Recently I have been reading several books written by Paulo Coelho…whatever this could mean at this time in my life is still unfolding to me…however I am aware of what has been cooking in my kitchen which I will be sharing very soon. Please enjoy a few lines below from Paulo’s book “The Pilgrimage” that struck home with me:
"Everything you have learned up to now makes sense only if it is applied in real life. Don't forget that I described the Road to Santiago to you as the road of the common per¬son; I have said that a thousand times. On the Road to Santiago and in life itself, wisdom has value only if it helps us to overcome some obstacle.
"A hammer would make no sense in the world if there were not nails to be driven. And even given the existence of nails, the hammer would be useless if it only thought, 1 can drive those nails with two blows.' The hammer has to act. To put itself into the hands of the carpenter and to be used in its proper function."
"One more thing," he said, before going in under the falls. "This waterfall will teach you how to be a Master. I am going to make the climb, but there will be a veil of water between you and me. I will climb without your being able to see where I place my hands and feet.
"In the same way, a disciple such as you can never imitate his guide s steps. You have your own way of living your life, of dealing with problems, and of winning. Teaching is only demonstrating that it is possible. Learning is making it possible for yourself"
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
SECRETS AND SHADOWS
Everybody has been asking me when are you going to finish that book and when are you going to let us hear it! So what I have decided to do like any good cook is to let you test taste a spoonful. So here it is…
The discovery of the secrets that had been held in our family for so long always carried the shadows in to my aunties stories that always made me wonder were they real or were they fiction? Auntie always said that a good writer would leave you wondering. Heading into the kitchen to put on a pot of water for hot tea, I reflected on my day. I don't believe it could have been a more empowering day if I had planned it myself. Of course I was resolved to know that it was completely out of my hands at this point. Maybe those books I have been reading lately about the Law of Attraction have more validity to them than I realized. After all I did come back to this small town with thoughts about what I wanted rather than what I didn't want. I think the author referred to that as deliberate thinking or invisioning. You know, (thinking to myself) just maybe, it's true that the teacher appears when the student is ready. Wow, maybe I can turn aunties book into a tool to help others with understanding this Law of Attraction. The more mom and her sister held on to their old stories, the more they got of what they did not want and the story just kept growing. You know what, that could become generational and it kind of proves itself through our family story but now I can tell a new story, my way, with new spices. (Laughing to myself) I’ll have to balance my spices between the hot, sweet and bitter to get my points across. Sierra is very good with her gift through her art. Just maybe this little sleepy town bordering Charleston is ready for some spices. We shall see! Looking out the kitchen window and sipping on my tea, I just exhale while I look at the beautiful colors across the sky with deep russet oranges from the sunset. I don't think this could be a more beautiful moment with the exception of hearing the beautiful laughter of two wonderful women in this kitchen that molded my life into what it is now, forever more. Reflecting back, how I wish that they were still here now!
The discovery of the secrets that had been held in our family for so long always carried the shadows in to my aunties stories that always made me wonder were they real or were they fiction? Auntie always said that a good writer would leave you wondering. Heading into the kitchen to put on a pot of water for hot tea, I reflected on my day. I don't believe it could have been a more empowering day if I had planned it myself. Of course I was resolved to know that it was completely out of my hands at this point. Maybe those books I have been reading lately about the Law of Attraction have more validity to them than I realized. After all I did come back to this small town with thoughts about what I wanted rather than what I didn't want. I think the author referred to that as deliberate thinking or invisioning. You know, (thinking to myself) just maybe, it's true that the teacher appears when the student is ready. Wow, maybe I can turn aunties book into a tool to help others with understanding this Law of Attraction. The more mom and her sister held on to their old stories, the more they got of what they did not want and the story just kept growing. You know what, that could become generational and it kind of proves itself through our family story but now I can tell a new story, my way, with new spices. (Laughing to myself) I’ll have to balance my spices between the hot, sweet and bitter to get my points across. Sierra is very good with her gift through her art. Just maybe this little sleepy town bordering Charleston is ready for some spices. We shall see! Looking out the kitchen window and sipping on my tea, I just exhale while I look at the beautiful colors across the sky with deep russet oranges from the sunset. I don't think this could be a more beautiful moment with the exception of hearing the beautiful laughter of two wonderful women in this kitchen that molded my life into what it is now, forever more. Reflecting back, how I wish that they were still here now!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
A DAY TO REMEMBER
Today, January 20, 2009 is a day that I will never forget. It all began for me 44 years ago when I was eight years old, I heard a great man give a speech about unity, justice and freedom for all. That man was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., little did I know at that time my life would be changed for ever. It's funny now that I look back I realize when children are left with only the raw essentials they will not harbor hatred, prejudice and all of the things that has existed in our society to divide us.
