Akosua Dardaine Edwards's Blog, page 205
May 6, 2015
Why are you here?
Owning our story and loving ourselves to that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do Brene BrownThe book is launched yayy!! Every single thing the Universe uses, every thing!!I am happy and grateful, there are people who I can depend on for anything - friends! I can call on the Divine Creator at any time and that is HUGE! Demonstrated again by yesterday!
This is what I want to share with you, some excerpts from my talk yesterday:Each and everyone of us born here in this world have a reason to be here, we are all born with the ability to create. We have a reason to be here and it aint just work. None of us are random!
Why are you here?
There is a song to be writtenA song to be songA poem to be written and spokenA cake to be made A bake to be made
Why are you here?To teach the childrenTo guide the childrenTo love the childrenTo care for the seniorsTo write the bookTo play the musicTo write the musicTo danceTo drumTo make people laughTo play the panWhy are you here?
To do the things that bring you joy, that light you afire, to create the very thing you were born to do.Anything other than that is sufferationThat jewelry you like to makeThe painting you sit with for hoursThe race you like to runThe tennis you like to playThe thing that you will do for free, that thing, that is whyWhy are you here?
To createTo live a life that contributes to the joy that is inside of youYour joyBecause when you do what brings you joy, you serve the world. You contribute to the creation of the world’s joy, you contribute to the lightYour gifts are the gateway to your greatness And all of us matter, We live from a place of littleness. Do not be content with littleness
Do the thing! Do it now!Why are you here?Peace
This is what I want to share with you, some excerpts from my talk yesterday:Each and everyone of us born here in this world have a reason to be here, we are all born with the ability to create. We have a reason to be here and it aint just work. None of us are random!
Why are you here?
There is a song to be writtenA song to be songA poem to be written and spokenA cake to be made A bake to be made
Why are you here?To teach the childrenTo guide the childrenTo love the childrenTo care for the seniorsTo write the bookTo play the musicTo write the musicTo danceTo drumTo make people laughTo play the panWhy are you here?
To do the things that bring you joy, that light you afire, to create the very thing you were born to do.Anything other than that is sufferationThat jewelry you like to makeThe painting you sit with for hoursThe race you like to runThe tennis you like to playThe thing that you will do for free, that thing, that is whyWhy are you here?
To createTo live a life that contributes to the joy that is inside of youYour joyBecause when you do what brings you joy, you serve the world. You contribute to the creation of the world’s joy, you contribute to the lightYour gifts are the gateway to your greatness And all of us matter, We live from a place of littleness. Do not be content with littleness
Do the thing! Do it now!Why are you here?Peace
May 5, 2015
Book Launch Today
If we want to become true MASTERS of our lives - we must begin to master ourselves
and master our TIME.
TIME and MONEY are two things people ALWAYS use as excuses for why their life isn't
the way that it is. And you know what - I say that if you don't have the TIME or
the MONEY - then it's about TIME to start CREATING the TIME and MONEY Lisa Nicols
New dawn, new day perfect moment to embrace change!
I'm ready, the angels have been working overtime and my peace of mind got a lovely shot this morning at the beach, I went to the beach to watch the sun rise, totally awesome to be in that space and so grateful for it!
God's grace is so unending!
Stay tuned.....
Gotta go and get ready for the rebirth and the renewal
Thank you all for all your support.
Peace!
and master our TIME.
TIME and MONEY are two things people ALWAYS use as excuses for why their life isn't
the way that it is. And you know what - I say that if you don't have the TIME or
the MONEY - then it's about TIME to start CREATING the TIME and MONEY Lisa Nicols
New dawn, new day perfect moment to embrace change!
I'm ready, the angels have been working overtime and my peace of mind got a lovely shot this morning at the beach, I went to the beach to watch the sun rise, totally awesome to be in that space and so grateful for it!
God's grace is so unending!
Stay tuned.....
Gotta go and get ready for the rebirth and the renewal
Thank you all for all your support.
Peace!
May 4, 2015
It isn't really as hard as you are making it!
You have to ask yourself, 'Does this item or thought or response move me closer to my vision for my best life?' If it does, great. If it doesn't, what is it doing in your life?
— Peter Walsh
Had to share this one -
It isn't really as hard as you are making it.
It's really quite simple.
Unfortunately, you have so much "stuff" attached to it, you are creating a burden when there need not be one.
You are a creating a problem where none exists.
You are causing yourself a great deal of upset for no reason.
There is really no reason to fight or argue about it; to explain or demand an explanation.
You are clear!
You did not like what happened
It did not honor you
It was a violation of your boundaries
It was not in keeping with the agreement you made or the agreement someone made with you
What is happening or has happened is not of your choice or your making.
So it's really very simple!!
Stop looking for an explanation!
Stop demanding that people do what they have already demonstrated an unwillingness or inability to do.
