubbish! I was going on a rant then I decided- it is what is is! Moving right along, find a solution or find something else to do!
That helped the mood! I did some writing, walked around. found a solution when I was calm
Arrived in DC and the Ambassador and his wife are really welcoming warm hosts, I went to a function at the Embassy right away- totally unprepared dress wise, but it is what it is, I rocked my slippers with such confidence, people thought I was either mad or a creative, either way, I showed up, made some contacts and had a good time!
I am grateful
Peace
My mantra for this tour - expect the unexpected and handle it!
The Journey to here was cool-ish! I know I am addicted to wifi! I was so mad at JFK Airport- I was cussing! Like how one of the largest airports in the world has such crap service, not free and the paid one is rubbish! I was going on a rant then I decided- it is what is is! Moving right along, find a solution or find something else to do!
That helped the mood! I did some writing, walked around. found a solution when I was calm
Arrived in DC and the Ambassador and his wife are really welcoming warm hosts, I went to a function at the Embassy right away- totally unprepared dress wise, but it is what it is, I rocked my slippers with such confidence, people thought I was either mad or a creative, either way, I showed up, made some contacts and had a good time!
I am grateful
Peace
July 19, 2017
Shift it
The fact is that we spend more energy making choices to keep our life in place than we do in moving forward, all the while knowing on some level that change is constant - Carolyn Myss
Change is a challenge, human beings love habits and being in control. We love "to know what is going on all the time" To have the all the information and the facts to make an informed decision
Change moves us away from the "known" there is discomfort, there are questions and gaps that sometimes we have absolutely no idea how to navigate when it is totally new
This is where trust comes in. Can we trust that there is something bigger than what we can see going on?
It's difficult to step out in the unknown, trust me I know
I have a million reasons why I want to remain in the same space. it's easier, it is comfortable, it is known, it is "fill in the blanks"
All fear!
Stepping out is scary, honor that!
And fly!
Peace
Change is a challenge, human beings love habits and being in control. We love "to know what is going on all the time" To have the all the information and the facts to make an informed decision
Change moves us away from the "known" there is discomfort, there are questions and gaps that sometimes we have absolutely no idea how to navigate when it is totally new
This is where trust comes in. Can we trust that there is something bigger than what we can see going on?
It's difficult to step out in the unknown, trust me I know
I have a million reasons why I want to remain in the same space. it's easier, it is comfortable, it is known, it is "fill in the blanks"
All fear!
Stepping out is scary, honor that!
And fly!
Peace
July 18, 2017
Who Are You Becoming
We have yet to know the person we will be a year from now. And between now and that point will be conversations and experiences and challenges and life surprises and who knows what else that will yet again and once more introduce you to some unknown part of you.
Carolyn Myss
One of the bonuses of achieving goals or even going after goals is who you become in the process. The qualities that you gain on the journey to the goals you set out
The courage
the discipline,
the wisdom,
the compassion,
the forgiveness.
These are some of the qualities you gain in achieving the clear goals that you have set for yourself.
I heard before that the lessons are on the path, and the path is the journey. I get it
The qualities you gain on that journey hold you in good stead for the next phase of the journey, and the beauty of this life is if one does not master the lesson events are repeated to give you another chance to, and sometimes the second chance can be helpful
Often times I found myself always wanting to be somewhere else, doing something else, with someone else. The old, tomorrow theory. I want to be doing something else! It's a trick, a set up
Right where I am is where I am suppose to be! This is it, this is the place where the lessons, the fun, the love, the everything reside. Right here in this moment
I remember when I realise this an started p[racticing it, I was sitting on a stool in Kampala wanting to be somewhere else and I looked up and I just felt a sense of peace and a voice saying it's right here boo, whatever you are looking for is right here! I stopped and started. I stopped wishing to be somewhere else and was present in every moment- got me two books and a peace that passes all unerstanding
Today I am reminded that I am here, be here, now, paying attention
Who are you becoming on the journey? Are you paying attention to who you are becoming? Do you even care?
