tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6159337850744646082024-03-13T02:27:52.688-04:00Sistah GoddessCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.comBlogger278125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-21705158955522116232012-03-16T01:41:00.002-04:002012-03-16T01:48:42.346-04:00THIS BLOG IS AN ARCHIVE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVvHj3UCganl3pLlCmHJZeCJQZuw1avVWOrIYgjyJvWnJf_BI3DPT__Y3kjhoKGYl4v_kjXk1csrE9uHz4KmXiyuhhpbf2ImDgOLaX7CIQiCd3bBKqGhyNuZbSAcqzf4IRBPoAhxQW9BFg/s1600/fb_banner_site.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVvHj3UCganl3pLlCmHJZeCJQZuw1avVWOrIYgjyJvWnJf_BI3DPT__Y3kjhoKGYl4v_kjXk1csrE9uHz4KmXiyuhhpbf2ImDgOLaX7CIQiCd3bBKqGhyNuZbSAcqzf4IRBPoAhxQW9BFg/s400/fb_banner_site.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720367684862076338" /></a><br /><br />Peace SistahWombyn,<br /><br />For the last year I have received emails asking about this blog and if people could get permission to read it again. Many times I thought about deleting it but I think it now represents a powerful moment in my life (one of many). Now with more recent increased attacks on wombyn reproductive rights- I want to re-open this blog as an archive in hope that it will stir up some conversation, inspire and affirm the strength and greatness that lies within ALL SisWombyn.<br /><br />I now am focusing more on developing my skills as a healer in service to the Divine Feminine and our creative legacy. My new work can be accessed at www.ArtHealsUs.com Please sign up for my mailing list so I can keep you in the loop of some powerful services I will be offering later 2012.<br /><br />Thank you again for the supporting the SistahGoddess blog and my many projects.Camara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-85515237346424842092011-03-11T22:52:00.005-05:002011-03-11T23:47:40.190-05:00Update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8iYY1N1YMR6JEeqce0VhS1deWQRRhQaoRBhyLnndTLZIFQ9wUqUgQXExFayldVjSk6gKEumYxQWAURoCREQz8CULUylMplTibm3RvpXzy5VWibL72ya-iIjMChbp1eYRjSwzdTAhAucPD/s1600/supernova_3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8iYY1N1YMR6JEeqce0VhS1deWQRRhQaoRBhyLnndTLZIFQ9wUqUgQXExFayldVjSk6gKEumYxQWAURoCREQz8CULUylMplTibm3RvpXzy5VWibL72ya-iIjMChbp1eYRjSwzdTAhAucPD/s400/supernova_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583049385339312994" /></a><br />Hey Sistahs,<br /><br />I can not let this busy month go forward without letting you all know what has been happening for me. I have to admit that I had been in this small funk for the last few months - nothing that was slowing me down but it was a cause for much contemplation. When I announced that this month was Afrikan Wombyn's Liberation Month little did I know that it would be more about my own liberation than others. For the last few months I have been looking at my works - things I have been doing and asking if it was contributing to my visions, my dreams and actualization of a liberated life. YES and NO...<br /><br />I LUV my creativity. I feel very blessed to be so creative AND recently it has become very important to me to plant my seeds in fertile ground. I witness all too often people placing their energies out there with very little return to their personal coffers. I especially see this in Sistahs- We Give A Lot! <br /><br />My Sistah Assata visited me a couple of weeks ago AND it was a breath of fresh air. She gave me a lot to think about AND we had some real truth telling sessions about our lives and the lives of Sistahs. I LUV connecting with my Sistahs - I have met some powerful and fabulous Wombyn while working on Wombyn Studies and writing this blog - now I am ready to move onward. I realize that I have some personal goals that I want to actualize and now is the time for me. I also realize that I can't just disperse my energies outward without a focus. This month I realized I was growing physically tired -not just from my online projects but my work schedule. As a result, I have decided to take a sabbatical. I am going to spend some time in meditation and make a plan for myself. I have decided to explore more of who I AM and move towards electrifying my life into unlimited possibilities!! <br /><br />The Mother has been telling me that NOW is the time! She has been showing me more and more that I must ACTUALIZE my LIFE and go towards places that feed my joy, thirst and excitement for life. I am proud of what I have been a part of and don't think I am leaving anything behind instead I am working on my transition towards being a GLOBAL WOMBYN. I am now unraveling all of the rest of the little boxes have created for myself so that I take deeper breaths and expand beyond 'old stories' of self. <br /><br />I am very excited about this journey. I am VERY READY!<br /><br />HUGS!!!<br />SIS. CAMARACamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-70771323172823174442011-02-26T02:52:00.005-05:002011-02-26T03:03:02.032-05:00Afrikan Wombyn's Liberation Month<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vdTdztMzHfZIpfS-Gs5TSsMwQq-T9BypQFTLRqlrgDnysUIdyqAGrAtp_6C9wi4nPRfr5y5EEguIzR2qWsOcYtc6StaReYGYckB47vdLzJAl4dcTKxgfmVdyUshZNMPUMORGzBhHODrS/s1600/flyer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vdTdztMzHfZIpfS-Gs5TSsMwQq-T9BypQFTLRqlrgDnysUIdyqAGrAtp_6C9wi4nPRfr5y5EEguIzR2qWsOcYtc6StaReYGYckB47vdLzJAl4dcTKxgfmVdyUshZNMPUMORGzBhHODrS/s400/flyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577905724027010626" /></a><br /><br /><br />Sistahs,<br />I have declared March as Afrikan Wombyn's Liberation Month! As the ruler of my own universe I thought this was a timely thing to do as March 8th is International Women's Day - a global holiday that honors Women. <br /><br />March is going to be about the Victories of Afrikan Women. I LUV, LUV, LUV the stories of my Sistahs! I am amazed by the everyday powerfulness of the Dark Goddesses that I know...I thought it was time for a celebration our works!<br /><br />I am currently looking for video, film shorts, written works, music, art and more that uplifts and tells the powerful story of women of Afrikan descent. The work will be featured on web page and on our NEW ONLINE TV STATION called SHE Network - http://www.livestream.com/shetv <br /><br />I am also looking for sponsors for 30second ad spots on SHE Network. Do you have a business or a service you want to advertise to Sistahs? You can do this for $30 for the whole month of March!<br /><br />For further details email WombynStudies@gmail.com<br /><br />Peace,<br />Sis. CamaraCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-75888201758240153632011-02-16T07:09:00.004-05:002011-02-16T08:25:29.010-05:00A New World Order...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKgyCcMwM021F3JMnKV0LxSuWrxU2tmnqmYLLBW2BblXLyUVoBuqo6eEM_FEe48clsVWedT4zAY1tUR9OTFPKd_aBujfD6-FnID8SqDu89vmA2lGuaJFW1V8UWKxnfhxj9_hyd6XexKIfI/s1600/SK-460.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 380px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKgyCcMwM021F3JMnKV0LxSuWrxU2tmnqmYLLBW2BblXLyUVoBuqo6eEM_FEe48clsVWedT4zAY1tUR9OTFPKd_aBujfD6-FnID8SqDu89vmA2lGuaJFW1V8UWKxnfhxj9_hyd6XexKIfI/s400/SK-460.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574276527087176898" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">"What if we all helped each other to manifest our most beautiful, sexy, intelligent, creative, and adventurous inner selves, instead of cooperating to suppress them?" ~ Pat Califia</span><br /><br />My Sis India, posted the quote above on facebook and it instantly resonated with me. For the last couple of weeks I was glued to my internet news as I watched things unfold in Egypt. While others watched Super Bowl, I found myself enthralled with the thought that a group of people somewhere on the planet had decided that they had enough with oppression. It was interesting to see how many where caught off guard by the sudden swell of a movement that demanded change. <br /><br />The scenario of the Egyptian people plays itself out on so many levels in our own lives. An Egyptian woman with a 19yr old son said she blamed her generation on the current situation in Egypt. She felt that they accepted oppression in return for a false stability. Life can be like that - we accept a concession -something less than what we deserve because the appearance is that the boat will not get rocked. We allow suppression of our soul's desires to continue traditions that have only served to stifle our spirits and keep the lie running the foundation of our lives. <br /><br />Personally, I can't find any incentive for living a life that is limited. I find deep joy when someone breaks the barriers of their own reality to finds LIFE. I constantly unfold my own life to remove self imposed limitations and I cleanse my environment of oppressive relationships so I can make room for respectful and expansive opportunities for deep connection. I have undergone my own quest for 'regime change' within - I no longer debate or try to justify my actions to live as a FREE Wombyn - I simply feel it is a waste of time. I take dominion of my life in this now!