Accept what has happened and decide what you are going to do about it.
Once you make the decision that honors you, MOVE ON!
Accept what you know and feel to be right for you without trying to convince others that it must be right for them.( Taken from Until Today)
Thank you Iyanla
Peace
May 2, 2015
You are Precious!
In all human affairs there are efforts, and there are results,
and the strength of the effort is the measure of the result. Chance is not. "Gifts," powers, material, intellectual, and spiritual possessions are the fruits of effort; they are thoughts completed, objects accomplished, visions realized.
As a man thinketh
I'm having a revolutionary week with A-HA moments, some of them has, truth me told, me weeping with joy and gratitude!
Remember this, you are precious, priceless, a divine spark! This cannot be changed nor altered by your poor choices and unconscious decisions! It is just how it is! Once this realization is known, boy oh boy, the feeling is astounding! New choices are made, old habits start becoming a thing of the past and a peace falls over you that passes all understanding!
You are priceless, a divine spark, act like you know!Peace
Look out for my book reading and signings at the Nigel R Khan booksellers next week Thursday 7th May 2015 5pm West Mall Branch
I'm having a revolutionary week with A-HA moments, some of them has, truth me told, me weeping with joy and gratitude!
Remember this, you are precious, priceless, a divine spark! This cannot be changed nor altered by your poor choices and unconscious decisions! It is just how it is! Once this realization is known, boy oh boy, the feeling is astounding! New choices are made, old habits start becoming a thing of the past and a peace falls over you that passes all understanding!
You are priceless, a divine spark, act like you know!Peace
Look out for my book reading and signings at the Nigel R Khan booksellers next week Thursday 7th May 2015 5pm West Mall Branch
May 1, 2015
Every decision you make stems from what you think you are
Remember this: Every decision you make stems from what you think you are, and represents the value that you put upon yourself. Believe the little can content you, and by limiting yourself you will not be satisfied. For your function is not little, and it is only by finding your function and fulfilling it that you can escape from littleness.
ACIM
Truth; the truth really is sometimes a bitter pill when we don't want to face it! Every decision you make represents the value you put on yourself! That is sobering for me! Unconscious choices even more because we make quite a few decisions without either thinking or taking the time to get the knowledge or just plain ole' ignorance (not knowing better)
Every decision you make represents the value you put on yourself, every single one
What you eat
What you drink
Where you live
Where you earn a living
Every single decision!!
Who you sleep with
Who you hang out with
Who you marry
When you divorce
Who you let in your life
Who are your friends
What tv shows you watch
Every single decision!!!
Every choice
Every single choice or decision you make is based on who you think you are!
What decisions have you been making? watch them, see how much value you place on yourself, see how much you honor or dishonor yourself.
I got some truth serum today thanks to the Course In Miracles and hey, I got some adjustments to make
Making them as we speak!
Peace!!
Truth; the truth really is sometimes a bitter pill when we don't want to face it! Every decision you make represents the value you put on yourself! That is sobering for me! Unconscious choices even more because we make quite a few decisions without either thinking or taking the time to get the knowledge or just plain ole' ignorance (not knowing better)
Every decision you make represents the value you put on yourself, every single one
What you eat
What you drink
Where you live
Where you earn a living
Every single decision!!
Who you sleep with
Who you hang out with
Who you marry
When you divorce
Who you let in your life
Who are your friends
What tv shows you watch
Every single decision!!!
Every choice
Every single choice or decision you make is based on who you think you are!
What decisions have you been making? watch them, see how much value you place on yourself, see how much you honor or dishonor yourself.
I got some truth serum today thanks to the Course In Miracles and hey, I got some adjustments to make
Making them as we speak!
Peace!!
April 30, 2015
Heartfelt gratitude is a key to abun- dance.
Heartfelt gratitude is a key to abun- dance. It unlocks the great resources of the Universe.
Diana Cooper
Usually when I have book events there are people around me who assist me and allow me to focus on just that, showing up and doing what I am supposed to do! When I am out of Trinidad I have two people on "Team Akosua"In Trinidad, "Team Akosua" is different I ask my mother and my aunt and other members of my family. For this upcoming book they are all out of the country and truth be told I was panicking before I sat still and asked the Universe to guide and calm me down. Just as I did that I was guided to my Goddess friend Erica. I asked her for her assistance and boom! Its a whole new "Team Akosua"! Listen, the Universe never ever ever leaves a void, it is also self correcting! When something leaves your life, something enters and usually it is something just as or even more awesome, once you pay attention and are open and willing! There is never anything to fear! When you feel you are losing something, you really aren't! Trust that, I know it for sure. Our ego tells us differently, we want to be right, we feel we are being disrespected, we make up stores- yadda yadda yadda. Let go.
