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Showing posts with label bliss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bliss. Show all posts
12.16.2010
2.16.2010
quickie!
camara has this lovely blog called sistah goddess where she chronicled a 40 day period of personal renewal at the dawn of 2010. here's her beginning, and here's the summary of her journey.
a quick skim revealed beautiful pictures and some delicious revelations, so we figured we'd share the joy!
::~:: love, bliss, & inspiration ::~::
a quick skim revealed beautiful pictures and some delicious revelations, so we figured we'd share the joy!
::~:: love, bliss, & inspiration ::~::
8.24.2009
desire visualization 101
sometimes you gotta go back to go forward.
remember when you were a tween/teen and you had all that crap plastered to your walls? it was only natural to surround yourself with images of the stuff you wanted, your favorite things, music, colors...right?
do you still do that?
if you don't, why not?
too juvenile?
think of this, then: how many of those things did you actually receive in some form?
the illustrious mama gena suggests that women make desire lists, which are fantastic. somewhere along the line, we learned the power in transforming desire lists into a full-on wishbooks.
as an expanded version of your list, a wishbook allows you to visualize and literally put your hands on a two-dimensional version of whatever it is you want.
all you need is a sketchbook, notebook, scrapbook, or pretty journal. you decide the size.
fill your book with anything you like...photos of beautiful dishes and living room sets, inspiring mantras, pressed flowers, prayers, memories you'd like to relive in bigger and better ways--anything. your loves, your choice.
if you have a particular goal or cause, make a themed book. if "wishbook" feels too general or vague, give it a name {naming is power}.
if you use a generic notebook or sketchbook as a palette, make it yours. plaster the cover with anything that inspires you to cover up the boring details {see photo}. if it's safer to keep your wishes on the inside of the book, a journal with a decorative cover may be a better choice.
finally, it's a good idea to keep the wishbook either by your bed or on an altar of your choosing. if you're already building or using a space for abundance/prosperity/wealth, then this is an excellent way to continue concentrating that energy.
one {soft} rule: black out daunting prices. you're focusing your intentions and building energy to create what you love. money, at this stage, is no object. if the numbers discourage you, cut 'em out!
...oh, and have fun!
remember when you were a tween/teen and you had all that crap plastered to your walls? it was only natural to surround yourself with images of the stuff you wanted, your favorite things, music, colors...right?
do you still do that?
if you don't, why not?
too juvenile?
think of this, then: how many of those things did you actually receive in some form?
the illustrious mama gena suggests that women make desire lists, which are fantastic. somewhere along the line, we learned the power in transforming desire lists into a full-on wishbooks.
as an expanded version of your list, a wishbook allows you to visualize and literally put your hands on a two-dimensional version of whatever it is you want.
all you need is a sketchbook, notebook, scrapbook, or pretty journal. you decide the size.
fill your book with anything you like...photos of beautiful dishes and living room sets, inspiring mantras, pressed flowers, prayers, memories you'd like to relive in bigger and better ways--anything. your loves, your choice.
if you have a particular goal or cause, make a themed book. if "wishbook" feels too general or vague, give it a name {naming is power}.
if you use a generic notebook or sketchbook as a palette, make it yours. plaster the cover with anything that inspires you to cover up the boring details {see photo}. if it's safer to keep your wishes on the inside of the book, a journal with a decorative cover may be a better choice.
finally, it's a good idea to keep the wishbook either by your bed or on an altar of your choosing. if you're already building or using a space for abundance/prosperity/wealth, then this is an excellent way to continue concentrating that energy.
one {soft} rule: black out daunting prices. you're focusing your intentions and building energy to create what you love. money, at this stage, is no object. if the numbers discourage you, cut 'em out!
...oh, and have fun!