<br /><br />"I feel like I am coming back to life. After so many years I feel that I am alive again...", Egyptian man said while celebrating the revolution.<br /><br />Sistahs, I support your happiness! You deserve to live the life you want to live. You ARE BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL JUST AS YOU ARE! You are WORTHY. Awareness of this truth compels the entire universe to make it so! AND SO IT IS!<br /><br />Peace and Hugs,<br />Sis. CamaraCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-49802939992849983082011-02-07T15:30:00.004-05:002011-02-07T16:07:38.581-05:00Complete & Total LOVE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ojaigarden.com/images/RyuTriciTree.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 501px;" src="http://www.ojaigarden.com/images/RyuTriciTree.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Sistahs,<br /><br />A couple of weeks ago on Wombyn Studies we had a guest teacher named Kelarius Finex bring us through an activation of the Divine Feminine Principle within our bodies. The process was powerful and beyond what many of us could imagine. Kelarius encouraged us to continue to practice the opening of our hearts in order to activate the Divine Feminine within AND reap the rewards of our Divine Prosperity. Sense that time I personally feel myself 'breaking through' - there are moments were my heart logic takes over and I can't even comprehend living in heavy discord with my Divine Being. <br /><br />Love is a choice. Often it is a choice that many of us leave for others to express first. So many of us are closed down - closed in - that we believe intellectual efforts are going to elevate us to Spiritual Oneness with the Divine. What confusion many of us are in- we want freedom yet don't begin with the heart. We don't begin with SELF. <br /><br />I find myself bored literally with those who want to rewind, replay over and over again the story of the suffering without ever looking at their closed hearts as an obstacle to healing. Some people suffer so much that they poison others with their hurt and call it science, nationalism, nation building, culture, religion and I dare say Divine...<br /><br />I see the beauty of a world where many of us are willing to open our hearts and heal what is there for the sake of the children - of future generations. We gently peck away at the shell of experience so we can invite more experience in - WE ARE UNAFRAID to be who we need to be during this time AND we ARE COURAGEOUS. The ole world says love is foolish and takes advantage of those who work from their hearts but as another wise friend of mine said to me recently, "...they can not stop this time. We have already begin to move forward..."<br /><br />Today, I feel the shift within myself to express to everyone that there is no better time than now to BE THE ONE - TO BE BIGGER than the situation- TO OUTLOVE THE HARDNESS AND PAIN...I wrote on my facebook page today:<br /><br /><blockquote>I am an ADVOCATE for YOUR HAPPINESS! You deserve to smile each moment of the day and to be in places where you want to be and those who resonate with your vibration. I BELIEVE IN YOU! Your soooo beautiful, you are a WALKING SHRINE, blessing us with your presence! I thank the Mother for birthing you and I am honored to share this time with you. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO!!</blockquote><br /><br />Peace,<br />SistahGoddess UrthSTAR Camara<br /><br />PS. You can see the recording of the Awakening the Divine Feminine class at this link: <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://tinyurl.com/48f9c6q">http://tinyurl.com/48f9c6q</a></span>Camara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-90753748062408899652011-01-30T00:09:00.006-05:002011-02-05T02:10:22.232-05:00How Beautiful It IS!!!ANNOUNCEMENT: IF YOU WERE PART OF THE 5 THAT SUBMITTED FOR THE LUNAR CALENDAR, PLEASE EMAIL SISTAHGODDESS@GMAIL.COM AND GIVE ME YOUR ADDRESS! THANK YOU!!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ANOTHER WOMBYN STUDIES TREAT! ALTARS AND SACRED SPACES<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw70_86qHxyqshKVW_qzrzC0k31BvrZppyn1AhpGVxTzOi90x9sJExByxlAjQyH2jjs3967auY-1_nxzsyyEN-_y-VB7LWe60PhT_JACiJCTxNfbxfGQPsJECdzyDZwDZMype4vRHlu17G/s1600/oseanna.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw70_86qHxyqshKVW_qzrzC0k31BvrZppyn1AhpGVxTzOi90x9sJExByxlAjQyH2jjs3967auY-1_nxzsyyEN-_y-VB7LWe60PhT_JACiJCTxNfbxfGQPsJECdzyDZwDZMype4vRHlu17G/s400/oseanna.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570099122670053650" /></a><br /><br />Sistahs, if you have not joined us for the Wombyn Studies FREE courses, please do!!!<br />Some very talented and generous Sistahs have offered to share their wisdom with us and the experience has been POWERFUL! <br /><br />SIS Oseaanna December will teach this Sunday at 10am (PST)/1pm(EST)<br />***No special equipment is needed*** just log on to: <br />via facebook: http://apps.facebook.com/wombynstudies/<br />OR<br />direct link: http://www.linqto.com/rooms/WombynStudies/<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Happiness - Our Divine BirthRite!</span><br /><br />I feel full lately because I am in absolute BLISS with my life. I feel as if now -more than ever is A BEAUTIFUL TIME TO BE A WOMBYN!! So much is happening in women's circles. We are opening up to the fact that our lives are divine and beautiful and worth respect.<br /><br />No matter what you do in this world you energy is keeping this world running. Women tend to be that person holding it all together - making it all seem 'seamless' and flowing. We are a highly organizational breed of being! I find often that I have several dimensions to my life. I am not just a worker, I am not just a mother, I am not just a blogger - I wear several hats in my identity and I am always trying to give birth to another. <br /><br />This theme of birthing oneself is in a lot of ancient matrilineal art. A woman in birthing position giving birth to another self. This not just some "cool" art or a past dead ceremonial rite - THIS IS US!<br /><br />A friend of mine said the other day, "How do I know who I AM?" "How do I know this role I have for myself is who I am?" These questions are deeply profound for a wombyn because she may find the answer has been hidden from her for the convenience of others.<br /><br />Whether you are a Wombyn or man these times are asking you to ask the most important question of yourself - "Am I happy?" If not, do you deserve happiness? If your not happy yet, what will complete the feeling? <br /><br />Let's keep moving forward.<br /><br />Peace,<br />Sis. CamaraCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-43327845839384705102011-01-28T11:24:00.005-05:002011-01-28T11:45:04.103-05:00SistahGoddess Give-A-WAY!!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm39Zkax5-0DsNAKc_4xHLiigg2VZc7Lce9L4hjVmRKzFZ4aLulDy7ch9FWey85Ov17LY3G6YEiRdxTd8M45JEy3XgNh6pHsNGheogicanP5wxpQExs3rMKi_Al4irYud4KNNubLUFo7iV/s1600/lunar_calendar.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm39Zkax5-0DsNAKc_4xHLiigg2VZc7Lce9L4hjVmRKzFZ4aLulDy7ch9FWey85Ov17LY3G6YEiRdxTd8M45JEy3XgNh6pHsNGheogicanP5wxpQExs3rMKi_Al4irYud4KNNubLUFo7iV/s400/lunar_calendar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567278413051100162" /></a><br /><br />Greetings Sistahs,<br />I have been sitting on these wonderful LUNAR Calendars for the last couple of weeks! I have been meaning to just randomly give them away but have been pretty busy. We are getting ready to head into February AND I want some of my special SistahGoddess blogspot readers to get one - as my special appreciation for your support! <br /><br />LUNAR CALENDAR GIVE-A-WAY!<br />**Last Day to Participate January 31st***<br /><br />Every year I make an order with Snake & Snake productions to get her special lunar charts! She is even so kind as to include envelopes!! I am going to give away 5 charts (one per person) to first FIVE SistahGoddess blogspot readers who post a comment on this post that describes their favorite ALL TIME GODDESS/Female Deity and why you feel an affinity with her! Make sure when you leave your comment that you check back because I will need your MAILING ADDRESS to send the calendar! This calendar is printed on nice hard stock paper and is perfect for recording your cycle or special days of the year! Even tells you when the full and new moons are present along with solstice dates! ENJOY!