(PUBLISHED 12:10 PM)

I know you've probably heard this from ya parents - about waiting to have sex. 

Hold up! I'm not sayin' wait until ya married, I'm just sayin' WAIT until you get to know the person, maybe their family and/or friends.

It's good to know if someone is worthy of ya energy let alone ya sexual energy - seriously. It can save you down the road from makin' a bad choice on someone you connected with strictly from a surface level passionate/lustful standpoint. 

After all, when the sexual desire dies down then what do you have? Where'd the chemistry go? Where's the rest of the relationship? It's from this you will discover just how weak or strong ya foundation is regarding ya spouse/person.

Listen to the pod and let me know ya thoughts!

Peace & Blessings,

~Shanda

(PUBLISHED 11:51 AM)

Have you ever heard the sayin' "Love Hurts"?

I sure have - a bajillion times until I learned that love doesn't hurt, do you know what does?

Listen to the pod to find out!

Peace & Blessings,

~Shanda

(PUBLISHED 4:21 PM)

This is my "Rap-Oetry" lol.

The title came about from my realizin', that I've shattered a lot ceilings my damn self! It's important to acknowledge your wins no matta how big or small, 'cause they matta - they really do. If it matta's to YOU then it matta's!

I hope you feel my flow...

Peace & Blessings,

~Shanda

(PUBLISHED 2:24 PM)

QUESTIONS! PREGUNTAS!

If the master creator proves with nature that one thing can be done another way if not a lot of ways, why are folks so hell bent on keeping things confined to one way of doing or "seeing" things/people?

More nature cues should be taken in order to answer the pressing questions about creation; life as we know it. So many experimentations have been done to people and things, sometimes it becomes difficult to tell truth from fake; real life from art. 

Do you think all transgender people were born hermaphrodites? Do you think there are WAY more people born as hermaphrodites then reported on record? 

A male seahorse can be considered a "hermaphrodite" in its species, because it can get pregnant and give birth as human females do - but retain it's  title as "masculine". 

Can human hermaphrodites fertilize themselves to produce a baby like seahorses? Has the latter ever been experimented with or does the knowing of one person carrying two genders, scare the crap outta people which keeps them from finding out? THIS WOULD BE THE ULTIMATE AND LITERAL MEANING OF SELF-PRESERVATION FOR SURE! 

Are there more masculine energies/species out there who can become pregnant and give birth? Inquiring minds wanna know!

If any of this interests you - you'll be VERY interested in the pod discussion. Feedback appreciated.

Peace & Blessings,

~Shanda

(PUBLISHED 11:26 PM)

I stand corrected: the video has over 186 million views in 4 months, I originally said 35 million in the pod. 

Basically, people are split over how to feel about the song 'WAP', by Cardi B and Meghan The Stallion. Some feel it's women empowerment while others feel it's just downright raunchy! 

I'd classify it as both; both sides are correct however it is art, and it now exists in our world to dissect a million times and put it back together. But what are we dissecting? The song is about sex which is an ancient practice; everyone knows about sex, how to have it, what we like, what we don't like, what we'd like to try, how we like to try it.

Sex isn't primm and prissy; it's experimentation, curiosity, self-love, balance. Sex can be fun, dirty, naughty, filthy, flirty, playful - it can be whatever you want it to be and we've come a long way in our society for women to express in plain words how we like to receive it. Normally, men dominated this market- hence, Snoop Dog and his "Doggy Style" album and the rapper had a few thangs to say to the ladies about their precious jewels. 

The ladies used art to express their sexuality, and they did it very, very well. And to all my 80's babies y'all know damn well we use to bust a move to "There Some Hoes In This House", at the club and house parties! Not that we felt we were hoes - but they got us wit the damn beat lmao!

Peace & Blessings,

~Shanda

(PUBLISHED 4:41 PM)

In a spousal relationship, would you prefer to be WANTED or NEEDED?

Due to the different versions of love and how we're all conditioned with regards to love, it can be confusin' tryin' to understand where folks are comin' from with their "version" of love.

Codependent love, is a love where one feels as though they NEED you instead of WANT you. Mind you, they may want you too but the NEED is usually stronger than the want.

I believe some codependent relationships can work if both parties are okay with it, but if you're not okay with it - this pod will give you a few pointers on how to pinpoint a codependent relationship, so you can decide for ya'self if it's something you'd like to partake in or not.

Peace & Blessings,

~Shanda

(PUBLISHED 4:16 PM)

Yaaaaasssss wit the GOOD LIGHT lol!

Do you like people to view you in a "Good Light"? Would you ever want someone to view you in a bad light?

In this episode, I speak about lessons we learn when listenin' to third party information about other people.

Not everyone has ya best interest at heart and will do anything to cast you in a bad light. We've all been guilty of gossipin' every now and again, but as you grow you come to understand that talkin' about people all the time is wack, and that one's time would be better spent doing something productive.

What are your thoughts?

Peace & Blessings,

~Shanda

(PUBLISHED 1:03 PM)

I love speakin' from my experiences whether one understands it or not.

Last night, I went back and forth about the authenticity of people and why it's so hard to be oneself.

I thought about my own-self, and wondered why some folks have a problem with who I am.

Then I asked the question "Why am I the way I am?"

I heard a voice as clear as day say back to me "BECAUSE THAT'S WHO YOU ARE!" It was a stern and empowering voice - kinda like James Earl Jones lol. I almost felt like somebody was puttin' me in my place! But the message was well received and immediately after I received that response, the "throning" began.

It was like my final acceptance of myself, for myself and by myself. No go backs. No refunds. No exchanges. Just YOU-ARE-WHO-YOU-ARE, now work ya magic and keep it movin'! 

I appreciate all experiences I have which elevates me to new levels and garners me with new eyes. The constant learning and feeling never ends. I know my purpose.

Watch out y'all - here I come.

Peace & Blessings,

~Shanda

(PUBLISHED 12:34 pm)

We don't have enough discussions about energy and I'm not sure if it's because folks don't understand it, or would prefer not to.

I think learning about masculine and feminine energies would help our society understand people who we deem to be "different".

Garnering new perspective about people and situations can bring on a new light - a new way of thinking which gives way to "new eyes". Shifting consciousness. 

I know some folks don't like to veer from what's been tried and tested for so long, but it's important to embrace other views as well - even if it isn't popular. Remember, popularity isn't always truth - it's just how we choose to embrace it.

With this discussion, I hope to open one's mind about both energies to bring about a better understanding and acceptance of those we deem to be "different". 

There's beauty in different...remember this....

Peace & Blessings,

~Shanda

(PUBLISHED 12:14 PM)

Love is love. So many say they believe the latter - but does one really?

Since love is love, we shouldn't have a problem with other people's "love", right?

Honestly, we shouldn't have a problem with other people's love simply because it ain't our business anyway! Right?

However, we will experience other people's love in passing at local/community places and/or events. How we choose to treat people as a result of their love, is a test of one's character. 

So many people have been judged for who they love; whether it be interracial, gender, social status, disability - people judge who you love.

BUT, just as lovin' ya'self enough to follow ya own rules is necessary, so is lovin' ya'self enough to follow your own heart. 

What are your thoughts?

Peace & Blessings,

~Shanda