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Self Love Requires Honesty | #SLS

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I've come to realize, the hard way, that I've had and still have a lot of healing to do! Self Love is not an overnight thing *insert Percy Sledge song*. It takes time to reach a comfortable level of contentment with self. It's a journey; one of upward toil but one of positive growth. In our journey of Self Love, it is integral that we seek to know ourselves, accept who we are and live freely in our truth.  In seeking to know and embrace our truest selves, a process of self reflection and introspection helps. The trauma; experiences that we go through have fashioned us into the persons that we are today. Our personalities, our self esteem; the way we interact with others, our imposed standards, our expectations are all influenced by the way we see ourselves; by the way we think and feel about ourselves. It's 'human nature' to first be negative before positive and unappreciative before we see good, so in order to change our thinki...

Women of Power 2018

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I've been on an Inspiration high this year! It's been a habit of mine to continuously be seeking to learn, grow and live a fulfilling life with all the information that comes my way. I've actually been watching interviews and videos from entrepreneurs, people who have been successful in their careers and even people who have lots of experience with life and love. It's so easy to see the negative posts, comments, news reports, twitter feeds and shows. I believe that we must make it an active part of our day to screen out the unwanted and highlight the positive. By this, I don't mean to avoid the news and refrain from social media, I mean that you should decide what you allow to take up your time and to rule your mind. One way I do this is by ensuring that I follow pages, people and hashtags that only share positivism. Another way is by avoiding aimlessly scrolling for long periods of time. With eyes of discernment, I managed to surf the waves o...

Renew My Mind!

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During one of my monthly Personal Consecration Weeks, God guided me to resources that were aimed at refocusing my relationship with Him; refocusing my life in general. As prayer and scripture reading, even Google searching progressed, I quickly realised the importance of taking the time to evaluate my entire life! Come to think of it, this is the ideology I had when I first started My Personal Consecration Week! It is necessary to review your spirituality, your health, your weaknesses and strengths, your priorities, your financial decisions, your progress. #RenewMyMind came alive when I read Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right sprit within me." This scripture shined light on the need for my heart to be cleansed. I thought of ways in which, my heart, that is, my mind, would have strayed from God's plan and purpose for me. I also thought of belief systems and habits that needed realignment with His word. I learned that most times when ...

Island Girl Adventures | Tobago Visual Arts Association's "Art on The Beach"

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The Island Girl Adventures Series seeks to capture the raw, unadulterated beauty of Trinidad and Tobago; the side that's not usually promoted or regularly spoken of; the hidden but desirable gems of the islands. Through it's people, amazing talent can be found once you're willing to search, and once you understand the importance of every day, humble citizens . On the smaller of the islands, you may know of the various art forms of dance (folk) and music (soca, calypso) but do you know that Tobago is blooming with creative visual artists? Artists that are passionate and successful at their handiwork? Conversations With The Execs: Chris Thomas & Latoyaa Roberts We recently caught up with the executive of the Tobago Visual Arts Association (TVAA) at their first event for the year, 'Art on The Beach' at the Pigeon Point Heritage Park. We had the wonderful pleasure of speaking to the current president, Chris Thomas, who is also a Visual Art...

Island Girl Adventures | Market Deh': Make, Grow, Tobago!

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🌴 Island Girl Adventures | Market Deh' Vlog Market Deh' (Pronounced "Day") is an initiative made possible in part by Bruce Knaggs, a young enthusiastic agriculturalist on the Island of Tobago. It was born out of the desire Knaggs had to create a platform for selling his local produce and providing the opportunity for other local businesses to do so; hence Market Deh's Motto, "Make, Grow, Tobago." According to The Market Deh' promotion, it is "a great social event where you can sample and buy some of Tobago's best creations." All Are Invited to "come... eat, drink and take in the good vibes." The island of Tobago is truly vibrant with creative souls who believe that locals and visitors alike can benefit from homegrown, natural, healthy and authentic products. There are many persons who are passionate about preserving the Islands culture by utilizing its natural resources in sustainable ways; helping to create income a...