SOL7; illuminate mind, body, soul.

I grew up in and around the dance industry. I was enrolled into my first class at age 9 and by the time I was 13, I was competing. I disliked the competition stage immediately. It was as if dance went from fun to cut-throat, over night. After two years of competition, I went back to recreational dance class. Year after year, I took the stage in countless recitals, right up until my early 20's. But no matter what, the air of competition was always near. If  it wasn't about winning a trophy, then it was about best solo, or best costume. About "best" anything, really. By the age of 25, I transitioned easily from the world of dance to the world of Dance Fitness. Zumba was huge and I couldn't jump in fast enough. Surprisingly, what I saw as a child, I saw even more as an adult. The behind the scenes wars that existed in the fitness industry were shocking. "You stole my music." "That's my routine!" "I am the best." "My clas...

About 2 or 3 months ago I was out and about performing the typical "adulting" tasks of running errands, when I decided to make it a point to specifically stop at our local Staples. With an idea in my head, I walked with purpose right over to the self-printing machine and set out to print out several photos of Archangels and a very recent photo of me mother - looking stunningly beautiful with her new bald head. The picture of a warrior princess. For some odd reas on (or so I thought) the machine and I were most definitely not on the same energy frequency and with few failed attempts, I eventually turned to the women behind the counter for assistance. She happily helped me and printed out all that I requested. As I searched for my debit card, she slide the enlarged photos across the counter and said, "No charge." I was stunned at first until I looked up and saw her eyes. It was this unspoken moment between two strangers. I smiled, made eye contact, and barely g...

In just a few short weeks, I will be reaching the 8 month mark on being free of soy, dairy, and grain. (I also do not eat meat or take in alcohol, but those reasons are very different blogs LOL) Yes, I am a walking fruit & vegetable medley. I have never felt more focused, fit, energized, and relaxed. My body is a clean vessel for passing energy, both receiving and manifesting. Last night, I felt terrible. My body was all achy and I actually had a headache. Super we ird and out of character. I was unsure why, but blew it off best I could, and went to sleep before the sun was fully down. I rose from bed this morning, busted out my morning fitness routine, and took a shower after lunch. Before stepping into the tub I couldn't help but catch a slight glimpse of my nakey-self. I paused...how incredibly swollen i appeared! Bloated all around. And then it hit me! Light a light bulb drawn above my head as if I were a cartoon. I quickly ran downstairs and reached for the ONLY new thi...

Earlier in the week I wrote a blog called "Re-Thinking" it. Even though it is typical of me to blog each morning as such, this blog was not that typical. My energy was depleted and my vibe was low. I was starring at a cross-road in life and feeling slightly bogged down by the latest curve balls. I sat with that space for the remainder of this week...until today, when God reminded me exactly what I have started on this Earth. Last night I woke up, startled, after a dream I can still barely remember. My Nanny was there, so was Julitto's Dad, and I am pretty sure my Grandpa as well. All beautiful souls that have left this realm too soon. In this dream I was holding Cloey and they were all reminding me how they are acting as my spirit guides. That was it. Little substance, but a powerful message. I woke suddenly and in my half asleep state, realized my entire room smelled of Cloey. I tried to keep my eyes open, but ended up passing back out. This mor...

I love being an entrepreneur. I loved it especially up in New York. Becoming a little mini fitness guru was the easiest and most rewarding career to date. It was so exciting to move South and take that to the next level by incorporating more of what I was truly passionate about; Wellness. I dove head first into the world of Eastern medicine and absorbed as much as I could, while also invoking many of my natural abilities. Reiki and Life Coaching became a beauti ful addition to teaching women to Dance during Hip Hop Cardio Classes. Mind, Body, and Soul. A career all by itself! Sadly, the entrepreneur life has me feeling stuck and frustrated. I often feel as if I am spending more time convincing other's rather than inviting. I've even caught myself defending my own belief system against those who saw Reiki as anti-religious. I am not a pusher or a born sales-man. I do not wish to force things onto others. In fact, that way of being saddens my spirit. I believe in connectivi...

The other night I received that daily call from my father with all the newest updates on Mom. We are beyond excited that her radiation treatments have ended and she is recovering nicely inside the comforts of a rehab center. Our fingers are crossed she will get to make it home once more. While he spoke, I listened intensely, wondering how the conversation would go. See, despite the unbelievable progress my Mother is making because of her own strength and inner warrior, the reality is that the multi-layers of cancer throughout her body make the situation undeniably terminal. It would be easy for a man in his early 60's to indulge in anger, hate, frustration, and sorrow. And naturally, I would be a fool to think those feelings do not exist somewhere inside him, because, well, right now they all exist a little inside of all of us. Every member of this family. But it is not what we feel, it is where we choose to put our focus. As a family unit, our faith in God is strong. Although stu...

Last night, after an intense conversation with the love of my life, I got to pondering about the concept of "feeling." We feel stuff all the time. But how many of us actually truly FEEL it? We live in a modern day society were prescriptions are handed out by Western medicine faster than a sneeze and illegal street drugs are now sold via internet! Take this for depression, this for anxiety, this for your aliment, take this for that and that for this, swallow, snort, inject.....Oh my. Am I judging? No. I am applying discernment. Simply observing not just those around me, but taking an even closer look at myself. Am I too quick to find a way out of the dark? It is common for me to run from anything negative that runs through my body. I read Self Help books, blog, exercise, meditate, and apply Eastern medicines such as Reiki in my routines. There are moments I pat myself on the back for the ability and strength to find such healthy coping mechanisms, but then again, maybe...just ...