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrv0X393kYoV73ETZTjy_Xpf__qXq2xypjEdFLMvXds67IMHRuUXWBByNBf0kT8SOMFGtDGVYQP7lz3t3yS6mhwK0XCK8WSt_UwNpAWtChsdVhjdVSNri21PWTKUTNA4FUSUs7grREcVs/s1600/kelarius_flyer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrv0X393kYoV73ETZTjy_Xpf__qXq2xypjEdFLMvXds67IMHRuUXWBByNBf0kT8SOMFGtDGVYQP7lz3t3yS6mhwK0XCK8WSt_UwNpAWtChsdVhjdVSNri21PWTKUTNA4FUSUs7grREcVs/s400/kelarius_flyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567277647891814562" /></a><br />Lastly, we are having another FREE WOMBYN STUDIES COURSE THIS WEEKEND! Kelarius Finex, will be guiding us in a very interactive activation of the Divine Feminine Principle within the cells of our body! THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS! This Sunday, January 30th, 10am (PST)/ 12 noon (CST)/ 1pm(EST). No special equipment is required. You can participate via two links:<br /><br />Facebook: <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/wombynstudies/">http://apps.facebook.com/wombynstudies/</a><br />OR<br />Direct page: <a href="http://www.linqto.com/rooms/WombynStudies/">http://www.linqto.com/rooms/WombynStudies/<br /></a><br /><br />Kelarius is a Light Worker that guides others through the development and connection to their higher dimensional forms. She is an author, public speaker, and holistic health practitioner certified in various modalities of self improvement. With her main focus on women, she makes it clear that the work must be done to return back to one’s goddess form.Camara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-61745554089926960282011-01-16T18:19:00.003-05:002011-01-16T18:35:11.471-05:00As I Progress<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj34J3-AXy0xtEuXKyFb-UQ_O3ioUBeOuNxN798epmZJhu1zJTnytOnXZgm_Ju8_WDWPoVHuXYaac7HcksJFifjOCMoLp-6mVPOobdyl9jj9UVdTiWWu6rJiywYppd9lJl7pEhyphenhyphenfaVYEliL/s1600/she_tv_banner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj34J3-AXy0xtEuXKyFb-UQ_O3ioUBeOuNxN798epmZJhu1zJTnytOnXZgm_Ju8_WDWPoVHuXYaac7HcksJFifjOCMoLp-6mVPOobdyl9jj9UVdTiWWu6rJiywYppd9lJl7pEhyphenhyphenfaVYEliL/s400/she_tv_banner.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562931357230390146" /></a><br /><br />Hey Sistahs,<br /><br />Life is good and really getting busy. I have been working on a few phenominal projects that are taking a lot of my free time but in a really good way!! Wombyn Studies continues to grow- we now offer FREE online classes now and the momentum of those classes is really taking off. Today, Marilyn Fontaine lead us in a beautiful exercise of gratitude in the workshop I AM THANKFUL. If you have time to join us - check it out- it is a fun time to connect with other like minded folks. All of it is completely online.<br /><br />So, I want to announce another creation of mine - it is a compliment to Wombyn Studies and SistahGoddess. I have created my own TV station and it is called SHE NETWORK. I am very EXCITED because it will put together the work of a lot of Sistahs from around the world! I am still learning how to do everything but I did get up some initial content. I really want to thank my Sistahs who opened up their creative work to the SHE NETWORK- Soraya Jean Louis-McElroy, Sa-Roc, Simphewe Dana and Olowokande-Ame'ye India. I like having Sistahs around who just instantly support projects - it is just a good vibe!! I of course, did not get a chance to get to everyone I know AND that is what is beautiful - so many of us are doing phenomenal work!!! <br /><br />I got today, that a large part of my purpose is bring Sistahs together - finding ways for us to grow closer, share our wisdom and feel nurtured in the essence of who we are -which is powerful!! I hope to hear from folks if they have content that fits our new SHE NETWORK. Short films, video, etc...<br /><br />Take a look at the current loop of work. PLEASE PRETTY PLEASE drop me a comment either in the right hand side facebook box or the livestream chat box -show some love and leave some comments on what you would like to see. SHE Network is about Sistahs but for everyone to enjoy! Thanks!!!!<br /><br />SNEAK PREVIEW AT: <a href="http://www.livestream.com/shetv">http://www.livestream.com/shetv</a><br /><br />Peace,<br />Sis. CamaraCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-39318786445318256652011-01-10T23:22:00.002-05:002011-01-10T23:44:27.104-05:00Join Me In My FIRST ONLINE Class!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukVpPQ6TmX48iK2EGZ5LEDXfyOYwhkj2mfN1xpVCfFAVzW62J-4PUzhCXxw-6UIqkq2fhCpZIwrf2EeVJZOT0TikWFN1_B4h-_oOZML-MicHvbDalaOrXkyp9mEASN23fQ_tNVH1ulOSC/s1600/juice_journey.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukVpPQ6TmX48iK2EGZ5LEDXfyOYwhkj2mfN1xpVCfFAVzW62J-4PUzhCXxw-6UIqkq2fhCpZIwrf2EeVJZOT0TikWFN1_B4h-_oOZML-MicHvbDalaOrXkyp9mEASN23fQ_tNVH1ulOSC/s400/juice_journey.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560784485129383266" /></a><br /><br />Hey Sistahs,<br /><br />I was speaking with a friend the other day and she was witnessing the work I am doing with Wombyn Studies but wondering why I have not done a class of my own. I did have to look clearly at myself and see why I was in a holding pattern on offering my own class.<br /><br />With a little more observation I finally realized that I need to give myself that final push. I needed that moment where it feels as if you are about to walk off the side of a 20 story building only to realize you have stepped off of the curb. I forever dance with the notion of being perfect when perfection does not exists in the way we see it. WE ARE PERFECT - the bumps, the curves, the blemishes add to our signature of self yet if we are aware of it we sometimes can catch ourselves comparing the truth of who we are to someone else...it is a deep process to catch yourself in illusion.<br /><br />I sat down over the weekend and decided I was going to complete my e-book I started a few months ago AND I was going to offer a class! So, here I am launching my first course called RETURN TO SELF: A Juice Feasting Journey. <br /><br />This class will be my 'tell all' about juice fasting. I have fasted regularly for over 16 years. During those years I have learned a lot about how to juice fast and KEEP your life in balance. Many people saw the results of my last juice feast when after 30 days I lost a solid 15 pounds. I was asked over and over again to share my secret for staying on a fast for so long without being depleted or getting sick. I actually worked and did yoga while on this 30 day juice feast! So, know that juice feasting about staying IN your life WHILE detoxing. YES, you can feel good, detox and feast on unlimited juice to ACHIEVE YOUR HEALTH GOALS!!!<br /><br />The beauty of this first class is that it will be online. I will utilize the Wombyn Studies video chat room for our 'lectures/gatherings/talks'. A preparation course will be offered so that participants know what to buy in terms of food, kitchen equipment and ordinary household items. I will also give low-budget alternatives for those of us who are cash strapped. You CAN do this juice feast on a limited budget!<br /><br />The information for registration is on my food blog at www.rawSistahGoddess.wordpress.com<br /><br />The preparation class begins on Wednesday, January 12 or Friday, January 14. Either way, you get lots of info, support and my BONUS E-book on juice feasting!!! The fee for the entire program is $42!!! <br /><br />Hope you join me!!!<br /><br />Peace,<br />Sis. CamaraCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-78041873933172079012011-01-07T19:23:00.005-05:002011-01-07T19:48:59.463-05:00MUTHA WIT!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAU49VEoR0LJ9J3Yjpwp3mLWkswYxzDIXiI97iHTLhwcRzNCwgbqOH6A7JO8ytGgKpZ3GeC-erOUlzZjhLe9_JFw3tdCmTd06gOEqvv5ncrNPQgEVB943W7PZi80sDn1R44Or5TTuyj5LL/s1600/mutha_wit.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAU49VEoR0LJ9J3Yjpwp3mLWkswYxzDIXiI97iHTLhwcRzNCwgbqOH6A7JO8ytGgKpZ3GeC-erOUlzZjhLe9_JFw3tdCmTd06gOEqvv5ncrNPQgEVB943W7PZi80sDn1R44Or5TTuyj5LL/s400/mutha_wit.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559609743708137138" /></a><br />Hey Sistahs!! <br />I hope you are enjoying your first week of the New Year! I have been really energized to think up news ways to enjoy life AND new ways to connect my Sistah Frienz with each other! Wombyn Studies now has over 200 members!!! Remember when it just started?? Now we have expanded to a video chat room and we are offering FREE classes this month! I have some real FABULOUS Teachers that have generously decided to share their wisdom! This Sistahs are truly phenomenal! A BIG THANKS to Rhya Jovan who did the Vision Board class. Talk about a great technique to bring together all those powerful visions and Wo-Manifest your desires!! <br /><br />This Sunday, I will be the MC for our MUTHA WIT Poetry, Spoken Word, Songstress OPEN MIC! I have been putting it all out there and Sistahs are signing up! I really would love for SistahGoddess readers to join us! Open Mic is just a term for informal sharing of your poetry, your writing, your music -BRING IT ON! To perform you will need a web cam with mic and some headphones (ipod style ok). If you just want to sit back in the comfort of your home and watch then you just need to GO TO: http://apps.facebook.com/wombynstudies/ ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 9 AT 3PM (PST)/6PM (EST) for the event! Want to perform?? Email me at wombynstudies@gmail.com to get on the list! Remember that new year's resolution to put yourself out there more???