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March 7, 2015

Joy requires abandon

You will touch joy and suddenly realize that you have never felt joy because it requires abandon. It grows from gratitude and cannot exist where there is mad cynicism or distrust. You will touch this joy and you will suddenly know it is what you were looking for your whole life, but you were afraid to even acknowledge the absence because the hunger for it was so encompassing.
—Eve Ensler, In the Body of the World
I am not a problem to fix. And I’m certainly not defective. I am bloody glorious. My darkness always circles back to the light. There is order to my chaos. My heart is broken on a daily basis and for that I am on-my-knees grateful. I am the entitled Ruler of My Own Life, a tender devotee of desire, ancient and newborn, a Medicine Woman Priestess Powerhouse, a Soldier of Love, an Artist of Magnitude. I am important—just because.

In a perfect symbiosis of reciprocity, the world needs exactly what I’ve got to give—which is tremendous. My hunger is fierce, divine, and universal. Moreover, it is insatiable—and that is good. I am a portal to Truth, luminous. I am as wide-awake today as I can possibly be. And I am not the only one. I . . . am . . . not the only one (DLP)  Peace!
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Published on March 07, 2015 06:58

March 6, 2015

Crack your heart wide open

To live your truth crack your heart open. Dawn Barclay


The heart is a muscle! What happens to muscles when you build them? They get stronger right? What happens when you don't use muscles? They seize up, shrink and become almost useless, flabby, however you want to call it!

When last did you let your heart decide?

Listen, I am no expert on this. I am still learning as well but by now I ought not to be surprised when the lessons show up right on time! I love talking to the elders, what is better than experience? Yesterday I spent the morning with quite a few of them, which was super duper awesome and filled with humbling, awe inspiring and eye opening moments.

So anyways, we are chatting about life and their experiences and one of the ladies looked me directly in the eye " Why don't you just let your heart break? I promise, it will heal" 

Huh? I never mentioned heart, the talk was about traveling and life purpose. Well, I guess I better pay attention.

"The whole notion of a broken heart you hear about on TV and in songs, that is not the only way you can have a broken heart, and it also makes it sound like a life sentence, something bad, listen, that is not what is meant only by a broken heart
You have to feel it, you have to feel all of it, whatever it is! and that may involve breaking and only when it breaks then it can heal fully"

Well now you know I had questions!

"So I just go in hard then? Is that what you are telling me, with any and everything in life?"

"I am saying that your heart is your best guide, it must work with the head but the head must not rule. Your heart knows. And making decisions with no heart will take you back to that place where you keep making the same decision. Do not be anxious or afraid about anything just listen to your heart and if it means it getting broken then that is ok, it is part of the process, you then get to purge and start again free of that, it makes you free, with a clean heart you can so anything you choose. The muscle grows, it gets stronger, your heart is a muscle, use it or lose it. Don't be no bitter ole quenk"

"I am not taking romantic things here alone, you getting tied up with the whole romance thing, I am taking life, the heart is the only way to cleanse of anger, resentment and fear, your heart knows, your heart knows your true identity"

All I could say was ok!

Peace!!!
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Published on March 06, 2015 06:59

March 5, 2015

Are you doing it?

When I have a difficult decision to make, I imagine myself as a 90-year-old guy looking back on his life. I imagine what I'll think about myself at that point in time, and it always makes it really easy to go for it. You're only going to regret that you wimped out.” - Nick Woodman, CEO of GoPro I live in awe of God's grace and how the Universe works! I know for sure that I live by God's grace every single day. And I am provided with evidence of this every single time. Okay, so one of my dreams was to speak at an International Women's Day Event and I never even told anyone that (Guess I didn't need to because once you tell the Universe that is a big step!) So imagine my reaction when I get a phone call to speak at one this week?! OMG OMG are you serious? Of course, sure sure what time? I will be there! Like a kid in the candy store let loose!

Whatever your dream is, work it, believe it and get ready! Because it might be today. I must admit after I hung up I was scared. I sure was! But I know it is something that I wanted to do so I'm going to live with the fear and do it anyways.

