So...I'm in Stein Mart of all places and I run across this wall plaque that has the following quote: "One shoe can change your life..." - Cinderella.
I jumped at the chance to buy it. God, truer words were never spoken (even if she is just part of a fairy tale). One shoe really did change her life forever. I suppose that if we were to apply the Law of Attraction, we could say that Cinderella drew the Prince into her experience because she really wanted a better life. Sitting amongst the soot and ashes she launched a rocket of desire like no other.
The appearance of her Fairy God Mother gave her the pivotal shift that she needed (from a vibrational standpoint) and it had to happen for her. That's the Law at its' finest. And now for the part that makes you go hmmm… If we were to take this "one" theme and expound on it, I suppose you could say that one of anything could change your life.
I went to see the movie "Precious" over the weekend and one teacher made a huge difference in her life, after having lived with one sorry assed excuse for a mother. That one movie had a profound effect on me. After having watched it, I knew it must join the ranks of movies only to be watched once by me.
The list is a short one but here it is: Beloved, Brokeback Mountain and now Precious. One viewing of these movies is enough for this current lifetime. When I return, maybe, just maybe I will endeavor to watch one of them again.
One shoe...
One experience can also change your life. I was in a car accident once. My vehicle flipped not one but seven times. I was fortunate to have been wearing my seatbelt. Flanking me (while driving) unbeknownst to me were one doctor and one emergency medical technician. Not one bone was broken and I walked away from that accident with one scratch on my left arm.
I learned one big lesson that day. A car is just a car. It doesn't matter the make or model. You are not your car. Your car is not you. You are separate from your car. It's just not that important. So, to all the nay-sayers out there I say the following...Princess Diana died from injuries sustained when her driver lost control of a Mercedes Benz. Her car couldn't save her. No one could. Prioritize while you still can.
One shoe...
Years ago I began working with an Indian woman by the name of Ganga. She invited me to her home, fed me roti and curried mutton with potatoes and fanned a flame deep within my soul. One woman, one small, modest meal…one great big desire. I would go to her home many more times before she and her husband eventually relocated to Washington state- children all grown up with lives of their own. Little did she know that she was not just offering me a meal that day. But she was offering me the possibility of our world and all that it had the offer if I would but open my heart and mind and embrace what was before me. One woman, one meal. I will forever be indebted to her for her kindness and unwillingness to leave me on the sidelines but to draw me in as a participant. It has made all the difference in my life.
One shoe…
In 2006 a very young and vibrant coworker of mine went home early with a headache and 3 days later she was brain dead. Two days later her parents consented to turn off the respirator. She was gone. The day they broke the news they allowed us to go home early if we felt we needed to. Oh, I needed to alright. I felt my mortality that day and thought to myself - life is much, much too short.
I cried for her and her family; then I cried for myself. Vowing not to waste anymore time, I drove straight to the post office and completed the application for a passport. One life gone and one conclusion derived from all the sorrow: Tomorrow is not promised. Do your thing (whatever it may be) today, right now if need be.
One shoe…
I used to really be in to white guys. Hey- I’m just keeping it real. Wasn’t sure I’d ever find a Brother that would be interested in me- a Brother who would “get” me. Consequently, I was always looking outside my race for that perfect guy. I was always intrigued by the interracial connection. Ooh, let’s all just get along and make this world a better place. Let’s mix and mingle (with a jingling beat).
I was convinced there were no Brothers out there for me. Then…one night I was flipping channels and came across a promo spot for Dhani Tackles the Globe. Oh…my…GOD. I was smitten. In fact, if you scroll to my very first blog you will read about how I was feeling about him and about his show.
Suffice it to say that this one Brother single-handedly brought me back over to the dark side and restored, renewed and refreshed my soul (on so many levels). And if I may quote my sister who pointed out with glee: And he’s a real black man too! All I can say is- I’m so glad I saw him on television when I did.
While I don’t have anything against interracial relationships, it’s just pure joy seeing Brothers with fresh eyes. They truly are the Kings to our Queens. India Arie said it best in Yellow. “Together me and you are purple because we are so royal. And whenever we’re this close, I never want to let go…” One “oh- so” delicious black man. Right now I’m smiling.
And to reiterate… One shoe, one movie, one car accident, one woman, one meal, one death, one “oh-so” delicious black man.
