40 DAY PROSPERITY PLAN BEGINS TODAY!!! DAY ONE

Yesterday I said I would share with you the 40-Day Prosperity Plan. I am also offering to use this blog as a way of doing this plan collectively- sharing our thoughts, inspirations, prayers and affirmations as we go through this process. This 40 day process is about stepping into your divine power and retrieving your divine inheritance. My belief is that we are all part of an abundant universe and we are children of that abundant universe. I believe we only experience "lack" because we are looking at the world with the wrong viewpoint or a viewpoint out of alignment with our true nature. Once we change our viewpoint then we have the ability to see our treasures at our feet. PROTECTING YOUR CONSCIOUS - YOUR DIVINE SIGHT is THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR LIFE. This is why corporations, policy makers, oppressors of any kind spend billions of dollars to keep you under their influence (this is NOT a conspiracy theory - it is real). If you are OUT OF YOUR MIND be sure you are being told what to do, how to think, what to drink, who to have sex with, where to put your money, what to name your baby, etc... You can go to a local newspaper and in the first section find out what you are suppose to be thinking about and doing.
HERE IS MY DISCLAIMER:
Working on your consciousness will change your life. If you are comfortable with your life, the way it is- then why are you reading this blog? Why are you even going this far? You may loose a worthless relationship, you may get fired from a tired-ass job, you may have to move or you may come to your senses about that not-so-best friend. Tinkering with your consciousness may change your taste test - you may like water instead of pepsi or coke...Who is to say?? Your about to undergo a serious operation of your mind- don't hop off the table in the middle of the surgery, see it through and then decide if it was worth it. You only get from it what you put into it. Beware of detours.
WHAT IS PROSPERITY?
I believe prosperity is the treasure you were born with - the gifts your Ancestors gave you to take into your life to make things better for your bloodline, community and the world. We all matter- if we don't use our divine gifts then we may create a hazardous space for anything to fill it. EACH OF US HAVE A PURPOSE, A DESTINY AND WE NEED TO USE IT- it is what keeps the world in balance. Sistahs, I have come to realize that we as group are important to the world - we have a special power that can provide balance to all world situations-we overflow with strength and we can tap into places of energy that have many people scared - and change is scary for most people.
Sistahs, for the last couple or so years I thought I had a "foot on my neck" and the other day I SanKofa'd - I reached back and found something I had forgotten- this knowledge that had been taught to me - the practice of using the POWER OF YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS TO HEAL CONDITIONS IN YOUR LIFE. This is prosperity - not necessarily more money (although it may come) but the tools to do what you need to do. I have a friend who has manifested $200 rent in New York city in a beautiful loft. I have another friend who manifested citizenship in a country she is moving to and reclaiming as her home. SISTAH POWER keeps food on the table when the family doesn't have a dime, takes in grandchildren and raises them on disability, leaves an abusive relationship with five little ones, graduates from school at the age of sixty, and so on...WE'VE GOT THE POWER. Sistahs, our treasures are around us ready to be used.
WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE PROCESS.
1. A willingness to step into your own personal power.
2.A journal or notebook.
3.A pen.
4. A quiet moment of 20 minutes minimum. It helps to do this everyday around the same time- if possible.
5. A goal.

*ONE RULE: You have to do this continuously for 40-days straight (no break). If you forget or just don't do it -even on the 39th day- you will need to start over. For some of us that will be the process and it is okay. Don't beat yourself up if you have to start over again- I have done it many times. Its just what happens. Some of us will need to break down resistance to the process first - remember we are working on something big here.