<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyTV9pg61a25UGeXw1B-ycYKwFjco4sbi0FRlOCDAVabvmfv_tdA0xrgqE1rv-HtWY8iViRtMow7PYRbCLIapn3dMchO4FFWK8rMfPtG8C5Tg6L9mFOzlW58so58nt_8Zt3j64QE7tJfhC/s1600/marilyn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyTV9pg61a25UGeXw1B-ycYKwFjco4sbi0FRlOCDAVabvmfv_tdA0xrgqE1rv-HtWY8iViRtMow7PYRbCLIapn3dMchO4FFWK8rMfPtG8C5Tg6L9mFOzlW58so58nt_8Zt3j64QE7tJfhC/s400/marilyn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559609813536562002" /></a><br />Sunday, January 16th at 10am(pst)/1pm(est) Marilyn Fontaine is going to do a workshop called I AM THANKFUL! An Attitude of Gratitude workshop based on the work from her Creative Healing Playbook (Amazon). If you have not experienced Marilyn and the powerful way in which she assists you in realizing your creative genius then you are in for a real treat!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">You can RSVP for both events using facebook:</span><br /><br />Mutha Wit, <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2dxka3f">http://tinyurl.com/2dxka3f</a><br /><br />I AM Thankful, <a href=" http://tinyurl.com/29fbz62"> http://tinyurl.com/29fbz62</a><br /><br />I hope you will support these events!<br /><br />Peace and Hugs,<br />Sis. CamaraCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-60229437682036760732011-01-01T15:29:00.003-05:002011-01-01T15:32:54.525-05:00FREE Vision Boards Class Tomorrow on Wombyn Studies!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpPk0bT-gqMSqCOAOhEFDGCsuUVI2Ge5LkNi6uWuF2vHVkyPtUlP7NOOL61v_BIaCOWPomn0IuL1qV8KcHWBJfsD3K508j1JnfZW2eOJi4SnBrMbeEROhYrRksOUdnLRXSvwmzsw1pAK4Q/s1600/rhya.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpPk0bT-gqMSqCOAOhEFDGCsuUVI2Ge5LkNi6uWuF2vHVkyPtUlP7NOOL61v_BIaCOWPomn0IuL1qV8KcHWBJfsD3K508j1JnfZW2eOJi4SnBrMbeEROhYrRksOUdnLRXSvwmzsw1pAK4Q/s400/rhya.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557318145277613330" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vision Boards - Birthing Your Dreams for 2011 and Beyond<br />January 2, 2010<br />10am (PST)/1pm(EST)<br />***THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT!!!**<br />go to: <span style="font-style:italic;">http://apps.facebook.com/wombynstudies/<br /></span><br />..."Like a bolt out of the blue<br />Fate steps in and sees you through<br />When you wish upon a star<br />Your dreams come true."<br /></span><br />Do you have something inside of you that's been longing to be birthed, yet are having trouble seeing how it's all going to happen? No matter how big or how small your dreams are for 2011, they can come true. In this class, we will learn how to make a Vision Board, a visual representation of all your goals and dreams for the year (or longer) that you'd like to accomplish and see come into present-day reality. It is a great way to remain mindful of your plan and stay on task of actively creating your positive future. You will learn how to activate your Vision Board using your personal bag of Spiritual mojo through your intuition, your thoughts, your feelings, your creativity, and your words. This collaborative approach is very powerful, so be ready to shine your light SisStars!<br /><br />Dance like no one is watching<br />Sing like no one is listening<br />Love like you've never been hurt<br />And live like heaven on earth.<br /><br />Rhya's Bio:<br />I am a mother, artist, singer, dancer, healer, alchemist, scientist, teacher, creatrix, performer, ritualist, student of life and culture keeper. Proud daughter of the Southeast with a strong Caribbean American upbringing. My lifelong interests in holistic healing, natural foods, spirituality, and esoteric studies have led me on a very profound path of soul growth and recovery. As an intuitive Reiki Master and Vibrational Healer, I assist others on their healing journey in the here and now through emotional and energetic clearing of past traumas held in the physical body. Life experience and formal training as a human sexuality educator allows me to listen compassionately without judgment to sensitive cases involving sexual violence. I have an educational background in biochemistry and philosophy, which I use extensively in my metaphysical healing practice. Forever learning, my love for the human body leads me to continue my education with studies in Five Element Chinese Medicine Theory, Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition. I am preparing to attend graduate school for a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology. I am also an ordained minister and initiated Buddhist. I am very blessed to be able to honor my daughter, elders, and ancestors with all that I Am.Camara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-23318412033612056742010-12-31T15:14:00.006-05:002010-12-31T16:14:23.853-05:00Responsibility<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54-5CuvBqG4Uln2Vn64eMjpFVslhrH-qt6QPuGm8shbeHEGW7uocZ8vDdVMlkPbfUAobPze7FP1AcnP0Xoq7XefgQ9rPJMePFqGRjomJG8ssclb9-oBoU1s0welDiu0_zCq6dt-tOVkv3/s1600/DSC00488.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54-5CuvBqG4Uln2Vn64eMjpFVslhrH-qt6QPuGm8shbeHEGW7uocZ8vDdVMlkPbfUAobPze7FP1AcnP0Xoq7XefgQ9rPJMePFqGRjomJG8ssclb9-oBoU1s0welDiu0_zCq6dt-tOVkv3/s400/DSC00488.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556956146096838418" /></a><br /><br />Sistahs, just last night my shrine gave me one last lesson to learn for the year of 2010 - responsibility. This year all I can do is give so much thanks to the Mother Spirit for nurturing me, teaching me and helping me to re-remember the SHE in ME. For so long my eyes were clouded with a vision of life that was unnatural to me - I found myself frustrated most of the time because I could not fit into that life no matter how I tried. When I decided to simply let go and be who I AM...At first it felt like isolation but I held on and started to connect with like minded Sistahs who were also feeling the same thing. This whole year has felt like a family reunion to me.<br /><br />So, the Mother Within spoke to me this morning and what I understood was that the future is here! Now is the time for those of us who have re-remembered to work together. Before any collaboration can take place each of us must make a declaration of responsibility. Sistahs, the man-made world insists on hierarchies -someone above and someone below. In a limited world view only some can be leaders the rest of us must follow. Leadership however is a mechanism within each of us that has to be activated. Why? Each of us has an important part - a unique part to contribute to the transition of this world community. ONE part missing leaves us in imbalance. This imbalance is where we rest now-in limitation. We are LIMITLESS beings dreaming a nightmare of limitation.<br /><br />When we take responsibility for our uniqueness and yes, our individuality, we see our eternal connection. We are no longer fooled by systems, cults, so-called cultural ideologies that root us in suffering and render us powerless to take dominion in our lives. WE ARE THE BEFORE OF THE BEFORE. Any condition that asks you to uphold another human being as more powerful than you; that asks you to uphold an ideology in which you must submit to group think; that ask you to submit to on group because you are born of an inferior group; that ask you to submit to a limited role; that asks you to kill nature, your emotions, your compassion and your love IS ASKING YOU TO NOT BE IN RESPONSIBILITY. The paradox is that you ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE AS A FOLLOWER. <br /><br />The move for many wombyn to find their path back to the Divine Feminine is a BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL experience. Be careful Sistahs to understand it is not about a new paradigm operating in a man-made world under man-made conditions. The Divine Feminine can NOT exist in man-made containers under such weak limitations. The Mother Within asks us to take responsibility - to walk with an understanding and honoring of this energy. I also get that it asks us to be active in healing ourselves, healing the earth and loving others. USE YOUR POWER FOR GOOD.