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In this episode, I embrace the fact that I am right where I NEED to be....listening to ME...Following my very own TRAJECTORY by enjoying my life, following my flow and rhythm to life....allowing REST to be a part of my perpetual resistance.  All the while HOLDING on to my dreams and taking the weekends to gingerly make them a permanent part of my reality.

P.S. I am in shock over the last time I uploaded an episode was February of this year.  I knew it had been a minute, but it does not feel like so much time has passed. LIFE has been LIFIN.

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As I have become more protective of my energy, I've begun recording my thoughts on my iPhone - audible journaling. To that end, on Monday, January 20, 2025 - a very significant day, I indulged. This morning, I decided to share my audible journal with you. Please note: It starts off a bit incomprehensible, but as it continues, you will catch the flow. As I began talking, my words seemingly flowed a bit poetically.  

Further, I shared on this day that I am happy because I recognize that I am on my way.  On inauguration day, I celebrate the fact that my life matters by recording my belief in perception.  For many, life is challenging on unimaginable fronts, yet, I must believe that now is the time to adjust one's outlook and perception in order to experience joy.  Go within, analyze your life, focus on what really matters, with the understanding that each moment matters, to include the joys and pains of life. You are here and each day is an opportunity to choose who you will be despite what is happening in our country and reality.  Each day is an opportunity to make yourself a priority and change the dynamics of said reality.  As for me, at last, I’ve made myself a priority. I take nothing personally. I enjoy my private parties (thank you, India Arie), as I tell myself my truths.  Again, and as India Arie says, it’s ALL about perception. In this episode, I share my affirmations and I ask you to share yours too....even if its only inside of your own private party.

Note 1:  My A Team consists of my daughter, son and grandson.

Note 2:  I used to be an avid reader as a lonely child and teenager stuck in the house ALL summer with no one making plans for me. I had a father who invested his time and dime in others, as he traveled the world living his best life, and a mother who could barely afford to feed me.  As such, I read for entertainment. While as an adult I never stopped reading, the voracious reader in me took second place to life's happenings.  However, in my private parties, reading and visits to the library - a place that excites me, are once again a priority, as I prioritize ME.  Mari

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In this mini message, I remind you to do what motivates you by using the gifts God has given you.  This will make life's challenges more palatable.

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Grown and sexy conversation with two powerful women of a BIG age.....centered around my SiStar, Amber.  Trusting that something said adds to the value and quality of your life.  Further, I hope what you hear will, as Amber always says, causes you to go deeper.  ONE Love, Amber and Mari

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FROM MARI:  A very quick reminder in a one-liner.

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I was up late last night because a) I took a nap in the middle of the day so I was wide awake, and b) I went after my peace by revising my LIFE'S PLAN for the next 3 to 5 years.  In doing so, I surrendered to the process and timeline knowing that ALL is in order.  I am accepting of what is, resisting nothing and have refused to allow myself to want the now to be something different, which is the definition of stress, as per Oprah Winfrey.  In doing so, I slept well and woke up refreshed.  Please take a listen.  I hope there is some nugget of wisdom that connects with and feeds your soul.  Mari

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I record my thoughts as a form of processing....and this episode is one of those recordings.  In this recording, I acknowledge how fear of a lack of love (rejection) leads us down a path of negative thoughts. Yet, I am reminded that we can only control ourselves and that in order to control a situation, we must first control ourselves (thank you, The Game of Life).  Oprah says, stress is wanting the now to be something different and we spend so much time stressing when we could be enjoying the present of the present.  Note:  Dream Junkie by N'Dambi is the album on Bandcamp mentioned (ndambi.bandcamp.com). 

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As Amber and I chat it up some more, the goal was to jump back into the conversation right away and discuss Amber's childhood dreams, but as "sistas" often do, we just flowed.....talked about loss, listening to SPIRIT...and eventually returned to her story...time ran out, so there will be a Part III. Note: the key message is life is easier when we acquiesce by listening to the God within.  Amber's discovery of her multiple talents was as a result of listening to the God within as she explored multiple paths to making money and discovered her God-given talents.  Amber is a "Jackie of ALL Trades and Mistress of Many!"

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 As you listen to us chatting it up, I ask Amber to share what her childhood dreams were.  This is part one.  Part two is forthcoming.  I hope this sparks conversation with you and yours surrounding same - what are your childhood dreams - what are your dreams deferred?  And, what will you do about it?  What's your origin story and have shared with the younger people in your life?  

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A few lines from The Fifth Agreement by Don Miguel Ruiz and Don Jose Ruiz. 
"Imagine how different your life would be IF............." Mari