Pay attention
Peace
Akosua is on the Why Are You Here in DC Tour?
Catch it, share it, do it
One of the bonuses of achieving goals or even going after goals is who you become in the process. The qualities that you gain on the journey to the goals you set out
The courage
the discipline,
the wisdom,
the compassion,
the forgiveness.
These are some of the qualities you gain in achieving the clear goals that you have set for yourself.
I heard before that the lessons are on the path, and the path is the journey. I get it
The qualities you gain on that journey hold you in good stead for the next phase of the journey, and the beauty of this life is if one does not master the lesson events are repeated to give you another chance to, and sometimes the second chance can be helpful
Often times I found myself always wanting to be somewhere else, doing something else, with someone else. The old, tomorrow theory. I want to be doing something else! It's a trick, a set up
Right where I am is where I am suppose to be! This is it, this is the place where the lessons, the fun, the love, the everything reside. Right here in this moment
I remember when I realise this an started p[racticing it, I was sitting on a stool in Kampala wanting to be somewhere else and I looked up and I just felt a sense of peace and a voice saying it's right here boo, whatever you are looking for is right here! I stopped and started. I stopped wishing to be somewhere else and was present in every moment- got me two books and a peace that passes all unerstanding
Today I am reminded that I am here, be here, now, paying attention
Who are you becoming on the journey? Are you paying attention to who you are becoming? Do you even care?
Pay attention
Peace
Akosua is on the Why Are You Here in DC Tour?
Catch it, share it, do it
July 17, 2017
Step Out
“
Doubt is an uncomfortable condition, but certainty is a ridiculous one.”
― Voltaire
Doubt. Uncertainty.Wanting to be sure. Wanting to know what is next. Those tapes have been on repeat on my life's sound track over the past couple of weeks since securing the Washington DC Book Tour gigs. Amplified!
I am about to embark on an unknown journey, my work will be featured in some of the most historic places for authors- and for sure, I am so grateful, so happy and excited, but dear oh dear, the doubts are real! The struggle has been real!
In times as this, let me tell you lovies
Stepping out on faith is required!
Self belief is essential
Step out on what you know, get everything you require on the way, your potential is in the unknown.
Put together what you know and step out!
Step into the fact that you are ready, you are magnificent, and you want to show this to the world as a demonstration that we all are, that we don't have to know everything, know all the answers, know the end resut with certainty to live a full life!
You are not being asked to understand it al- just to step out
Peace
― Voltaire
Doubt. Uncertainty.Wanting to be sure. Wanting to know what is next. Those tapes have been on repeat on my life's sound track over the past couple of weeks since securing the Washington DC Book Tour gigs. Amplified!
I am about to embark on an unknown journey, my work will be featured in some of the most historic places for authors- and for sure, I am so grateful, so happy and excited, but dear oh dear, the doubts are real! The struggle has been real!
In times as this, let me tell you lovies
Stepping out on faith is required!
Self belief is essential
Step out on what you know, get everything you require on the way, your potential is in the unknown.
Put together what you know and step out!
Step into the fact that you are ready, you are magnificent, and you want to show this to the world as a demonstration that we all are, that we don't have to know everything, know all the answers, know the end resut with certainty to live a full life!
You are not being asked to understand it al- just to step out
Peace
July 15, 2017
The Book Tour - Washington DC July 2017
clarity of desire, root into the depths of positivity, fend off doubts with Faith, and repeat. Every minute of every day, give or take.
Danielle La Porte
Next week my book tour begins! I wanted this. The Universe responded! to have the opportunity to read at such historic spots - Busboys & Poets, Sankofa Books and Videos! I am so grateful for this opportunity and to all who played a part in making this happen, I could not do it alone. And so the preparation beginsSpread the wordTell your friendsAkosua is coming to DCGet Ready
Next week my book tour begins! I wanted this. The Universe responded! to have the opportunity to read at such historic spots - Busboys & Poets, Sankofa Books and Videos! I am so grateful for this opportunity and to all who played a part in making this happen, I could not do it alone. And so the preparation beginsSpread the wordTell your friendsAkosua is coming to DCGet Ready
July 14, 2017
Day 5 - Home Time
Get real and... Be idealistic. - Danielle La Porte
The flight to return was delayed by just over an hour. Seems to be the norm in these parts, but, we had 2 additional connecting flights with very little time in between, I was told that the connecting flights will wait! This I had to seeOn the first connecting I literally ran with my shoes half way off to catch it, literally last ones on the aircraft - they did wait!Second one, we disembarked on to the tarmac, and ran to the next plane on the tarmac- what an adventure! Did not even get into the building!