<br /><br />I SPEAK MY WORD to serve the Mother Within and take responsibility by being the most POWERFUL and COMPASSIONATE WOMBYN I AM while assisting in providing my own unique skills and gifts to the preparation and completion of world healing.<br /><br />Happy New Year! May it be BIGGER than you imagine!<br /><br />Peace and Hugs!!<br />Sis. CamaraCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-1459114211965634622010-12-26T20:05:00.005-05:002010-12-26T20:32:56.664-05:00LUV<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlg9YBN5UP26mOfhf6wJSDajHo__VlQNjEizR-NLK1tymRGe934tb2OAkgLbqKUx3WOLjg4EyPlyqtTz5e-JBtw5YIAWiteXrXY4qeDlEFhEQPbEbZNWuUv0ReN83aKy3V9NDPPsANN-H/s1600/d_me.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlg9YBN5UP26mOfhf6wJSDajHo__VlQNjEizR-NLK1tymRGe934tb2OAkgLbqKUx3WOLjg4EyPlyqtTz5e-JBtw5YIAWiteXrXY4qeDlEFhEQPbEbZNWuUv0ReN83aKy3V9NDPPsANN-H/s400/d_me.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555167699868311106" /></a><br />Sistahs,<br /><br />I can't seem to express how much I appreciate and LUV my life! I have learned this year that it is important to keep pushin', sometimes even fighten' for the things you deserve even when it seems that challenges are insurmountable. Last week my son and I went away for his birthday and a small business trip. We had such a great time together! I think of where I was just a couple of years ago - we could barely shop for food. During these times I knew that my life would change...I knew that I had to believe in myself even if life presented me with situations that seemed to tell another story. During those times my son went without many times...Like many young boys there has been a lack of consistent role models for him...I would always encourage him to be himself - to love himself, think for himself and do the right thing for that is really what a man is made of...On his 18th birthday I saw the emergence of a new young man. My co-workers constantly commented on him - his intelligence, his demeanor and his awareness. I am very proud to be his mother. I felt equally happy to be able to take him on a trip to celebrate a new chapter in his life - a self defined young manhood. <br /><br />Happy Birthday!!!<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SKYuPCV53nQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SKYuPCV53nQ?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Camara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-72892654864267322852010-12-11T00:37:00.005-05:002010-12-11T01:17:56.730-05:00The Gift of Insecurity...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTDY7hAWwgVhWgXImcJ6jAUa0l8LRv_qMGx6mnX4XmsS6QKH-VigyaFRGQ0fJl9HNhCaGeUiIaYT3E11c_HUF7_fGB7_6UERvukyo8j5uKtbgq6tvrOuLzVC64gn347EgHYZXguqxCk3Wi/s1600/wisdom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTDY7hAWwgVhWgXImcJ6jAUa0l8LRv_qMGx6mnX4XmsS6QKH-VigyaFRGQ0fJl9HNhCaGeUiIaYT3E11c_HUF7_fGB7_6UERvukyo8j5uKtbgq6tvrOuLzVC64gn347EgHYZXguqxCk3Wi/s400/wisdom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549305044727650338" /></a><br /><br />The other day I went to one of my favorite sites, the Osho Zen website to get a quick divination and the words read: "...Insecurity is the only way to grow, to face danger is the only way to grow, to accept the challenge of the unknown is the only way to grow."...The reading was so right on for me. I find myself at times staring at the life in front of me - looking at the accomplishments, the treasures, the "good" and "bad" of it, however lately this life has been feeling much like a blank slate. I spent a lot of 2010 unlearning, unraveling limitations that I have clung to for so long...Some parts of this process was easy cause "...the shit was tired and old...", yet other parts were more difficult. Some belief systems shake your very foundation. When faced with those moments one can decide to cling to what is familiar and secure or face that in the unknown may be even a greater treasure - a greater life.<br /><br />For a long time I use to have dreams of being chased by a crazy person who wanted to kill me. In the dream, I was in a house, desperately trying to survive. It felt real- I am sure that my heart was beating fast in my sleep. Once I started to trust myself and honor myself I noticed that the dreams lessen and the last time I had the dream I did something different - I decided to fight the person - this symbol of fears. The house was the symbol for my life.<br /><br />Funny, how a dream can teach you much about life. Many of us live in a nightmare of comfort...We have built a reality - a life that we accept 'as is'. As long as life does not change we find ease in the predictability of it all yet there is a hunger that starts with a quiet pang then it grows to a growl and when that is not satisfied the hunger turns to longing. I find in those moments one can invite anything into life - any drama to help take your mind off the void.<br /><br />As I think of the new year that is upon me - I wish to reach for the unknown as my guide pass limitation. I am deciding to face the danger to being BIGGER, more POWERFUL, MORE DYNAMIC even at the risk of disrupting the comfort of relationships that assume I would never wish to achieve such heights...Camara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-3955309538267920452010-11-22T23:11:00.010-05:002010-11-23T22:22:17.666-05:00Please Support Virtual Art & Crafts Wombyn's Show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVxF2CZ3wHHORrMrZRPXApDYGKFEKcqL9QHnSVCMjKTR9hBRs1ji0XQzeRmVRX5Uw0xDPsoIi5-70-uplJdNVQc08sCO7L1Zjyv2WmLaSLbANYHkG0GO4Kra2Dv1HXyrRlROZsUIE3Qvq5/s1600/marilyn_flyer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVxF2CZ3wHHORrMrZRPXApDYGKFEKcqL9QHnSVCMjKTR9hBRs1ji0XQzeRmVRX5Uw0xDPsoIi5-70-uplJdNVQc08sCO7L1Zjyv2WmLaSLbANYHkG0GO4Kra2Dv1HXyrRlROZsUIE3Qvq5/s400/marilyn_flyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542595356870009394" /></a><br /><br />Greetings,<br />I wanted to let my blog readers know that this weekend our Wombyn Studies Sistahs will be hosting our 1st Arts & Crafts Wombyn's Bazaar. The show will feature guest artists from around the world! November 28th, 10am (PST)/1pm (EST) The day of go to http://www.linqto.com/rooms/WombynStudies -no web cam is necessary, you can use your headphones (ipod/mp3 player is fine). Hope you will log-on and support our artists!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASEobgnqUlIAH-U9eO902PUdKb-q0n1mjoDtBVe_xw5pAC6cxERc5NHlOm_H4NAOd8R7PVQvUavH9iKvSohWZUtXgkI4byZ9knoicCRJt5zjYauz1VQNp9WQ64xTEwszngYkK0u-Cu_Pr/s1600/soraya_flyer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASEobgnqUlIAH-U9eO902PUdKb-q0n1mjoDtBVe_xw5pAC6cxERc5NHlOm_H4NAOd8R7PVQvUavH9iKvSohWZUtXgkI4byZ9knoicCRJt5zjYauz1VQNp9WQ64xTEwszngYkK0u-Cu_Pr/s400/soraya_flyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542595859895823618" /></a><br /><br />Peace,<br />Sis. CamaraCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-59218902595150812952010-11-15T01:05:00.001-05:002010-11-15T01:17:01.552-05:00The Safest Place in Somalia<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyYODRYyIkBk2avKKp1Q1Ib7bA5N79OSqyr2tXxyjH1LOBzqYWGQq4uA_PkzFTGmgOENCCWV7BYf1D7OZGblCQR08f7kJP7KsijsG34Iihbws50GGz6LcIj0gUxNw-6M1QpbgNw6E-G2Gc/s1600/somali-nomadic-women4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyYODRYyIkBk2avKKp1Q1Ib7bA5N79OSqyr2tXxyjH1LOBzqYWGQq4uA_PkzFTGmgOENCCWV7BYf1D7OZGblCQR08f7kJP7KsijsG34Iihbws50GGz6LcIj0gUxNw-6M1QpbgNw6E-G2Gc/s400/somali-nomadic-women4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539656590491654018" /></a><br /><br />Here is a very powerful story about a wombyn who is creating change. Very inspiring.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-11-14/the-safest-place-in-somalia/2/">The Safest Place in Somalia</a>Camara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-62379120768400804482010-11-11T09:46:00.005-05:002010-11-11T11:06:10.059-05:00Who Are You?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.margueritelaurent.com/presskit/Miami/nago.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 371px; height: 395px;" src="http://www.margueritelaurent.com/presskit/Miami/nago.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">I like this picture of Sistah <a href="http://www.margueritelaurent.com/ezilidanto.html">Marguerite Laurent</a> as Ezili Danto. The Spirit Ezili Danto slices through the illusion with her knife.</span><br /><br />Sistahs, there is this part in the movie <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te6qG4yn-Ps">The Matrix</a> where the main character finds the veils of the two worlds he is living in is thin. Half of him believes he is a regular guy with a job who works everyday while another part of him senses his life is much deeper than what is on the surface. Often I identify with this place...there is a part of my life that feels a bit mundane - I perform the duties of that life in automatic but there is a part of me that knows that another reality- another purpose awaits me.