8.23.2009
8.12.2009
full disclosure
beloveds,
sometimes you forget your bliss.
there can be many reasons for this.
life can, very simply, get in the way: family emergencies, the needs of babies, stress at work or school...
there are situations where we give a little too much, work a little too hard. it's entirely possible to forget to hold on to our gooey, sticky sweet center. and that neglect can even be necessary to get us through a particular challenge.
your proprietress, obviously, is above none of this. so this is a message for us all:
if you find yourself unhappy, under-loved, overworked, exhausted, it's ok.
if you've been letting someone else have the big piece of chicken* (or tofu), painting your house other people's colors, forsaking your naked full moon dance, it's fine.
all is in divine order, and there's beauty in the breakdown.
as soon as you've realized you've given and/or done too much, you can always stop, relocate your center, and change.
don't berate yourself; the why's and what for's will become clear soon enough. it is enough to know when it's time to pack your things and walk away.
in solidarity, with love,
~:~ ms. bliss ~:~
*copyright, ms. oyin
sometimes you forget your bliss.
there can be many reasons for this.
life can, very simply, get in the way: family emergencies, the needs of babies, stress at work or school...
there are situations where we give a little too much, work a little too hard. it's entirely possible to forget to hold on to our gooey, sticky sweet center. and that neglect can even be necessary to get us through a particular challenge.
your proprietress, obviously, is above none of this. so this is a message for us all:
forgive yourself.
if you find yourself unhappy, under-loved, overworked, exhausted, it's ok.
forgive yourself.
if you've been letting someone else have the big piece of chicken* (or tofu), painting your house other people's colors, forsaking your naked full moon dance, it's fine.
forgive yourself.
all is in divine order, and there's beauty in the breakdown.
as soon as you've realized you've given and/or done too much, you can always stop, relocate your center, and change.
don't berate yourself; the why's and what for's will become clear soon enough. it is enough to know when it's time to pack your things and walk away.
in solidarity, with love,
~:~ ms. bliss ~:~
*copyright, ms. oyin
4.08.2009
starvation that feeds the soul
been slow around here lately, we know. between real-life-grown-folk obligations and all kinds of energy drains, blogging about love & happiness has become far more difficult than it should be.
so, in the interest of bliss awareness, your impassioned proprietress is planning a physical cleanse and a news fast.
well-loved as democracy now!, wpfw, blogs that expose and inform, and even the local news are, enough is enough.
it's hard out here for an empath.
it is hoped that clearing out the cobwebs and listening to only good people and good news will open the road to inspiration.
and, of course, there's always twitter.
with love & in solidarity,
~:~ ms. bliss ~:~
so, in the interest of bliss awareness, your impassioned proprietress is planning a physical cleanse and a news fast.
well-loved as democracy now!, wpfw, blogs that expose and inform, and even the local news are, enough is enough.
it's hard out here for an empath.
it is hoped that clearing out the cobwebs and listening to only good people and good news will open the road to inspiration.
and, of course, there's always twitter.
with love & in solidarity,
~:~ ms. bliss ~:~
3.19.2009
picture black love
remember our announcement about black love in public?
one of our beloveds, sista c, mentioned it as well--accompanied by this beautiful photo. she has a fantastic blog called sistah goddess y'all really should see.
thanks for such a positive image!
one of our beloveds, sista c, mentioned it as well--accompanied by this beautiful photo. she has a fantastic blog called sistah goddess y'all really should see.
thanks for such a positive image!
2.22.2009
speed bumps on the road to bliss
morning, lovelies. hope y'all are still hanging tough. it'll be a little while before the 9-5 loosens its cold, cold grasp on your loving author.
{ok, so it's not THAT bad. but i am busy & i do miss y'all!}
today, we'd like to drop some jewels on what you can do when you start to feel like your pleasure cruise is turning into a dateline exposé-worthy shipwreck.
meditate. this is a fantastic way to get in touch with your highest self. on the most basic level, you just sit quietly and breathe. that's it. everything else is icing. every spiritual discipline has different ways of deepening and focusing meditation, so look into it!
bathe. we know, you're in a hurry. aren't we all. but do not underestimate the power of bathing. water is closely related to memory, and modern science is beginning to acknowledge {ahem, how about REMEMBER} this. bathing can also incorporate aromatherapy, crystals, color--almost any energetic healing modality you can think of. soaking in sea and/or epsom salts* is one of the best ways to release not only physical tension, but emotional/spiritual negativity as well. {see: dopegirlfresh and the hidden messages in water by masaru emoto}
ritualize. again, this would depend on your particular spiritual practice, but isn't everything ritual? with women, it's simply natural. we build ritual around just about everything--from preparing for a night out to how we handle our mooncycles. so, ritualize your release. whether it's a holy ghost shout, candle work, opening your palms to the sky, manifesting with the moon, or screaming like a banshee in the middle of a field, work it out, and let it out. always remember to fill the space left by a release with pure light, love and the knowledge that your deepest desires will be fulfilled if you make space for them to move in.
as always, don't forget to check the moon for insight on how you might want to focus your intention.**
feel free to share more knowledge by leaving a worshipful reply, or write about it in your space and link back.
love & light!