THINGS TO CONSIDER:
1. Watch out for negative conversations, thoughts and/or actions - it is not going to feed your process well. Maybe shorten those conversations with the gossip loving friend or steer clear of actions that take you into lying (having affairs, cheating people, etc...) When those negative thoughts creep in like "this is not going to work" - pray or affirm the negative thought away. Just break out in prayer or affirmation RIGHT THERE!
2. Beware of what you watch on tv or listen to on the radio. Ask yourself - is this going to feed my process in a positive way?
3.Seize the moment! If you get an audition or call for an interview -check it out!!! That may be your prosperity knockin'.
4.Your ministry will come. Don't close the door on it or shoo it away because you think you are not ready- remember #3.
5.You are going to journey through "the valley of lack consciousness" shared by many in the world- remember as you change your own consciousness, you also change the world. Don't look doom in the eye- keep your eyes on the prize. If something appears to show up negatively - pray it right/ affirm it right or cast it away.
6.Take Action-actualize your goal. If you want to lose that weight - it can't only melt away reading this blog- you "gots" to go out there and move it off! If you want the erase financial problems - face them and see what can be done.
7. This is the time to MOVE OUT OF THE WAY and let the universe help you. Do you need a new car or someone to come into your life to fix your car? Do you need a new position at work or a raise? Do you need money for groceries or just groceries??? You don't need to hang on to how it is going to happen - just let the process flow. AND WHEN YOU RECEIVE BE GRATEFUL!
8.Dig deep. What you put into this is what you get.
9.Those who talk -don't know. Those who know- don't talk. Don't over water your garden of consciousness with too much talk and analyzing... Plant the seed and let it grow. Yes, water it by getting support when you need it.
10.You are going to get tested. When you do- be generous- give, give, give. Affirm to the Creator, the Spirit World, your Ancestors, family and community that you are NO LONGER BOUND BY A CONSCIOUSNESS OF LACK. Give and you will receive. That last dollar in your wallet just made room for five, twenty or hundred more...

SISTAHS YOU ARE ABOUT TO GIVE BIRTH TO A NEW YOU! YOU GOT A MOUNTAIN BEHIND YOU, SUPPORTING YOU! REMEMBER TO PRAY, AFFIRM AND ACTUALIZE!

INSTRUCTIONS
1.Write out your goal for this process in the back of your journal.
2. You will be given 10 affirmations (1 a day).
3.In a quiet place (even if its the bathroom) sit with your journal.
4. Write down the day's affirmation.
5. Read it. Breathe with it. Read it again.
6. Meditate on it (not on other things but on the affirmation).
7. Repeat the affirmation in your head. Speak it aloud.
8. Meditate a total of 15 minutes or more on the affirmation.
9. Take 5 minutes or more to write down all your thoughts. Write down
what comes to you- even if you think it is not related. Write how you
feel. Mention if there is any resistance. Be honest with yourself - share
any shame you have with yourself. This is not going to be shared with
anyone but you.
10. Move on with your day.
*Do this everyday for 40-days.

*USE THIS BLOG FOR SUPPORT. POST COMMENTS ON HOW YOUR DOING OR WHAT YOU NEED HELP ON. EMAIL ME IF YOU WANT PERSONAL SUPPORT - SISTAHGODDESS@GMAIL.COM


TO BEGIN:
Start your journal with this entry. Copy it in your journal.

This day, (show actual date), I cease believing in visible money as my supply and my support, and I view my current world of effect as it truly is... simply an out picturing of my former beliefs. I believed in the power of money, therefore I surrendered my God/Creator-given power and authority to an objectified belief. I believed in the possibility of lack, thus causing a separation in consciousness from the Source of my supply. I believed in mortal man and carnal conditions, and through this faith gave man and conditions power over me. I believed in the mortal illusion created by the collective consciousness of error thoughts, and in doing so, I have limited the Unlimited. No more! This day I renounce my so-called humanhood and claim my divine inheritance as a Being of God/the Creator. This day I acknowledge God/the Creator as my supply and my support.

DAY ONE AFFIRMATION (write it down and follow the steps above)
The Creator/God is lavish, unfailing Abundance, the rich omnipresent substance of the Universe. This all providing Source of infinite prosperity is individualized as me — the Reality of me.

*This process is adapted/based on a book called the The Abundance Book. Adapt it as you need to fit your own beliefs but it is suggested to keep the essence of what is being said.
**Brothas, your welcome to join!

