​A Spoken Word Poem By: Emeline Gillett

Look around and what you’ll see is called dehumanization
Perhaps it’s why you’re dazed and confused
In fact you’re living in a godless nation
Perhaps it’s why you’re hardly ever enthused
You have no mission you live by indoctrination
You don’t know the history of thanksgiving but hey it’s a celebration
It’s the reason why black and brown faces are filled with indignation
It’s the reason why your racist all that Hate will give you constipation
It’s the reason why you can’t look somebody in the eye
It’s the reason why you always feel like you want to die
It’s the reason why when you pass me by you don’t acknowledge me enough to say hi
Drafting innocent militants in to fight for a corrupted nation
Then desensitize them so they can kill without hesitation

We overuse and abuse technology 
Stripping away our human quality
Is capitalism and gaining sovereignty all we care about in this country

Don’t continue to engage in mass deception
Being aware is the first step to changing your perception
Wifi can’t save you so let the most high creator be your connection
Feel, deal, and heal
Because without feelings your dehumanized, uncivilized
And unreal

Our January 2019 newsletter included inspirational words from the writings of Fauzia Burke, who encourages us to live boldly and take risks; Maryanne Williamson on confronting our deepest fear;  and Stacy Michelle on taking a leap of faith; not to mention a call-out to Michelle Obama as a woman of worth. Want to take a look? Download the newsletter below.

Rejuvenating Your Spirit, Mind and Body

SPIRIT
Download ThinkUp. ThinkUp offers you a simple way to build a positive mindset through positive affirmations and self-talk. All you should do is to SELECT your affirmations, RECORD them in your voice, ADD your favorite music and LISTEN to it on daily basis.

MIND
Read Michelle Obama’s Becoming. This intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States is a must read. Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same.

BODY
If your body is in need of a little pick me up, look no further than this Rejuvenating Orange and Fresh Cranberry Smoothie.
1 cup fresh cranberries (preferably fro-zen); 2 oranges, peeled; 1 frozen banana; 1/2 cup coconut water
Pop all ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

I met  Sadé E. Moore when I was a dance teacher at a wonderful organization called Kittsville; founded by the legendary Eartha Kitt. I had such a desire to learn, grow and help others. I immediately sensed the same in her, and as she would later point out: I leaned in and said “ I want to help you.” I could see and feel her pure essence, enormous talent and truth seeking soul.

The definition of  truth seeker is: one who goes on a quest of truth. 

Going on the journey, the quest, if you will, to find ones truth…..ones whole……ones healing and true peace is not for the faint of heart. In our modern society most want quick fixes, surface relationships (including the one with self), material things and fun. We want to fit in and are bombarded with too much information and  social media images that show perfect lives.  There is no such thing as perfect. No such thing as THE  truth. However, there is peace. There is important. You are important. YOUR truth is important.

Sadé's book, Soul Manifesto, is a partner, a tool, another “way” as you go on your quest to manifest a beautiful soul and find your truth. Truth can be scary and uncomfortable and in order find it you must be willing to open yourself up to a different road/thought/concept that may be non  - traditional, off the beacon path. You must be willing to be alone where few dare go……..INSIDE. Soul Manifesto gives you a holistic practical formula on your quest of truth, health and healing by using your miraculous CHAKRAS, the yin/yang of YOGA, food as medicine toward NUTRITION  as well as MANIFESTO through writing. There are other clever, fun and easy to digest exercises and challenges as well. ALL of them, together, are a powerful recipe toward self-discovery, truth, healing and ultimately a path toward peace. 

Sometimes, you have to be willing to leave home, go against popular/modern culture, not do what is expected, go at it alone and be  uncomfortable as well as make others uncomfortable in order to find YOUR truth and help your soul manifest. KNOW you will survive it. You will find your way back home. Home is a state of being. It is where you are prepared, nurtured, seen and supported. Build your own home. From the inside out. 

The author and I had to leave each other in order to come full circle back “home.” A place where a strong, well rounded, extraordinary foundation was laid. A daughter has come back to lay bricks on the “lighthouse” that invests in the souls of thousands and where she and they may forever reside. 

To learn more about Sadé E. Moore and how to get a copy of her book, please visit  https://www.soulmanifesto49.com/

Peace & Blessings. 
Tabbatha Mays
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One of our goals this year is to keep our friends and supporters up to date on the various projects we're working on. There's a lot going on and we want to share as much as we can with you!

Our priority right now is recruiting eligible women and girls ages 12-29 to participate in our 2019 leadership program. Are you feeling stuck? Uncertain of what to do with your life? Unsure of how you can make a difference in your family and community? Do you have dreams that you're too afraid to pursue? Spirits Landing is here to help you. We encourage anyone who's looking for an opportunity to grow and tap into their full potential to join us. Just fill out an application form and we'll schedule an interview.