The Sole's Delight

Anytime I don't feel right, or I find it hard to understand a challenge in my life, I read. I read to find an answer or a a word of comfort. I read to help me understand or to show me how accept what is happening. I read to make me feel better. One of the books that I always go back to is You can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay.  It is one of the best books I've ever purchased. Even though I am not going through any particular thing right now, I decided to open the book and this is excerpt is what I read: "Deep at the center of my being there is an infinite well of love. I now allow this love to flow to the surface - It fills my heart, my body, my mind , my consciousness, my very being, and radiates out from me in all directions and returns to me multiplied. The more love I use and give, the more I have to give - the supply is endless. The use of love makes me feel good. It is an expression of my inner joy. I love myself; therefore, I love taking care of my body. I lovingl...

I did not have a particular topic to write about tonight. I came home, ate dinner and started watching movies with my "mini me" (my daughter LOL) as I normally do. I decided to look for some new shoe inspiration and then I laid eyes on "Keita." I think this shoe embodies how I feel right now. It is simultaneously quiet and exciting. Lately, I've been feeling like I'm coming out. LMAO!! It's nor what you're thinking LOL. Maybe it's the hopes of spring coming.  Maybe it's just me. How about that? It's...just... me.   I am comfortable in my skin,comfortable with my style and comfortable with my choices. I can do whatever I feel. I can create this world in whichever way I see fit. This is not new news to me, but sometimes It's nice to remember the possibility. These shoes make me smile and just remind me that there are many things to enjoy.  I know some of you are asking, "She got all that from a pair of shoes?"  YES... I ...

Walking in a high heeled shoe is not just a matter of mechanics, it's an exercise in mastery. There is a difference between putting one foot in front of the other and moving with a shoe, and being able to walk comfortably and confidently in the shoe. It takes practice, poise, and balance to create the effect of effortlessly, rhythmically floating across a room. I like to call it the GROWN WOMAN strut! It's all that you are and strive to be composed completely in body movement. It is fluid feminine motion that speaks volumes without saying a word.    When I look at my little girl, I see the very best of me. Although we are a lot a like( I call her mini-me lol), at the ripe age of 7, I admire her individuality. It's not surprising that we have similar taste in shoes and clothing, which makes shopping with her a great time! LOL I know it's only a matter of time before she is trying (and I do mean TRYING) to raid my closet and get her feet into my shoes. When I was a little...

The older I get, the more I realize that many of the issues we face in life are based on misunderstanding due to miscommunication. If folks just learned how to speak to one another, many disagreements with be stopped before they ever have a chance to start. Being a person who likes to talk a lot (my friends and family would probably say that is an understatement!) it has a been a true change in mindset and behavior for me to listen. There is a quote that says something like, "God have us two hears and one mouth, so that we can listen twice as much as we speak." This is so true. Communication is not about forcing your thoughts and opinions on others or being able to master language in order to convince people that what you think and feel is right. True effective communication is based on your ability to receive, process, analyze and the thoughts and feelings of the person you are attempting to communicate with and respond in an understanding manner. This is definitely not an e...