Akosua Dardaine Edwards's Blog, page 88
July 25, 2019
My meaning of going all in
Talk to anyone who has a commitment to excellence and a few common themes will emerge:
willingness to take responsibility for your intentions, actions, behaviors, responses, attitudes in every single situation.
making a decision to face all fears, directly, rather than fighting them away or pretending that they aren’t there.
intentionally finding ways to make small but consistent progress. Kate Courageous
Day 2
The annual NiNa Young Women's Leadership Programme has begun
Every year we host young ladies at a 7 day residential with the aim of providing a safe space for them to bloom! This year we have expanded the programme, we have opened the circle and changed the venue. A lot of changes all at once.
What did I learn today?
Going all in doesn't mean changing everything over night.
Going all in can simply mean you're 100 percent committed to showing up.
to using what you have,
to being patient,
to trusting the process.
to being flexible
to learn
& that's how we build & rebuild
Look for creative ways.
things can be done gradually while still committing fully to your vision
Peace
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willingness to take responsibility for your intentions, actions, behaviors, responses, attitudes in every single situation.
making a decision to face all fears, directly, rather than fighting them away or pretending that they aren’t there.
intentionally finding ways to make small but consistent progress. Kate Courageous
Day 2
The annual NiNa Young Women's Leadership Programme has begun
Every year we host young ladies at a 7 day residential with the aim of providing a safe space for them to bloom! This year we have expanded the programme, we have opened the circle and changed the venue. A lot of changes all at once.
What did I learn today?
Going all in doesn't mean changing everything over night.
Going all in can simply mean you're 100 percent committed to showing up.
to using what you have,
to being patient,
to trusting the process.
to being flexible
to learn
& that's how we build & rebuild
Look for creative ways.
things can be done gradually while still committing fully to your vision
Peace
Check out the We Lead PowHerful Conference - I will be there
https://welead.21qcaribbean.com/
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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July 23, 2019
Lessons from Grand Bahama Island
E
veryone in the world is searching to fill a perceived emptiness. This emptiness is not clearly defined in our thinking because there is nothing in the world that will fill it.
ACIM
Hello loveys
How are you?
It's been a hot minute since I checked in, it seems that the last few days flew by. I was in the Bahamas for an event and the schedule was packed, packed, packed
I had the absolute honour and pleasure to speak at the Rose Edition - The Power of Her Story
12 absolutely fabulous women sharing their stories openly and authentically.
The power of it moved me
These are my lessons from the past few days on Grand Bahama Island
1. Go with the flow - The flights were delayed - like for hours - like for more than 5 hours. The schedule said I had to be at an event 2 hours after arrival - that did not happen and my worry did not make it happen either.
2. Be Present - I made a conscious decision to put the phone down when listening and speaking to people - huge difference being fully in the space you are in.
3. Learn to say no without guilt - sometimes the most loving response is no
4. Grand Bahama island is simply stunning! - and the lobster is so delish
5. Show up and be authentic - all the time!
6. Be grateful- for it all.
Peace
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Have you read any of Akosua's work?What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self Love
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Hello loveys
How are you?
It's been a hot minute since I checked in, it seems that the last few days flew by. I was in the Bahamas for an event and the schedule was packed, packed, packed
I had the absolute honour and pleasure to speak at the Rose Edition - The Power of Her Story
12 absolutely fabulous women sharing their stories openly and authentically.
The power of it moved me
These are my lessons from the past few days on Grand Bahama Island
1. Go with the flow - The flights were delayed - like for hours - like for more than 5 hours. The schedule said I had to be at an event 2 hours after arrival - that did not happen and my worry did not make it happen either.
2. Be Present - I made a conscious decision to put the phone down when listening and speaking to people - huge difference being fully in the space you are in.
3. Learn to say no without guilt - sometimes the most loving response is no
4. Grand Bahama island is simply stunning! - and the lobster is so delish
5. Show up and be authentic - all the time!
6. Be grateful- for it all.
Peace
Check out the We Lead PowHerful Conference - I will be there
https://welead.21qcaribbean.com/
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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July 17, 2019
When you believe something, you have made it true for you
“When you believe something, you have made it true for you.”
When we try to hold opposing thought systems as both true, our mind becomes split, conflicted and confused.
ACIM
What do you believe?
What do you believe about you?
What do you believe about the world?
What do you believe about YOUR world?
