Lifestyle : A Little Tip On How To Appreciate The Gift Of Life.

I want to start by saying thank you for your encouraging emails and words always. Being spiritual is who I am, and remember that we are all spiritual beings going through a human experience. Many of you allow the stress and hardships of everyday life to drag you down, but I'm here to tell you to *PICK YOURSELF UP* and be brave, strong, and fearless. Never let someone else's version of you be your representation of yourself.

Interior Styling: Zen Up Your Home Office Using Feng Shui.


Working from home has numerous advantages, including being able to organize your own time and staying close to your family. However, it also comes with a set of challenges, one of which is undoubtedly organizing your home office in a way that encourages productivity. The idea that the environment affects our mood, focus and performance is not something new. We can trace back its origins to the ancient philosophy of Feng Shui, which has the goal of harmonizing individuals with their surroundings. Here are a few ideas you can steal from this practice to get some much-needed Zen into your home office.

Happy Halloween ; My Favourite Quotes and Sayings To Get You In A Spooky Spirit This Halloween.

Happy Halloween!

The trick-or-treat day is here. As you all know Halloween takes place on October 31, the evening before All Saint's Day. Halloween costume parties, carving and decorating pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns (which I enjoyed doing), lighting bonfires, pulling practical jokes, visiting haunted houses, and watching horror films are all ways to commemorate the dead during this eerie celebration.

The proverb "Each to their own" holds true, and I appreciate all customs, faiths, and spiritual practices. You don't have to condemn or disapprove of anything just because you don't agree with it or think it's true. My approach is to identify the positive aspects of a situation and turn them into my own.

Today's post will also be filled with a few of my aesthetically pleasing photos of my Halloween-themed cupcakes.

Lifestyle: The Importance of Grounding and Unblocking Your Chakras.

Today's post is going to be a deep one, but it needs to be heard and shared. What you choose to do with this information is entirely up to you.  I woke up today feeling refreshed, and this was due to one of my spiritual practices last night. I want you to feel the gratitude you have for your body for carrying your soul through this life, allowing you all the experiences you have in this lifetime, and faithfully supporting you as you live in each moment. I might be a lover of beauty, fashion, luxury you name it, but when it comes to "Spirituality" -- It is the core foundation of my life.

Lifestyle : How To Zen Up Your Home Effortlessly.

So I know we all have an eye for beautiful things and filling up our homes and spaces with lovely objects and decor items but while doing this try not to be a "Hoarder", when you have a home filled with things you don't need and it's all claustrophobic, you would struggle to achieve the "Zen" feeling, this post will teach you how to create an airy, positive Zen space/feeling around your home, home office, workspace and environment effortlessly using beautiful decors, crystals & Gemstones.

Lifestyle: Reasons Why Protecting Your Energy And Aura Is Very Crucial.

There is so much negativity going on and it becomes draining because while dealing with these happenings in the world you also have to deal with people I like to call "Energy Vampires".

Who are Energy Vampires?

Energy vampires are emotionally immature individuals who have the sense that the whole world revolves around them. They are almost incapable of seeing things from another person's perspective. They often lack empathy, they drain the life out of you and leave you feeling like an empty shell afterwards.

Lifestyle: 5 Tips On Ways To Stay Happy And Healthy.

To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one’s family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one’s own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.”

– Buddha

Hope you are all well? I know you are doing all you can to stay sane, happy and positive even though it can be so hard especially during hard times, give yourself a pat in the back for all you are doing no matter how small because it is not easy especially with all the sadness and negative energies in the world today, I recently lost a very good friend/sister of over 10 years, she passed away so suddenly and it was a huge blow to my chest, however, I have to try to be strong and positive.

Lifestyle: My Tips On How To Stay Focused And Productive During This Lock down At Home.

There is no way one can blog a post these days without acknowledging the fact the world is not what it use to be, everything is changing every day, and people are having to find ways to cope and stay sane, and I have been doing more breathwork and meditations lately to keep myself calm and grounded.

Lifestyle Tips : Things I Do To Keep My Self Mentally And Spiritually Balanced During These Dark Times.

Meditation
I know a lot of people enjoy Meditation, but after doing further research I realized that some people don't enjoy it, Some feel it's too long a process, and some actually find it boring.
Here is what I think- At first when I started meditating I hated it. It took so long to finish, listening to the Guided Meditation got so boring I Stopped and tried other things. I then returned to the basic things I do like, Playing with my Crystals, Burning sage to get rid of negative energy around my surroundings and myself, I enjoy using my Cards and Dice but I still felt drawn to the idea of mastering the Act of Meditation, I tried it again and slowly started liking it, or maybe I liked the voice of the speaker in the Guided Meditation, It was so soothing he put me to sleep so quickly, Since then I have not stopped Meditating. Another good thing about it is this- there’s research suggesting that the practice of meditation may reduce:

Lifestyle: I Would Not Be Who I Am Today Without Spirituality.

