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That Which Awakens Me Book Release Pty Countdown-Day 4 – Sisterhood
My cousin and sister Sharon Malachi
Greetings All,
It’s day four in my book release party countdown. Today I talked about sisterhood and read a poem from Chapter 8 of my new book, That Which Awakens Me: A Creative Woman’s Poetic Memoir of Self-Discovery (available on Amazon.com – www.anandaleeke.com). See the video below. Enjoy!
My cousin/stylist Sharon Malachi a/k/a Butterfly LP is a true sister to me. We share many things in common: natural hair, music, traveling, art, dancing, yoga, meditation, nature, green living, shopping on a budget, eating healthy, running, and vintage clothing. Sharon is an amazing, talented woman. I am grateful for her presence in my life.
Thanks for stopping by.
Enjoy your day!
Peace, Creativity, Compassion, Gratitude, and Sisterhood/Brotherhood,
Ananda
That Which Awakens Me Book Release Pty Countdown-Day 3 – World AIDS Day poem dedicated to Tim’m West, HIV/AIDS activist
Tim’m West – http://reddirt.biz
Tim’m West’s first poetic memoir Red Dirt Revival (inspired my memoir)
Tim’m West’s book Flirting (my current favorite)
Greetings All,
Click on the video below to learn about day 3 of my book party countdown. It features a poem dedicated to my brothalove Tim’m West. Enjoy!
Peace, Creativity, Compassion, Gratitude, and HIV/AIDS Awareness,
Ananda
Ananda’s audio blog w/ poem for World AIDS Day
Greetings All: On December 1st, we are called to honor World AIDS Day – www.aids.gov. Click on the link to hear me read “Our Creativity,” a poem about my work with The Women’s Collective, a direct services organization that supports women living with HIV/AIDS in the DC area: http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-MTAwNDgwMTM. Visit www.womenscollective.org for more information. The poem is included in my new book That Which Awakens Me: A Creative Woman’s Poetic Memoir of Self-Discovery (November 2009 – available on Amazon.com).
Peace, Creativity, Gratitude, Compassion, and HIV/AIDS Awareness, Ananda
That Which Awakens Me Book Release Pty Countdown-Day 2 – Next Chapter Book Blogging Group Wrap Up and Art Every Day Month poem in Ch 4
Greetings All.
Today you get a three in one with the video countdown. Click on the video below that features my Next Chapter Book Blogging Group wrap up of The Joy Diet by Martha Beck, my final day of Art Every Day Month adventures, and day 2 of the That Which Awakens Me book release party countdown. Enjoy!
Click here to read more about the Next Chapter Book Blogging Group: http://tnc-thejoydiet.blogspot.com/2009/11/joy-diet-feasting.html.
Click here to read about the Art Every Day Month community: http://creativeeveryday.com/creativeeveryday/2009/11/chair-tree.html#comments.
Peace, Creativity, Compassion, and Gratitude,
Ananda
Day 1 of the That Which Awakens Me Book Release Party Countdown
Greetings All!
I hope your Thanksgiving was filled with fabulous food, fun, and family moments that fill your heart with joy, gratitude, and love.
Join me in celebrating Day 1 of the That Which Awakens Me Book Release Party Countdown. Check out the video below that features me reading an excerpt from Chapter 5 of my new book That Which Awakens Me: A Creative Woman’s Poetic Memoir of Self-Discovery. It discusses my writing life. For more information, visit www.anandaleeke.com. The book is available on Amazon.com.
If you are in D.C. on December 6, come on by the official book release party from 4pm to 5pm at SHAKTI MindBody Studio www.shaktimindbodystudio.com, 1302 9th Street, N.W, Washington D.C. The Chinatown Metro (walk 3 blocks north on 7th Street) and Mt. Vernon Street Metro (walk 1 block South on 7th Street) are located near SHAKTI.
Judy Weathers, my Ameriprise Financial financial advisor will provide a gift certificate for a free consultation to individuals who purchase copies of That Which Awakens Me and Love’s Troubadours – Karma: Book One (my debut novel about a yoga teacher in D.C. (www.lovestroubadours.com). The book party will be videotaped by Matt Leeke of Majik Productions, Inc. Many thanks to my yoga teacher Faith Hunter (www.faithhunteryoga.com) and her SHAKTI business partner Ieshia Ali for hosting the book party!
Thank you for your positive energy and support!
Peace, Creativity, Compassion, Gratitude, and Blessings,
Ananda
Ananda’s Reflections on Gratitude and Creative Releases During Thanksgiving
Greetings All,
I just read this Helen Keller quote on my sistalove Dottie Green’s Facebook page:
“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.”
It is so true.
Yesterday, I received three boxes filled with copies of my new book That Which Awakens Me: A Creative Woman’s Poetic Memoir of Self-Discovery (it is available on Amazon.com now – http://tiny.cc/6pfMW) from my publisher. It was humbling to open the boxes and look at the physical manifestation of a seed Creator planted in my womb many moons ago. I sat in silence for a few moments and just gave thanks. My heart was so full. I was speechless. Yes me chatty Cathy who always has a word or two to share. The beauty of the moment was INCROYABLE (incredible as the French say)!
As I read through the book, I thought about all of the people who have come in and out of my creative life. I also thought about the support and inspiration I received from various online and offline communities. WOW! I know I have been blessed!
What came up next were thoughts about a few folks who have moved out of my creative life. Their departures reminded me that physical, emotional, spiritual, and relationship releases always come when I birth a dream into the universe. It also fits with the release work I have been doing with support from my life coach Yael. So I am not surprised. That’s just par for the course.
Lately, I have been having a lot of intuitive experiences that connect me to just the right energy, quote, article, book, conversation, music or creative event that offers wisdom on release. What a blessing! These experiences are expanding my awareness and opening my heart so I can give thanks and move forward into greater blessings, experiences, and growth opportunities.
Many thanks to everyone who has played a role in my creative life!
Enjoy your holidays!
Peace, Light, Love, Compassion, Gratitude, and Laughter,
Ananda
Listen to Ananda share an excerpt from her new book That Which Awakens Me
Greetings All: Click on the button above to hear me read two short poems from Chapter 3 of my new book That Which Awakens Me: A Creative Woman’s Poetic Memoir of Self-Discovery which is now available on Amazon.com. Enjoy!
Peace, Creativity, Compassion, and Gratitude,
Ananda
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Ananda is teaching her online yoga class on Saturday, Nov. 21@11am EST
Join me for my November online yoga class for computer users on Saturday, November 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Stickam.com: http://stickam.com/anandaleeke. The class will focus on the practice of compassion promoted by the Charter for Compassion: http://chartforcompassion.org. To learn more about my yoga services with kg yoga life practices, visit http://kgyoga.blogspot.com.
Ananda’s Adventure w/ Ch. 9/Connection of The Joy Diet & Next Chapter Book Blogging Group
Greetings All,
This week, my Next Chapter Book Blogging Group is reading Chapter 9 of Martha Beck’s The Joy Diet. Click here to learn more about the Group’s insights on Chapter 9: http://tnc-thejoydiet.blogspot.com/2009/11/joy-diet-connection.html. I am halfway through reading the chapter. When I think of connection, music comes to mind because it reminds me of my connections with others. My connections with family and close friends have really been on my mind a lot. Those connections are rooted in love. Raheem DeVaughn’s The Love Experience CD has kept me company for the past few weeks. The title song moves me so much. I play it a lot. It has even been the soundtrack to my yoga practice too! WOW what a connection to the music itself! I have included a YouTube video featuring the song. Enjoy!
Enjoy your weekend!
Peace, Creativity, Compassion, and Connection,
Ananda
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