Peace,
Sistah C
pic: me in nature (just a reminder for myself)
anyone with inspiring artwork for this process, please email me sistahgoddess@gmail.com
SONG FOR THE DAY (You Tube-Jill Scott):

Ghost of Marriage Past...

I will let you all know I don't celebrate Christmas anymore but I woke up this morning remembering the story of the Christmas Carol. I use to watch several different versions of this film every holiday time when I was young (there must be about 100). The story is about this business man who treats all his workers (and basically everyone) badly - he even makes them work on Christmas (heaven forbid). This man is also very rich but greedy and ugly - so you know he is alone in life. Well, in the story he gets a "second chance" to look at his life by getting visits from three ghosts- one from the past, the present and the future. These ghosts show him how his actions have contributed to his horrible life and also how he has ruined the life of one poor little boy on Christmas. Being that it is hollywood - the man turns over a new leaf - he believes in Christmas and is generous with everyone- giving away his riches, etc...The End.
So, last night I get a visit from the Ghost of Marriage Past. I saw where I made the detour. I sat there and listened, counseled, gave, gave and gave. I gave soooo much of my energy and time that I didn't notice my own goals and aspirations just slipping away. I endured so much disrespect because I was convinced I understood this person's pain and that more of my love, time and energy would help. End the end the ghost pointed to the fact that I just contributed and collaborated with my own oppression. I simply fed the beast and made it bigger.
The ghost took me back farther in time (before getting into this relationship) and I saw myself - really doing good work. Healing, supporting myself, my son, and actualizing my dreams (entering grad school). The ghost pointed to that time and indicated that I needed to recapture that part of myself and move forward. It was my light that attracted the moth that tried to eat holes in my purpose. My lesson has been to protect my purpose, my light, my spirit and move forward.
Remember,
Live today as tomorrow,
tomorrow as yesterday.
Peace,
Sistah C
pic: me on the detour...

JOIN ME!! 40-DAY PROSPERITY PLAN
Sistahs, it has been a while but I use to do this 40-day Prosperity Plan every year. It is a great way to realize financial clarity - using the power of your mind and spirit. On this plan I have cultivated material and spiritual opportunities - I even won some contests. It is not magic but a way to cultivate a right relationship with your divine inheritance and prosperity. I am going to
begin tomorrow and I am SHARING IT WITH YOU!!! - so look at tomorrow's post. If you want to join me then all you need is a journal, a pen and a goal. What is it that you really need (not just want). Spend some time to define it. Do you want a new job or do you want an opportunity to step into your divine right work??? Everyday for 40 days we will do this plan together - here on this blog. Trust me it works and the only investment you need is your time and willingness to step into a powerful place in your life.
Peace,
Sistah C

Childhood Stories...

I am not sure about you but I am a visual person. A picture to me- can say a lot more than some words. The thing with pictures is that they can only tell a part of the story- they part the picture captures. The other part of the story extends out from the corners- was happening across the street, around the corner and way cross town.
Here I am in 1978!!! It was a happy day for me as a child because I was going home- even though I had really been home the whole time...(kinda like the Wiz). As a child I had to construct a story out of what was happening to my family because it was too painful for me and probably others to really talk to me about it... The story I made up was that I was tricked, yes tricked into taking a visit that lasted about 2 or 3 years away from my parents to live with my grandparents. This "story" I believed until I was an adult - but it had holes...
What was more correct was that I HAD TO LEAVE in order to be safe and shielded from the people who wanted to do harm to my family... you see the seventies were very interesting times...we as a people had made it pass the civil rights era (so to speak) and we found ourselves in the hustle..."tryin' to make a dollar out of 15cents", blaxploitation films, disco music, platforms, afros - it was a time of serious diversion for some of us. My father got caught up in the mix...big cars, furs for the moms, fancy houses and money. You see it wasn't like he didn't know about how to be a good father or husband- he had a father in his life. It was more that he strayed away from the values that he was raised with...he forgot who he was and his purpose...in the end I think he found himself regretting that detour - it cost him his wife, two girls, grandchildren and eventually his life.
Remember it is the CHOICES that we make that shape the stories of our future. I am my father's future, my son is my father's future, and any child that comes after him is my father's future. I think my elders understood this... I am grateful for that time with my grandparents because they taught me some things that I don't think my parents would have remembered to teach me - like the value of working hard, sacrificing for your family, being responsible for your actions, of helping your community and staying close to your God. Much Love to my grandparents for taking me in during those times and for their continued guidance from the Ancestor world.
Peace,
Sistah C

