I've Been Waiting For You 2012...

So I'm a bit ashamed that my last post on this blog was in October. My goal for this space was to provide weekly nuggets to promote a divyne and healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, its hard to do that when you're still focusing on balancing your life. Thankfully, I've accomplished alot in the last couple of months and hope to accomplish a whole lot more in 2012!

Everyone seems to be in that spirit of new year's resolutions and starting anew. I always do my resolutions on my personal new year (my birthday) and re-assess this time of the year. I'm excited to report that I'm making progress on my goals and hope that you are too!

One of these goals is to jump back into my running and hot yoga practices. For the next 6 months, I'm training for a half marathon with my local Black Girls Run running group. There is nothing like a supportive network of people to encourage you on that last mile. Our group's motto is that we "never leave a woman behind." I really encourage you to check out your local group (http://www.blackgirlsrun.com/).

My hot yoga practice has been very helpful to my maintaining balance and tranquility. It is not for everyone, but I have truly enjoyed its detoxifying effects and what it has done for my flexibility and joints (particularly with the running).

divynenhealthy thought of the week:
What are your New Year's Resolutions? Or, are you like me and just trying to maintain what you have already begun last year? Either way, find a way to work on continually improving yourself this week. It could be as small as eating more fruits and vegetables or taking the stairs (instead of the elevator) at work. Whatever you do...stay divynenhealthy!

Overwhelmed? Here's Your Cure...

Lately, I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed. This is somewhat normal, as I am in my last semester of required courses, working on several writing projects and playing the doctoral student conference/workshop/training game (not to mention my other projects and oh, my personal life!). 

I haven't posted in two weeks. Not because I didn't want to but....mostly because I didn't know what to say. And then tonight, while talking to undergraduate students from four different historically black colleges and universities during and after a graduate panel I was invited to sit on, I remembered my cure for feeling overwhelmed. Just breathe...smile...pay it forward and give thanks! And tonight, I did just that! 

While talking to these starry-eyed, amazing undergraduate students and listening to their plans to change this world, it reminded me why I work so hard and for so long...to be able to connect to these young scholars and help them discover their way. And even though I've missed a couple of deadlines, need to seriously clean my house and can't remember the last time I actually cooked in my kitchen, I have so much to be thankful for....the wonderful support system in my family and friends, the ability to live the life I want, the understanding that this life may not be the one I envisioned when I was a little girl but it is the one that I have and cherish. And, last but not least, I am thankful for all of you who for whatever reason decided to like my page or actually read this. I thank all of you who lift me up...I pray that this post does the same for you. 

I encourage you all to meditate on this divynenhealthy thought of the week...

divynenhealthy thought of the week:

So if you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, breathe...smile..do something nice for someone else and pause and give thanks for this life!

Who's Got Your Back?

We can't operate in this world alone. Seriously, some people try to do this but always find that they are unfulfilled or constantly seeking that one thing they believe will FINALLY make them happy. Do you know people like this? I do....and I bet you do too!

But, have you ever really wondered who has your back? Who can you count on when times are hard....who you can turn to for inspiration...support? Well, if you believe in a higher being, then you know that you must ALWAYS return to the Source of Life for this inspiration, support....and love. Often we turn to others first and sometimes end up disappointed. Instead we should start with the Source, or Creator, and practice that which we want. By helping others, we actually end up helping ourselves and living a fulfilled life. Service results in happiness (trust me on that one...)! Just try it...

divynenhealthy thought of the week:

Think about who has your back. Now, think about those folks you keep in prayer, keep in your thoughts and send good vibes to on a regular basis. This week, reach out to someone and let them know that you have their back. Pay it forward....and spread love!