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Meet Me...

Posted by Jeane' Elliott Bennett on April 15, 2008 at 2:46am

Hello,Meet me around the web. Visit my pages. Have a look around. Have fun.* http://www.Sisterwoman.com/DonJeaRomance* http://www.iZania.com/black-business-directory/DonJeaRomance* http://www.CafeMom.com/home/DonJea* http://www.MySpace.com/DonJeaRomance* http://www.Ryze.com/go/DonJea* http://www.BlackPlanet.com/DonJeaRomance* http://www.WomenLeadersCoop.com/index.php?aid=11991* http://www.Donjeasnetwork2.ning.com* http://Member.MerchantCircle.com/DonJeaRomance* http://www.WealthWithCandles.com/DonJeaRomance?more* http://www.TheRomanceofCandles.com* http://www.DonJea.Scent-Team.com* http://www.WealthWithCandles.com/DonJeaRomance* http://www.Ojeez.com/DonJeaRomance* http://www.Boomj.com/DonJea* http://www.LinkedIn.com/in/DonJeaRomance* http://www.Facebook.com/profile.php?id=1187804787* http://www.Mamasource.com/profile/16074217656416206849* http://www.divasontheprowl.com/mtd_jeane.htmThere is more to come. :)Warm Regards,Jea--~~Romance Yourself In Candles~~Jeane' Elliott BennettDonJea Romance951-965-9267Inland Empire/High Desert, CADonJeaRomance@gmail.comwww.TheRomanceofCandles.comwww.DonJea.Scent-Team.comwww.WealthWithCandles.com/DonJeaRomancewww.GreetingCakeCo.com/LittleGreetingCakesIndependent Notable Style Consultant~~Life is just a series of trying make up your mind. Timothy Fuller~~

Upcoming Guests on LE-Radio

Posted by Margaret Salmond on April 14, 2008 at 6:00pm

LE-Radio will soon be on the air and we will be chatting about all things Wedding, Special Events and Travel. Some of our special guests on LE-Radio will include:Rev. Angela Chester for Blessings All AroundKeisha Monk-Myrick of Chocolate BridesKeisha will be my guest on May 25Michael Corsentino of Corsentino PhotographerMonette Thompson of Blooming BroomsYou can also chat with me in our online chat as well as call into our show at 646-200-4451. Our chat will also be available after the show at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LE-Radio and will soon be available for download on I Tunes.Make sure to make our homepage one of your favorites and we look forward to "seeing" you on the radio.

SoulGriots On Ning!

Posted by KAMAL IMANI*The Soul Griot! on April 14, 2008 at 3:08pm

Peace Soulgriots Family,Join the budding community of OrganicSoul, Vintage SpokenWord, RootsReggae, Conscious HipHop Emcees & More as we emerge into a positive collective! Post your videos, music, blogs and more!http://soulgriots.ning.comhttp://www.soulgriots.com Coming Soon!One Love!Kamal Imanihttp://www.myspace.com/kamalsupremehttp://www.soulgriots.ning.com

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SoulGriots On Ning!

Posted by KAMAL IMANI*The Soul Griot! on April 14, 2008 at 2:06pm

Peace Family,Join the budding community of OrganicSoul, Vintage SpokenWord, RootsReggae, Conscious HipHop Emcees & More as we emerge into a positive collective! Post your videos, music, blogs and more!http://soulgriots.ning.comhttp://www.soulgriots.com Coming Soon!One Love!Kamal Imanihttp://www.myspace.com/kamalsupremehttp://www.soulgriots.ning.com

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What are the Odds?

Posted by Alive Inc & ALIVE Magazine on April 14, 2008 at 4:30am

Out of necessity, you often focus on the things in your life that are not working as well as you’d like them to be. It pays to also consider, appreciate and celebrate the vastly large number of things that are working just great.Occasionally you’ll turn the key in the ignition and your car won’t start, causing hassles, frustration and delays. Yet how very many more times do you have cause to be thankful when you turn the key, the car starts right up, and you drive quickly and safely to your destination?The problems and the pains may at times seem to be overwhelming. Keep in mind though, that the only rea¬son you notice them at all is because they are so rela¬tively rare. The news each day may appear to be all bad news. How¬ever, what qualifies anything to be news is the fact that it is highly unusual.In the normal course of life, there are so very many things which work just fine that you only notice a small fraction of them all. Open your awareness to more of them, seek to be more genuinely thankful for them, and you’ll connect more fully to their immensely positive power.Celebrate what’s working in your life and in your world, and those few things that are not working will hardly be able to even slow you down. Celebrate what’s working, and it will increasingly work even better for you.