Looking back I realize that the very core of our being knows when something is right, just and fair. That compass will lead us in the direction of all truth if we will only adhere to it. If we will choose not to be distracted by the thoughts and plans of others but to only follow the drumbeat of our own hearts we shall not fail.
Today, 44 years later I had the great privilege and honor of witnessing the first African American president of the United States at the Inauguration of
President Barack Obama.I am aware that this day means so many different things to so many different people, however, for all of us, I think that it means as long as the dream is alive in our hearts and with expectation for it to come to fruition we will never be disappointed. For those of us that have never given up, it really was “our” day!
I sincerely look forward to the next chapter of this great book that we all will play a part in, for United we will always stand but divided we will fall.
“Sacredflower” Brenda Williams
Looking back I realize that the very core of our being knows when something is right, just and fair. That compass will lead us in the direction of all truth if we will only adhere to it. If we will choose not to be distracted by the thoughts and plans of others but to only follow the drumbeat of our own hearts we shall not fail.
Today, 44 years later I had the great privilege and honor of witnessing the first African American president of the United States at the Inauguration of
President Barack Obama.I am aware that this day means so many different things to so many different people, however, for all of us, I think that it means as long as the dream is alive in our hearts and with expectation for it to come to fruition we will never be disappointed. For those of us that have never given up, it really was “our” day!
I sincerely look forward to the next chapter of this great book that we all will play a part in, for United we will always stand but divided we will fall.
“Sacredflower” Brenda Williams
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
HAIR THINNING DISCOVERY AND LIFE CHOICES
I was studying an article on thinning hair, well of course because it is an issue close to home :) however as I read through the article I realized why I left the Beauty Industry. As much as I enjoyed making women feel beautiful outwardly, I was very interested in her inner self, which by the way is the true beauty of a woman. I was at the time on my own personal quest for the answers to life and where the true joy was in life when I discovered that being true to myself didn’t require me to lie to others by doing to them what I knew to be harmful. I can’t put it into words but I just stopped without really having a plan of what to do next. People weren’t really ready to give up the lies in exchange for what was the option. I think I was in that group too. Could I continue doing what I was doing without informing my clients of what was in their best interest? Could I jeopardize my revenue in their best interest? It was a difficult decision that changed my life and my families forever but it put me personally on a quest towards a better me and tremendous challenges to be true to myself at great costs. I am grateful that my family still loves me and they have become beautiful people in spite of everything by the grace of God! I am grateful now to discover that just making that choice has put me in position to discover I spared myself the misery of knowing I contributed to the lack of wellness to many women because of my desire to be successful financially. Now I can speak from a professional perspective that, as women we have to ask ourselves if we are really willing to die for beauty, literally. We have to personally research our journey in wellness for ourselves and our families. We are the first teachers to the next generation; ask yourself, what kind of teacher will you be? What will you pass on, tradition or knowledge based on research findings? It is time for women to take their rightful place in our society; at the right hand of our all intuitiveness (link to all knowledge, All Powerful, All- Knowing source of the Universe, by your choice of Names) and make the difference in someone’s life! Let it begin with me and maybe you can Glimpse into your future!
