Finalizing 2019

Good Morning Loves,

I am up early this morning, about 3:45AM to be exact because I had to take my daughter to work, but also because I had a lot of things on my heart & mind today. I have been contemplating a lot of different ideas in my time away and also have been trying to put the final touches on my 2019 content line up. My blog will be interesting come January because it will be slightly different content on display. For the most part I will be increasing my gardening and plants section of my blog, but also adding a few other topics in relation. So let’s chat about a few of the changes.

First, JahTarUrbanGarden, I will be getting a little more personal with you guys and taking you into the garden with me a little bit more. I plan on doing a blog refresh first quarter of the year adding video and more interactive features. As I start building on the garden in an effort to get my certification, I will be doing a lot of DIY’s and a garden space revamp. So stay tune for all those events. Also I plan to showcase more indoor garden spaces as well.  I just recently received a subscription to a succulent box so I will be adding those into my plant space as I received those monthly. This year I plan to be a little more hands on, a little more chatty and a tiny bit more adventurous.

Second, Planning & Crafts, I have finally finalized my 2019 planner line up, so I will be bringing that to you in another post. But, it is pretty simple, not as extravagant as some of these other planner babes with 5 & 6 planners. 2019 is – “keep it simple” for me. I will tell you that there will be a huge concentration on my journal section and how that relates to my spirituality, fitness, gardening and so much more, so stay tuned for that post as all the pieces come together (Hopefully in time for January 1st) I will bring you that content and may include a flip through.

Last and not least let’s discuss Fitness & Wellness, as I travel through my spiritual journey I have been struggling with the concept of living a minimalistic holistic lifestyle and how that relates to my health. I am a spoonie and have been battling a few ailments health-wise for a long while now, as you already know. My weight has been a constant issue in conversation, not only for me as it relates to this blog, but during doctors visits as well. Considering the current state of my health and all my triggers, I feel it is only right to adjust my lifestyle and my relationship with food. I will be carefully watching what I eat, prepping more and adding in more activity, carefully monitoring my limitations. I want to add this portion to my blog as well because this is going to be a journey or transformation so to speak. Getting into the right state of mind plays a significant role in your over all well-being. So I will be including a few new self-care routines and some healthier wellness rituals. It is important for me to start to learn more about herbal medicine and rely less on big pharma. Big pharma is a large touchy topic for a different day so we will just move along. Just know I am finally ready to head in a different direction concerning my health and wellness. With all that being said; I need an accountability partner and I was hoping that you would take the offer and come along for the ride.

I will speak more on these projects as they come into fruition at the first of the year and some even sooner than that. But, I hope you guys will stay tuned and follow me into the new year with high hopes and positive energy.

Lotus.Spirit

Supporting Small Business

We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.

“You don’t build a business, you build people, then people build the business.”

 

Romaine Lettuce Recall *info alert

Good Evening loves,

I have recently been alerted that we were not supposed to be eating romaine lettuce because it is now not safe to consume. The center for Disease Control and Prevention stated in a broad alert that there was a new outbreak of illness caused by a particularly dangerous type of E. coli contamination. The CDC told all consumers to throw away any romaine lettuce that may already have been purchased. That all Romaine should be avoided.

I think this is one of the perks of growing your own garden, you as a consumer know what you are placing in your body. Especially if you are doing it all organic.  Just thought I would post this as a word for the wise, if you are not growing your own food now, please start.

Lotus. Spirit

Happy Holidays

 

From my family to yours. “Happy Thanksgiving!!”

 

 

Zimmerman Not Guilty

Well, honestly a system can not fail those it was not meant to protect in the first place. ‪#‎realtalk‬ ‪#‎truth‬ Let’s keep it real, racism and bias has always played a huge part in the history of America. Whether you can argue that this particular issue is racially motivate or not, you have to take into consideration first where this crime took place “Florida” a red (republican) state that allows loose interpretations of the law  “Stand your ground”  to the 10-20-Life -Mandatory Minimums that they are imposing on their people. It is up to the people to make changes to these such laws.

