Motherliness/Motherhood: Balika Vadhu

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By granting the gifts of motherliness and motherhood,

nature has made woman greater than man.

All the feelings of a woman are wrapped into motherliness and

grants her the form of a loving mother.

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~Balika Vadhu~

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Treasures Beyond Price Tags: My Personal Thoughts and Reflections

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~Treasures Beyond Price Tags~
My Personal Thoughts and Reflections

I lost something the other day that someone would say wasn’t worth a lot of money. But it meant so much more than the price of the thing. It held sentimental value. It brought me joy and happiness, having collected them over so many years.

Losing something that holds sentimental value can be heartbreaking, regardless of whether you can replace it or not. These original items held memories and a special place in my heart, and it’s normal to grieve their loss.

And so when someone says they weren’t expensive items just to try to convince me, to lessen the blow. I don’t care what they say. I’ll never be the same after that loss. It seems people who say this don’t understand the attachment we form with certain things. For me, those items were irreplaceable; no matter the amount of logic or reassurance can change how I feel.

Once I discovered the thing I treasured was stolen and gone forever, I said to one of the people I suspected of taking it that it was a dirty act and that I’ll pray every day that the person who stole my things would get punished by God!!! Then sometime later I couldn’t believe I actually said that. But my conviction is unshakable. And so I know now that I can be quite fiery and passionate about my things when provoked.

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Worth Beyond Measure: My Personal Thoughts and Reflections

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~Worth Beyond Measure~
My Personal Thoughts and Reflections

One thing I never could understand is why someone would try to hurt someone who hasn’t done them anything. But I realize that some people’s motivations can be complicated and hurtful, but that doesn’t excuse their behavior. I deserve kindness and respect, not manipulation or harm.

I’m at the point that I am so sick of being prey for manipulation from others in any type of arena. It’s really very sickening. And I don’t deserve to be treated that way. It is exhausting and draining. But I am strong and capable of rising above it all.

What I despise the most is having to feel like I have to fight for my right to be valued and respected, when my worth shouldn’t be something I have to constantly prove. I deserve to be valued and respected simply because I exist.

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No Need For Drama: My Personal Thoughts and Reflections

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~No Need For Drama!~
My Personal Thoughts and Reflections

I just experienced meanness from someone who was up and walking around. I simply asked if they could put something in the garbage can for me.

Being treated with meanness and met with complaints, especially when just making a simple request, can be really hurtful. Having to listen to complaining is draining. This individual just made a simple task more difficult than it needed to be.

It takes courage to speak truth to bad attitudes and behavior. And so I expressed my thoughts about it. And it seemed my words had an impact, as their calm reaction might be a sign they knew I was right.

I’ll tell you this: I get sick and tired of explosive behaviors and bad attitudes towards me when asked to do something simple. I even thought to myself, it’s not as if I asked them to wash my ass.

It’s plain ridiculous that a person can react that way to a straightforward request. No one should have to deal with that kind of drama for doing something as simple as that.

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Uncovering The Meaning Of Passion: Rekindling The Flame

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To me, passion is the spark that ignites the fire in our hearts and souls. It’s that spark that drives us to pursue our desires, dreams, creativity, and connections- including special bonds.

And I believe that the way to get back lost passion in your life is to find the wonder. Like the wonder of finding a hidden treasure. For instance, in stealing away quiet moments, late-night conversations, and the way we make each other laugh.

It’s about embracing curiosity and openness. Exploring life’s everyday surprises, almost in the same way that the sunlight filters through the curtains in the morning, the sound of raindrops on the roof, or a spontaneous song that comes to mind- all these little moments make life precious.

It’s found in music, art, travel, good food, good company, reading, dancing, photography, playing an instrument, cooking, baking, sewing, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, gaming, writing, hiking, learning new languages, and, of course, falling in and out of love.

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And so today is a special day for me.

It’s the anniversary of this blog.

Come celebrate with me.

Join me.

Let’s spend the day doing something that rekindles passion within,

whatever that may be.

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May You All Have a Wonderful and Enjoyable Weekend!

Much Love!

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Music I Love To Read By…

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Summer Madness

by Kool & The Gang

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From the very first moment I ever heard this music, I loved it. It’s one of my favorites. The beat is just sexy and so silky smooth. Makes me want to pump my shoulders, sway my hips from side to side, and just walk around holding my book at eye level and read for hours.

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Only God Can Help Us Now In These Turbulent Times

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These are indeed turbulent times, my friend replied. But at first, he told me that it’s good people like me who will always stand up against toxic people and their toxic messaging. And my reply was this.

It seems large groups of people are what’s needed, not just one person like me to stand up in this society. You know the saying “there’s power in numbers” only. I’ve always admired Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. a great deal and his contribution to our society, but even he had a following. A crowd of people who believed in him. But it was J. Edgar Hoover who interfered in Dr. King’s mission. So I question whether it has helped or hindered my people’s progress. Because even with all the progress made, it seems any progress can be taken back with just the swipe of a pen by those in power. That’s what’s going on now. Take a close look at the Supreme Court. The gerrymandering. The redistricting. All done to stop black & brown people from voting if they want to. It seems he’s trying to bring back Jim Crow. The slogan “Make America Great Again ” means exactly that. Jim Crow.

