Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Quote of the Day: Our Greatest Fear

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
-----Marianne Williamson
I find these lines to be deeply moving because oh how they ring true... Very inspirational! I hope it helps others as it has helped me. I'm going through an interesting transitional period of "finding myself" lol! Cliche I know... but it takes a certain amount of courage to reach that precipice of doubt and to still forge ahead despite pervasive fear and searing questions. Fortunately, I have found a great friend in Ju'lia and she's been one of my rocks throughout this turbulent time in my life.

Monday, February 28, 2011

The Importance of Sleep ;-)

It's shameful that I started writing this post at 6:11am in the morning. It would be fine if I had just woken up, but alas I pulled yet another inadvertent all-nighter. I'm a night owl, I admit it! I stand and say my name as an admitted night owl / day sleeper! It's terrible, so today I decided it's my civic duty to remind myself and the world, as in the few followers I've accumulated ::lol:: that "SLEEP" is important. Here are a few facts from the National Sleep Foundation about the Importance of Sleep:


1. Sleep helps repair cellular damage which helps maintain a youthful appearance. 
2. Sleep helps keep your heart healthy by reducing inflammation
3. Reduces stress. 
4. Improves your memory.
5. Helps control body weight issues.
6. Sleep reduces your chances of diabetes 
7. Reduces the occurrence of mood disorders such as depression.
8. The experts recommend 7-9 hours of sleep a night.


Obviously, the benefits of sleep are endless. In a salute to good health, perhaps I'll start sleeping more at night, if not for just my vanity--- after all they don't call it beauty sleep for nothin. ;-)


Nail Polish!

So I'm obsessed with painting my nails bright and vibrant colors! I've painted my nails hot pink, purple, green, dark blue, turquoise, orange, silver, you name it. The colors make me feel whimsical and fun! It actually brightens my day and brings a smile to my face because its a way for me to express my personality.

SN: Bright nail polish can act as an extension or accessory to a cute outfit. The polish I usually buy is a brand from Wal-Mart called Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Polish, price $2.  You can't beat that price and I can personally attest that it lasts a long time without chipping.

Some Looks with Beige Accents



  

Some Books I LOVE!!!

              The Harry Potter Series                      Pride and Prejudice

 

    His Dark Materials Trilogy                The Anita Blake Vampire   
                                                                             Hunter Series









Listen to this playlist: Herisas's Playlist



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