Today is my day! I'm on my way in an hour, wish me luck!

What do you need to get ready for? Are you doing it? Are you willing to take the setbacks with the comebacks?

Wish me luck!
Peace!

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Published on March 05, 2015 02:18

March 4, 2015

We make unhealthy compromises because....

Be daring, be different, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers... " — Cecil Beaton, photographer



There are two kinds of compromise: the kind that heals you by expanding you -- it's the healthy kind that stems from real love and grace. And because it usually brings some delight with it, then doesn't feel much like a compromise after all. And then there's the kind of compromise that bruises your soul -- the not-so-healthy kind that is driven by varying degrees of desperation and fear.  We make unhealthy compromises for three reasons:1. Fear that we won't get what we really want.
2. Fear that we won't get what we really want.
3. Fear that we won't get what we really want. Fear that we don't get what we really want keeps us stuck! I wake up every day and give thanks in advance for slaying the fear, for feeling the fear and doing it anyway! And I give thanks in advance because I know fear will come up and in my mind giving thanks in advance is a declaration that  I will indeed find a way to do what it is I am supposed to do despite me feeling like wetting my pants, or feeling silly or losing a friend or pissing off my family, whatever it is! I know that the fear is not real and facing it will only make me like myself even more.I'm getting better at it! Asking for what I want and feeling the fear and doing it anyway! Practice makes masters.I talk to myself into doing it, whatever "it" is and then when it's done sometimes all hell breaks loose ( most times in my mind) and I expect the unexpected and handle it! Whatever happens its all good because I either learn from it or I am happy! Today for example at the boxing gym, they sent me to warm up with the biggest heaviest boxer in the gym, the guy is a machine. Come on he says, let's go! I was walking slowly behind him like I was about to go to an electric chair, he rubbed his hands together "You will like this!) Fear was gripping me by the throat! So do I compromise? Na! I was all in, fear and allI must admit although tough it was the best warm up I have had since starting boxing! Who knew????There are other things I have done in the grips of fear as well, some worked out how I wanted to and some didn't but I did it and have no regrets and will learn from it for the future! Most times the fear comes up with "people stuff". Relationships, whatever kind, are our biggest teachers! I intend to keep practicing because life is a splendid ride and there is no formula, no right and wrong way. Why fear a feeling? It will pass, trust me, this too will pass!Peace!


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Published on March 04, 2015 05:23

March 3, 2015

What are you attached to?

Do not argue with life, or with anyone in life. Life
presents itself perfectly in every moment, and every
person believes his or her point of view to be valid
and 'right.'
 Arguing with any of this is pointless, and a terrific
waste of energy. Simply create what you choose next. NDW



My friend was using an Ipad, and tapping it with a lighter, I said "Aren't you afraid of breaking that?" Well, the scream I got! nearly popped my ears " Madam, don't get attached to anything is here telling me about breaking a THING?, this is fresh" My friend then reminded me of how I always say, it's just things, don't get sucked in to them" I sat there with a stupid grin on my face and said nothing for about fifteen seconds, then we went into a nice discussion on attachments and things. It's always great to be reminded.
An attachment is something we have a strong emotional connection to that has nothing to do with our survival or even our truth. We may think releasing this attachment will destroy us....but will it really? Releasing our attachments may create change, but it cannot destroy us, nothing can!Our attachments are always based on fear. We stay attached to a job, a belief system, a relationship, a city, behavioral patterns, addictions or negative mental thought processes ~ that no longer serves us ~ because we are afraid of the unknown, the what if's... and we don't want to step out of our comfort zones.We say we want change, but many of us are REALLY not willing to do what it is going to take to truly create the change we so desire to see in our lives and in our worldbe like the phoenix and rise above those things that no longer serve you, let them go. Once they are fully released, you create space within your energy fields for something new...something more aligned with your highest truth and highest vibration to come in. Catch that!
Peace
Look out for my new book out soon on Amazon.com Nyabo (Madam) Why are you here? 
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Published on March 03, 2015 04:48

March 2, 2015

Intuition is morse code delivered to the soul

Intuition is morse code privately delivered to the soul. Some messages are delivered simply for the receiver to know. 