When something happens that appears to be a mistake, it is and will eventually be self correcting , it leads you to the lesson! So I reminded myself of that and here I was earlier today smiling away sitting next the Goddess who was radiating her charm at the book store!The Universe loves us and wants the best for us, listen to it, listen to the whispers and take action. Make a move and be grateful for all the love that is here for you! Believe that. You gotta do the work and listen. Giving thanks for my Goddesses!Peace!!
Usually when I have book events there are people around me who assist me and allow me to focus on just that, showing up and doing what I am supposed to do! When I am out of Trinidad I have two people on "Team Akosua"In Trinidad, "Team Akosua" is different I ask my mother and my aunt and other members of my family. For this upcoming book they are all out of the country and truth be told I was panicking before I sat still and asked the Universe to guide and calm me down. Just as I did that I was guided to my Goddess friend Erica. I asked her for her assistance and boom! Its a whole new "Team Akosua"! Listen, the Universe never ever ever leaves a void, it is also self correcting! When something leaves your life, something enters and usually it is something just as or even more awesome, once you pay attention and are open and willing! There is never anything to fear! When you feel you are losing something, you really aren't! Trust that, I know it for sure. Our ego tells us differently, we want to be right, we feel we are being disrespected, we make up stores- yadda yadda yadda. Let go.
When something happens that appears to be a mistake, it is and will eventually be self correcting , it leads you to the lesson! So I reminded myself of that and here I was earlier today smiling away sitting next the Goddess who was radiating her charm at the book store!The Universe loves us and wants the best for us, listen to it, listen to the whispers and take action. Make a move and be grateful for all the love that is here for you! Believe that. You gotta do the work and listen. Giving thanks for my Goddesses!Peace!!
April 29, 2015
Question some of the rules
Life becomes stagnant when people protect their stored issues
- Michael Singer
What are the rules you have or have been given about living and life? And do you know why you have or were given these rules?
Some of my house rules growing up were:
"No, we don't speak about that around your father"
" Our family are strict Catholics, there will be no going to small church"
"Women and men have special roles"
I never ever thought about why these were the house rules! I never even questioned them. They were automatic, passed down and really,they were law in the house and the tribe!
When someone asked why, like my brave cousin who was very outspoken, there was no answer or it was its just the way things are done round here!
There is never ever one way to live, nope sorry there isn't and I have learnt that if you live by some of these 'rules" it may allow for little or no joy, enthusiasm, spontaneity and excitement that is a hell of a boring life! It closes you up to new ways of seeing things!
Question some of the "rules" sometimes, some you may accept and keep, some harm you and need to be questioned, challenged and in some cases dumped!
Peace!
What are the rules you have or have been given about living and life? And do you know why you have or were given these rules?
Some of my house rules growing up were:
"No, we don't speak about that around your father"
" Our family are strict Catholics, there will be no going to small church"
"Women and men have special roles"
I never ever thought about why these were the house rules! I never even questioned them. They were automatic, passed down and really,they were law in the house and the tribe!
When someone asked why, like my brave cousin who was very outspoken, there was no answer or it was its just the way things are done round here!
There is never ever one way to live, nope sorry there isn't and I have learnt that if you live by some of these 'rules" it may allow for little or no joy, enthusiasm, spontaneity and excitement that is a hell of a boring life! It closes you up to new ways of seeing things!
Question some of the "rules" sometimes, some you may accept and keep, some harm you and need to be questioned, challenged and in some cases dumped!
Peace!
April 28, 2015
Confessions on the Journey!
I know that a relationship built on love feels GO
OD. It should bring you joy- not just some time but most of the time. It should never require losing your voice, your self-respect, or your dignity. And whether you are 25 or 65, it should involve bringing all of who you are to the table- and walking away with even more- Oprah Winfrey
Confessions on the journey- I am angry and disappointed in myself, I really am! Why? I have been ignoring signs, not paying attention to my gut feelings, settling for less than I know I deserve and encouraging bad behavior! Why? Fear. Plain and simple! and a bit of bad habits as well. I am disappointed in myself for not putting the lessons I learnt along the journey into practice! And here's the thing, that I learnt - when you know, your behavior changes, and if you don't know then your behavior doesn't change! So I thought I knew because my behavior was not changing. I really didn't act like I knew.
I knew the relationship was over, well no scrap that, I didn't know because my behaviour didn't change. I was given all the signs that the relationship was over that it had changed but I didn't heed it.I felt it in my heart and in my gut. My soul was screaming to me, the time is up girlfriend. I did not listen I wanted things to be different, was there something that was missing? Now I know- so my behavior has changed. Right Now!When something is over, it is over, do not force it, forgive yourself and move on!Do not let people lie to you, once you know its a lie, call it! Love yourself, forgive yourself and move da hell onThe lesson is learnt, class is over, no need for a repeat!
