Surrounding Yourself with Positive Vibes

A friend posted this picture on BBM and it just resonated with me deeply today. Keep those who add positive energy around you all the time, because there are times when one has to gain strength through others. I'm humbled by the love I've received  each day while I write my dissertation. The end is almost near.

Sma.
xx

For the Love Of Books

I love reading, I love words and falling for Characters. This is a first of books I think would be great to read if you are interested. I will also post books I'd like to read.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is an inspirational writer, I had the pleasure of seeing her give the commonwealth talk this year in London.

If you want to know more about her, this is a great link to watch;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg

I must read it again.

xx

LifeThroUghTheLens: here Comes a HoT StePpEr

LifeThroUghTheLens: here Comes a HoT StePpEr

I love this!

To new beginnings and  being consistent with my dreams...

Declarations of  Love


I've spent time thinking about the above topic. The big leaps of faith that we take in order to express this infinite verb called Love. Personally, it has come in different ways and from unexpected places some not too obvious. And yes, I am talking about the typical boy loves girl scenario but there's so much more to declaring love. It's in what we say and do for each other as friends, family and lovers. Lovers of each other. The lessons I keep learning in my relations with all the significant people in my life is that honesty, loyalty and courage are important traits. They can never be taken lightly as they cushion you in moments of light or despair. You need to surround yourself with lovers, people who in their own unique ways are committed to your presence in their lives and vice-versa. I've come to know great joy in the display of love from my family and friends, acts that have left me graceful, grateful and humbled. The crazy thing is when you are in the dark you never think of the light or imagine it possible. I'm testimony that it is. I am also learning to also be steadfast in my convictions but most importantly to be loyal, courageous and honest with myself especially because things change but the essence of who we are remains the same. I pray and hope that I never stop declaring my love for others and where I fail I learn to with sincerity, it may be awkward but we must learn to challenge ourselves. I may falter but the learning is in the process, pain and all. I am still learning but for now this is me declaring my thoughts. If you are not happy make the necessary steps to be, for we deserve nothing less especially Love in all its different faces.


SmaUniverse
It's Yours

Are You Good Enough?

It seems you can feel like you are not living your life, well enough,full enough and good enough.
I'm always plagued by days where I feel everyone else is taking the right step but me, Like I'm forever walking with an 'under construction' sign  on my forehead.
I don't think I'm unhappy, I actually quite love where I am right now but as with anything; there's always room for improvement.
So now what do I do?
I think I need to learn to tune out everyone else's beat and jam to my own with all the enthusiasm and energy I have.
Granted I'm inspired by people who have a grasp on their own rhythms but the dreams we chase differ and that in itself makes us all GOOD ENOUGH!

TALK ABOUT FAST!

Is it me or is the world moving fast? or my world at least,
If we are not talking-texting-calling-emailing-shopping-partying-drinking it's something else! Haai nna I'm tired, is it natural for us to be rushing absolutely everything? a person can't have a well thought out conversation anymore, people want to know now! I can't call back or reply to that sms/email a couple of days later after I've thought of my response. Maybe that's the problem, minimal thinking is being done. The modern age doesn't seem to value time for reflection or meditation, we are constantly running at high speeds. We, most, rather I sleep with my phone next to me, phones are at our dinner tables, weddings, funerals, you name it! It seems you are rude or have to be of a certain social standing if you ask individuals to leave their phones in their bags or cars. Even with strict instructions to switch them off, there's always that one person who is adamant their phone won't ring, we've all experienced this and it's usually at a particularly awkward moment. I must say I've also seen how Blackberry's have changed the nature of relationships, as a person still resisting having one, it seems I'll be forever wondering why I'm not part of the addictive BBM world, one step or many behind in conversations.
I'm already bothered that I check my facebook/twitter/gmail accounts so much. My phone is tucked under my pillow at night and despite that it's much more convenient to snooze my alarm (three times) before I wake up. It's the first and last thing I see each day.I have understandably so, ignored my LinkedIn account, my yahoo and my two other gmail accounts, plus I have two blogs!
I'll be the first to admit that I'm far from an internet obsessed, new age media junkie, I'm not wired that way despite my many accounts.
I still prefer writing pen and paper style than typing  and reading a physical book instead of my notebook.
I'm not sure what made me think I could be a techno savvy participant, maybe it's my publishing background , the influence of all things digital but whatever it is,PLEASE SLOW DOWN! I love quiet uninfluenced days with no beeps and junkie itches to check what everyone else in the world is up to. The challenge is not to be bothered if my phone is charged or not, such evil! :)

SmaUniverse
It's Yours!