They did wait!
Some people wait on you! Note to self!!
Nice to be back at homePeace
The flight to return was delayed by just over an hour. Seems to be the norm in these parts, but, we had 2 additional connecting flights with very little time in between, I was told that the connecting flights will wait! This I had to seeOn the first connecting I literally ran with my shoes half way off to catch it, literally last ones on the aircraft - they did wait!Second one, we disembarked on to the tarmac, and ran to the next plane on the tarmac- what an adventure! Did not even get into the building!
They did wait!
Some people wait on you! Note to self!!
Nice to be back at homePeace
July 13, 2017
Day 4 St Kitts and Nevis
that there's no abiding success without commitment.
Anthony Robbins said that, and he was right.
Commitment is the key to achievemen t. Neale Donald Walsh
We were scheduled to go to visit the Sea Moss (Sea Weed) sites, however the rain had other plans coupled with an impromptu meeting that our host had to attend. I took that as an opportunity to return at another time to "complete the visit"
St Kitts and Nevis was a wonderful experience, the young people in decision making roles are open and ready to make a difference. I am happy to be a part of this
I am about to head to the airport aka taxi, to head back home
Holla at ya on the flip side
Peace
Anthony Robbins said that, and he was right.
Commitment is the key to achievemen t. Neale Donald Walsh
We were scheduled to go to visit the Sea Moss (Sea Weed) sites, however the rain had other plans coupled with an impromptu meeting that our host had to attend. I took that as an opportunity to return at another time to "complete the visit"
St Kitts and Nevis was a wonderful experience, the young people in decision making roles are open and ready to make a difference. I am happy to be a part of this
I am about to head to the airport aka taxi, to head back home
Holla at ya on the flip side
Peace
July 12, 2017
Day 3 St Kitts and Nevis
Life just can't get no better than this
Mother Nature's given us a kiss
Cuz tomorrow I'm glad I didn't miss
Let's take advantage of days like this
Beautiful Day Mary J Blige
I love learning new things, today's workshop I not only learnt so many new applications for what we call sea moss, I met some really amazing friendly people who are committed to making where they live a better place. This is the beauty of travelling - I get to see that we really all are the same.
I woke up earky to run the monstor hills, left my gear outside on the porch and it was soaking wet! little did I realise that rain fell overnight! That was not going to deter me, wasn't I going to sweat anyway? I was able to catch an amazing sunrise over the water as a cruise ship docked, the simple magnificence of it all had me in awe, that it really is the simple things that matter most. A Course in Miracle says ego is complicated. I tend to now agree that simplicity matters
Seeing that sunrise set me up nicely for the day, my frame of mind was pure awe and gratitude which I took with me into the workshop. We had fun, we had productive conversations and after we had a way forward
A win all round!
Peace
Mother Nature's given us a kiss
Cuz tomorrow I'm glad I didn't miss
Let's take advantage of days like this
Beautiful Day Mary J Blige
I love learning new things, today's workshop I not only learnt so many new applications for what we call sea moss, I met some really amazing friendly people who are committed to making where they live a better place. This is the beauty of travelling - I get to see that we really all are the same.
I woke up earky to run the monstor hills, left my gear outside on the porch and it was soaking wet! little did I realise that rain fell overnight! That was not going to deter me, wasn't I going to sweat anyway? I was able to catch an amazing sunrise over the water as a cruise ship docked, the simple magnificence of it all had me in awe, that it really is the simple things that matter most. A Course in Miracle says ego is complicated. I tend to now agree that simplicity matters
Seeing that sunrise set me up nicely for the day, my frame of mind was pure awe and gratitude which I took with me into the workshop. We had fun, we had productive conversations and after we had a way forward
A win all round!