If you don't know what you believe, look at your actions, look at your life
Your actions and your life reflect your beliefs
and the beautiful thing about this is if you can acknowledge that then you are on your way to peace
If you acknowledge and accept that your beliefs are working, then you can enjoy the moment, you can take the gifts and lessons into a new adventure, you can share.
If you can acknowledge and accept that your beliefs are not working, you can make movements to replace those beliefs with ones that work. Not working means - you are not living a peaceful life.
Your beliefs are true for you. and therefore you will live from that space
What do you believe?
Peace
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Nyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?Daily Lessons on the Journey - A Journal
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What do you believe?
What do you believe about you?
What do you believe about the world?
What do you believe about YOUR world?
If you don't know what you believe, look at your actions, look at your life
Your actions and your life reflect your beliefs
and the beautiful thing about this is if you can acknowledge that then you are on your way to peace
If you acknowledge and accept that your beliefs are working, then you can enjoy the moment, you can take the gifts and lessons into a new adventure, you can share.
If you can acknowledge and accept that your beliefs are not working, you can make movements to replace those beliefs with ones that work. Not working means - you are not living a peaceful life.
Your beliefs are true for you. and therefore you will live from that space
What do you believe?
Peace
Check out the We Lead PowHerful Conference - I will be there
https://welead.21qcaribbean.com/
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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July 15, 2019
What Are Your Green Flags?
Everyone warns you about red flags in a relationship but I want to hear about green flags.What’s some green flags for you?
- Boi McCoy
Here are some of the ones I dig:
1. Allowing silence - sitting in silence without feeling the need to full it up with chatter, music, small talk, noise
2. Going with the flow when things are seemingly out of control - bump up to a challenge - flow rather than fold
3. Putting down the toilet seat - yea I said that!
4. Being kind to people and animals
5. Being kind to children and babies
6. Self Belief even when the doubts come
7. Loving Nature
8. Loving Sports
9. Willingness to forgive, communicate and move on
10. Making Quality time just for us - without a phone
12. Have genuine friends
13. Makes time for rest and fun
14. Keeps it real - an authentic person - no performance masks
15. Practices gratitude and generousity
Check out the We Lead PowHerful Conference - I will be there
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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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Here are some of the ones I dig:
1. Allowing silence - sitting in silence without feeling the need to full it up with chatter, music, small talk, noise
2. Going with the flow when things are seemingly out of control - bump up to a challenge - flow rather than fold
3. Putting down the toilet seat - yea I said that!
4. Being kind to people and animals
5. Being kind to children and babies
6. Self Belief even when the doubts come
7. Loving Nature
8. Loving Sports
9. Willingness to forgive, communicate and move on
10. Making Quality time just for us - without a phone
12. Have genuine friends
13. Makes time for rest and fun
14. Keeps it real - an authentic person - no performance masks
15. Practices gratitude and generousity
Check out the We Lead PowHerful Conference - I will be there
https://welead.21qcaribbean.com/
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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July 13, 2019
Celebrate the Small Wins
Take one step towards doing something you have been thinking about. Speak to yourself calmly, firmly. Do things that are in alignment with your thinking. Celebrate any little progress you make.
Iyanla Vanzant
A friend and I were chatting about getting to our goals, how do we move to the next step, when do we know it's time to do something different. It dawned upon me then that many times we do not in any way celebrate our small wins, postponing it for a big win. It also dawned on me that many small wins can add up to a big win.
Celebrating the small wins makes the journey easier, makes it fun. Who can be serious all the time without feeling burnt out? The fun part gives us an impetus to move ahead with some more joy happiness in the mix.
I truly believe that celebrating the small victories is a part of the journey. Celebrate them and then get back down to work.
Check out the We Lead PowHerful Conference - I will be there
https://welead.21qcaribbean.com/
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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A friend and I were chatting about getting to our goals, how do we move to the next step, when do we know it's time to do something different. It dawned upon me then that many times we do not in any way celebrate our small wins, postponing it for a big win. It also dawned on me that many small wins can add up to a big win.
Celebrating the small wins makes the journey easier, makes it fun. Who can be serious all the time without feeling burnt out? The fun part gives us an impetus to move ahead with some more joy happiness in the mix.
I truly believe that celebrating the small victories is a part of the journey. Celebrate them and then get back down to work.
Check out the We Lead PowHerful Conference - I will be there
https://welead.21qcaribbean.com/
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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July 12, 2019
Rediscover Your Personal Medicine
if you whisper your own name and picture what it means, you will rediscover your personal medicine - Jamie Sams
I have an unusual name for where I live. I live outside of the African continent and my name originated from Africa. At school I was teased about it, teachers and students struggled to pronounce it and the spelling was butchered time and time again. Added to that my second name was long and changed twice.