I am proud to represent this product line, professionally because Xango with Beverly Hollister’s leadership and passion has driven the science behind it towards a great result making differences in people’s lives, men and women. This product is revolutionizing how we approach our personal care items in our homes and affecting the wellness of our families literally through our biggest organ, our Skin!! I encourage you to take a serious look at this product and its magnificent ability to change your skin in more ways than imaginable. Listen to what you are reading in journals and News Broadcasts concerning toxic levels in the products in your homes affecting your wellness every day. Do you experience headaches, blurriness, asthma, depression, diarrhea, auto immune conditions, hormone imbalances, etc… these conditions are just a few to cause concern leading to greater challenges in health. Start checking the labels in your medicine cabinets, your skin care products, personal care products, household products and you will discover the links to your health concerns. Don’t let conveniences and image cost you your health and wellness. This is one of the areas that you still have choices to make that can affect the outcome of your families’ wellness. I am with all of you in this journey so, feel free to call or email me if I can come to your home and share a skin nutritional class with you and four of your friends for about 45 min. Be aware and chemical free in your choices towards great health. Much love to all of you.
Brenda Williams
b4real20041@bellsouth.net
Portion of article borrowed, read complete article at:
www.naturalnews.com/024929.html
Thinning Hair in Women: Warning Sign of Underlying Health Issues
Author: Barbara Minton, Natural Health Editor
Hair products containing toxic chemicals promote hair loss
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is the dominant ingredient in almost all shampoos sold in traditional outlets such as supermarkets, drugstores and discount centers. In addition to having toxic effects on your immune system, SLS has been shown to corrode hair follicles and impede hair growth. It has been blamed for many cases of hair loss. The Material Safety Data Sheet provided by the U.S. government says exposure to SLS can lead to burning, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. The American College of Toxicology says SLS stays in the body for up to five days and maintains residual levels in the heart, liver, brain, and lungs.
Over-treated hair is another cause of hair loss in women. Hair dyes, permanents, and relaxers do serious damage to the hair and scalp whether they contain lye or not. They are made with toxic chemicals that must be detoxified by the liver, and are identified by the immune system as foreign invaders. Thus health of the liver and the immune system are compromised by use of these products. When the liver is busy trying to detoxify an onslaught of foreign chemicals, estrogen metabolism may not be properly completed and breast cancer may be promoted. An immune system busy fighting off an invasion of foreign chemicals may not be able to prevent infection or identify and destroy abberant cells. Damage from dyes and relaxers can only heal when those potions are no longer used on the hair.
I am proud to represent this product line, professionally because Xango with Beverly Hollister’s leadership and passion has driven the science behind it towards a great result making differences in people’s lives, men and women. This product is revolutionizing how we approach our personal care items in our homes and affecting the wellness of our families literally through our biggest organ, our Skin!! I encourage you to take a serious look at this product and its magnificent ability to change your skin in more ways than imaginable. Listen to what you are reading in journals and News Broadcasts concerning toxic levels in the products in your homes affecting your wellness every day. Do you experience headaches, blurriness, asthma, depression, diarrhea, auto immune conditions, hormone imbalances, etc… these conditions are just a few to cause concern leading to greater challenges in health. Start checking the labels in your medicine cabinets, your skin care products, personal care products, household products and you will discover the links to your health concerns. Don’t let conveniences and image cost you your health and wellness. This is one of the areas that you still have choices to make that can affect the outcome of your families’ wellness. I am with all of you in this journey so, feel free to call or email me if I can come to your home and share a skin nutritional class with you and four of your friends for about 45 min. Be aware and chemical free in your choices towards great health. Much love to all of you.
Brenda Williams
b4real20041@bellsouth.net
Portion of article borrowed, read complete article at:
www.naturalnews.com/024929.html
Thinning Hair in Women: Warning Sign of Underlying Health Issues
Author: Barbara Minton, Natural Health Editor
Hair products containing toxic chemicals promote hair loss
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is the dominant ingredient in almost all shampoos sold in traditional outlets such as supermarkets, drugstores and discount centers. In addition to having toxic effects on your immune system, SLS has been shown to corrode hair follicles and impede hair growth. It has been blamed for many cases of hair loss. The Material Safety Data Sheet provided by the U.S. government says exposure to SLS can lead to burning, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. The American College of Toxicology says SLS stays in the body for up to five days and maintains residual levels in the heart, liver, brain, and lungs.