As a good friend of mine stated :

Use the hurt, pain, anger & frustration you are feeling about the ‪#‎travonmartincase‬ to band together & make a change for good. Rise up black people & become conscious. Go beyond just posting status messages, tweeting & IG pics. Get out from behind your computers & phones, go out into the community & make a difference.

Angie

These are some of celebrity views on this current issue Via their tweets take a look for yourself and take a stand. It goes beyond race and religion, this is a matter of what is legally RIGHT!!!! #Justice # TrayvonMartin

Here’s a look at the stars who shared their thoughts on Twitter:

Ellen Page: “If u really believe racism isnt a massive problem, that the oppression of minorities is not a horrific and systemic issue. U R in denial.”

Mia Farrow: “I don’t understand this. At ALL”

Steve Harvey: “A Child is Dead & The Man that Killed Him is Free & Again The Child is Black…My Country Tis of Thee?”

Richard Dreyfuss: “It’s 2013 and an American jury just acquitted a man who admitted to stalking and killing an unarmed child.”

Judy Blume: “Not surprised. But distraught. Saw ‘Fruitvale Station’ tonight. How ironic to come home to this verdict.”

Kate Walsh: “Zimmerman verdict sickens me.”

Kat Dennings: “I can’t handle this. All that really matters are Trayvon’s parents, and making sure nothing like this ever happens again.”

Questlove: “this might be in bad taste but in light of this verdict? i really INSIST you people see Fruitvale Station not now but RIGHT NOW”

Alec Baldwin, who recently quit Twitter (again), resurfaced post-verdict: “Florida is a parallel universe. A (expletive) one.”

Tom Arnold: “Dear Son, I love you and there is no shame in running away from creepy a– crackers. ‪#‎nojustice‬”

Michael Ian Black: “The only thing that surprised me about the verdict is that juries work on Saturdays.”

Donald Trump: “Zimmerman is no angel but the lack of evidence and the concept of self-defense, especially in Florida law, gave the jury little other choice”

Chris Brown: “Bull—-!”

Gabrielle Union: “Help! What’s the proper procedure when you’re followed by a random armed nutbag returning home from getting candy & iced tea?”

Whoopi Goldberg: “My heart is with trayvon martins family tonight, so my focus on them. No one else really matters”

Jaleel White: “I can’t …” wrote the star, adding a sad emoticon.

Olivia Wilde: “I feel sick.” She then directed a tweet at Ann Coulter who tweeted “Hallelujah!” at the verdict. “.@AnnCoulter You are a hateful wench,” wrote Wilde.

Mandy Moore: “My heart is heavy…for all who knew and loved ‪#‎TrayvonMartin‬. His life mattered. This is shameful.”

Russell Simmons: “I know many people are very upset about the verdict, but we must remain peaceful. No matter what, remain peaceful.”

Nicki Minaj: “And our taxes paid for that trial. We just paid to see a murderer walk free after killing an innocent unarmed little boy. ‪#‎GodBlessAmerica‬”

Sophia Bush: “The wind is more than knocked out of me… My heart aches for this boy’s family. Justice System? I don’t think so. ‪#‎justicefortrayvon‬”

Rihanna: “This is the saddest news ever!!! ‪#‎whatsjustice‬ ‪#‎pray4theMartinFamily‬”

John Legend: “My heart hurts”

Lena Dunham: “No. My heart is with Sybrina Fulton, Rachel Jeantel, everyone who loved Trayvon and has been sent the message that his life didn’t matter.”

Mario Lopez: “Hope people don’t misbehave after hearing this verdict… Pray for the Martin family.”

Josh Groban: “Oh no. Seriously? Crap.”

Shaquille O’Neil: “George Zimmerman not guilty can u believe that. Wow”

Miley Cyrus tweeted twice. “No justice. No peace,” she wrote, followed by: “The world is a scary place.”

Trayvon Martin #unity

This post is the truth. We must listen and take action. #unity