When I was in school I got into a couple of fights because of the teasing, after a while I withdrew and started using a nickname to avoid the drama. As fate would have it I was teased about my nick name as well.
As I grew up, I started making up stories that if my name is unique, then I must also be unique. That changed the game for me. I started embracing the name with more confidence and love. It changed the way I started saying it out loud
I also learnt about letting things go. If I got upset or ran around to everyone who teased me, misspelt my name and made fun of me it would have left me depleted and exhausted. I learnt to let it go, that helped in keeping calm. Calm in now my super power
I found my medicine!
Peace
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Have you read any of Akosua's work?What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self Love
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I have an unusual name for where I live. I live outside of the African continent and my name originated from Africa. At school I was teased about it, teachers and students struggled to pronounce it and the spelling was butchered time and time again. Added to that my second name was long and changed twice.
When I was in school I got into a couple of fights because of the teasing, after a while I withdrew and started using a nickname to avoid the drama. As fate would have it I was teased about my nick name as well.
As I grew up, I started making up stories that if my name is unique, then I must also be unique. That changed the game for me. I started embracing the name with more confidence and love. It changed the way I started saying it out loud
I also learnt about letting things go. If I got upset or ran around to everyone who teased me, misspelt my name and made fun of me it would have left me depleted and exhausted. I learnt to let it go, that helped in keeping calm. Calm in now my super power
I found my medicine!
Peace
Check out the We Lead PowHerful Conference - I will be there
https://welead.21qcaribbean.com/
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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July 11, 2019
You will be presented with lessons
"You will be presented with lessons. Life is a constant learning experience, which every day provides opportunities for you to learn more. These lessons are specific to you, and learning them 'is the key to discovering and fulfilling the meaning and relevance of your own life'.There are no mistakes, only lessons. Your development towards wisdom is a process of experimentation, trial and error, so it's inevitable things will not always go to plan or turn
out how you'd want. Compassion is the remedy for harsh
judgement
- of ourselves and others. Forgiveness is not only divine - it's also 'the act of erasing an emotional debt'. Behaving ethically, with integrity, and with humour - especially the ability to laugh at yourself and your own mishaps - are central to the perspective that 'mistakes' are simply lessons we must learn Lessons repeat until learned Learning does not end
" Cherie Scott
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
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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
Check out the We Lead PowHerful Conference - I will be there
https://welead.21qcaribbean.com/
Have you read any of Akosua's work?What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self Love
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July 10, 2019
Discernment
memories are a dangerous thing to be in love with. i hope you learn to discern the difference between the love you have for someone, and the love you have for the moments you spent together.
Billy Chapata
It's a challenge to change habits, to change a life, to change what we are used to. Many times we remember the fond times, the memories and tell ourselves that maybe just maybe we can have a moment like that again. We convince ourselves that maybe things will change, the situation will change, the person will change. And yes, sometimes that happens, and sometimes it does not happen.
The challenge happens when nothing changes, not even you!
Then the pleasant memories start becoming fleeting, they start being the exception, we continue to hang on to the hope and remember those times.
I have learnt that everyone is inherently a loving soul. Sometimes they don't know how to display it, or sometimes they have forgotten. People in our lives are all teachers and mirrors. When do we know to love someone from afar?
When we are uncomfortable to be our full, true authentic selves - there is never a need to "perform" for our loved ones
When we are afraid to grow around them - for fear of making them feel bad or small- having the freedom and support to grow is love
When we are not sure what their mood will be and act accordingly - communication is absent
When we are only remembering the good times to keep us from leaving
When we are making excuses, rationales, justification and reasons to stay where we are - even when no one asks
When we are thinking about leaving
When we are sad more times than happy
Trust that it's time to start discerning whether you are holding on to hope of the past becoming the present or just walking around in fear
Peace
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It's a challenge to change habits, to change a life, to change what we are used to. Many times we remember the fond times, the memories and tell ourselves that maybe just maybe we can have a moment like that again. We convince ourselves that maybe things will change, the situation will change, the person will change. And yes, sometimes that happens, and sometimes it does not happen.
The challenge happens when nothing changes, not even you!
Then the pleasant memories start becoming fleeting, they start being the exception, we continue to hang on to the hope and remember those times.