Sometimes a Song Can Say It...

I like this song by Jill Scott and it is really fitting the moment today...
Peace,
Sistah C
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Sistah Goddess OYA: Winds of Change

Yes, my sistahs things are stirrin'. I remember my first encounter with OYA- it was the beginning of this year on New Years. She looked at me sternly and said, "You are very happy with yourself...This new thing you have...remember what is up must come down!" With that she dismissed me. I knew she spoke of change...sudden, deep transitions in my life - and here I am.
I hear that Oya energy is referred to as the winds of change. One source says: "Using her machete, or sword of truth, she cuts through stagnation and clears the way for new growth. She does what needs to be done. She is the wild woman, the force of change; lightning, fire, tornadoes, earthquakes and storms of all kinds are ruled by Oya."
I would definitely say that this energy moved me out of a place of in-action - whether I wanted to move or not. I imagine that when you think you can sit quietly on the fence- this energy makes it impossible for you to just sit there and do nothing. It requires you to do what is right or to be made to.
Oya blew into this blog today...maybe not only to remind me of her prophecy but as a message to others...
Peace,
Sistah C

Sistah Protest Racism By Setting Self on Fire...

UPDATE: Now I find out that this story is about 3 years old...if that is so...we have to see the suppression of this story was deliberate...

Sistah Goddess Maggy Delvaux-Muf set herself on fire recently in a public marketplace in Belgium to protest racism. I think this says a lot about the pain of oppression- a pain that many of us have become numb to...In a world where we all are taught to make nice, forgive and forget - there has to be a moment where one just gets fed up! I am not sure what the whole story is about Sistah Maggy Delvaux-Muf... the news says she was of Congolese descent and has three children and a husband. It was even said that her husband was with her when she did it. It was also said she called the press to cover her protest. Last I heard she is fighting for her life in a hospital. I don't think the story quite made it over the ocean here...although, I think there was a story on this year's best buys for stocking stuffers on world news tonite...

Let us pray for all the brave Sistahs who
know in their hearts and in their wombs
things have got to change...
Let us pray for the restoration of the
the female spirit that has suffered so
much at the hands of oppression
Let us pray to understand that
racism will never end
by the hand of the oppressor,
Let us know that liars
can not be compelled
to tell the truth
Let the truth begin
within us
Let us seek the warmth
of our Creator, our Ancestors, our Shrines
Let us grow strong
by knowing our purpose
and who we are
Let us return
home
Let us return
home
Let us return
home...
Peace,
Sistah C

HOW TO BOIL A FROG

Sometimes I wake up in the morning and I am worried. I feel as if during my sleep -in my dreams, I see many things that are going on. I hear warnings. Yet, when I wake up I am only left with the feeling not the memory of what I saw or heard.
Oppression is on my mind again... Not just my own personal oppression but our collective oppression. In my last post I put up a clip from the Color Purple. I remember seeing this movie for the first time when I might of been 14yrs old... the type of violence Ms. Cecily experienced was so intense - it never let up. She had to find a "friend" to help her see she was somebody. Then there was the scene where she declared she had to be free and DESERVED to be free.
Abuse can be intense and upfront like in the Color Purple or it can be like boiling a frog. See below.

