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Browsing Archive: October, 2009
Anyone who knows me knows that I love to laugh! There’s nothing better to me than to spend time with my mom, my sister or other people in my life who I can laugh and share great energy with. Aside from being just plain fun, laughter is actually quite healthy – hey, where do you think the saying “laughter is the best medicine” came from?
As mentioned in this article on stress management, laughter increases some “positive” hormones in our bodies, like endorphins, and decreases... Continue reading ...
Posted by 'Funlayo on Wednesday, October 21, 2009,
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Staying positive often means keeping your eyes on the prize ahead of you and not looking back too much, but there’s one time when looking back is quite important: after you’ve had a “movement,” if you get my drift. It’s not usually something we discuss in polite company, but the state of your “droppings” says a lot about your overall health and it’s very difficult to be positive if you’re not healthy!
According to many sources, including one of my favorites, Dr. Oz, mos... Continue reading ...
 
Happy Sunday! I don’t know what’s going on where you are, but it’s windy and rainy here in New York – the perfect type of day to stay in and do some pampering! You all know how much I love baths and I’ve found a fantastic product like that makes one of my favorite pastimes even more enjoyable.
I discovered this little gem while at the Circle of Sisters Expo with my mother last weekend. I smelled their Mango Melon body butter and immediately fell in love! The scent was heavenly... Continue reading ...
Posted by 'Funlayo on Thursday, October 15, 2009,
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This mosaic is from the Art for Transit collection designed for the MTA, see more here
Riding public transportation in New York can be a real trip! While I’m certainly looking forward to (finally!) getting my driver’s license and getting a car, public transportation is environmentally friendly and it gives me a lot of time to think and reflect on things. Another thing riding the buses and subways enables me to do is people watch – and watch I do.
One thing that always strikes me i... Continue reading ...
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Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Sleep is cheap, easy and doesn’t require any special equipment but according to the National Sleep Foundation, many people don’t get enough sleep. I know I’m guilty of cheating myself out of adequate sleep at times. With all of our busy lives it may seem like there aren’t enough hours in the day but we have to make a concentrated effort to make sure we get enough sleep because not getting enough rest can be more detrimental than ... Continue reading ...
Posted by 'Funlayo on Friday, October 9, 2009,
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Reflection
Reflective Question: Have you ever overheard someone saying something negative about you? How did you handle the situation?
Let’s be honest: most of us gain some satisfaction out of talking about people once in a while. It may not be enlightened but it’s the truth. Every now and then, talking about the person we saw acting wild on the train, the “cat lady” that lives down the street or the “bad” child that made a scene in the store gives us some small bit of sadistic pleasur... Continue reading ...
Posted by 'Funlayo on Monday, October 5, 2009,
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I’m so excited to come to the end of Ase Ire’s first month and the end of our first contest! The site has gotten over 700 hits and more than 100 facebook fans in 30 days and I think that’s a great start! It’s truly a delight for me to give, and I’m pleased to announce that the winner of the $50 Amazon.com gift certificate is Bernie Lengauer of Salzburg, Austria! Bernie is a great guy who’s been a supporter since before the site’s official launch. He... Continue reading ...
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Greetings from New Hampshire! I’m here for the weekend to celebrate my niece’s third birthday – they grow so fast! Seems like she was just born yesterday! I volunteered to be the game coordinator for the party so I KNOW I’m going to need a little R&R when I get back home. What better way to relax than with a good massage, facial or pedicure? As enjoyable as these services are they also tend to be quite expensive so most of us don’t get to enjoy them as m...
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...a priestess, writer, scholar, traveler, doula in training and lover of life. She created this space for YOU to share in inspiration, information and, most of all, to promote the power of positivity through Ifa & Orisa-centric principles!
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