So It's been a very hectic and strange year and I have not really done a lot of posts about spirituality lately I apologize, I have answered most of your questions via email and Instagram, many of you wanted to know ways to clear negative entities and energies away, I say it starts with the mind and then Action, it's one thing saying you do not want negativity around you and it's another thing to actually do something about it. I am one of those people who don't give a toss what anyone says about me, I live my life the way I want to live it but I live it RIGHT, you must be yourself and not another person's version of you, some people come into your life because they want to exploit you, you have to be strong and be able to recognize a toxic friend, a friend who does not serve you or bring positive things to your life will only end up being your worst enemy, so before things get too messy "Do the right thing" and let them go, a true friend or colleague will try to work it out and find out ways to change their negative behavior while a fake friend will exploit the situation and do what I call "SEEK PITY PARTY" and  "Play the VICTIM", but when it gets to that stage, pat yourself in the back and know that you did the right thing by letting them go.

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Wednesday Motivation- Stop Apologizing For Your Emotions. #selflove #love

Sometimes it’s hard to admit what you’re feeling. You feel like you shouldn’t be upset when you are, or you get really super excited over the little things in life that make you smile. And no one seems to understand why you feel the way you do, But like I always advise people do not apologize for feeling the way you do.

 Always say what you mean and mean what you say. Express how you feel and don't ever apologize for being real, i always say in life you will realize that people will love the idea of you but with lack the maturity to handle the reality of you. No matter how hard you try, you can never please everyone. Follow your heart, make the most of every day, and be proud of who you are. Everyday I learn new things in life, I am so grateful to the universe for taking me through different difficult paths in life, i have had to learn the act of "forgiveness" and sending out good vibes and energies , I have learnt to never feel the need to put my emotions aside to please anyone and even though it does backfire as you will come across people in this life who never like to hear the truth , still never apologize for your emotions, remember you are magic , people will hate you, rate you, shake you and break you, But how strong you stand is what makes you.

Lifestyle - Religion Is Believing In Someone Else's Experience, Spirituality Is Having Your Own Experience.

Spirituality is a broad concept with room for many perspectives. it includes a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves, and it typically involves a search for meaning in life. As such, it is a universal human experience—something that touches us all. People may describe a spiritual experience as sacred or transcendent or simply a deep sense of aliveness and inter-connectedness.

Daily Motivation : Positive Thinking Brings Positive Results. #PositiveVibes #PositiveQuotes #Motivationalquotes

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.The sign of a beautiful person is that they always see beauty in others. A smile doesn’t always mean a person is happy. Sometimes it means they are strong enough to face their own problems. Learn to appreciate others, show selfless Acts Of Love Towards each other , too often I see people acting very quickly to bring others down and it's just so sad, however always stay strong and True Because whoever is trying to bring you down is already BELOW you.

Let me share a short story with you , and i hope you would learn a thing or two from it -

In the jungle,
The biggest animal is the Elephant,
The tallest is the Giraffe,
The wisest is the Fox,
The fastest is the Cheetah.

But besides all those wonderful qualities the Lion is the KING of the jungle even without ANY of them.!!
*Why??*

Because...

The Lion is courageous,

The Lion is very bold,

The Lion is always ready to face any challenges and barriers that cross its path, no matter how big/bad they are.!!

The Lion walks with confidence. The Lion dares anything and is never afraid. The Lion believes he is unstoppable. The Lion is a risk taker. The Lion believes any animal is food for it. The Lion believes any opportunity is worth giving a try and never lets it slip from its hands. The Lion has charisma.!!

*So...*

- What is it that we get to learn from the Lion ??

• You don't need to be the fastest!

• You don't need to be the wisest!

• You don't need to be the smartest!

• You don't need to be the most brilliant!

• You don't need to be generally accepted to achieve your dreams and be great in life.!!

• All you need is *courage*

• All you need is *boldness*

• All you need is the will to try.

• All you need is the faith to believe it is possible.

• All you need is to believe in yourself, that *you can* do it.!!

It's TIME to bring out the King/Queen in you..!!

"Face the terrible, face it boldly".

XO,

 Linda Bella

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Motivational Talk 101 : Why We Should Always Stay Positive And Focused On Our Dreams.

Stay positive and happy. Work hard and don't give up hope. Be open to criticism and keep learning. Surround yourself with happy, warm and genuine people, Your positive action combined with your positive Mindset yields Positive results, Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you. STAYING POSITIVE does not mean that things will turn out okay. Rather it is knowing that YOU will be okay no matter how things turn out,A lot of times people look at the negative side of what they feel they can't do. I always look on the positive side of what I can do,You cannot change reality, but you can control the manner in which you look at things. Your attitude is under your own control. Weed out the negative and focus on the positive!  

Successful people maintain a positive focus in life no matter what is going on around them. They stay focused on their past successes rather than their past failures, and on the next action steps they need to take to get them closer to the fulfillment of their goals rather than all the other distractions that life presents to them.

In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact.