Donate Your Fashion Items to "Project Prom" for NYC Students

Posted by Elana Pruitt on April 14, 2008 at 2:31am

You know that bracelet you never wore, but still think it's prettier than ever? Or, what about the millions of heels you still have in their shoeboxes?Now, you can put them to good use and donate them to an amazing new project. Visit Diary of a Personal Shopper for details!Hugs,Elana

Are you a Master Networker? Want to be?

Posted by ShaChena Gibbs, Association Exec on April 13, 2008 at 5:30pm

Adopt these 10 traits, and you'll have people knocking down your door tryingto do business with you.Networking is more than just shaking hands and passing out business cards.Based on a survey I conducted of more than 2,000 people throughout the UnitedStates, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, it's about building your"social capital." The highest-rated traits in the survey were the ones relatedto developing and maintaining good relationships. For years I've beenteaching people that this process is more about "farming" than it is about"hunting." It's about cultivating relationships with other business professionals.It's about realizing the capital that comes from building social relationships.The following traits were ranked in order of their perceived importance tonetworking. They're the traits that will make you a "master networker."A Master Networker... .1. Follows up on referrals. This was ranked as the No. 1 trait of successfulnetworkers. If you present an opportunity, whether it's a simple piece ofinformation, a special contact or a qualified business referral, to someone whoconsistently fails to follow up successfully, it's no secret that you'lleventually stop wasting your time with this person.2. Positive attitude. A consistently negative attitude makes people dislikebeing around you and drives away referrals; a positive attitude makes peoplewant to associate and cooperate with you. Positive business professionals arelike magnets. Others want to be around them and will send their friends,family and associates to them.3. Enthusiastic/ motivated. Think about the people you know. Who gets themost referrals? People who show the most motivation, right? It's been said thatthe best sales characteristic is enthusiasm. To be respected within ournetworks, we at least need to sell ourselves with enthusiasm. Once we've done aneffective job of selling ourselves, we'll be able to reap the reward of seeingour contacts sell us to others! That's motivation in and of itself!4. Trustworthy. When you refer one person to another, you're putting yourreputation on the line. You have to be able to trust your referral partner andbe trusted in return. Neither you nor anyone else will refer a contact orvaluable information to someone who can't be trusted to handle it well.5. Good listening skills. Our success as networkers depends on how well wecan listen and learn. The faster you and your networking partner learn whatyou need to know about each other, the faster you'll establish a valuablerelationship. Communicate well, and listen well.6. Networks always. Master networkers are never off duty. Networking is sonatural to them that they can be found networking in the grocery store line,at the doctor's office and while picking the kids up from school, as well asat the chamber mixers and networking meetings.7. Thanks people. Gratitude is sorely lacking in today's business world.Expressing gratitude to business associates and clients is just another buildingblock in the cultivation of relationships that will lead to increasedreferrals. People like to refer others to business professionals that go above andbeyond. Thanking others at every opportunity will help you stand out from thecrowd.8. Enjoys helping. Helping others can be done in a variety of ways, fromliterally showing up to help with an office move to clipping a helpful andinteresting article and mailing it to an associate or client. Master networkerskeep their eyes and ears open for opportunities to advance other people'sinterests whenever they can.9. Sincere. Insincerity is like a cake without frosting! You can offer thehelp, the thanks, the listening ear, but if you aren't sincerely interested inthe other person, they'll know it! Those who have developed successfulnetworking skills convey their sincerity at every turn. One of the best ways todevelop this trait is to give the individual with whom you're developing areferral relationship your undivided attention.10. Works their network. It's not "net-sit" or "net-eat", it's net-work, andmaster networkers don't let any opportunity to work their networks pass them by.They manage their contacts with contact management software, organize theire-mail address files and carry their referral partners' business cards aswell as their own. They set up appointments to get better acquainted with newcontacts so that they can learn as much about them as possible so that they cantruly become part of each other's networks.Real Sisters Rising

