Support the artisans of Kenya at www.basketsandbeadskenya.com

The Swahili word of the day is Pwani- Beach. Sometimes life can give you unexpected curve balls. What do you see around you that you can enjoy. 

Take Positive Action Towards Your Goals and Dreams. •

Dreams without action or merely fantasies. You cannot achieve a goal or a dream by simply writing it down and wishing for it to happen. You have to take some sort of action to bring it to fruition. •

Check out more details on the blog. https://basketsandbeadskenya.com/.../goal-setting-revisited

There’s No Weakness in Forgiveness.•

Swahili word for forgiveness is msamaha. •

Forgiveness isn’t for the other person, it’s for you to release that anger and hate from your body. •

The Lords Prayer says “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us” we are asking God to forgive us while at the same time we are forgiving others. •

Forgiveness doesn’t mean that you have to have those people back in your life. It just means you’re not going to hold onto the resentment any longer.•

#swahilisunday #forgiveness #forgive #fairtrade

When you walk in faith you do amazing things. This week's word in Swahili is Imani (Faith). There will always be opportunities all around you when you have faith in what you do. Baskets and Beads is thankful for Safari Park as they collaborate to sell the products of Baskets and Beads Kenya/ www.basketsandbeadskenya.com to become stable in this business the company has to have lots orders. Although we have many necklaces and products, not all the ladies make all of them. However, the single strand paperbeads are made by all the ladies. Help us reach sustainability and order your favorite products. 

We review some of the caveats of setting up an NGO in Africa and the progress that has been made within Baskets and Beads Kenya. It takes more than just paperwork to create the business you want in the fair trade industry. You truly have to take control of the handlebars of your life drive to your desired destination. 

What does your self-talk say to you?  Today we will cover the first rule of engagement in the GoPINK Book

Turn Negative Self Talk to Powerful Self Talk.

If you are interested in the Life Changing Procedure Worksheet that is talked about in this episode please email us at [email protected] 

Negotiation is an art that is better improved by knowing who you are negotiating with and working to speak their language. Language is not just words, it is also the clothing we wear, the faces we make, and the non-verbal ways we express ourselves. Organizing a non-profit to empower others requires following lots of rules along the way. 

We have to get excited about what we are doing to keep doing it. There will be obstacles and hurdles along your journey. I experienced some but that isn't going to stop me from sharing some Swahili vocabulary and get on my bike and ride. 

Sometimes things will not be said to you that you like, or people will not agree. It is possible to show them grace and kindness objectively and not get caught up in their words. There are times when we have to keep emotions out of business. 

There are so many changes happening with travel. It is hard to follow all of it but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try. It was a blessing to visit Kenya shortly to see the ladies, do some photos and create new products together. Now that the borders are closed again it will give us time to sell the new inventory at www.basketsandbeadskenya.com and still send support through the nonprofit www.basketsandbeadskenya.org with food packs.

Nothing is forever and how we reach during times of struggle will determine future success.