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Heart Exploitation: Are You its Next Victim? The Silent Killer of the Social Services Industry in the US.

Wonderful event! We are still here - sleepy and all! 11 hours and 26 minutes to go! attempt for Most Hair Braided in 24 hours! So honored to be here 🥰

Come out and support a wonderful organization and cause here in Colorado Springs, CO! I have been given the honor of supporting this Guiness Book of World Record Attempt for Most Hair Braided in a single day by being a judge! I will be there from 3pm-11pm!

In loving memory....

When we say "in loving memory," what do we mean? Do we mean that all the memories we have are loving, kind, sweet, or even accurate? Do we mean we only have some memories and not others? Do we mean that we have selective memory? If you remember someone from your point of view (the only true way we can) and not another - does it mean you knew them less or more? (Whatever that means) Does ones memory outweigh or outshines another? Do we now base our grief or sorrow on "who knew the person the most?" Or.... Who has the best and brightest memory? Do we really say that - well think it - well memorize it? What is right, what is fair - should it matter?

"In loving memory" is a joke because in reality, memory is rather flawed. If we say "in loving memory" we often forget - or selectively remember painful or happy memories. Even in death we are not satisfied - I say "we" that are still here.

Recently I have found out that one person's memories of someone usually dominates another. We say things like: "how did you know them? Do you really know them? Did you know them like I knew them?"

Are your memories worth considering or nah?

Understanding memories is even flawed in the most beautiful of ways. These loving memories I have of you are not perfect - they are not universal... they are barely transcribeable... but they are mine and I cherish them deeply. That is what matters... The memories - no MY memories that I have about someone that meant a lot to me - bittersweet. Regardless of the circumstance - despite of the... well anything... they are mine.

I can honestly say "in loving memory" even when I have thoughts that evoke laughter or tears because despite it all - I loved them. I miss them. Honestly, I wish they never left. I wish they stayed - as selfish as that sounds because I know they are much happier. I wish to hear the words "how are you doing baby girl" one more time.. or the hilarious "today is check day" song or "ahhh damn" over and over again....

Yet here I am penning this with great memories - loving memories.... saying my good bye the only way I can and the only way I know how... good bye to the best example of patience and understanding that I have ever known. I hope that I have emulated you even in the tiniest of ways to resemble the strength of your glue.

You do not have to be fearless to follow your heart. Just go despite of how you feel... as long as you believe and live your truth 🥰

If change is inevitable... why do we avoid it?

Today we celebrate Independence in the US. Reflection on what is can be detrimental to who we are. Independence means so many things to so many people. Some could argue that today is just a day of remembering the flawed history that we still perpetuate... while others seem to enjoy reflection on how far we have come... whatever that means... what does Independence mean to you?

Personal development should be the standard - not an option.