The Balanced Life

Posted by Tracey on April 13, 2008 at 3:30pm

This is a picture I took on our drive up to Big Bear Lake......aahhh the beauties of Southern California :-)Acquiring a life of balance is a lot like rock climbing is for a newbie.This is one of my very first post on my blog, "B. beautiful, mind, body, spirit," (www.traceybrooks.blogspot.com) I thought this was worth re-posting here.My husband and I have made our theme for 2008 be, working toward a life that is in balance. Theme title is "The Balanced Life, mind, body and spirit." Out of that same thought process comes this blog. I will be covering subjects that I deal with in my daily life, mostly the good.....but with life you sometimes get lemons, so I'll be covering the bad also.... hopefully conveying how I have made Lemonade. My goal is to be an inspiration to all that visit. I believe that a life well lived is one that is shared. Friends, family and even strangers contribute to making us better. Choose to search for the good in all situations. I'm not saying I, myself is any Ms. Happy Go Lucky 24/7, but I am saying it's Ok to want to see, have and be the best. And I am pursuing Ms. Happy so that she can become a majority partner at all times. Part of what I think a balanced life entails is to be aware of everything, the good, bad and the ugly but to consciously seek the good. So here's to the best that life has to offer, even when the best come through adversity.Keep Climbing.Are you married? Then please join our group "Still Dating My Spouse," at www.stilldatingmyspouse.ning.comB. beautiful, mind, body, spirit.

IN MY PAJAMAS SHOW NEW SEGMENT: WOMENPRENEUR!

Posted by IN MY PAJAMAS SHOW on April 13, 2008 at 3:40am

We are "renaming" the segment and opening it more to other women from other networks from NING the segment (since we have requests). So as not to violate any rules from the use of the word "SISTAPRENEUR" we are going global. ~Amy~It is a one hour segment and we prefer to feature two entertpreneurs per segment. -Our show is located via BlogTalkRadio - so you have a new type of audience - cyberspace - the show is archival and downloadable - most of our guests have embedded their interviews on their myspaces, websites, etc.Our timezone is Eastern Standard time - so that just you know - and we work as much as we can around our guests convenience.You will need to submit your bio, biz bio and a picture to theshow@inmypajamas.net and on the subject matter please write WOMENPRENEUR: (YOUR NAME)Submit your information atleast the week before the interview date. If the dates available does not fit your schedule - let us know and we can work something out.If you have other questions feel free to email me at amy@inmypajamas.net or call me at 404.941.7979Open dates are as follows: Please book as early as possible so that there will be time to review your resume and information.May 1stMay 8thMay 20thMay 22ndMay 28thMay 29thJune 10thIf you have other questions feel free to email me at amy@inmypajamas.net or call me at 404.941.7979Looking forward to hear from you ladiesAmy B. ProducerIn My Pajamas Show

Claim $25 Gift from NBWEN!

Posted by Paradise on April 12, 2008 at 9:33pm

Our Christmas gift to you comes early this year. I came across this incredible offer that I must quickly share because it expires April 15.A new company called Revolution Money wants to be the next PayPal. This company is legit. Its Chairman is Steve Case, founder of AOL. Their investors include Citi, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank. They are literally paying you $25 just to sign up. Plus we get $10 for referring you, so we both come out ahead.There are no strings (well, you must be over 18 and in the U.S.). I signed up. It's painless and took two minutes. A minute later I confirmed my email address and had the $25 in my account. You can keep the money in your online account or just like PayPal, add your checking account and withdraw it to your own bank.You also can use your account to send money to other people like, oh, your friends at NBWEN (hint, hint!).Use your free money to pay for an NBWEN event! We are offering two deals to you, valid only for Revolution Money payments.1. EXTREME MAKEOVER: NBWEN EDITION! Come to the NBWEN EXTREME MAKEOVER EVENT on Sat. April 26th. Send the $25 from your Revolution Money account to info@nbwen.org and pay only $35 to attend!!2. LUNCH & LEARN. The next Learn & Lunch is Saturday, May 24th at the Bill J Priest Building. It features Mr. Darnell Smith of Business in the Black. A distinguished executive shares his tips regarding Web 2.0, Contact Management Systems, and Viral Marketing. Grab some insight and network with other enterprising women!. Send $25 from your Revolution Money account to info@nbwen.org.Claim your $25 now by clicking on the link below:https://www.revolutionmoneyexchange.com/ReferAFriend/ReferAFriend_landing.aspx?referreremail=paradisesecretarial@yahoo.com

Success........

