Festive or furious or fabulous?

How would you like to remember 2014`s last 9 days? How would you like to begin the new year?

Naturally no person would like to be furious or carry baggage into the new year. However,the reality is that none of us are perfect yet each one has perfect imperfections that can help lift us or lower us. I know for sure, during the holiday season there`s always one friend,stranger,family member or situation that pushes your`s/my buttons,buttons that set off feelings like fear,anxiety,being more self conscious than aware or even imbalance. I personally have experienced all and to be rather honest,i`m not a conqueror of sorts but rather a learner of all kinds. I`ve learnt it is okay to make silly mistakes,feel insecure and doubtful,completely lost and filled with questions. I`m learning to more consistent ans I still fall off the waggon but the fun is in climbing back on the waggon of acceptance,present moment awareness,forgiveness,love and fun because that is when we begin to realise our own capabilities and break limits we set for our self. Yes boundaries play a major role in all of this!

Setting boundaries with ourselves and people around us is definitely one of many keys!Saying no or yes must be aligned with your integrity,speaking out and expressing yourself is no sin. Secondly,do not be concerned of what others think of you,it can be challenging at times but just remember their opinions belong to them and not you so if it angers you or drains you just breathe,feel what you need to and take your space but remember it is their mirror not yours! Thirdly,make social networks your friend and not competitor.Comparing your life to the life of others is a trap many easily get entangled in but flip it around and keep up with people who inspire you and propel you towards your dreams,read a book or a page or quote that brightens your mood.Use social networks to genuinely connect with loved ones and to be part of the journeys(well if you have a role in it). Posting personal revenge is not mature,face the problem in person not from behind your phone or laptop. Lastly,do things for yourself,appreciate yourself,spoil yourself and it can be with friends or family or plain simple alone time.If throwing on a new accessory ,meditating,reading a book,jamming to songs,or walking in the garden makes you sing,go for it!Keep the balance,get back on the waggon if you fall off and have a blast! Stay safe,travel well and I will write to you on the flip side in 2015!!!

Stay present and wise!
 Love Gia

STAY TRUE TO MAKING IT HAPPEN FOR YOU

Hey everyone!

Its your girl Gia here!

This week i`d like to share a really inspirational video for everyone who`s looking to start out a new venture but is perhaps going through the uncertainty phase!

Please check out Nitika Chopra of Bella life and her short and sweet video titled "How To Ask For Exactly What You Want {PLUS How I Got On QVC}" links are below

You Tube link is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=w6Q71hBZHuk

Website: http://yourbellalife.com/
 Remember to subscribe to her channel if you like it as well as share it!!!

Thanx
 Keep it wise and present!!!!

Meditate Monday

Hey Everyone

It`s meditate Monday and this week we would like to ask yourself two questions!

Is it preventing you or propelling you forward?
Is it winning you or are you working it?
 Its could be anything!A situation,emotion,thought or just a challenge at work or in a relationship!
Be your own anchorman!

Make it happen keep it wise!and stay present!

Monthly Feature Article

Hey everyone!Its your girl Gia aka Super K!

 This months feature article focuses on two really colourful and amazing cultural branches,the first is Heritage day which is celebrated by the citizens of South Africa while the second is known as Navrati, a festival celebrated primarily by Hindu`s all around the world and everyone else who likes to join.

Heritage DAY:

 Previously known as Shaka Day ,celebrated on the 24th of September, Heritage day is truly a celebration of South Africa`s history , cultural diversity and the journey our beautiful mother land and rainbow nation. Schools,hospitals,businesses, organisations generally encourage staff , students and employees to dress in their their traditional attire while other parts of society prefer spending the day in charitable deeds and others braai(the most recent initiative known as braai4heritage). It`s truly festive and a very individual in terms of the way it is commemorated however it is a timely reminder of the road we have travelled in history and how much progress we have made without turning a blind eye to the challenges we yet to overcome... So however you choose to celebrate your day,even if it is in simple joys with your loved ones do take a moment to be thankful for the present. For those around the globe to who Heritage day seems like an alien concept,join us in celebrating this day and celebrating the traditions and journey of your country. If you would like to read up more about the history of heritage day check out http://www.sahistory.org.za/people/king-shaka-zulu

Navratri:

 Ahh! This is one festival that words cannot do justice to but I will try my best. Navratri comes around once a year during the month of Aasho as per the Hindu lunar calender. This year it commences on the 25th of September for nine days ,nine nights. So Navratri literally means nine nights,nine nights which celebrate 3 forms of Shakti(Feminine divine energy,energy of the mother) with great faith,grandeur,pomp,dance,a pop of colour and presence. I prefer calling it a spiritual party rather than religious. So allow me to break it down for you!

The first 3 days acknowledge and invoke the energy of Mother Kali,personally my favourite. She is fierce,justice personified ,her love is beyond comparison and she is known as the feminine form of Lord Rudra,to me she symbolises the naked truth courage and child like purity.I think every women can learn something from Mother Kali and that is the balance she displays between showering unconditional love and placing boundaries to protect truth, self worth and dignity!

 The second 3 nights invoke Mother Lakshami. She is the Goddess of prosperity,good health ,intellectual and material wealth. She bestows peace,humility,success and victory in all spiritual and material dimensions of life. She surely is well poised and a reminder of what truly brings wealth so take a moment to recall what adds value to your life especially since all the ladies always be giving so much of them fine selves!

The last three nights invoke Mother Saraswati. A symbol of purity,internal and external knowledge,she is always dressed in white and she is definitely awesome to invoke when you need some help with your studies or even personal guidance in inner turmoil situations. She reminds us of our potential and other self empowering qualities which lie within us and which we instinctively share that with our loved ones,be sure to take a bite for yourself as well!

Women are required to balance society,not only saints but even intellectuals have acknowledged this. Intellectuals such as those present in the the world commission on environment and development who tried to and emphasise that for better status of women as mentioned in a book published by Yale titled "Environment an interdisciplinary anthology".

Remember this in these nine days and take a small step towards empowering a young girl,a mother,a daughter ,a sister,a granny or just a random awesome lady!
Stay present or you`ll always be a peasant!

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Thanks for reading! Peace!....Keep it wise as always!

Disclaimer: All content on this blog is purely based on personal knowledge and experience. No part of any content is intended to offend or challenge any organisation,person ,personal,religious or other beliefs and traditions.

Here`s a abit of ecstasy to your weekend dose of self love!!! Forgive the audio visual quality.. Give it a thumbs up if you like it ,share the video to spread the love and for more weekly bazinger moments subscribe... Be sure to comment on the video or this post telling us more of what you would like to see! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQb7R_k5fik&feature=youtu.be Peace! Keep it wise just like the peace in my eyes!!!

If you trying to fit in you most probably don`t belong there so take your fine self to your mirror an start to appreciate and accept yourself before you expect others to do so, learn to love what you see in the mirror...to be more specific ,in the words of Ekhart Tolle “Give up defining yourself - to yourself or to others. You won't die. You will come to life. And don't be concerned with how others define you. When they define you, they are limiting themselves, so it's their problem. Whenever you interact with people, don't be there primarily as a function or a role, but as the field of conscious Presence. You can only lose something that you have, but you cannot lose something that you are.” Happy Weekend Peeps! Freak out this weekend with some self -love!!! you are worth it! Comment below and tell us how have you been making time and taking care of yourself... Peace Keep it wise just like the peace in my eyes!!!

There`s always a first... Be doubtful but do it anyway!!! Sometimes all that counts is the fact that you doing it for YOU, it`s what always counts but keep your feet on the ground and be grateful with every breath!