<br /><br />I often find myself amused and many time frustrated that people want to regulate me or themselves to a one dimensional life. A life that has been created for them to simply fulfill a minimal existence. Despite all the signs that we are GREAT and our capacity to serve a high will is vast, there are still many of us who find the small places - the tiny spaces safe. Those little cubicles that they wish could contain them can not fit the boldness of their Spirit. Just as I refuse to be stuffed into that box to make others feel ok about their own acceptance of minimalism. Why do all this? Why is there comfort illusion?<br /><br />Yesterday, it came to me that I am UNAFRAID to KNOW the Wombyn I was meant to be - even if all of what I believe has be torn down so that SHE can be revealed - then so BE IT! My life is not the toy of whims nor is it subject to belief systems that hold me small,insignificant and/or invisible - it can't be because I accept the Divine Nature in which I was made. Associations, past decrees(spiritual and man-made), cultural baggage, fears, greed, jealousy, servitude, limitations of all forms have NO POWER OVER ME. <br /><br />Sistahs, the path of your destiny can sometimes feel lonely but know it is an illusion. The 'small life' feeds off of the fear we will lose our connection with others and be alone. It is natural to want to be in communion with each other - this is a human need AND it keeps us healthy. KNOW THIS, when you take steps to "release the cage" and take dominion in your life you will meet others who also are taking these steps. You then begin to value those who live in their own truth and have little time for those who wish to toil in drama, cliques and illusion. Spiritually you will begin to do the fire walk - you move towards your fears and watch them dissolve as you realize they are just pieces of old stories wrapped in the bondage of generational pain, confusion and suffering. Those fears have NO POWER OVER YOU. The minute you stand up to them they disappear - they can't win the war against truth.<br /><br />Sistah, I write to remind myself constantly of the truth of who I am. Taking on life authentically requires courage and fortitude - in short guts! Your are FREE to live the life you want to live - any system that tells you to give up your power or that someone has power over you is a lie. There are many people out there who make it their business to generate and feed fear -the unsuspecting find themselves following their illusions and years later find themselves in the same place or worse off still holding the torch of suffering as if it is worthy of honor. We are so much more and we must be unafraid to see who we really are...<br /><br />It is in my complete reverence for life that I write this...<br /><br />Peace and Hugs,<br />Sis. CamaraCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-82284020663019325332010-11-09T13:26:00.004-05:002010-11-09T15:33:16.682-05:00Survival Strategies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKKfAIAbX25gHh1sVOXxw2F71NvZbGfS2rFWw9NgV3_Uc3RN3VF8kEgawqlXxtoeq979G0p-mlsEoayDM-tlb2-6AKV2_jZv-Vpk3wib-q0UlcYGW9qFHhMytffYF5pM26o5rDLm4s5Rm/s1600/storm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKKfAIAbX25gHh1sVOXxw2F71NvZbGfS2rFWw9NgV3_Uc3RN3VF8kEgawqlXxtoeq979G0p-mlsEoayDM-tlb2-6AKV2_jZv-Vpk3wib-q0UlcYGW9qFHhMytffYF5pM26o5rDLm4s5Rm/s320/storm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537643532677057138" /></a><br /><br />You know, Sistahs at times I can get into survival. I think about strategies that would help me sustain in life's worse situations - flood, earthquake, apocalypse...I vision myself like McGyver yet a GODDESS with a backpack, a stick of gum, herbs, candles, matches, cowrie shells, florida water and INTENT.<br /><br />When doubts plague you, when you experience the most seeming insurmountable obstacles, it is risky to push forward. This morning I was thinking about a situation and I felt twisted - I could see where I want to be but the path seem unfamiliar, uneven and unpredictable. Despite all this, I felt supported and the shrine message came, "...in case of a high winds, sunken holes, blackouts, fires, flood and your own limiting thoughts - KEEP GOING!"<br /><br />The Goddess in McGyver mode knows that the goal is more important than the little blockages. The mission can withstand the naysayers and the disbelievers. On every HERO's JOURNEY there is the test, whether it is a natural disaster, a non supporter or one's own shadow - the victory is in finding a way to move beyond the limitation. Sometimes your very core will be tested but if you really see the result STAY THE COURSE! <br /><br />As one of my FB friends says, "..stay encouraged!"<br /><br />Peace,<br />Sis. CCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-32683024496435139362010-11-05T10:34:00.003-04:002010-11-05T11:20:23.773-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyPgDBix7LdTge4ItdWpk3pvyV7YCQ16-9CfOCzm9lydFez8XDTuk3D6d2T0C_-8BeNHJQ-vICDd6QpP-F4ZhmHw-wfvXRHux18txfqF019ZkgBYgoqROdQpDPOxzWQFqRSH8vWlDWku9j/s1600/woman_farmer_20080407.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 370px; height: 334px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyPgDBix7LdTge4ItdWpk3pvyV7YCQ16-9CfOCzm9lydFez8XDTuk3D6d2T0C_-8BeNHJQ-vICDd6QpP-F4ZhmHw-wfvXRHux18txfqF019ZkgBYgoqROdQpDPOxzWQFqRSH8vWlDWku9j/s400/woman_farmer_20080407.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536085646225918674" /></a><br /><br />Sistahs, I recently made a decision that will require me to take a risk and grow...It will lead me more towards my path yet there is no guarantee of what I will accomplish or what will be the result of my work. Life is like that if you choose to really live it. <br /><br />When I woke this morning my shrine referenced the act of farming...I thought, "...farming??" I was shown that now in my life I have to liken myself to a farmer- I have the precious seed which is my life and I must choose the soil upon which I will cultivate it...I must take the soil (my environment) and analyze it. Is it full of nutrients (meaning supportive elements like people, conditions, opportunities)? OR is the soil full of rocks (hard obstacles that have calcified in the soil as the result of old belief systems, cultural/generational pain, all the "isms", limitation)?<br /><br />The Divine Mother showed me that this is why the Wombyn must be the Master Gardener. She desires the fruits of her labor but faulty soil may inhibit the growth of her precious seed. Any place, condition, relationship in which you can not be your natural self - the 'SEED' of who you are IS faulty soil. However, even the Master Gardener knows that some seeds, even if they are planted under concrete will sprout and grow around the hard parts of life. Perhaps a paradox...<br /><br />Choose wisely...<br /><br />Peace and Hugs,<br />Sis. CamaraCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-46148878179220000472010-10-24T12:59:00.005-04:002010-10-24T14:10:40.481-04:00Energy and Reciprocity<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxiGs1QMkg8sHHSuV8JBzYMxwDQj5LitjfwaThcsT_FvhexGJgt14eH4PmmtZAFp1VctPguey3jXwcS_f8Ru5Y92Rx6zJiF9mEXwMVLCiMqdPq8Oq1zVcRIv3Rpd6Xs593BXe430ZTBhiX/s1600/hands.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxiGs1QMkg8sHHSuV8JBzYMxwDQj5LitjfwaThcsT_FvhexGJgt14eH4PmmtZAFp1VctPguey3jXwcS_f8Ru5Y92Rx6zJiF9mEXwMVLCiMqdPq8Oq1zVcRIv3Rpd6Xs593BXe430ZTBhiX/s400/hands.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531676290778479330" /></a><br /><br />Sistahs, I think one of the greatest gifts in life is to be generous. With generosity you open up doors of opportunity. A small act could influence an outcome that you are not currently aware of - a future event could actually depend on it. We live in a dual world - on one hand our lives depend very much on the energy we put out. The actions we take shape and mold our lives. On the other hand, we are fueled by the energy coming towards us - that energy gives us the means in which to carry on with our mission.<br /><br />I notice that many Sistahs are depleted AND I include myself in that situation sometimes. I went to a workshop last week and a man mentioned "compassion fatigue", a situation where you no longer have the energy to even care - where injustice could get the upper hand because you are depleted - there is no more to give to ANYONE. As Wombyn we are natural nurturers - we are even biologically set-up to give - we have a womb to carry a child, breast to give milk and blood to give back to the earth. In a patriarchal society many wombyn are taught that they need to be of service - this is their role - you cook, clean, organize, take care of - at work, at home, in your place of worship, etc... You are worried about this person's problem and that person's problem. You find yourself up at night talking on the phone to people about their problems and trying to solve it all. Where are you?