*use caution and follow dr's orders re: salt bathing if you are challenged by high blood pressure (hypertension)
**some examples can be found here and here.
{ok, so it's not THAT bad. but i am busy & i do miss y'all!}
today, we'd like to drop some jewels on what you can do when you start to feel like your pleasure cruise is turning into a dateline exposé-worthy shipwreck.
meditate. this is a fantastic way to get in touch with your highest self. on the most basic level, you just sit quietly and breathe. that's it. everything else is icing. every spiritual discipline has different ways of deepening and focusing meditation, so look into it!
bathe. we know, you're in a hurry. aren't we all. but do not underestimate the power of bathing. water is closely related to memory, and modern science is beginning to acknowledge {ahem, how about REMEMBER} this. bathing can also incorporate aromatherapy, crystals, color--almost any energetic healing modality you can think of. soaking in sea and/or epsom salts* is one of the best ways to release not only physical tension, but emotional/spiritual negativity as well. {see: dopegirlfresh and the hidden messages in water by masaru emoto}
ritualize. again, this would depend on your particular spiritual practice, but isn't everything ritual? with women, it's simply natural. we build ritual around just about everything--from preparing for a night out to how we handle our mooncycles. so, ritualize your release. whether it's a holy ghost shout, candle work, opening your palms to the sky, manifesting with the moon, or screaming like a banshee in the middle of a field, work it out, and let it out. always remember to fill the space left by a release with pure light, love and the knowledge that your deepest desires will be fulfilled if you make space for them to move in.
as always, don't forget to check the moon for insight on how you might want to focus your intention.**
feel free to share more knowledge by leaving a worshipful reply, or write about it in your space and link back.
love & light!
*use caution and follow dr's orders re: salt bathing if you are challenged by high blood pressure (hypertension)
**some examples can be found here and here.
2.04.2009
you're such a flirt.
greetings, illuminated ones.
it's been awhile, but, to paraphrase john lennon, life is what happens while you're making other plans.
let's take a moment to examine the idea of flirtation, hm?
flirting, like any other skill, is innate for some and learned for others. one excellent treatment of the topic can be found in mama gena's school of womanly arts. one of her best tips, in our opinion, is that we should refuse to confine flirtation to the bar scene or open mic night.
flirt with yourself. turn your most aggravating chore--dusting, for instance--into an appreciative survey of the beautiful things you've surrounded yourself with, the books you love, the gifts you've been given over the years.
flirt with your food. notice the sunny juiciness of fruit. appreciate the labor and love that went into the preparation. smile to yourself as you dig into your dessert.
flirt with the universe! take your desires--no matter how "impossible"--and roll them around in your mind like a cat toys with a ball of string. hear them out. pull them to their logical conclusion and beyond.
you might be surprised at what you discover.
it's been awhile, but, to paraphrase john lennon, life is what happens while you're making other plans.
let's take a moment to examine the idea of flirtation, hm?
flirting, like any other skill, is innate for some and learned for others. one excellent treatment of the topic can be found in mama gena's school of womanly arts. one of her best tips, in our opinion, is that we should refuse to confine flirtation to the bar scene or open mic night.
flirt with yourself. turn your most aggravating chore--dusting, for instance--into an appreciative survey of the beautiful things you've surrounded yourself with, the books you love, the gifts you've been given over the years.
flirt with your food. notice the sunny juiciness of fruit. appreciate the labor and love that went into the preparation. smile to yourself as you dig into your dessert.
flirt with the universe! take your desires--no matter how "impossible"--and roll them around in your mind like a cat toys with a ball of string. hear them out. pull them to their logical conclusion and beyond.
you might be surprised at what you discover.