Posted by DawnKA on April 12, 2008 at 3:52pm

My day is filled with to do's. There are those days where I have not touched anything on my to do list. It's just that I get a fresh burst of ideas and I immediately begin to explore. There are those days when I work only on my to do list and then if I am up to it I work on other ideas. The ultimate goal is to be successful in whatever I do.Success is what you make it - I am successful at making a cup of tea, preparing dinner, being a supportive mother, wife, sister,daughter, cousin, friend, boss, public speaker and landing a big clientIs your dream to be featured on the cover of a magazine as one of the wealthiest women? Do you want your home to featured in a magazine or a television show? Do you want to be recognized for your accomplishments? or Do you just want to be a great business woman, leader and positive mentor within your community? How do you define success? Are you waiting for millions of dollars to consider yourself a success?Why not celebrate the accomplishments you have made in your daily life as a success - you would be surprise to find out that you have been quite successful. I`t's a great way of beginning the appreciation path to success!

Flow of artists, expats turns Chiang Mai into hot spot

Posted by Debrah on April 12, 2008 at 3:30pm

April 13, 2008New York TimesBy JOSHUA KURLANTZICKBLESSED with a cooler climate than Bangkok and buffered by lush mountains, Chiang Mai has long served as a backpacker’s gateway to Thailand’s northern reaches. But an influx of Thai artists and Western expatriates has turned this quiet city into a vibrant destination in its own right. Design studios have sprung up in town, fusing traditional Thai with modern twists. Age-old curries are now paired with Australian red wines and croissants. The area around Nimanhaemin Road now looks like South Beach, packed with BMWs and Art Deco homes, alongside contemporary art galleries run by young Thais with purple hair and nose rings. But traditional Chiang Mai is still there. Walk away from Nimanhaemin into the old city and you’ll see shaved monks meditating and backpackers chowing down on banana pancakes.Friday3 p.m.1) OLD KINGDOMPacked with crumbling old stupas, jewel-encrusted temples and wooden houses, Chiang Mai’s central old city hasn’t lost its old charm. And since Chiang Mai was once the capital of the Lanna kingdom, its temples and other historic sites have a unique look, with starker lines and darker woods. Start a long walk at Wat Chiang Man, the city’s oldest temple, built in the late 13th century, and then wander southwest, to Wat Chedi Luang, which houses a giant, partly damaged traditional Lanna-style stupa. Get your exercise by continuing on for about a mile, southeast, just past the old city walls, where you can stop for a break at a branch of Wawee Coffee, a local chain serving northern Thai joe. (Inside the Suriwong Book Center; Sri Donchai Road, near the intersection with Thanon Chang Khlan.)6 p.m.2) BODY SHOPThe bumpy roads can take their toll on your legs. Rejuvenate them at the Ban Sabai Town (17/7 Charoenprathet Road; 66-53-285-204). The spa offers aromatherapy and other treatments, but the specialty is, of course, Thai massage — a method that emphasizes stretching. The masseuse pulls and prods your limbs in every direction, like a chiropractor. Your muscles might be tempted to scream, but they’ll end up feeling like soft butter. An hourlong Thai massage costs 1,900 baht (or around $60 at 32 baht to the dollar), far less than you would pay at most hotel spas.8 p.m.3) CRABS AND KARAOKEFor a taste of the city’s cosmopolitan edge, stroll along the Ping River, where university students and young professionals gather at a strip of rollicking restaurants that serve modern Thai, Japanese and Western food. Among the liveliest is the Good View (13 Charoen Raj Road; 66-53-302-764; www.goodview.co.th), a sprawling pub and restaurant where the young patrons sing along to live Thai country and rock music, while downing pitchers of beer and shots of Johnnie Walker. Try the geng som, a soup flavored with a sour Thai orange, and the poo phat pong kari, crab stir-fried with yellow curry. Dinner for two people costs about 1,000 baht.Saturday7 a.m.4) HOLY MOUNTAINGet up early — it’s worth it — for the classic Chiang Mai experience: a morning hike on Doi Suthep, the 5,498-foot peak that overlooks the city. Many residents consider Doi Suthep a holy mountain, and hike it as often as they can. Head to the base of Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, a Buddhist temple that, according to legend, dates from the 14th century, and is topped by a glittering gold chedi. On a clear day, the temple’s terraces afford views across northern Thailand. You’ll see Thailand old and new: monks in sandals begging for rice and young couples smooching in the corner (a taboo among older, more conservative