According to Danielle L Porte, Stop resenting that have you to deal with this,” . “Every trigger is your power wanting to be called back.” In that case, instead of resenting the shit out of recurring triggers, get excited when you trip on them. Like this: Negative feeling happens. A-ha! THERE’S where my power has been. Right where I left it.I call all of my power back to me now. I am whole and complete.
Peace
Confessions on the journey- I am angry and disappointed in myself, I really am! Why? I have been ignoring signs, not paying attention to my gut feelings, settling for less than I know I deserve and encouraging bad behavior! Why? Fear. Plain and simple! and a bit of bad habits as well. I am disappointed in myself for not putting the lessons I learnt along the journey into practice! And here's the thing, that I learnt - when you know, your behavior changes, and if you don't know then your behavior doesn't change! So I thought I knew because my behavior was not changing. I really didn't act like I knew.
I knew the relationship was over, well no scrap that, I didn't know because my behaviour didn't change. I was given all the signs that the relationship was over that it had changed but I didn't heed it.I felt it in my heart and in my gut. My soul was screaming to me, the time is up girlfriend. I did not listen I wanted things to be different, was there something that was missing? Now I know- so my behavior has changed. Right Now!When something is over, it is over, do not force it, forgive yourself and move on!Do not let people lie to you, once you know its a lie, call it! Love yourself, forgive yourself and move da hell onThe lesson is learnt, class is over, no need for a repeat!
According to Danielle L Porte, Stop resenting that have you to deal with this,” . “Every trigger is your power wanting to be called back.” In that case, instead of resenting the shit out of recurring triggers, get excited when you trip on them. Like this: Negative feeling happens. A-ha! THERE’S where my power has been. Right where I left it.I call all of my power back to me now. I am whole and complete.
Peace
April 27, 2015
Dream big!
I think that what we want, we have to give to the world- kindness, tolerance, generosity,justice, even mercy. I would encourage you before you die you've done something wonderful for humanity.
Maya Angelou
Saturday evening I was invited to talk to the St Philomen's Rising Star Youth Ministry! Quietly, simply they have started a revolution! They have vowed to encourage big dreams and bigger visions for the young people in the South of the island, I spent two hours with the young people in this group and it warmed my heart so much. It reminded me to dream big, to dream big to dream big....... Why have we stopped dreaming big? What is your reason? Mine is fear and "reality" well thanks to the time I spent with these young ladies and gentlemen that is over, I'm dreaming big, believing in myself and going for it- who vex lorse!
Do some dreaming today, and make it big!
Peace!
Saturday evening I was invited to talk to the St Philomen's Rising Star Youth Ministry! Quietly, simply they have started a revolution! They have vowed to encourage big dreams and bigger visions for the young people in the South of the island, I spent two hours with the young people in this group and it warmed my heart so much. It reminded me to dream big, to dream big to dream big....... Why have we stopped dreaming big? What is your reason? Mine is fear and "reality" well thanks to the time I spent with these young ladies and gentlemen that is over, I'm dreaming big, believing in myself and going for it- who vex lorse!
Do some dreaming today, and make it big!
Peace!
April 25, 2015
Make an oath - a mind shift
And we start as we mean to carry on
This positive vibration is cleansing
And let this be the focus
Not what drew you from your center
But your ability to return there
Aligned
Peaceful and Power Filled "Who Jah Bless, No Man Shall Curse, Thank God, We're Past The Worst"
Natalie Stewart
one of my best teachers on the journey said to me that my belief system will reflect on the outside, meaning what you believe about everything will show up in your life. Sort out the beliefs and only you can do that. And then she introduced me to an Oath of Manifestation to read it and believe it!
That Oath is a mind shift, and the thing that I learnt is change your mind, change your life! I guess I can explain it like affirmations on caffeine! But the key is believing!
So what is it for you that you can do to have a mind shift? Because it all starts with you. If you do the same thing daily you will get the same results, nothing will change, start small do a small thing different every day! That starts building courage and discipline and consistency, start small, the small things turn to the big things.
This positive vibration is cleansing
And let this be the focus
Not what drew you from your center
But your ability to return there
Aligned
Peaceful and Power Filled "Who Jah Bless, No Man Shall Curse, Thank God, We're Past The Worst"
Natalie Stewart
one of my best teachers on the journey said to me that my belief system will reflect on the outside, meaning what you believe about everything will show up in your life. Sort out the beliefs and only you can do that. And then she introduced me to an Oath of Manifestation to read it and believe it!
That Oath is a mind shift, and the thing that I learnt is change your mind, change your life! I guess I can explain it like affirmations on caffeine! But the key is believing!
So what is it for you that you can do to have a mind shift? Because it all starts with you. If you do the same thing daily you will get the same results, nothing will change, start small do a small thing different every day! That starts building courage and discipline and consistency, start small, the small things turn to the big things.