I have learnt that everyone is inherently a loving soul. Sometimes they don't know how to display it, or sometimes they have forgotten. People in our lives are all teachers and mirrors. When do we know to love someone from afar?
When we are uncomfortable to be our full, true authentic selves - there is never a need to "perform" for our loved ones
When we are afraid to grow around them - for fear of making them feel bad or small- having the freedom and support to grow is love
When we are not sure what their mood will be and act accordingly - communication is absent
When we are only remembering the good times to keep us from leaving
When we are making excuses, rationales, justification and reasons to stay where we are - even when no one asks
When we are thinking about leaving
When we are sad more times than happy
Trust that it's time to start discerning whether you are holding on to hope of the past becoming the present or just walking around in fear
Peace
Check out the We Lead PowHerful Conference - I will be there
https://welead.21qcaribbean.com/
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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July 8, 2019
I choose...
“I believe that we are solely responsible for our choices, and we have to accept the consequences of every deed, word, and thought throughout our lifetime.” —Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
I choose
I choose peace over chaos & I’m proud of my choice
I choose spirituality over religion, & I’m proud of my choice
I choose real over phony & I’m proud of my choice
I choose to dream more dreams than live in a nightmare & I’m proud of my choice
I choose to embrace real life over getting lost in a fantasy & I’m proud of my choice
I choose divine guidance over external validation & I’m proud of my choice
I choose courage over fear & I’m proud of my choice
I choose bake period.
I choose consistency & discipline over speed and fads & I’m proud of my choice
I choose to wait rather than settle & I’m proud of my choice
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July 6, 2019
It Takes a Village
A family is a patchwork of individuals tied together by heartstrings
- Kav L'Noar
In everything I do, I am blessed and ever so grateful to have a village surrounding me. I have learnt that we cannot do everything alone, that there is a time and place for everything.
A time to give and a time to receive.We have to learn when is the time for both and move accordingly.
The NiNa Programme is no different, the village of Pat and Avinash surround me making this journey so much richer and rewarding.
On 23rd July 2019, we have another opportunity to interact with young ladies who always show up and teach me about unconditional love, the power in respecting others and that non judgement has an impact on decisions made.
It is never an easy road hoping on the Journey however, knowing that there is a Village is worth the trip.
I Give Thanks
Peace
NiNa - WHAT IS IT?
§ NiNa is a programme targeting young ladies between the ages of 15 to 18 who reside at the St Jude’s Home for Girls. - A Care Home Operated by the State.§ NiNa promotes mentorship with young ladies within the care system§ Born out of a need to provide support to young ladies who are part of the care system through either being given up for adoption, through the court system or any other method.§ Forerunner for the use of Entrepreneurship skills as an empowerment tool§ A week long residential programme held annually with monthly mentorship activities§ Transition space for young ladies leaving the care system at the age of eighteen (18)§ A self-sustainable programme which can provide training and employment for young ladies in transition out of the care system
To support us, please contact us http://www.akosuadardaineedwards.com/...
Check out the We Lead PowHerful Conference - I will be there
https://welead.21qcaribbean.com/
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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In everything I do, I am blessed and ever so grateful to have a village surrounding me. I have learnt that we cannot do everything alone, that there is a time and place for everything.
A time to give and a time to receive.We have to learn when is the time for both and move accordingly.
The NiNa Programme is no different, the village of Pat and Avinash surround me making this journey so much richer and rewarding.
On 23rd July 2019, we have another opportunity to interact with young ladies who always show up and teach me about unconditional love, the power in respecting others and that non judgement has an impact on decisions made.
It is never an easy road hoping on the Journey however, knowing that there is a Village is worth the trip.
I Give Thanks
Peace
NiNa - WHAT IS IT?
§ NiNa is a programme targeting young ladies between the ages of 15 to 18 who reside at the St Jude’s Home for Girls. - A Care Home Operated by the State.§ NiNa promotes mentorship with young ladies within the care system§ Born out of a need to provide support to young ladies who are part of the care system through either being given up for adoption, through the court system or any other method.§ Forerunner for the use of Entrepreneurship skills as an empowerment tool§ A week long residential programme held annually with monthly mentorship activities§ Transition space for young ladies leaving the care system at the age of eighteen (18)§ A self-sustainable programme which can provide training and employment for young ladies in transition out of the care system
To support us, please contact us http://www.akosuadardaineedwards.com/...
Check out the We Lead PowHerful Conference - I will be there
https://welead.21qcaribbean.com/
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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