Thais).Noon5) RENEWABLE DESIGNSChiang Mai has become a design laboratory, with foreign and Thai designers blending traditional styles with minimalist lines. Head to Nimanhaemin Road, a major design drag, for boutiques that sell textiles, pottery and other crafts. Thai art students wander the street in packs, occasionally whipping out sketchpads. Stores like Studio Kachama (10-12 Nimanhaemin Soi 1; 66-53-219-499) and Gerard Collection (6/23-24 Nimanhaemin Road 66-53-220-604; www.gerardcollection.com) sell funky lamps with shades made from local mulberry paper, furniture constructed from bamboo and women’s suits made from a traditional, thick-spun cotton.2 p.m.6) CLASSIC CURRIESNew, stylish bistros have colonized the city, but true fans of northern Thai cuisine — which incorporates Burmese and Chinese spices, and is lighter than southern Thai cooking — congregate at the classic Huen Phen (112 Rachamankha Road; 66-53-814-548). The restaurant’s cramped tables are packed with taxi drivers who dig into heaps of steaming curries and fiery salads. Have the khao soi, a delicious mix of creamy curry, crispy egg noodles, slices of pickled cabbage and bits of shallot and lime. Lunch for two is about 300 baht.4 p.m.7) ARTIST CROPIn recent years, many of Thailand’s best-known artists have moved to Chiang Mai from Bangkok. Several have won global recognition: Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook, a performance artist who reads poetry to corpses, was featured at the 2006 Venice Biennale. And Navin Rawanchaikul, who paints cartoonlike murals inside taxis and tuk-tuks, has exhibited his work at P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center in New York. For emerging talents, visit La Luna Gallery (190 Charoen Raj Road; 66-53-306-678; www.lalunagallery.com).9 p.m.8) SPICE MARKETFor a late dinner, the fashionable crowd migrates to Dalaabaa (113 Bumrungraj Road; 66-53-242-491; www.dalaabaa.com) for cocktails and small Thai plates like spicy squid salad. The midcentury modern bungalow is furnished with eclectic furniture, polished wood and tons of glass, as if Frank Lloyd Wright had gone East. The young crowd includes rail-thin women in slinky black dresses smoking from long cigarette holders, Frenchmen tossing back martinis, and students with ponytails and wispy mustaches engrossed in conversations about Buddhism and art. Dinner with drinks for two is about 1,200 baht.Sunday7 a.m.9) TUSK TIMEEvery travel guide recommends an elephant ride, but the typical trip involves a short, bumpy elephant walk led by a bored trainer. Skip that and take a taxi instead to the Thai Elephant Conservation Center (www.changthai.com) between Chiang Mai and the town of Lampang. The center will not only teach you how to command and handle a tusker, but also how to honor the pachyderm, a revered animal in Thailand. Classes, which last most of the day, start at 3,500 baht.4 p.m.10) ROCK OUTWith its cooler climate and rugged terrain, Chiang Mai has become the hub for adventure sports, including rafting, trekking and mountain biking. An American expat, Josh Morris, pioneered the rock climbing scene, especially at Crazy Horse Buttress, a rock face that overlooks lime green, terraced rice fields. Mr. Morris’s outfitter, Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures (55/3 Ratchapkhinai Road; 66-53-207-102; www.thailandclimbing.com) offers introductory courses starting at 1,800 baht per person. After sweating to the top, head back to the bars along the Ping River to cool off with a Singha beer and cap off your adventure in style.THE BASICSFlights from the United States to Chiang Mai usually require a connection in Bangkok. Thai Airways International (www.thaiair.com) flies to Bangkok from Kennedy Airport in New York, with fares for travel in May starting at around $1,100, according to a recent Web search. Carriers flying to Chiang Mai from Bangkok include Thai Airways and Nok Air (www.nokair.com). One-way fares on Nok Air start at around 1,300 baht, or about $40 at 32 baht to the dollar.WHERE TO STAYThe Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi (51/4 Chiang Mai-Sankampaeng Road; 66-53-888-888, www.mandarinoriental.com/chiangmai) is a striking resort on 60 acres with villas that resemble ancient Thai villages. Rooms start at 10,899 baht and go up to 280,000 baht for the Royal Residence, which has three private pools and six bedrooms.Chiang Mai boasts a new crop of boutique hotels. The elegant Rachamankha (6 Rachamankha 9; 66-53-904-111; www.rachamankha.com) looks like a chapel and unfolds into one peaceful courtyard after the next. Rooms start at 6,825 baht.The dusitD2 (100 Chang Klan Road; 66-53-999-999; www.dusit.com), set in the heart of the old city, offers a minimalist design and rooms starting at 4,100 baht.For event listings, check the English-language Bangkok Post (www.bangkokpost.net) or the magazine Citylife Chiang Mai (www.chiangmainews.com).