12.25.2008
bliss manifestation
what it look like, y'all?
on this morning of the sun's rebirth, we wanted to offer a ritual that could be helpful in ushering in 2009. this touch of hoodoo is a good way to help maintain your bliss, or open your road to it.
bliss is a journey; it takes work to get there and stay there. it is glimpsed in moments--sometimes minutes, seconds and less-than-seconds. this glimpse is no guarantee against bad days, potholes, or stumbling blocks. but once you've held it, you know it, and you look for it in everything around you.
to begin, you will need to know the phases of the moon each month. you can use a virtual moon phase tracker or paper calendar for this. {don't forget to look for post consumer recycled paper!}
also, know that this practice tends to put some serious change in motion, so be sure you're ready for that before you begin.
new moon: write down any obstacles you feel are standing in your way. think: outdated ideas, habits, ways of being. this is not about the broad in accounting you can't stand. it's about how you might be standing in your own way. if you find it difficult to list obstacles, you may want to use the vow break* as a template.
after you've listed your obstacles, get rid of them. you can burn them, bury them, rip them up and flush them down the toilet...whatever feels permanent and releasing to you.
full moon: give thanks. that's it. express gratitude for the lifting of your obstacles--even if you feel it hasn't happened yet. be thankful the bunion on your pinky toe didn't drive you nuts when you broke in those new pumps. say a prayer of thanksgiving you already use. be grateful for the random compliment from that stranger. nothing is too large or small, as long as you're truly thankful for it.**
that's it!
if you have a sister circle or similar group, you may find it helpful to do this together to keep each other on task each month.
...oh, and give it time. this is akin to birthing, so mind the gestation period.
happy bliss crafting!
*the vow breaker is a VERY powerful mantra. be very specific and remain clear around what you're attempting to rid yourself of.
**note that some traditions reverse the cycle, purging at the full moon and giving thanks/renewing with the new.
on this morning of the sun's rebirth, we wanted to offer a ritual that could be helpful in ushering in 2009. this touch of hoodoo is a good way to help maintain your bliss, or open your road to it.
bliss is a journey; it takes work to get there and stay there. it is glimpsed in moments--sometimes minutes, seconds and less-than-seconds. this glimpse is no guarantee against bad days, potholes, or stumbling blocks. but once you've held it, you know it, and you look for it in everything around you.
to begin, you will need to know the phases of the moon each month. you can use a virtual moon phase tracker or paper calendar for this. {don't forget to look for post consumer recycled paper!}
also, know that this practice tends to put some serious change in motion, so be sure you're ready for that before you begin.
new moon: write down any obstacles you feel are standing in your way. think: outdated ideas, habits, ways of being. this is not about the broad in accounting you can't stand. it's about how you might be standing in your own way. if you find it difficult to list obstacles, you may want to use the vow break* as a template.
after you've listed your obstacles, get rid of them. you can burn them, bury them, rip them up and flush them down the toilet...whatever feels permanent and releasing to you.
full moon: give thanks. that's it. express gratitude for the lifting of your obstacles--even if you feel it hasn't happened yet. be thankful the bunion on your pinky toe didn't drive you nuts when you broke in those new pumps. say a prayer of thanksgiving you already use. be grateful for the random compliment from that stranger. nothing is too large or small, as long as you're truly thankful for it.**
that's it!
if you have a sister circle or similar group, you may find it helpful to do this together to keep each other on task each month.
...oh, and give it time. this is akin to birthing, so mind the gestation period.
happy bliss crafting!
*the vow breaker is a VERY powerful mantra. be very specific and remain clear around what you're attempting to rid yourself of.
**note that some traditions reverse the cycle, purging at the full moon and giving thanks/renewing with the new.
12.18.2008
inspiration...
you know what, mes petites? we really are out there.
learning.
living out loud.
striving for beauty.
surviving.
you're not alone, or weird, or aberrant.
you're just waking up. and it's ok.
we'll be here to listen to your dreams...
learning.
living out loud.
striving for beauty.
surviving.
you're not alone, or weird, or aberrant.
you're just waking up. and it's ok.
we'll be here to listen to your dreams...