One…
Be Well
I jumped at the chance to buy it. God, truer words were never spoken (even if she is just part of a fairy tale). One shoe really did change her life forever. I suppose that if we were to apply the Law of Attraction, we could say that Cinderella drew the Prince into her experience because she really wanted a better life. Sitting amongst the soot and ashes she launched a rocket of desire like no other.
The appearance of her Fairy God Mother gave her the pivotal shift that she needed (from a vibrational standpoint) and it had to happen for her. That's the Law at its' finest. And now for the part that makes you go hmmm… If we were to take this "one" theme and expound on it, I suppose you could say that one of anything could change your life.
I went to see the movie "Precious" over the weekend and one teacher made a huge difference in her life, after having lived with one sorry assed excuse for a mother. That one movie had a profound effect on me. After having watched it, I knew it must join the ranks of movies only to be watched once by me.
The list is a short one but here it is: Beloved, Brokeback Mountain and now Precious. One viewing of these movies is enough for this current lifetime. When I return, maybe, just maybe I will endeavor to watch one of them again.
One shoe...
One experience can also change your life. I was in a car accident once. My vehicle flipped not one but seven times. I was fortunate to have been wearing my seatbelt. Flanking me (while driving) unbeknownst to me were one doctor and one emergency medical technician. Not one bone was broken and I walked away from that accident with one scratch on my left arm.
I learned one big lesson that day. A car is just a car. It doesn't matter the make or model. You are not your car. Your car is not you. You are separate from your car. It's just not that important. So, to all the nay-sayers out there I say the following...Princess Diana died from injuries sustained when her driver lost control of a Mercedes Benz. Her car couldn't save her. No one could. Prioritize while you still can.
One shoe...
Years ago I began working with an Indian woman by the name of Ganga. She invited me to her home, fed me roti and curried mutton with potatoes and fanned a flame deep within my soul. One woman, one small, modest meal…one great big desire. I would go to her home many more times before she and her husband eventually relocated to Washington state- children all grown up with lives of their own. Little did she know that she was not just offering me a meal that day. But she was offering me the possibility of our world and all that it had the offer if I would but open my heart and mind and embrace what was before me. One woman, one meal. I will forever be indebted to her for her kindness and unwillingness to leave me on the sidelines but to draw me in as a participant. It has made all the difference in my life.
One shoe…
In 2006 a very young and vibrant coworker of mine went home early with a headache and 3 days later she was brain dead. Two days later her parents consented to turn off the respirator. She was gone. The day they broke the news they allowed us to go home early if we felt we needed to. Oh, I needed to alright. I felt my mortality that day and thought to myself - life is much, much too short.
I cried for her and her family; then I cried for myself. Vowing not to waste anymore time, I drove straight to the post office and completed the application for a passport. One life gone and one conclusion derived from all the sorrow: Tomorrow is not promised. Do your thing (whatever it may be) today, right now if need be.
One shoe…
I used to really be in to white guys. Hey- I’m just keeping it real. Wasn’t sure I’d ever find a Brother that would be interested in me- a Brother who would “get” me. Consequently, I was always looking outside my race for that perfect guy. I was always intrigued by the interracial connection. Ooh, let’s all just get along and make this world a better place. Let’s mix and mingle (with a jingling beat).
I was convinced there were no Brothers out there for me. Then…one night I was flipping channels and came across a promo spot for Dhani Tackles the Globe. Oh…my…GOD. I was smitten. In fact, if you scroll to my very first blog you will read about how I was feeling about him and about his show.
Suffice it to say that this one Brother single-handedly brought me back over to the dark side and restored, renewed and refreshed my soul (on so many levels). And if I may quote my sister who pointed out with glee: And he’s a real black man too! All I can say is- I’m so glad I saw him on television when I did.
While I don’t have anything against interracial relationships, it’s just pure joy seeing Brothers with fresh eyes. They truly are the Kings to our Queens. India Arie said it best in Yellow. “Together me and you are purple because we are so royal. And whenever we’re this close, I never want to let go…” One “oh- so” delicious black man. Right now I’m smiling.
And to reiterate… One shoe, one movie, one car accident, one woman, one meal, one death, one “oh-so” delicious black man.
One…
Be Well
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