Black Teen Girls & Sexual Health

Posted by Lisa Peyton-Caire on April 12, 2008 at 1:22pm

Greetings Sisters:You all have probably heard about the recent CDC (Center for Disease Control) study on Teen Girls and Sex which states that 1 in 4 teen girls between ages 14-19 have an STD (most likely HPV and chlamydia); and of this representative group, nearly half (48%) of Black teen girls is estimated to have an STD.See http://www.cdc.gov/stdconference/2008/media/release-11march2008.pdf .When I read this, I was astounded as the percentage seems quite high. I do not believe, based on my life experience and observations, that Black teen girls are having MORE SEX than white and latino girls, but I do believe that our girls may be having MORE UNPROTECTED SEX as well as sex with young men who have multiple partners.I also learned from a publisher, Ben Bosa, whose wife Ngozi Osuagwu, is an OB/GYN and author of Letter to My Sisters: Plain Truths and Straightfoward Advice From a Gynecologist, that many of our teen girls may have higher rates of infection, including HIV, due to their contact with young men/grown men who have cycled through the prison industry, engaged in homosexual sex, and therefore leave the young women infected. This is a tough allegation to envision but there may be some truth here. In my prior work with teen girls, it was in fact true that many were engaged in relationships with adult men and previously incarcerated men/young adult men.What do you think?This subject--including the specific controversial issue of the HPV Vaccine, which the government of Washington, DC is trying to require/mandate for all teen girls, deserves our attention and engagement.In gist, many of our teen girls ARE HAVING SEX whether we like it or not and whether mothers and fathers and clergymen want to hear this or not.The question is, what do we do now?I would love your responses to this question as I craft an article that will highlight this very issue in an upcoming issue of SisterSpeak Online Magazine.I look forward to your replies.LisaSisterSpeak Online Magazinewww.sisterspeakonline.com/index.asp

Free Yoga and April News from kg yoga life practices

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on April 11, 2008 at 8:53pm

Namaste All!Happy April - National Poetry, Jazz Appreciation, and Financial Literacy Month! Happy DC Yoga Week (April 12-17 www.dcyogaweek.com/)! Happy Earth Day (April 22)!This month kg yoga life practices is focusing on the theme of breathing in the energy of sympathetic joy (mudita) and allowing it to create an appreciation for the sweetness of life. Mudita is a Buddhist Pali word that refers to an inner spring of infinite joy that allows us to rejoice in the joy of others. When we discover and cultivate our own inner joy, we become secure within ourselves. From this grounded place, we are able to rejoice in the joy of others which allows us to appreciate the sweetness of life.kg yoga life practices' yoga classes will include the following:a) Chakra balancing that uses Reiki healing touch practices to cleanse and strengthen the sacral chakra located in the center of the abdomen and lower backThe sacral chakra deals with joy, emotional identity, creativity, desire, pleasure and self-gratification, procreation, and personal relationships. It also governs sexual organs, stomach, upper intestines, liver, gallbladder, kidney, pancreas, adrenal glands, spleen, middle spine, auto immune system. The sacral chakra is associated with the color orange, the element of water, and the sense of taste. It is also associated with the following gemstones: amber, carnelian, and orange tourmaline.b) Chanting with mala beads that uses VAM as a sacral chakra mantrac) Creative visualization and meditation using the color orange and Bast, the Egyptian goddess of joy, love, healing, birth, music, dance, the sunrise, and protector of cats, women, and childrend) Aromatherapy with eye yoga using ylang ylang essential oile) Hip-opening yoga poses such as standing wide forward bend (Prasarita Padottanasana), sitting wide forward bend (Upavista Konasana), bound angle pose (Baddha Konasana), and supine bound angle pose (Supta Baddha Konasana)kg yoga life practices will sponsor two Karma Yoga Project events in Malcolm X Park/Meridian Hill Park (if it rains, the group will not meet):1) Saturday, April 12 @ 9:00am-9:30am (if it rains group will not meet) - The short morning practice will honor DC Yoga Week (April 12-18 - http://www.dcyogaweek.com/). During DC Yoga Week, yoga teachers and studios provide opportunities for people living in the DC area to try a yoga class for free or at a reduced cost. Their efforts seek to increase awareness about the benefits of yoga and meditation, and help encourage greater physical health and well-being. FYI Event - Check out DC Yoga Week's Yoga on the Mall event on Sunday, April 13 @ 1:00pm-4:00pm (meet yoginis and yogis on the northeast corner of the Washington Monument Grounds). For more information, visit www.dcyogaweek.com/mall2008.html.2) Sunday, April 27, @ 11:30am-12pm - The short morning yoga practice will be dedicated to National Poetry Month, Earth Day, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.IMPORTANT NOTE: The group will practice kind and gentle Hatha yoga in front of the waterfall located near the reflecting pool and park entrance facing 16th Street and Florida Avenue, NW. Each yoga class will last thirty minutes and include an opening meditation, warm-up, kind and gentle poses, and closing meditation. Yoga lovers should bring their own yoga mat and bath towel for seated positions. They should also dress comfortably in loose clothing and avoid drinking or eating two hours before the yoga class.Stay tuned for more news about the relaunch of OM on My Mind newsletter and meditation podcasts.Peace, Love, and Joy OMs,Ananda LeekeFounder/Directorkg yoga life practiceshttp://kgyoga.blogspot.com/ and http://yoga.meetup.com/584kiamshaleeke@yahoo.com

