Ms. Brown's musings...

"It’s easy to take off all your clothes and have sex. People do it all the time. But opening up your..."

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:35:09 -0400

“It’s easy to take off all your clothes and have sex. People do it all the time. But opening up your soul to someone, letting them into your spirit, thoughts, fears, future, hopes, dreams.. Now that’s being naked.”

- Rob Bell (via perfect)

eatcleanmakechanges: C’mon!!!!!!!!!!!

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:51:24 -0400

eatcleanmakechanges:

C’mon!!!!!!!!!!!

Fruity Summer SorbetsStrawberry Banana1 1/2 cups frozen...

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:19:39 -0400

Fruity Summer Sorbets

Strawberry Banana
1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
1 1/2 bananas (fresh)
1/4 cup lemon (or lime) juice
1/3 cup maple (or agave) syrup

Pineapple Banana
2 fresh bananas
1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/3 cup maple (or agave) syrup

Zippy Wild Blueberry
1 1/2 cups frozen wild blueberries
1/2 cup lemon (or lime) juice
1/2 cup maple (or agave) syrup
1 fresh banana
1/2 tsp ginger powder or grated fresh ginger

Spicy Mango
1 1/2 cups frozen mango
1 fresh banana
1/3 cup lemon (or lime) juice
1/2 cup maple (or agave) syrup
a few dashes of cayenne powder

Directions
Add all ingredients of desired sorbet to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth, but keep it as thick and frosty as possible. Pour into freezer-friendly container. (Metal works best, but anything will do.) Chill until firm, scoop, and serve.

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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:57:57 -0400

endorphinsareaddictive: 🙌🙌🙌🙌 #positive #optimistic #determined...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:56:27 -0400

endorphinsareaddictive:

🙌🙌🙌🙌 #positive #optimistic #determined #strong #happy #beyourself #workhard #thinkpositive #fitspo #proud #achieve #dreams #goals #dontregret

spiritualinspiration: Does your soul need refreshing today?...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:17:10 -0400

spiritualinspiration:

Does your soul need refreshing today? Then come to the Father. Are you overburdened by the cares of this world? Are you facing challenges in your relationships? Finances? Career? The Father wants to refresh you. He wants to cause you to rest.

Think about that for a moment. What would cause you to rest? If you knew everything was going to work out for your good, you would stop worrying. You would rest! Even if things don’t work out the way you planned, or on your timetable, you can trust that God will turn things around in your favor. When you submit your life to Him, by the blood of Jesus, and truly make Him Lord and Ruler of every area of your life, you will find rest for your soul!

Come to the Father today in prayer and with thanksgiving. Thank Him right now for taking your burdens and giving you peace. Thank Him for loving you today and giving you new life. Thank Him for His faithfulness. Go out today with an attitude of faith and expectancy because God is working behind the scenes on your behalf—and you can come to Him!

eatcleanmakechanges: findme0nthemoon: one of the best quotes...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:44:33 -0400

eatcleanmakechanges:

findme0nthemoon:

one of the best quotes on T

Truth.

:-P

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:20:13 -0500

:-P

it’s beautiful

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:04:51 -0500

criminallyinnocent:

when you find someone that is in love with your mind. someone that wants to undress your conscience and make love to your thoughts. someone that wants to watch you slowly take down all the walls you’ve built up around your mind and let them inside.

"Hope the stars and the gods align me and you"

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:25:52 -0500

““Hope the stars and the gods align me and you””

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Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:28:31 -0500

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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:28:01 -0500

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aprilinspired: Black Bloggers Connect: BHM Entry— Black Women...

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:11:10 -0500

aprilinspired:

Black Bloggers Connect: BHM Entry— Black Women RISING

Quvenzhané Wallis, The Youngest Oscar Nominee For Best Actress In A Leading Role Ever was referred to derogatorily by a “news source”. Gabrielle Douglas, the first woman of color in Olympic history to become the individual all-around champion, and the first American gymnast to win gold in both the individual all-around and team competitions at the same Olympics, was criticized about her hair… and First Lady Michelle Obama for her arms and so on, However the mark of greatness remains.

Certain media attempts to scrutinize the excellence of black women does not compare to the glory and momentous achievements they’ve accomplished over the last decade. The complete disregard for the ignorance and the noise is a testament associated to their strength, confidence, and determination for better. Black women have made an astonishing transformation in the areas of renewal and self-actualization over the past century, and risen from the ashes of a broken, and perilous American history.

From historical disregard that created an almost literal non-existence, Black women in America have created value and established an Imperial cultural identity. Gaining strength from the very same force from which we we’re seemingly caged: being unidentified or otherwise irrelevant in mainstream media, black women are making corporate and professional advancements, but also triumphs in cinema and entertainment.

Stanford University Graduate Issa Rae single-handedly raised over 100,000 dollars in funding for her “Mis-adventures of an Awkward Black Girl” Series. Shonda Rhimes writing talent has produced an ardent fan base and ratings successes never before seen in history. There is now such a massive emergence of black women innovators, icons and outlets that it’s impossible to ignore.

Esteem has definitely come along with the influence and creativity, The Natural phenomenon that’s sweeping the nation is no coincidence, more black women are embracing their “natural beauty” as well as authentic cultural styles. In the essence of freedom and the spirit of progression black women are achieving a worth that’s epic.

We are changing the landscape of society and ourselves, so why have some in society chosen to remain stagnant to the fact, why do some media outlets still seek out illusory flaws? Could Dr. Maya Angelou’s declaration be more than poetry? Did she foresee the trend of incredible black women rising and predict the plight of their relationship with these trivial outlets, because her words seem to assess the situation more than accordingly:

“You may write me down in history

With your bitter, twisted lies,

You may trod me in the very dirt

But still, like dust, I’ll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?

Why are you beset with gloom?

‘Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells

Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns,

With the certainty of tides,

Just like hopes springing high,

Still I’ll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?

Bowed head and lowered eyes?

Shoulders falling down like teardrops.

Weakened by my soulful cries.

Does my haughtiness offend you?

Don’t you take it awful hard

‘Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold mines

Diggin’ in my own back yard.

You may shoot me with your words,

You may cut me with your eyes,

You may kill me with your hatefulness,

But still, like air, I’ll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?

Does it come as a surprise

That I dance like I’ve got diamonds

At the meeting of my thighs?

Out of the huts of history’s shame

I rise

Up from a past that’s rooted in pain

I rise

I’m a black ocean, leaping and wide,

Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.

Leaving behind nights of terror and fear

I rise

Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear

I rise

Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,

I am the dream and the hope of the slave.

I rise

I rise

I rise.

Whether they were written directly for black women or not, Dr. Angelou’s words are a testament to an unbreakable, unconquerable spirit that’s only built from an unyielding faith. Black women have come into the age of astute self- recognition, recognizing our own beauty, excellence and worth. With every triumph, they are being released from the oppressive spirit of conformity, being elevated to making more than an impression, but making a great impact on the world. Everyone, no matter what race, who adopts the sense of true purpose, value, and Identity has the same key trait to succeed. Embracing nothing more than the power that gives us life, we rise… and will continue to do so.