12.12.2008
global orgasm for peace ~ 12.21.2008
yes, you read that right. global orgasm for peace.
why?
there are more reasons under the "3 reasons" tab on the site. there's even a blog.
find out your local O time here.
east coast: 7:04am
west coast: 4:04am
chicago: 6:04am
who says activism isn't blissful?
why?
to effect positive change in the energy field of the Earth through input of the largest possible instantaneous surge of human biological, mental and spiritual energy.
there are more reasons under the "3 reasons" tab on the site. there's even a blog.
find out your local O time here.
east coast: 7:04am
west coast: 4:04am
chicago: 6:04am
who says activism isn't blissful?
12.07.2008
11.14.2008
pleasure principle
ok, babies. let's talk about some serious life stuff right now--feeling delicious.
no, not herbal enhancements or even brownies--although either's cool if that's how you get down. this is about true, deep down, toe curling, smiling at nothing in the middle of a three hour meeting type pleasure.
ain't about whether you've got a man or woman. actually, your vibration needs to hum a little higher if you're gonna get that bliss you've been craving. so here are a few ways to get that glow:
eat what you want, when you want--but listen to your body.
sing for no reason.
smile at the sunrise.
put flowers on your desk.
learn how to shine.
laugh at shit THEY tell you should be taken "seriously".
have chocolate before breakfast.
love yourself. love yourself. love yourself.
that includes not taking any shit.
seriously.
love other people.
be generous in whatever way(s) you can afford.
think beyond payday. you are not your job, car, clothes, or money. own that truth. take care of business, but understand that fact to your core.
google everything.
turn off the tv.
read the paper.
google again.
watch independent movies.
shut down your little hater.
turn off the radio, too. listen to what they're playing in cd stores and before live shows instead.
read.
buy books whenever possible, but borrow them if you can't.
go into your local boho bookstore. they won't bite.
read to your kids.
your family members.
write.
record your dreams.
...you feel me?
leave some worshipful replies, beauties. let's deal in pleasure power and get each other blissed out. write your own bliss list! holla back so we can link to your loveliness.
...of course, our goal is to engage you in your fantasticness. so you're welcome to sit back, relax, and take it all in, but it's so much more fun if you participate.
ankh, wedja, seneb!
no, not herbal enhancements or even brownies--although either's cool if that's how you get down. this is about true, deep down, toe curling, smiling at nothing in the middle of a three hour meeting type pleasure.
ain't about whether you've got a man or woman. actually, your vibration needs to hum a little higher if you're gonna get that bliss you've been craving. so here are a few ways to get that glow:
eat what you want, when you want--but listen to your body.
sing for no reason.
smile at the sunrise.
put flowers on your desk.
learn how to shine.
laugh at shit THEY tell you should be taken "seriously".
have chocolate before breakfast.
love yourself. love yourself. love yourself.
that includes not taking any shit.
seriously.
love other people.
be generous in whatever way(s) you can afford.
think beyond payday. you are not your job, car, clothes, or money. own that truth. take care of business, but understand that fact to your core.
google everything.
turn off the tv.
read the paper.
google again.
watch independent movies.
shut down your little hater.
turn off the radio, too. listen to what they're playing in cd stores and before live shows instead.
read.
buy books whenever possible, but borrow them if you can't.
go into your local boho bookstore. they won't bite.
read to your kids.
your family members.
write.
record your dreams.
...you feel me?
leave some worshipful replies, beauties. let's deal in pleasure power and get each other blissed out. write your own bliss list! holla back so we can link to your loveliness.
...of course, our goal is to engage you in your fantasticness. so you're welcome to sit back, relax, and take it all in, but it's so much more fun if you participate.
ankh, wedja, seneb!
10.26.2008
peace
...and welcome to the grand opening of the bohemian sugar shack.
{don't worry. we're holistically minded here. that sugar can be agave nectar, turbinado, or just plain ol' honey. whatever floats your solar barque, king}
this blog is the result of a blissfully hilarious conversation between two best friends, and will hopefully morph into the pleasurably sensual musings of several women and the men who love them.
cum back often, and comment frequently. we wanna have some fun, open some minds, and spark some conversations.
bless.
{don't worry. we're holistically minded here. that sugar can be agave nectar, turbinado, or just plain ol' honey. whatever floats your solar barque, king}
this blog is the result of a blissfully hilarious conversation between two best friends, and will hopefully morph into the pleasurably sensual musings of several women and the men who love them.
cum back often, and comment frequently. we wanna have some fun, open some minds, and spark some conversations.
bless.
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