Self-Love : Treat Yourself Right And Live Life With Gratitude. #Selflove #Love #Quotes #Motivation

When I wake up in the morning the first thing I do is show gratitude to my Creator And Ancestors/Guides, then I try to spread love and light to others around me, many people would strive to be where you are today, wake up without complaint because guess what "you are alive", some did not make it, some are strapped to medical beds, some can't even get up to use the toilet or bathroom themselves, but you- you woke up this morning, stood up, walked and felt your feet move, you had better be grateful and stop complaining about what you do not have and appreciate what you have because money can't buy "LIFE,HAPPINESS OR LOVE". Love yourself and stop waiting for other people to shower you with love and care, show yourself true love and Love will come to you , when you see a fellow male or female friend happy, be happy for them and watch happiness come to you, I am very immersed in spiritual knowledge and I understand the laws of the universe, I use crystals to heal and mend, I Sage myself when I feel any negative energy and I use my element which is "water" to cleanse my soul and body, and I welcome the spirit of love to radiate it's magical energy all through my body,mind and soul. There is magic in this world, many of us are so blind to see it, many of you live your life the way others want you to live it rather than follow your dreams, you dance to the beat of other people's drums, today is a new day, make a choice and turn your life around by showing yourself LOVE 💋May Blessing, Love and Light Be with You Always 🙏🏻🕯🔮🌙💜💙photo By @ao_photography 🌷#mua@mebyomotola 

Motivational Monday : Stay Focused On Your Dreams And Never Give Up. #QOTD #QuotesOfTheDay

Happy New Week Y'all, 

Okay this is going to be a quick post, i was going through my emails and i saw a few suggestions and topics many of you have asked me to write about and one caught really caught my eye " How Does One Stay Focus Especially When Life Proves Difficult?".

My Answer to that question is "Try to be Positive" and know that life would never put you in a situation you can not handle, many of us have gone through life facing various obstacles and negative minded people who try to bring us down on a daily basis, but one must always try to be strong and stay positive, why life tests you don't say "why me , Say "TRY ME", no one said it is going to be easy, but there is always light at the end of the tunnel, just like no one can stop the rising of the sun, No one should dare stop you from achieving your goals and living your dreams.

Be positive, stay happy, don't let the negativity or drama of the world get you down. Smile always ,Don't let someone dim your light simply because it's shining in their eyes,Accept the challenges in life with a smile on your face, so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory,

Two things define you. Your patience when you have nothing, and your attitude when you have everything. Always remember to be true to yourself, love life and live your life to the fullest, never let negative and toxic people hold you down and if you feel them trying to get to you , do what I do and cleanse yourself and space.

If you believe you can achieve your Goals, Then you are half way There.

Live The Life Of Your Dreams, Love, Laugh, Smile, Sing, Dance Be Happy for everyday you stay happy and positive, you move closer to your dreams. 

XO,

 L Bella.

#Spirituality : #Yemoja - African Goddess of the Ocean (Happy Yemoja Day To You All)

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As you all know i am a very spiritual person and also very spiritually inclined, i fill my soul with vast knowledge about spirituality and i enjoy learning about various cultures and tradition, someday i would share my spiritual journey with you all but today is a day of celebration in Brazil, and i am dedicating this post to my Friends and Family in Brazil who have always shown me love and support.

HAPPY YEMOJA DAY TO YOU ALL

Yemoja is the African Goddess of the Ocean and the patron diety of pregnant women. She is honored not only in Africa but in Brazil. She is the creator goddess of the Yoruba tribe. This goddess went with the members of the Yoruba tribe when they were captured and taken to various areas in the world as slaves. She then became very well known and given different names. This is why she is honored in Brazil and also how she is associated with Virgin Mary.

Yemaya Celebration @ Rockaway Beach

Yemonja (Yemoja) represents the maternal aspect of divinity. Originally river deity, Yemonja became associated with the seas. Her name, Iyemoja, means “our mother whose children are as numerous as there are fish”.

Yemonja, saltwater deity, is personalized as woman ebony of color with full large breasts who nurtures the world. From myths, her early incarnation on earth was that of passive energy in the creation process. She evolved into the strong, dominant earth mother after experiencing trials of disrespect and at times violence. According to a patiki, Yemonja’s response to a repugnant act that occurred against her was to plunge from a hill to the earth. This act caused her stomach to burst open from which sprang the sixteen orisas and the first human man and woman. The fluids that came forth from her produced the rivers, lakes and seas. Yemonja teaches us to persevere despite what life brings us.

Though many associate coquetry and sensuality with Oshun, these attributes truly belong to Yemonja. She is the sensuality of woman; her broad hips celebrating the ase to bring forth life. The turbulence of the sea an artistic portrayal of the hormonal changes that may contribute to mood swings in a woman. Once love has grown cold for her, she sends her lover away while she remains firmly rooted on her throne.

There is so much to know about this deity, i advice you all to always be open-minded and feel free to do deep research about stuff in life , i am deeply in tune with my spiritual life and my Ancestors, i am a daughther of Yemoja and Oshun and i derive pleasure in spreading light to all of humanity.

May Blessings and Light Be With you all. #Ase