Over-treated hair is another cause of hair loss in women. Hair dyes, permanents, and relaxers do serious damage to the hair and scalp whether they contain lye or not. They are made with toxic chemicals that must be detoxified by the liver, and are identified by the immune system as foreign invaders. Thus health of the liver and the immune system are compromised by use of these products. When the liver is busy trying to detoxify an onslaught of foreign chemicals, estrogen metabolism may not be properly completed and breast cancer may be promoted. An immune system busy fighting off an invasion of foreign chemicals may not be able to prevent infection or identify and destroy abberant cells. Damage from dyes and relaxers can only heal when those potions are no longer used on the hair.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
FEEL MY FACE!!
I wish everyone could feel my face!! Now, don't everyone rush over to feel it, but it is beyond belief! I started using the new Glimpse Skin Care Nutrition the first day of Convention in Salt Lake City, Nov.10,2008. After the first day I was feeling something really different going on with my skin. It was magical, is the only word I can find to describe it! My skin hasn't felt this silky since I was 16!! You all that know me,knows that I work out in the elements as a Truck Driver. Of course, the softer side of me that has been a cosmotologist since 1981, zoomed in on this "all green" skin care nutrition because there has never been anything on the Market that can match this composition scientifically! I was so amazed when I read the medical research and even more amazed when I saw how this product was going to be marketed to the public!Wow!! This is unheard of in the Beauty Industry, because usually this kind of discovery is reserved for the "Rich and Famous" or overpriced to where the average citizen cannot afford it! I am so proud to be a part of this introduction to our general public and to be a part of the promotion for financual security to all who participate! This is so exciting and it couldn't come at a better time for the wellness of humanity and our economy.This is really the sharing of wealth because everybody wins in this distribution plan!!I want to invite everybody to share the excitment and let me feel your skins nutrition!
Check out : My Mangosteen link and you will see what all the excitment is about, along with how the chemicals in other products are killing us, literally!!
Check out : My Mangosteen link and you will see what all the excitment is about, along with how the chemicals in other products are killing us, literally!!
CATCH THE WAVE!!
I can't explain the excitment from this XANGO Convention!! It was like I attended an International Convention among the Bahai's!! There was love , excitement, sharing, caring for other Nations, celebration for wellness, but most important was the United effort to Unite all nations to make a difference in the well being of others through nutrition and financual security!! I observed the making of 54 Millionnairs this year, walk across the stage within Xango( even in this economy!)!! What does this mean to me? One of the Founders explained it best, we must exceed all our expectations to better humanity!! It is through the success of our efforts that can better position us to affect all those that surround us!! For me to really understand this I have had to experience lack in my life due to the experiences in our economy to know that this is something I don't care to continue in,nor do I wish it for my friends and family! With what I witnessed XANGO doing around the world with it's profits, confirmed to me that I Am in the right place of alignment for my wellness!! I would like to encourage all of you to "catch this wave", with me as XANGO changes the world with it's uniting spirit .Check out the "all Green", products and the work of it's founders at:
www.bkwilliams.mymangosteen.com
www.bkwilliams.mymangosteen.com
Monday, September 1, 2008
BREEZING
WOW!! It's beginning Fall already, where has time went? We all have been enjoying Summer and now we are breezing into Fall. I have been reminded to enjoy my youth and now I have to remember that September is a time of new resolutions as Summer's lighthearted serenade ends. The beginning of the year has been our planting time, so maybe our havesting time will be great. Let's get in our kitchens and see what kind of recipes we can conjure up for all to enjoy. I am looking forward to a delightful testing of the new adventures we have experienced these last few months. Let the cooking begin!! Happy Seasoning, Sacredflower
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