<br /><br />Remember, energy has to be put out... We can't just sit around and do nothing in life (right??). I am naturally generous, I give often without expecting anything in return - for me that is ok AND I find that I am often in a place where I have to just take a longggg break. I can literally drop off the face of the earth to re-charge. I am beginning to realize that this feast or famine attitude does not work for me - I need more of a balance in life. <br /><br />Sistahs, if you are feeling depleted or just tired of being tired. Look at your ratio of energy out put to input. Meaning, what situations/people are taking a lot of your energy but not really offering much back. I exclude children from this equation but if they are "grown ass adults" maybe not. With spouses and partners you hope for 50/50 but there are just those times when it is more of 60/40 but lets hope that at times there is flexibility to take either position.<br /><br />Business wise, are you giving away more that what you are getting back? Reciprocity is not difficult. I mean a small action could be a generous gesture. In business, when you partner with someone, does the partnership leave you depleted? When you promote a person's project do they reciprocate? Do they offer to promote your business as well or send you customers? <br /><br />We also have to realize that the larger issue of feeling depleted is that we may have feelings that we are not worthy of any reciprocity. We may feel as if what we offer is not WORTHY of respect and VALUABLE. Don't put yourself on sale! Don't lower the value of what you are doing and offering. Your time is worth A LOT! If you close your eyes and think of all the things you could do with 2 extra hours a day - what kind of value would you give those hours? What if in those 2 hours you could finish writing your book that would bring you an extra $10,000 of income. Wow, those 2 hours suddenly become very valuable you may not want to spend that time talking to Betty Sue about her boyfriend's mama's problems. They may be able to read your future book and get the help they need!<br /><br />Again, this is about energy not selfishness. Being SELF-CENTERED - focused on your goals, mission and output is NOT selfish, it is wise. Many people do not expect for Sistahs to feel this way about themselves -some don't even expect for us to have our own dreams, mission and goals but we got to break the mold of that expectation. <br /><br />In Love,<br />Sis. CamaraCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-69334937223063565372010-10-11T23:18:00.004-04:002010-10-12T08:37:15.090-04:00Money and Prosperity<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlHFuqTI7D39lmjgdf49VJI-F14Fm6-pArKnTbDLttGik77JtFs1eCZW5EkjKN8lM7_6bcG_638fHpSCnO1TgezsCVTZfE0jD7Osg88DwkI-rizbQIc-31NXiJNZ_-fv-TMo1ON6mSC_YR/s1600/got-control-of-money-hear296.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlHFuqTI7D39lmjgdf49VJI-F14Fm6-pArKnTbDLttGik77JtFs1eCZW5EkjKN8lM7_6bcG_638fHpSCnO1TgezsCVTZfE0jD7Osg88DwkI-rizbQIc-31NXiJNZ_-fv-TMo1ON6mSC_YR/s400/got-control-of-money-hear296.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527003288008581458" /></a><br /><br />Sistahs, I just recently conducted a sample survey of women from the Wombyn Studies membership to get a feeling for Sistah's attitudes regarding money, finances and prosperity. The results indicated that while many of us are fulfilled with our work we do not feel in control of our financial life. There are many external factors that can contribute to a Sistah struggling financially but at some point she must decide to become the victor and fight for what she deserves. In fact, developing a financial plan and clearing away the cob webs of debt and lack is number one on my list. I have fasted and cleaned out my body now there is another frontier for me to conqueror (yes, I am using war terms) and that is MONEY. I actually will not conquer the money but all those obstacles - mostly self made that prevent me from being a wealthy wombyn. <br /><br />I have said it! YES, my goal is to be wealthy - self-made, financially independent and philanthropic Wombynaire! A Wombynaire is a Wombyn that has integrated all parts of her Goddess-self to achieve the highest of height! This task requires me to be focused and unfettered in my mind. I have seen people who are like this- goal oriented and very pointed in their process. <br /><br />I read an article the other day of a research study that shows that single, head of household Black women have the net worth of $5.00! Yes, you read correct $5.00 (five) dollars!!! When I first heard of this article some wonderful "community spin-doctors" (people who pose as intellectual community advocates who sit around and spin the reality of a community - pretending they know it all, lol) on facebook where stating that Black Wombyn are the blame for their situation and that they needed to stop being "independent" and get a husband. The funny part is that the article said that when a Black Wombyn is married her network is about a little over $31k. I thought to myself "31k isn't enough for me to marry someone for a hike in net worth!" I actually felt so insulted by the men and women who were engaged in this senseless conversation - as if their suggestion/solution had any real merit! <br /><br />Sistahs, some people just think we deserve the crumbs! That you should be happy with what you get. Sistahs, don't believe that crap! If anything, when I read this article I got super motivated to corrected some things in my life AND I was a little T'd off because I had worked so hard for so long like other Sistahs struggling to support their children and somebody says "$5.00 filthy dollars!" Yes, we are more than money but word "worth" in this society seems to be synonymous financial success. Financial stress and "failure" can cause illness, can break up relationships and is probably the leading cause of depression. The reality is in this society, the way it is now - you need money as a tool to help build a solid foundation.<br /><br />There are so many people who hate what I just said, but Sistahs take a long hard look at your situation. A whole Wombyn - confident in who she is- aware that she comes from a long line of strong Wombyn should not carry the burden of financial chaos because of what others may think! In fact, being aligned with the Divine Feminine means you have tapped into the inner workings of the Great Mother as your source for abundance. You know if you put a seed in her soil she grows and multiples it. As Wombyn our bodies are also living examples of multiplication in action...<br /><br />Today, my feelings were strong about a plan to eliminate financial struggles in my life and the lives of other Sistahs I know. I have seen too many dreams deferred. I called up one of my Sistah friends because she is always in a place of action and I remember her mentioning that she working in the wealth realm. I spoke with her and she directed me to some sources. We also talked about the universal movement for Wombyn to re-remember their power in all aspects of their lives - this most definitely includes finances! <br /><br />I urge all Wombyn to get that relationship with your money going. Face the ugly truths in your financial house and start a cleanse. I have debts to pay, too. With clarity and courage the tool of money does not rule the master - instead the master is wise enough to use her tool correctly.<br /><br />Join me in Wombyn Studies' Money and Prosperity Circle. <br /><br />Peace and Hugs,<br />Sis. CamaraCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-91896557375907703622010-10-09T13:46:00.004-04:002010-10-09T14:14:54.838-04:00Nature of Yourself...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhotCyeaJX0IuYwXncTIYchsybd4uUF5bR7wMsR2ie-DYgPwD0FTyrIULMnlxOumiBzzNmOYsXvaTOVLb_KRpgzxcNkijyjBIBwzVpx5FNBEKyFHKdpVnubDhmn_Cvvb_cGlXAZbIvcL_44/s1600/woman_island.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhotCyeaJX0IuYwXncTIYchsybd4uUF5bR7wMsR2ie-DYgPwD0FTyrIULMnlxOumiBzzNmOYsXvaTOVLb_KRpgzxcNkijyjBIBwzVpx5FNBEKyFHKdpVnubDhmn_Cvvb_cGlXAZbIvcL_44/s400/woman_island.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526111459312649394" /></a><br /><br />Caribbean woman by <a href="http://www.africanartworld.com/2010/04/caribbean-woman/">Madiha Yearwood</a><br /><br />In this life may I know directly the nature of my being...