Attitude

Posted by Alive Inc & ALIVE Magazine on April 11, 2008 at 7:27pm

Good Message...There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head. 'Well,' she said, 'I think I'll braid my hair today.'So she did and she had a wonderful day.The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two hairs on her head.'H-M-M,' she said,'I think I'll part my hair down the middle today.'So she did and she had a grand day.The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head.'Well,' she said, 'today I'm going to wear my hair in a pony tail.' So she did, and she had a fun, fun day.The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn't a single hair on her head.'YAY!' she exclaimed.'I don't have to fix my hair today!'Attitude is everything.Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.Live simply,Love generously,Care deeply,Speak kindly.......Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain.

Author Ananda Leeke Accepts Honorary Member of the National League of American Pen Women

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on April 11, 2008 at 2:09am

For Immediate ReleaseAuthor Ananda Leeke Accepts Honorary Membership into the National League of American Pen WomenAnanda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke, artist, creativity coach, and debut author of powerful woman's self-discovery novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One, accepts an invitation to become an honorary member of the National League of American Pen Women, Washington, DC Branch.April 10, 2008 - Washington, DC -- Patricia Daly-Lipe, Ph.D, President of the Washington DC Branch of the National League of American Pen Women invited Author Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke to become an honorary member after Leeke's book reading at the Historical Society of Washington, DC on April 9. Leeke graciously accepted the invitation and plans to participate in the DC Branch's spring activities.The National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) was established in 1897. NLAPW is a not-for-profit organization made up of women who have demonstrated creative talents in art, letters, and music composition. The purpose of the League is to encourage the production of creative work of professional standard in art, letters, and music and to provide, through outreach, activities and educational, creative, and professional support to nonmembers in those fields. There are Pen Women branches throughout the United States. The national motto is: "One for all and all for one." The League's national headquarters, the Pen Arts Building, is located in the Dupont Circle Historic District (1300 17th Street, NW) in Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.americanpenwomen.org. To learn more about the DC Branch, visit www.nlapw-dc.org.Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke tells the story of Karma Francois, a thirtysomething California-born BoHo BAP (Bohemian Black American Princess) with Louisiana roots and urban debutante flair. The book shows how a woman uses therapy, yoga, meditation, art, music, poetry, and support from family and friends to confront the effects of her poor life choices and embrace a spiritual journey of healing and love. The book was published by iUniverse, Inc. and is available through Amazon.com, Barnesandnobles.com, Borders.com, Target.com, and Bookamillion.com.The novel was written to encourage self-discovery and healing, celebrate poetry and jazz, cultivate financial literacy, illustrate the diversity of loving relationships (straight, lesbian, and gay), emphasize the importance of yoga and meditation practice, and develop HIV/AIDS awareness. It was also written to celebrate Black history, art, culture, and music; Washington, DC neighborhoods such as U Street, Shaw, Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle; and the cultural connections that African Americans share with Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America.Contact Information:Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn LeekeKiamsha.com, LLCkiamshaleeke@yahoo.comwww.lovestroubadours.comwww.youtube.com/kiamshaleeke