Peace
July 11, 2017
Day 2 St Kitts and Nevis
Over and over you can be sure
There will be sorrow but you will endure
Where there's a flower there's the sun and the rain Oh and it's wonderful there both one in the same - Joy and Pain by Maze
This is my first time on this island. Getting here was an adventure, we stoped in 4 islands before arriving, it's not the easiest place to access from where I live, so after 2 planes and 6 hours, which involved 4 stops we arrived. Lovely island, friendly people, I am right on the beach, cannot ask for more. and I have the option of walking downstairs and seeing 8 dolphins diving around, it really is a blessing having this opportunity
I woke up early on the first day and ran - the hills are monsters! I am calling it hill daddy! no flats only hills- makes for a workout and a half! That run really challenged me big time
The workshop was also quite a learning experience, I am always happiest in learning mode - and that I was all day today
Being around water makes me reflect so much, I look out of my room to see the sea and it beings all sorts of feels
What Did I Learn Today?
blessings are everywhere. I could embrace the deep truth that, “I have everything I need.” I may not have all that I want but how much do I want? And why do I want all "those" things? I’m not sure I’ve reflected upon that question long and hard. I wonder what I would discover about myself. I could wander into the rare air of truth – that life is but a very brief journey. Do I invest this precious gift of my life chasing after fleeting things or by treating each day and each experience as a new surprise? Anything can happen. I could dwell in faith: I am blessed. Many times, I am not sure what that means but how much do I need to have to realize my blessings?
One whole day......
Peace
There will be sorrow but you will endure
Where there's a flower there's the sun and the rain Oh and it's wonderful there both one in the same - Joy and Pain by Maze
This is my first time on this island. Getting here was an adventure, we stoped in 4 islands before arriving, it's not the easiest place to access from where I live, so after 2 planes and 6 hours, which involved 4 stops we arrived. Lovely island, friendly people, I am right on the beach, cannot ask for more. and I have the option of walking downstairs and seeing 8 dolphins diving around, it really is a blessing having this opportunity
I woke up early on the first day and ran - the hills are monsters! I am calling it hill daddy! no flats only hills- makes for a workout and a half! That run really challenged me big time
The workshop was also quite a learning experience, I am always happiest in learning mode - and that I was all day today
Being around water makes me reflect so much, I look out of my room to see the sea and it beings all sorts of feels
What Did I Learn Today?
blessings are everywhere. I could embrace the deep truth that, “I have everything I need.” I may not have all that I want but how much do I want? And why do I want all "those" things? I’m not sure I’ve reflected upon that question long and hard. I wonder what I would discover about myself. I could wander into the rare air of truth – that life is but a very brief journey. Do I invest this precious gift of my life chasing after fleeting things or by treating each day and each experience as a new surprise? Anything can happen. I could dwell in faith: I am blessed. Many times, I am not sure what that means but how much do I need to have to realize my blessings?
One whole day......
Peace
July 10, 2017
Holla at ya on the Flip Side
Your purpose serves your soul, your purpose may not pay you a salary
- Susan L Taylor
I am on my way to the lovely island of St Kitts and Nevis - the name of the project is Enhancing Alternative Livelihoods and Food Security in St. Kitts and Nevis through the Cultivation and Commercialisation of Sea MossI have never been to St Kitts and Nevis - looking forward to being of service in anyway to the people of those islands and sharing lessons and experiencesHolla at ya on the flip side my lovies!Peace
I am on my way to the lovely island of St Kitts and Nevis - the name of the project is Enhancing Alternative Livelihoods and Food Security in St. Kitts and Nevis through the Cultivation and Commercialisation of Sea MossI have never been to St Kitts and Nevis - looking forward to being of service in anyway to the people of those islands and sharing lessons and experiencesHolla at ya on the flip side my lovies!Peace