<br /><br />Sistahs, there are many things that have held me back and the I think biggest have been my fear of the unknown - yet we live the unknown each day. Even the greatest psychic can not know what tomorrow brings for herself and in reality others. The universe is constantly changing. Last Sunday the forecast said all days had great weather except for Wednesday - this day it will rain. Even on the tv news the meteorologist said "I will tell you which areas will be wet by Wednesday, next on five!" I woke up thinking I should have put some of my items away on my patio but to my delight it was sunny - in fact the day was very beautiful - warm. Even with all the technologies and predictors, each day is a new day - the outcome of that day unique from those days before. This is why fear of change is not very realistic.<br /><br />Sistahs, knowing our own nature is the key to a successful life - a life that feeds your soul and allows you to grow and expand. I had been feeling a bit "oh um" lately and I realize that I have not been doing my art. I need the act of creation in my life. Arts allows us to build with our hands and co-create with what is around us. It exercises that creation muscle - which in many us keeps of from going crazy in a world that tries to convince everyone that they have to be the same -conform and never dream. <br /><br />Sistahs, dream awake (as Astarius says) BIG BEAUTIFUL DREAMS and if they come out different then THAT was CHANGE! That is our nature.<br /><br />Peace and Hugs,<br />Sis. CamaraCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-85166596074385085212010-09-28T19:54:00.008-04:002010-09-28T22:06:43.813-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnP1CMJlHGUTawCLq5ebojJ9YEsWtlRdLF44gAAOjtOINdRnI-gy6liuP-EDuayX9IE4wopWkJYKCEV6RY7m-O21YL-XHg9Ft2g-BP0bdIQoo96U7GIOF83fnQcm8wUPe1XrF-y61izX2/s1600/joy!.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnP1CMJlHGUTawCLq5ebojJ9YEsWtlRdLF44gAAOjtOINdRnI-gy6liuP-EDuayX9IE4wopWkJYKCEV6RY7m-O21YL-XHg9Ft2g-BP0bdIQoo96U7GIOF83fnQcm8wUPe1XrF-y61izX2/s400/joy!.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522151102253333618" /></a><br /><br />Sistahs, I have been thinking too hard lately! Really, I have been over a few scenarios over and over again trying to figure something out - trying to make a plan - formulate a way AND it is during those moments that something snaps or just comes undone and all of a sudden what was so serious seems to be amusing. <br /><br />I catch myself in moments being too serious about "what I am going to do" while the present moment is just floating by...Life calls for us to be more than one dimensional. Even the most mundane tasks can invoke symbolism for what can bring us joy...When I find myself in a state of bliss-less-ness, meaning not in state of being drunk with joy- I see where I have missed the mark AND surrender to the fullness of who I AM.<br /><br />After so many days of structured sacrifice of solid food (a 35 day juice feast), it only seems healthy that I would take another round of days and pursue the consuming of pleasure! I now will partake in unapologetic joy! I realize that people like to do things that bring them joy - that fill their Spirits. I am no different. Yes, I can be serious but perhaps the greatest treasure is in being in my JOY and feeling ALIVE!!! <br /><br />It is a WONDERFUL time!<br /><br />Peace,<br />Sis. CamaraCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-54745628164876552542010-09-26T00:18:00.003-04:002010-09-26T00:48:56.098-04:00Feelin' Good<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXWwO-BGUbDt12LNDJ75EHtBQwid4tflYRH_KkP51jrBxdCRyRcPIpJvSAIsiWriI2M-Az3QRFiSwKULNyLy-28q5GGSzSSqWuv1CJKkVWgAr6JyjhOWikZzGBwnQQ9Qb8fhSuk2bTqvR/s1600/raw+san+diego+034.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXWwO-BGUbDt12LNDJ75EHtBQwid4tflYRH_KkP51jrBxdCRyRcPIpJvSAIsiWriI2M-Az3QRFiSwKULNyLy-28q5GGSzSSqWuv1CJKkVWgAr6JyjhOWikZzGBwnQQ9Qb8fhSuk2bTqvR/s320/raw+san+diego+034.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521079378503891490" /></a><br />a piece of raw vegan cacao chocolate cake from Evolution Fast Food Restaurant - it was YUMMY!!! <br /><br />Hey Sistahs!<br /><br />I had to go to a business meeting last week and it had been with some folks who had not seen me in a while (since my juice fast) and they were really shocked at the difference. Even people who had not ever met me said that my skin looked so radiant and clear. Everyone wanted to know what I was doing...I told them juice fasting then a vegan diet. <br /><br />I am not sure how some of us came to the point where we can not believe that we could live off of vegetables and fruits. I think many people believe they need meat to live but it really isn't true. I am not trying to be dogmatic but really you could live a healthy life being a vegan or even raw. Like any diet it requires a balance and some thought. I see the RESULTS of what I am doing and I KNOW that it works! I witnessed clearly with myself how quickly my body degenerated with the standard american diet (SAD) even after being vegetarian and vegan for so long, it did not take long to look tired and over weight.<br /><br />I am optimistic that people want a change in their health - no one wants to be sick and tired ALL the time. A lot of what we consume determines whether we will walk in health or illness. I thought to myself this morning that I CHOOSE TO CARE - I choose to care about myself and love my body - by doing this I outwardly and inwardly express the wholeness of walking with the Divine. Each of us has to come to our own place of health. Yes, sacrifice may be involved - even I miss certain foods but inside I know that road of feeling unhealthy and I really don't ever want to go back.<br /><br />Peace and Hugs,<br />Sis. CamaraCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615933785074464608.post-49572624582172332242010-09-19T20:33:00.003-04:002010-09-19T20:50:32.399-04:00My New Raw Vegan Food Blog<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNK2Y1MG02O8UWQ_v3NMKjB1HYOw9VpOEFr85mfG0Sebvzh4Pn_jSH4zB20ipps0jY7mBV1rMI9HA7wlnPg9kkm_uOatXSEwvK-3yYMtKZ9MeEGW-gbkvdWsFMLYD3mnQqHi8KJ3R-dxYq/s1600/raw+foods+024.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNK2Y1MG02O8UWQ_v3NMKjB1HYOw9VpOEFr85mfG0Sebvzh4Pn_jSH4zB20ipps0jY7mBV1rMI9HA7wlnPg9kkm_uOatXSEwvK-3yYMtKZ9MeEGW-gbkvdWsFMLYD3mnQqHi8KJ3R-dxYq/s320/raw+foods+024.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518791453616616418" /></a><br /><br />Hey Sistahs!!!<br />I have been quietly on an extended juice fast/feast for the last month and I finally eased into a gentle ending last week. It was truly a "sacrifice" that I needed to engage in to go to another level - to see "what I am made of..." ha hah!!! I had to say that the Spirit World was with me every inch of the way - helping me to detox and release. I am still in the process - eating very little (perhaps once a day) and still juicing...<br /><br />During this time I recommitted to my vegan live food diet with the thoughts that I will do many things differently to make sure I don't loose too much weight and stay balanced with my sugar and fat intake. I have been doing more research and I even took the time to write up my juice feasting process which I will share with you soon. I released a lot of weight, my skin is clear and my energy is BACK!!! I am going to yoga regularly and I sense doors have opened for me...My work continues and I feel as if I cleanse a lot of baggage.<br /><br />I have decided to document my food journey/health journey on a new blog called RAW SistahGoddess, <a href="http://www.rawsistahgoddess.wordpress.com">www.rawsistahgoddess.wordpress.com</a> I will share raw vegan recipes and cooked vegan recipes. I would love for you to give me your opinions. I will be starting off slow as I am not really eating too much right now - but I will share my processes - thoughts on products and preparation. Today, I made my son (who is "RAW Skeptical" - I just invented a new phrase for those who believe raw vegan food is radical and not realistic yet are always IN YOUR PLATE trying to taste it!) a live, raw vegan hummus with fresh field greens. The hummus is bean-free AND nut-free. Very economical to make and delicious!!!<br /><br />The goal of my new blog is to show you inexpensive ways to do raw vegan food while staying healthy. I am not dogmatic about this way of eating in fact I will probably eat some cooked foods when needed...my approach is a Vegan Fusion of Raw Living & Cooked Vegan. I am an amateur green chef but I hope you enjoy my recipes! <br /><br />Thanks for your support! <a href="http://www.rawsistahgoddess.wordpress.com">www.RawSistahGoddess.wordpress.com<br /></a><br />Peace,<br />Sis. CamaraCamara Meri Rajabarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846483456549699013noreply@blogger.com2