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June 9, 2012

I Finished the Tour de Cure!

What a DAY! I completed a 25 mile cycling event. It was great is so many ways! At NO POINT did I feel like I couldn't complete it! When my butt hurt,which it did, I adjusted. When my left hamstring cramped...I stretched it. When the headwinds came on a 3 mile incline I worried a bit. I slowed down....a lot...then realized it might be better to power through it and get it over with. Then my foot slipped off the pedal and I lost my balance. Fortunately I stayed on the bike and eeked my way to the top of that lil' hill. At the halfway marker I had the best 10 minute massage/ stretch ever! Thank you Kaylee from Eagle Gate College. Then I learned that my bike didn't have enough air in the tire...by A LOT...haha! Thanks Jeff from Guthrie for hooking me up. Oranges and peanut butter & honey sandwiches never tasted soooo good. All in all the views were wonderful and the other riders where so cheerful. The only thing that I felt a bit sad about was, as I looked around I quickly realized that I was the only black person in sight which was unfortunate since diabetes is SUCH a big issue in the Afro-Am community.


Go Red Rider!

The ride back was windy as all get out but better, timing-wise, than the trip out. I was tearful as I rounded the last corner and saw the finish line. I felt proud and thankful for the prayers and words of encouragement I have received. Please enjoy today's Unstoppable Song:

May 21, 2011

Falling in Self Love: Day 333
I Want Sex, Food & Money

This week I got willing to admit that in addition to wanting to give to the communities I love so dearly and be a good daughter, partner & person overall.....I really want a healthier-sexier body, lots more money doing what I love and more of the horizontal mambo....yup sex! It's so easy sometimes for me (and maybe you?) to get caught in the coaching, prayers, support groups, meditations, affirmations for things that are altruistic, spiritual, unifying.... I think all of that is really important. That's part of what INNER WORK is supposed to be about right? But this month I found through my spiritual practice that my "inner" is PERFECT. Haha! My ESSENCE is in fact in tact. Yes! It (my inner) is arguably the most resilient part of me. The SPIRIT of a person never really breaks. I believe the body may get bumped, bruised or beat up but it is the springy, flowiness (our inner) that comes up standing time & time again. So perhaps the industry should be called "outer work"?

Falling in Self Love: Day 234
Tears of a Clown

Yesterday started out as a difficult day. There seemed to be a dark cloud looming over me that I just couldn't shake. After trying a few things from my vibrant living bag-o-tricks, I reached out to loved ones for support. Simply asking them to hold me in a positive and loving thought, prayer... As the day went on I was mesmerized by the magic of synchronicity! The subject I was scheduled to teach in class inspired a question from a student which spoke directly to my present circumstance. My partner surprised me after work with a healthy salad that nourished my body. Later on I went to a memorial service for a fellow comic. It was wonderful to hear about his life from his family and friends. Each comedian at the open mic told and retired one of his jokes. It really was beautiful. We gathered at a restaurant afterward and talked about life...the subject of addiction came up (our friend had lost his battle with substance abuse). As I fell asleep and woke this morning I found myself thinking of all that I'd learned about sadness and the ways we chose to deal with our fears. I am thankful that I felt my feelings yesterday. I am thankful for the loving support I received. I am thankful that I've chosen a career that allows me to laugh, cry, be triumphant, scared, inspiring and hopeful, publicly. That my truth (in any given moment) may be part of life's rainfall of lessons not only to myself but to any witness or participant. In this moment, I am humble, filled with gratitude and joy...let it rain!

Yesterday this was my unstoppable song!

November 27, 2010

Falling in Self Love: Day 148
Peace, Love & Oranges

As I walked with my father this morning, our time spent moved from awkwardness to ease & laughter. We strolled the backwoods of the community where he & my mom live (Florida). The homes are beautiful, as are the trees with dangling moss. The temperature felt perfect. It's always nice to share good times with my father, especially since we have had many moments of difficulty.

We found oranges growing on trees along our path. The seemingly cutest ones were so outrageously tart they made my eyes feel like they would cross! HaHa! Then we came upon a tree with 4 large mature & richly colored fruit. They were not easy to reach...took quite a bit of maneuvering and help from my dad. In the end they were deliciously sweet, juicy...perfect. In this moment I am realizing that our walk and these oranges are very much like my relationship with my father. With that, I thank God for our time. In honor of daddy, here is one of HIS Unstoppable Songs: ("Forever Young" by Rod Stewart)

November 18, 2010

US: Overtone "Colorblind"

November 17, 2010

US: AC/DC "Dirty Deads Done Cheap"

Generally AC/DC is not my style but I gotta say....I'm liking the feel of this song! I see myself listening to it (to keep me motivated) on a grueling section of an AIDSride. Yep, I'm feelin' it!

November 16, 2010

US: O'Jays "Love Train"

In light of recent events, I am really feeling this song & video. I would love to know what kind of universal community dance would happen if people all over the world really joined hands and started a love train???

November 14, 2010

US: Jefferson Starship "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now"

Thank you Susan B. for submitting this song. Keep on feeling UNSTOPPABLE!

November 10, 2010

US: Bob Marley "Three Little Birds"

I grew up listening to Bob Marley. I can remember hearing my uncle sing this song and "steppin' softly" to this song. To this day it makes me smile. I am happy that this song was voted as an Unstoppable Song! Enjoy!