So our president wants to put his own special security in strategic positions at the polling places. Stop mail-in ballots. Close polling places in areas where black and brown people live, so they have to travel further if they want to vote. The incorporation of special identification requirements. This is done to intimidate people. People are going to feel as if they are gonna be watched and harassed if they vote. All this is happening because Mr. President wants to stay in power, be an autocrat, a dictator.

Just like what happened in Turkey, their former President, the people there ousted him and have a new president, because the former was a dictator. We will see how this new President works out. So this ousted president is the kind of leadership our present leader of this country admires, like Putin, he’s his buddy, China’s president, North Korea’s president (rocket man). You name it, he loves those kinds of leaders. Because the truth is that he doesn’t care about anyone. It seems as if he only cares about himself. He recently said he doesn’t care about the financial state of the American people when asked about the accelerating gas and food prices by an anchorwoman. The truth is that while these people live lavishly with manicured lawns and maids and servants serving them. We, the ordinary tax-paying people, are all struggling to try to stay afloat. It’s very difficult right now for us all.

The people’s hearts, minds, and souls of us all are in mourning as we suffer, trying to pay our bills, feed ourselves and our families, and survive in this place called earth.

You have people here who are too busy waving Confederate flags, Trump flags, and making him out to be some kind of god. He’s making more money than ever, he, his family, and other millionaires and billionaire buddies.

How? How do we compete against all this? I know what I’m gonna do. I’m gonna keep meditating and sending out positive vibrations and energy into our universe. And prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Love my husband and my family, and keep it moving.

Because it’s only God that can help us now! It’s my prayer that God steps up, steps in, and shows out!

I have no political affiliation or interest in either party. I’m just an American who is for everyday people, family, and the well-being of us all, trying to survive and stay alive in a world that’s filled with the kinds of people who just don’t get it.

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I am sending out vibrations of love, happiness, and peace to all of mankind. Praying and asking for the mercy and intervention of the Lord to help families in need of food, shelter, encouragement, and the strength to endure in these difficult times that we are all forced to suffer through. Asking the Lord to step in and perform a miracle in our lives and to show Himself real to us.

We need you, Lord. AMEN.

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Finding Hope In Hard Times

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Finding hope in hard times is to appreciate the importance of simplicity and resourcefulness. Unfortunately, it often takes a crisis situation to make us humans reevaluate our priorities and find ways to live within our means.

I know it’s really tough when the cost of living keeps going up, and people’s wages aren’t keeping pace. Higher gas prices are just another added stress for folks already struggling to make ends meet.

But still, it’s sad that it takes situations such as what we, the people, are experiencing to realize what’s truly important and find ways to adapt and simplify our lives.

For me, what’s truly important is our relationships, our health, and our happiness. As for adapting and simplifying, I find that by reevaluating priorities, cutting back on unnecessary expenses, and finding joy in the simple things, like nature, music, or quality time with the ones we love.

And being encouraged enough to focus on things that bring joy and don’t cost much, like spending time outdoors or with loved ones, can help. Our health and well-being are worth fighting for, even if it means seeking out free or low-cost resources in the community.

Having access to things such as community gardens, public parks, and local libraries is usually available and free. Some communities also offer free and low-cost health clinics, food banks, and other services that can help us to access basic necessities without breaking the bank.

Also, there are times to think outside the box and look online for communities or forums to connect with others who are going through similar struggles. Or maybe start your own initiatives to bring people together and create resources within the community.

When we, as a people, unite and demand change, amazing things can still happen.

It’s so wonderful knowing that during difficult times, people tend to show incredible resilience and ingenuity to get by, whether it’s repurposing items, sharing skills, or coming together as a community.

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“A Mad Fold”

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I wrote this poem. It’s a poignant exploration of heartache, longing, and the struggle to break free from a suffocating relationship. I hope you enjoy it.

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“A Mad Fold”

A woman with a fold-away life

a glance that’s gone astray

a walk-away wife

some weary, wondering feet

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A fold-away bed

a place to rest my head

my mind’s a mad fold of conflicting dreams

I’d rather wake up heart set free

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But for now, I’m still here

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“A Note Of Regret”

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This poem, “A Note of Regret,” was written by me in response to William Carlos Williams poem “This Is Just To Say,” see it directly beneath it.

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“A Note Of Regret”

My plums carefully tended

Stolen in an instant, unattended

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Ripped from my fridge, without a care

Leaving only regret and a lingering glare

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But then I read the note with the apology so sweet

A guilty pleasure confessed, with a culprit’s treat

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Forgiveness granted, though reluctantly

For the sweet temptation, stolen so effortlessly

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Written April 13, 2026

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“This Is Just To Say”

by William Carlos Williams

I have eaten

the plums

that were in

the icebox

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and which

you were probably

saving

for breakfast

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Forgive me

they were delicious

so sweet

and so cold

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Copyright Credit: William Carlos Williams,”This Is Just to Say” from The Collected Poems: Volume I, 1909-1939, copyright ©1938 by New Directions Publishing Corp. Reprinted by permission of New Directions Publishing Corp.
 

Source: The Collected Poems: Volume I, 1909-1939 (New Directions Publishing Corporation, 1991)

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