Time for Self

 

In the spirit of true transparency I have a couple of truths I want to share. TRUTH: there are times when I feel like no one is considering me. TRUTH: Sometimes I just get sick and tired of being there for others and I feel overwhelmed about it. TRUTH: I need to learn to say NO and not feel guilty about it.  Selfish? Maybe. Pity party? Could be.  Whatever the case, these are my truths and it was therapeutic for me to verbalize them; after all I am on a quest for EMOTIONAL and SPIRITUAL WELLNESS.

So,  I’ve put these feelings in the atmosphere…now what?  Well, I’m glad you asked (at least you’re thinking about me…I jest) I AM GOING TO MAKE TIME FOR SELF!! What this means for me is time where I am the first and last topic on the agenda. Time where I will not feel guilty because I am doing something no one else wants to do. Time where I will enjoy my company and break the “nobody is thinking about LaWanda attitude.”  Now, the trick to this to make sure I maintain a healthy balance; I don’t want to sway too far to either side. Yes, I am very much an introvert and I find it ironic that during those alone times I find myself focusing much of that time on others. Now, don't get me wrong, that is not so bad, but I really need to take this time for self. So my plan (Just in case you’re curious) for this year, I will paint...just because I want to see what I can create. I wil take Salsa lessons and participate in a recital and I will practice yoga. Sure, I will continue my running, spinning, and anything else that I can do to maintain my PHYSICAL WELLNESS, but the additional things are going to be things that my family/friends could do with me, but chances are they won’t…be invited…lol

Make sure you take time for self, I’ve learned that I am a better me when I have some me time.

 

Peace & Love,

LaWanda

What Do You Want

Positive Thought For The Week.

What Do You Want?
“What do you want” is made up of four little words, but it can mean so many things to so many different people. How many times in life have you been asked what do you want? And how many times have you ever stopped to think about how powerful those four little words can be.

Answering the question for yourself might make a big difference in how your life will play out this year and moving forward. It can be the difference between your 2013 being just like your 2012, 2011, 2010, etc. You get where I’m going. Or this year can be the beginning of things changing and evolving in your life moving forward.

So here is what I would like to you to do, starting now. I want to challenge you to take some time in the next few weeks and sit down and write down five things you really want to happen in your life and/or change. Now writing them down is only the first step, but remember you have to start some where. What is important is that you stop making excuses and you start.

Once you have done that stay tuned there is more to come.

By Yolanda Askew

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA

HAPPY NEW YEAR LIVE LIFE WELL READERS/CWUW COMMUNITY!!!

     ON YOUR NEW YEAR'S JOURNEY TO BE A HEALTHIER YOU...I WANTED TO WRITE A BLOG ABOUT THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE ALOE VERA PLANT.  NOW, THIS HAS BEEN A PLANT THAT I HAVE BEEN VERY FAMILIAR WITH SINCE A LITTLE GIRL.  I WAS A TOMBOY; I WAS ALWAYS RUNNING BEHIND MY OLDER BROTHER AND HIS FRIENDS.  I GOT A LOT OF SCRAPES, BURNS, CUTS, ETC. THROUGH OUT MY CHILDHOOD YEARS AND THE ONE THING MY MOM SWORE BY TO HEAL MY WOUNDS WAS...THE ALOE VERA PLANT.  MY MOM ALWAYS KEPT ONE OF THESE PLANTS IN OUR HOME...JUST FOR ME, LOL.  NEOSPORIN HAS NOTHING ON THE HEALING BENEFITS OF SOME ALOE VERA.   I BARELY SEE A BLEMISH FROM THE WOUNDS BECAUSE OF THE HEALING POWER OF THIS ALOE VERA PLANT.  

     JUST GO GET A PLANT FROM THE STORE, TREAT IT AS ANY OTHER PLANT.  WHEN NEEDED, BREAK OFF A PIECE OF THE PLANT, SQUEEZE THE PIECE TO MAKE SOME OF THE ALOE VERA GEL OOZE OUT, CLEANSE THE WOUND WITH SOAP AND WATER, AND THEN APPLY THE ALOE VERA GEL STRAIGHT TO THE WOUND.  DO THIS AT LEAST TWICE A DAY UNTIL THE WOUND IS HEALED.  NOW, UPON GETTING OLDER AND THROUGH RESEARCH, I FOUND THAT THIS PLANT JUST DOES NOT HEAL WOUNDS....BUT OUR BODY, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.  I FOUND SOME GREAT INFO TO SHARE WITH YOU ON ONE OF MY FAVORITE INFO SITE, NATURALNEWS.COM.  SOME OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE PLANT ARE:  STOPS TUMORS FROM GROWING, HELPS WITH CONSTIPATION, HYDRATES SKIN, HELPS WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, STABILIZES BLOOD GLUCOSE, AND MANY, MANY MORE.  SOME OF THE WAYS YOU CAN TAKE ALOE VERA IS BY BUYING THE ALOE VERA DRINK (WHICH IS PRETTY TASTY), TAKING THE PILLS, OR JUST SCRAPING OUT THE INSIDE OF THE LEAF AND PUTTING IT IN A SMOOTHIE!!  THERE ARE MANY WAYS YOU CAN ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF AN ALOE VERA PLANT.  OH, IT IS GREAT FOR HAIR TOO!!  ALOE VERA SHOULD BE A STAPLE PLANT IN EVERY HOUSEHOLD.  MY PERSONAL SUGGESTION IS TO GO OUT A GET YOU AN ALOE VERA PLANT TODAY!!


DANICA J.

CHECK OUT THE LINK AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: http://www.naturalnews.com/021858_aloe_vera_gel.html

Indy's Free Tax Preparation 2013 Kickoff Rally!

Office of the Front Porch Alliance

                        www.Indy.gov/FrontPorch    

Join The Office of the Front Porch Alliance

 on Thursday, Jan. 31
for Indy's Free Tax Preparation 2013 Kickoff Rally!

Who: Join Mayor Greg Ballard and First Lady Winnie Ballard! All Indianapolis residents and community partners are welcome! 

Where: Broad Ripple Park, 1550 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis



When: Jan. 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What: As tax season approaches, Indy's Free Tax Prep is gearing up to help more Marion County residents than ever before by preparing their tax return for free!


Residents who made $49,000 or less in 2012 may qualify for FREE Tax Preparation Services. 
If you have questions about free tax-preparation services, please reply to this email, call 2-1-1 or visit www.indyscampaign.org

We hope to see you there. Bring your neighbor!

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Happy New Year: Make 2013 your best year!

Happy New Year from the board, staff, and volunteers of the Center of Wellness for Urban Women!  We thank you for a great 2012 and we're here for a healthier you in  2013.

At CWUW, we believe that great health is a part of great living and a part of that great living is taking the time to pay attention to your world, your community, your family, and YOU.   That sounds like a lot but its simple.  We're here to help with all of those necessary steps to be better and live better.

Each day, take the time pay attention, to be grateful, to eat better, to share with others, and to connect with your spiritual life.  It all starts with you.  You can be the best you can be.

In 2013, let CWUW be a part of your wellness journey.

Live Life Well,


Rhonda L. Bayless
Executive Director/Founder
http://www.cwuwonline.org