Standing in the light of my own energy, I felt no doubt, no fear, no self judgement. I knew exactly what I needed to do next. I went home and scheduled my visit for a holistic healing consultation for February 25th. I'd always wanted to take a cooking class with my daughter; we love cooking together. Just for fun, I purchased an Organic Soul Chef cooking class session with Sister-Mama Madea Allen. The Universe was orchestrating one good feeling opportunity after the other to prepare me for what was coming...
Almost at the end of the day Thursday (February 23rd) my Supervisor at the DOES came over to my desk and asked to meet with me in an empty office. He seemed very nervous. I, on the other hand, felt a serene calm. The HR person sitting next to him seemed very uneasy. She pushed a one page document in front of my supervisor for him to give to me. With shaky hands and barely audible voice he pushed the letter across the table and said "I just wanted to give you this." I felt empathy for my supervisor; he seemed so dissatisfied with his life. Without reason, I was placed on administrative leave (with full salary paid) for two weeks with an release of duties effective March 9th. I tried to contain my elation and the urge to thank the Universe out loud. I was truly relieved. I would not have to force myself to spend another minute in what I experienced to be a highly stunted and toxic environment. I was so happy to get out of there that I completely forgot to take my house key off the work-key chain and gave them both.
While I felt relief I did not feel regret because as I am learning life's contrast is what helps me to know what I do want. In my six months at the DOES I learned so much about my talents, I developed my skills and gained further insight to what I do not want to do with my life. I have an authentic desire to help others through my life experiences and to better understand my power to heal my body, my mind and my spirit. With this self knowledge I hope to empower others who are seeking their own unique holistic healing journeys.
And, because the Universe is always filling our requests, I had an awesome weekend queued up with wonderful Sisters who are living their passions. On Friday, my daughter and I had a fun time with Mama Madea in her Organic Soul Chef cooking class where six Wombyn who had never met before (and two brothers) of different generations laughed, shared stories, recipes and cooked organic soul food together. Saturday I had an amazing "me day" with Sis. Mayasa at the It's Time To Heal Sanctuary. The Universe has our back, all the time...if we allow it.
So much came to remembrance during my time with Sis. Mayasa. I remembered how wonderful it felt to walk in my power and be happy to share it with other Wombyn...
Early in life, I learned first-hand Taino and West
African ancestral botanical medicine. I am a living testimony to the power
of Jarabes [ha-rah-bes]. I grew up being
sent to ‘La Botanica’; there was one in every neighborhood. La Botanica was an herbalist and/or, botanist shop – but more importantly, a place of healing revered and respected in our community. La Botanica was where Mother, Aunties and
God Mothers all went when a physical, spiritual or emotional malady struck a member in the home or,
family. Our healing was not out of our
geographical, cultural or financial reach. We were never without a cure. My strong
foundation in holistic healing began in the kitchen.
I always found a way to sneak time in the kitchen; the Wombyn in my family taught me many things. Coffee brewed
while wisdom percolated on life, love, loss and triumph. As a child I suffered greatly from chronic
asthma. The steroids pumped into my
lungs made me weak, significantly decreased my cognitive abilities and mobility;
I could not focus or barely stand while taking them. One day, a neighbor from Santo Domingo prescribed
a lemon, honey and Aloe elixir; that night I slept sound. My asthma was not completely cured because most of us don't do the research on how detrimental the Standard American Diet (SAD) is to our health. The elixir
naturally expelled the mucus diminishing my cough and allowing my immune system
rest so, it could do its job. In time, my
chronic asthma became seasonal allergies.
Growing up, I watched my mother suffer
from migraines. The Wombyn in my community tried everything from wrapping
ground coffee beans in a bandana to ice packs; nothing worked. At around seven or eight years of age, I felt great concern and asked my
mother “mommy where does it hurt?” She put my little hands on the spot where
it hurt. I began massaging. “You are going to be a nurse," my mother whispered
as she fell asleep.
Emotional trauma and living in a constant state of crisis or
worry can cause physical and mental health issues. As an emancipated minor in NYC, I suffered
greatly from hypoglycemia and anemia. Due
to a nutrient deficient diet, I became susceptible to cavities, migraines and
chronic fatigue. Western pharmaceuticals
say “treat the symptom”. Botanical or, holistic medicine supports examining the
whole individual to find and treat the root cause of the
malady.
As result of a nervous
breakdown freshman year in college, I came into awareness of the power of
being in the present moment. I began a yoga and meditation practice with the
Art of Living Organization. In this
phase of my life, I learned more about the spirit, mind, and body
connection. Through this esoteric
practice I learned there is no such thing as “trying” there is only doing. In fact, if you have thought it; you have
done it. We simply have to receive. That is, move in the direction of our
thoughts for physical, mental, emotional and, even financial well-being.
In 2007, a back molar with 12 year old Mercury fillings cracked to the gum-line and the filling fell out leaving a huge hole. I began
to feel extreme pain. I asked the Universe for healing. Searching on the internet I ran across a book called How To Cure Tooth Decay by Ramiel Nagel. I had come across the book when Nani was a toddler. Like most people, I was programmed to believe I had no power over my tooth decay. I was not ready to let go of fear that comes from relying on others for our well-being so, I didn't believe I could cure my own tooth decay. It was the BEST $30 dollars I ever spent, in my life. First I learned about my nutritional needs. Not knowing how I would afford modifying my diet
I simply began taking small action steps towards the direction of my curiosity. I began visiting farms in rural Massachusetts. It was so liberating and fun! Going to the farm became a family outing.
Because I was focusing on
well-being instead of on pain; I attracted more wellness – and, it expanded to
other areas of my life. In the summer of
2014, I decided to take my child to a fun-kid-friendly outdoor health fair featuring
massage, Reiki and other holistic vendors.
After getting a massage, the
Reiki practitioner offered to do a free energy session. After she was done she asked me “Do you feel
pain or, discomfort?” “Yes, my back molar,” I
replied without hesitation. The Reiki
specialist walked across to a Wombyn standing behind a table with many bottles
of oils and came back with a six ounce cup full of scented water. “Rinse with this for a few minutes and then
drink it,” she said. "She wants me to rinse with the water and then, drink it?" I thought to myself. If you have ever
suffered from tooth pain, you know the desperate feeling of wanting the pain to
stop. I did as she
told me. In less than five minutes,
I felt no pain. For years, I withstood
pain, discomfort and also lived in a constant state of anxiety feeling
powerless over my dental and overall health. I have
been using doTerra On-Guard Oil for three years faithfully. Not only has this practice improved my dental
health but, it increased my overall mental, emotional and spiritual
health.
What are you focusing on and causing to expand in your reality?
I spoke my truth out loud. I want to learn more about womb health, about our Kundalini powers and to steward Wombyn through childbirth. I also want to write fiction novles and autobiographical books based on my life experiences and insights. I took stock of my needs, desires and what feels good for me. I inventoried the last three years of my struggle with different aspects of my health - physical, mental, nutritional and emotional. I no longer want to invest my energy in fear. Instead, I will invest in the possibility of my desire to feel good - moment to moment.
I asked the Universe to work from home so that I could invest in my family's desires. Almost a month ago I became a Wellness Advocate for doTERRA's Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. I also want to learn more about Doula work. I created a newsletter called: Our Power To Heal Our Bodies; look out for that. Your body (and your family's health) is your responsibility, don't let anyone tell you different.
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You be safe...I'll be dangerous.
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