HOW TO BOIL A FROG (a recipe given by my friend Christa)
1. Take a tall, really tall pot and place it on a stove that is off -STOVE MUST BE OFF.
2. Place cold water in the pot. WATER MUST BE COLD OR ROOM TEMPERATURE.
3. Place your frog in the pot.
4. Slowly, turn on the heat. Put it on the lowest setting as possible.
5. As time goes on, turn up the heat. Remember to turn up the heat slowly.
6. You will know you got the frog when it is sitting in boiling water and wondering how it got there?
7. Wha La! You got a boiled frog.

This is how many of us get into abusive situations. If an abuser puts a woman directly into a "boiling pot of abuse" most likely she is going to hop out and run (like a frog). Your charming abuser has to woo you - make you believe he is sensitive to what you are going through, make you believe he is somehow different from other guys - he really sees you. Once he really sees you - then a bit down the road he can "turn on the heat" (just a little). One day he tells you (honestly, of course) your nose is just a little big but he loves you anyway. You go to the bathroom and check your nose- the nose you were born with, that unless you go into plastic surgery, is never going to change. The message, "something IS wrong with you". Next, he turns up the heat more. Your best friend from childhood, calls too much. Why do you have to talk to her when he is around- don't you all talk all the time???!!! You end up telling your friend you will have to call her later - isn't it starting to feel a little warm... Next, he is so fabulous- he is taking you out to dinner for your birthday (your friends wanted to have a party for you but he said you both should just spend time 1 on 1). He takes you to Che'Che'. He tells you how beautiful you look and as the waitress comes up you see him look her up and down. (Did he just do that?? No, he just said you look so beautiful! Stop, trippin'!) While ordering, he engages the waitress in long conversations about the food and the wine. As the waitress walks away, his eyes follow her ever so slightly...Inside, your feelin' hot and YOU SHOULD you just got the heat turned up! You may sulk the rest of the evening and the food taste like wood. He holds your hand while watching the waitress. Dinner is over and he hands the waitress his business card re: something business related and escorts you out. Didn't you have a wonderful dinner - a wonderful birthday?? Why are you feeling so down?? Don't you appreciate anything?? Whew, it is getting real hot!! Next, your emails only seem to be from him lately and your phone doe not seem to ring with messages from friends. Your family does not say much about your new guy. Your dog growls at him. You seem to feel tired lately. He says you look a little fat, too. WOW!!! What is happening to you? Guess what, your almost done! Well, while your abuser is setting the table to dine on a feast fit for fists - you are thinking you are ugly, unappreciative, jealous, fat and the owner of a mad dog that needs to be put to sleep! GURL, you have just been boiled! How did you ever get here?
INTERMISSION
Sistahs, this is a common scenerio with "upscale abusers". They can be professional, well dressed and their teeth white. They have been taught they are special and that they are a"real catch". They have never been held responsible for how they treat Sistahs because we (and others) cooperate with our own oppression. We ignore their disrespect and hope it is just a bad day. In fact, these abusers find refuge with many other women who know they have been oppressive to other women- yet they make up excuses for them... It is a cycle that ends up having us believe that Sistahs and Brothas can not have healthy relationships - when really it is just a few rotten apples on beautiful tree. I don't think it is only the responsibility of Sistahs to end this cycle- it is also in the best interest of healthy Brothas to end this cycle. Think of your baby sistah being with a guy like this or your cousin or even your Mama!! Brothas think of all the Sistahs that are now recovering from abuse that no longer see themselves in a healthy relationship.
Remember, ABUSE LOVES AN ENVIRONMENT OF SILENCE. In silence no one heals. Also, remember that we as a people have been abused for a very long time... we are STILL BEING ABUSED!!! (checkout this blog I ran across this morning TASERED WHILE BLACK) So, throughout the years abuse for many of us begins to look normal. We create many false stories about abuse just to avoid the truth of the matter. We protect "good men" in our community because we can't bear to think that all of our problems are NOT caused by being "poor and uneducated".
Don't leave me hangin' on this one... I know you hear me...
Peace,
Sistah C