Intuition is big! I have learnt that following it, listening to it, honoring it and giving thanks that I am blessed with it is a very very good idea!
Okay so on Friday for example, I had an event to speak at. I just was not in the mood, you know how those days go! I was to be honest in a bit of a funk, I wanted to stay in my bed curl up with my pillow and just be! My gut said to me, child please, get your bum off this bed it is gonna be worth it! And I did, and this was the best thing I did for the year! It was fun, enlightening, beautiful and made me smile all day! So I decided to pay attention to my gut all weekend and true to form the messages were all clear and correct! Thank you for the Universe whispers!
Listen to your intuition, listen to your gut feeling, it is always right on time, it rarely ever make sense and it is often never a good idea to question it!
This is me at the event soaking it up like a sponge!



Have a Happy Monday
Peace

Look out for my new book Nyabo(Madam) Why Are You Here? Out soon on Amazon.com

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Published on March 02, 2015 07:21

February 28, 2015

Clarity, focus and consistent action!

Without Asking, You Will Receive No Answer. Abraham and Esther Hicks




A very important teacher of mine asked me " What do you want? What is it you really want?"

I said " I want to be happy"

"OK and what does that mean"

" You don't know what happiness means?"

" Do you?"

I had my usual smile on my face but thinking , where is she taking this?

" I do"

"So tell me, what does happiness look like?"

" Like happiness"

" If you don't know what you want then how will you know when you get it?"

" I will just know"

"Hmm, listen to me, be specific, know what you want, how it will feel, how you will feel. the whole evasiveness is a pack of fear running around"

"I'm telling you this, clarity, focus and CONSISTENT action"

I went away and thought about it all day! Clarity! I don't need to know the how, just be clear, then move in the direction. Hmmmm
What is it that I really want? Get clear, get focused and take action.
There are risks involved, like stopping bad habits, losing a few people, coming out of your comfort zone, but to get what I really want? Hey that is worth it!

Peace!
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Published on February 28, 2015 06:31

February 27, 2015

Commitment Declaration

“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth that ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. I learned a deep respect for one of Goethe’s couplets: ‘Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it./ Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.’ Begin it now.”
~W.H. Murray
Guess what I did today? I created a commitment declaration to myself and committed to doing things to allow my personal power to shine through!  It's simpler than it sounds, personal power means using the God given abilities and power to live my best life. What is a commitment declaration? Well you know I am a fan of simplicity so its really me sitting and writing a few lines to say "Self, you commit to doing these five tasks and lovingly encouraging myself to do them" But here's the clincher, at the end of the day, literally, If I did not honor the commitments I ask myself explain what was more important than honoring the commitment that I  made to myself? That to me is a wake up call! What could ever ever ever be more important than honoring a commitment I made to myself? What is more important than honoring myself? There is nothing right at this present moment more important than honoring myself and the commitments to myself! 
Let me start small with commitments to myself and I know that the small things will become the big things, practice makes perfect.What is more important then honoring the commitments I have made to myself? How does it make me feel to know that I have allowed myself to believe that something or someone is more important than honoring myself?Catch this- when you honor yourself, every single thing you do comes from that place!Sometimes I need a big fat reminder! I now consider myself reminded!!Peace!!


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Published on February 27, 2015 03:16

February 26, 2015

How does free look on you?

Freedom is a state of mind.  It is the outgrowth of our willingness to make conscious choices of our own free will and to live through the consequences of our choices without blame, shame, or guilt.  Freedom is a sign of self-awareness.  When you are aware of what it takes to maintain your mental, emotional, and physical well-being and you make conscious choices toward that goal, you are exercising your freedom.Freedom is the recognition of the truth. Inner Visions Worldwide

It's always a wake up call when a friend gives you it "On the real" it's even better when its honest and from the heart.
The conversation or exchange sometimes gives you the permission to be free. I'm not saying that we need permission to be free but that it somehow jolts you or gently prods you into the realization that "hey, I'm free, why do I act like I'm in a cage or a box or in fear?"

