Day 51: Hawaiian Mantra

Day 51:  Hawaiian Mantra

A few summers ago, I visited my friend Monique in New York.  While on my trip, I had the opportunity to meet a lady named Aleta St. James.   Now this lady is interesting.  She was once an actress and now she is a healer which is a great cocktail line if you ask me.  However, the most juicy fact about this lady is that back in 2008, homegirl had twins at the age of 57.  Yup, 57. 
At any rate, I was thinking about Aleta today because one of the mantras that she taught me came to mind.  I believe it's a Hawaiin Mantra.

I love you.  I forgive you.  I love you.

Now, when Aleta imparted this wisdom to me, I was a little unimpressed.  In fact, if she had told me to do it in front of a mirror, I would have probably stopped talking to her.  However, I did as I was told and found the mantra suprisingly soothing to my soul. 

So, from Aleta to me and from me to you... SAY IT. 

Day 47: Hot in herrrrre.

Day 47:  Hot in herrrre.

After a holiday writing hiatus, I bring to you a profound, yet simple question from Nelly.

Why you at the bar if you ain't poppin bottles?

Woah Nelly.  That's deep.
 
WHY ARE WE HERE IF WE AIN'T POPPIN BOTTLES (SEE ME PACE AND FLAIL MY ARMS)?  So many opportunities to live life more fully, to serve  in a bigger and more profound ways, to get so real and authentic with life and people that neither can resist one even with quirkity quirks.

Nelly reminds us that we are not just here to get in and get out. 

This year, with a little bit of uh uh, I'm poppin bottles even if the bouncer seems a little scary and I have to go by blind faith that I'm on the VIP list along with all y'all.

See you there.