105| HIDDEN GEMS

It was my baby boy’s 11th Birthday on Tuesday and he had such a great day! I really try to keep his face offline and won’t be posting pictures of him here. He also asks that I don’t ever post him online, and I respect his privacy.

His dad and I took him to see the latest Captain America movie. After the movie we stopped into Sephora for him to pick out a cologne. He’s into them and let me tell you, he has expensive taste! We got home and he went upstairs to his room. I decorated his Desktop with balloons, some snacks, a Birthday card and a sweater. Minutes later, while I was cleaning up in the kitchen, he ran down to me with tears flowing down his face. I asked him why was he crying and he just hugged me even tighter. I asked if he was happy with his surprise and he nodded, I asked if he read the card and he nodded. He just said thank you. I think my mentioning his Yaya and how proud of him she is. How proud of him we all are, added to the emotions. “Yaya” that’s what he’d call my mami, she tried and tried for him to call her “mamá” but he’d chosen Yaya for her. And Mama was reserved for her mom, my grandmother. Y’all know me, this makes me wonder who they were for each other in a past life. Overall he had a great birthday.

The night before we visited my father. My oldest brother was here from NY and we sang happy birthday to A*. He got donuts and I stacked them up into a pyramid and put some candles on the top donut lol. My boy does not care for cake or cupcakes, but will throw down donuts lol. He’s very family oriented and had the biggest smile.

Anyway, here are some pictures:

  1. Picture of me at the movie theater. If I see a cool cutout I won’t let it go to waste lol.

  2. A’s game PC decorated for his birthday.

  3. Curry chickpeas recipe I found and loooove.

  4. Boiling some leftover candle wax. I combined in one jar and used a wick set that I purchased from Amazon and made myself a new candle. I think it’s the last one I have left.

  5. Snow. I am over it lol.

  6. Rosie was holding on to my hand the other night.

  7. Cute bird.

  8. I visited Michael’s craft store the other evening and saw these. Just thought they looked nice. Also a mental note for myself that they sell those there lol.

  9. My current nails 😏

I hope you have a great week and that this month was kind.

Love, light, the shadow too, Cin

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104| THROAT CHAKRA

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Fifth Chakra

Muladhara/Throat Chakra

Linked Externally to: The throat chakra is physically connected to the throat and vocal cords and is associated with the thyroid and parathyroid glands.

Popular Scents Associated: Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Chamomile, Lavender, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Geranium. These scents can be used during meditation or throughout the day to nourish and balance your throat chakra.

Popular Crystals Associated: Blue Lace Agate, Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite, Amazonite, Turquoise, Angelite.

Color Associated: Blue, light blue, turquoise.

Foods: Think blue! Blueberries, blackberries, elderberries, blue corn, blue potatoes, figs, kelp, herbal teas, raw honey. Hydration is also essential for this chakra, so drinking plenty of water is beneficial.

Signs of an Activating Throat Chakra

  • Throat tingling or tightness

  • Hoarseness or voice changes

  • Increased creative expression

  • Urge to communicate openly

  • Greater clarity in thoughts and speech

Signs of an Unbalanced Throat Chakra:

When unbalanced, this chakra can manifest as:

•Fear of speaking up or expressing yourself

•Struggling to find the right words

•Talking excessively or struggling to listen

•Frequent sore throats or thyroid imbalances

•Dishonesty, gossiping, or withholding your truth

•Feeling misunderstood or unable to communicate effectively

Signs of a Balanced Throat Chakra:

The throat chakra governs communication, self-expression, and truth. When this chakra is in balance:

  • You are able to speak your truth with clarity and confidence.

  • You listen actively and communicate honestly but with kindness.

  • You feel comfortable expressing your thoughts and emotions and are able to set healthy boundaries.

Affirmations for the Throat Chakra:

  • ”I speak my truth with clarity and confidence.”

  • “My voice is powerful and expressive.”

  • “I listen with love and communicate with ease.”

  • “My words are aligned with my highest good.”

  • “I express myself creatively and freely.”

  • “I honor my truth and respect the truth of others.”

Nurturing your throat chakra can lead to a greater sense of self-expression, clarity, and confidence in communication. Whether through meditation, journaling, or simply being mindful of how you communicate, keeping this chakra balanced allows your voice to be a powerful and authentic expression of who you are.

Side note: Each post will always be up for editing. Meaning, as time passes and I learn more and more I might have to tweak a few things here and there. I’ll try to be mindful and add an edit date on the post after each edit.

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