Okay, confessions on the journey, I have been holding back, for real, I take two steps forward and one step back, in the grips of fear! And for what??? Because I'm afraid that someone feels differently about me that they felt before, mind you, this may or may not be true but in my mind it is looming around my psyche like a bad case of toe jam!

For what? For feeling that I may be making wrong decisions in my life and work! It's great to get reminded that we all have choice and free will, two of the best things the Universe blessed us with.

What does freedom look like to you?
What is freedom to you?

If freedom could talk to you what would it say?
How would freedom talk? What would it wear?

I asked myself and wrote this in my journal today-

"Freedom to me, is the ability to live life on my own terms, to work for myself, be my own boss, to live in my vision and realize my vision, learning and sharing the lessons every step of the way, to travel the world, to not make excuses and apologies for my choices especially when they are made with love and good intentions, to not take anything personally, to let people be who they are and make a choice whether I want to be in their space or not. To be myself, to show up as myself every single time with the partner I would eventually end up with and accept them as they are.

My freedom would walk tall, with confidence. It would say to me "Akosua who some call Yaki, act like you know who you are, like you know you are the bomb, so fresh and so clean, like you know your power and you know that you were born into a world of lavish infinite abundance that you can tap into at anytime especially when you change your thinking. My freedom would say, it's your story, you write it, then play the lead role.
My freedom wears jeans, shorts, comfortable clothes and slippers"

My freedom is right here, right now
And for this I am so grateful!

And with that I am making some bold ass freedom moves starting now!
Peace!


Look out for my new book "Nyabo(Madam) - Why Are You Here? out soon..... Chapter 7 "How does Free Look On You"


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Published on February 26, 2015 05:40

February 25, 2015

Fellas....


What's real is real no matter what I do. The sun doesn't go out when I cover my eyes . ACIM

Fellas/Guys/ Men remain a mystery to me. I feel like a super hero with anything else,bring it on, I'm all in but with guys this is where my I have learnt lessons are still repeating many of the classes. I absolutely thank them for it, I've turned it into a feeling of gratitude! Although I must say that many times I am tempted to remain in my cave to avoid the lessons but You cannot teach what you have not learned, and what you teach you strengthen in yourself because you are sharing it. Every lesson you teach you are learning.

 I also wish to say out loud though:

Fellas.....

1. A good woman is your biggest cheerleader and fan! Supporting you to the end and back and then some! Even if it sounds as if we are nagging you or being hard on you, it is all in the name of love and ultimately to be the one who stands with you as you move to your highest high! We want you to be the bestest and coolest you. Women dig when you are achieving your dreams. According to Danielle La Porte a woman would go the distance for you to be your full self. We are calling you to it, catch that!

2. We love it when you are decisive, when you know what you want and declare it! The not knowing is a no no! Turn off, frustrating. Just make up your mind even if we don't agree with you, it is comforting to know that you can! and you can make a decision when it counts. Oh and the mixed signals - yeah those! That's pretty confusing.

3. Deal with  ex girlfriends and friends with benefits before you commit! Its less messy and complicated.

4. Be real! - like, not fake! We can sense it from the get go. The thing called intuition that we posses zeros in on that like a laser beam! Stop that, just deal on the real!

5. Listen, be present, in the moment - the moment is all that counts.

6. Most women will wonder if they’re going to sleep with you or marry you within 24 hours of meeting you. (More like 24 minutes.) Don’t let it scare you, it's just a thing we do.

7.Talk to me, break it down, spell it out, spell it out for me - no reading of minds, reading between the lines, let's rap like buddies, all open.

8. I will entice your mind, all the time! In the morning, in the evening, when the doves cry! (borrowed that from ma girl Jill)

9. We know what a King is supposed to be. Come like the joker and we're pissed off or we're out looking for the King that we believe will complement our Queen self.

10. Stay Relevant!- with everything! 


Peace!




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Published on February 25, 2015 03:40