When the Universe Aligns

As I embark on this journey of becoming a Master in unraveling people's stories and helping them create new possibilities, opportunities continue to unfold before my very eyes, every minute of the day. Yesterday was no different.

I finally connected with a friend that I haven't spoken to in ages and she informed me about a certification program that focuses essentially on this concept of unraveling stories.  More information to come but I just wanted to share that when you put something out there, be prepared for the world to align.

In love. 

What Moves me - "The Boys of Baraka"

These young men from Baltimore had the opportunity to travel to Kenya to experience a new way of life. To experience a different culture.  To create a new story.  

This is the work that moves me. This is the work that makes my heart beat, and smile. I too will create opportunities like this for our youth and their parents.  

Trailer to Boys of Baraka

Doing What you Love

Sometimes doing what you love to do is met with skepticism because it may not be the most traditional or the most lucrative path from someone else’s perspective.  However, you must be so passionate about what you love, that you are willing to stand for it.  You are willing to challenge others for it. You are willing to do whatever it takes for it.  You are willing to overcome fears.  You are willing to break through barriers.  You are willing to stare adversity in the face and state – “Welcome”.  It is when you’ve gotten to this point that you’re truly one and the same as your passion and NOTHING can sever this tie. 

Inner Monologue, Scene 1: The Q Train

As I sat there on the Q train, I sat quite annoyed that the lady directly across from me felt the need to push her way through me to be the first one on the train.  I mean I was really fuming - trying to calm myself down.  Thinking - who does she think SHE is? I mean, does she think she deserves to be on the train before me because of the day she had? Well, what about my day lady? You have no idea what kind of day I had. 


Does she think the place she has to get to is more important than the place I have to get to? Did I miss something here? I mean we will both get on this train - we will both get to our destinations eventually.  What makes her think it is OK to push through people to get on the train? There is an order to this whole train thing lady. Clearly you didn't get the manual! I was patiently waiting for the train for 10 minutes, and you bum-rushed your way through as soon as the train pulled up. Cutting right in front of me.  Not even acknowledging that I was there. 


Really, who do you think you are? Do you feel entitled for some reason? Do you feel the need to be in control? Oh - I get it - you think you're better than me. Is that what it is?


Then I saw something that quieted my inner voice. I actually allowed myself to look at the woman.  I saw her through her own eyes and I saw something beautifully innocent.  I saw a tired woman.  I saw a woman who worked tirelessly for her family.  I saw a woman who had endured so much and asked for so little. I saw a woman who could have easily been my mother. And then, I saw that she had 5 heavy bags with her!


That was when it dawned on me.  She just wanted to ensure that she got a seat because she had so many bags! 


It was that simple. 

Today's Daily Lesson: Sometimes we get so caught up in trying to make someone wrong that we are not present to what the reality is.  

I am a Creator

I create a new me every day. I am not bounded by my past.  I am not bounded. PERIOD.  Being a creator is about being able to see possibilities in everything.  I see possibilities in everything and understand that there is possibilities even within a “no”.  If there is a “no”, there is a “no because……”. Once you find out the reason behind the “no”, 9 times out of 10 you will recognize the various possibilities within it.

Daily Affirmation: Today I choose to recognize the possibilities in "no".

India Arie - Beautiful Flower

India Arie has been my inspiration since she hit the music scene. Her words are encouraging and inspirational. As I listen to this particular song, it breathes life back into my existence and reminds me that all it takes is for me to believe in myself.

We are all beautiful flowers that are powerful, brilliant and resilient. Don't fight your beauty. Let the world see your light.

"as we let our own light shine we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same".

~Marianne Williamson~

Are you Breathing Life into your new possibility?

My recent post on Raeven Western's "PushyDreamers". 

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Please note that I don’t mince my words, its not about being nice, but its about impact.  It’s about “pushing” beyond your fears.  If you are truly a believer in “Pushy Dreamers”, my style of writing is right up your ally because I am pushing you to take responsibility for who you are being – so read on…..

Some of us are at that point in our lives where we are questioning the jobs and careers that we are currently in.  Some of us are dreading waking up on Mondays to go to work (for a whoooole week); some of us are pissed that we aren’t making enough money; and some of us are just bored out of our minds at our current job, feeling as though our strengths are not being utilized to its full potential.

I challenge you to consider a few things:

1st – YOU created the current situation that you are living.  YOU actually created the possibility of being at the very job that you are at!

Let me refresh your memory….Remember, a few weeks ago, a few months ago, or even a few years ago, you were feeling like the job you were in was not the right match for you? You were miserable, unhappy, and unfocused. You even brought your family and friends into it by sharing with them how unhappy you were.  Do you remember?

During many of those conversations you swore to all that you were committed to getting another job that you felt would be a better fit – as soon as possible.  Well guess what, that’s the very job you are in now! Yup…mmm hmm…that’s the job YOU created. So why the pissed off face? Why the hateful words? Why the rudeness to your co-workers?

Oh I certainly understand why, because you want a change.  And this is fine. But you must first give thanks for what you created (your current job), and only thanks.  Then you can create a new possibility around the type of job you want next.  I mean you already see how powerful you are with creating what you want.  This time you can get even more specific.  Get fun with it.  Think it.  Speak it. And act as though it already exists. Take on the characteristics of a person that would be in that position right now. Give thanks for the new position (because you already have simply by speaking it and following it with actions).  However, note that the easiest way to kill your new possibility, is to avoid giving thanks to your previous one.

So are you breathing life into your new possibility, or sucking life out of it?

I’m here for you if you ever want to explore further.

In love,

Akua aka “The Activator”

My purpose is to Activate YOU to operate at your fullest potential, void of all fears, stories and excuses. I am the founder of the Gye Nyame Empowerment Project.