Focused and Fierce ----

Posted by DawnKA on April 10, 2008 at 8:24pm

So what's that all about you wonder? It's the declaration. It's working and I am seeing the real fruits of my labor if you will indulge me for just a moment. I have accomplished quite a lot in less than a month.It makes me wonder, why did it take me such a long time to get to this point. I could have been so much further along in the business. I rationalize it by convincing myself that the time is now.I do believe that it's a combination of things. I have procrastinated and I am taking full responsibility for my role in hindering the process. I rested comfortably in doing well at minimum when I could have done excellent. I did just enough when I knew I could do more. What was the problem? Me.............I wanted to figure things out instead of letting go and allowing God to lead me. Yes, I believe that we are all placed here with a purpose. My purpose is to serve others through health care - yours could be to serve others through baking, singing, writing, dancing, defending, advocating,cleaning, sewing, art, cooking, marketing, public speaking, teaching, designing, etc... We all need each other and that's why we have various assignments.I am elated to find that with focus I have accomplished more in the last few weeks than that of the last couple years. There is a great sense of confidence that comes with making progress. Now, I am focused and fierce!

Great News Report!

Posted by DawnKA on April 10, 2008 at 8:23pm

Friday, April 04, 2008Great News Report!Wow! Where should I begin? I guess I will start by sharing how my goals are falling into place. I made my declaration that I am going to get the business ideas in motion. Well, I did just that and I am so happy to report the great news with you.I had a meeting with the head of an organization that expressed an interest in using my business services. Our meeting lasted 3 hours but by the end of the meeting, I had not only landed a client but also a new friend.I encourage you all to follow your goals - it may take some time for things to fall into place but it's worth a try. You have to - you must - go forth and do it! I must go for now, I have a lot of clients who have no idea but they are waiting to meet me ;-)

Getting Older Growing Up!

Posted by DawnKA on April 10, 2008 at 8:22pm

Sunday, March 30, 2008Getting older - Growing UpToday my daughter is 18. An age we all have looked forward to - the beginning of adulthood. It symbolizes the time where we are able to make independent decisions.However, my daughter is somehow not quite ready. She has quite a bit of maturing still on her list of things to do. As I have observed my children, I can appreciate the unique aspects of their characters. They are all very different yet the same. They are all talented writers, singers, dancers,etc. They love to read, travel, go to the theater,museums, dining, etc. However, when it comes to making decisions they are really different.My birthday girl has always been the daughter who I consider to be my biggest challenge as a parent. Of all my children, she is the one who pushes it every time. An example would be her habit of breaking curfew. My other children will be back on time and even before the time. My birthday girl will say that the train was late when in fact she did not check the schedule to see what time she needed to get on the train in order to be home on time. She does not hesitate to point out the privileges that are extended to her other siblings. I have explained to her that they have shown that they are responsible. I can go on and on about her attitude of entitlement, etc.As a parent I allow my children to grow and make their decisions. Somehow, my 18 year old is just not quite ready and I am not ready to let her go. However, I know that I must. I have to trust that as I have done my best - she will be able to follow the examples that were shown to her.Although right now she is not exhibiting the level of maturity that she needs to - she will eventually realize that she must navigate her own life. She will have to determine what is best for her and deep down I know she will. She is a winner - I know she is.

FREE NETWORKING EVENT IN MARYLAND

Posted by The Black Business Cafe on April 10, 2008 at 6:25pm

TheBBC CafeBusiness 2 Business((Guest Speaker: Chiezda Washington))((Guest Psalmist / Spoken Word Artist: Lisa Gilliam of Gilliam VOCALS, Inc))The BBC Cafe is a platform designed for Black Business Owners to introduce & promote their business.By attending and participating in TheBBC Cafe you will:*Expand your business*Learn of other business opportunities*Learn and find new products and services*Establish new business relationships & friends*Learn new business techniques & strategies2 guest to a category limit for vendor space. Only 1 from the category will be able to present and expound ( 1st come, 1st served )Membership is not required ((All attendees MUST RSVP))Each Vendor & Featured Guest must RSVP & make payment in advance. ((NO EXCEPTIONS)) Non-Members can RSVP by sending an email to: Charlene@theblackbusinesscafe.comWhere: THE QUALITY INN7200 BALTIMORE AVE., COLLEGE PARK, MD 20740Date: April 11, 2008Time: 7pm - 10pm*Investment: ((Free)) to attend*Vendor Space: $40.00 (10 Spaces Available)*Featured Guest: $15.00 (5 Spaces Available) Featured guest will receive 15 Minutes to present his / her business to the Cafe audience((Bring plenty of Marketing Materials. Business cards, Fliers, etc.))*Refreshments will be served

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