I love my blog, but I am exhausted! I need to energize! Yes, I am human! *yawns..yawns...yawns* Buenas Noches!
SimplyyMayra
March 28, 2012
"Yes, I am human!"....
I love my blog, but I am exhausted! I need to energize! Yes, I am human! *yawns..yawns...yawns* Buenas Noches!
SimplyyMayra
Miami-Kansas Spring FotoShoot...Update!!!
The project Kansas-Miami Spring Photo Shoot Wear it's Not About the Clothes is approaching its reveal date very soon. I promise I am working diligently to bring this project to an end. The project involved so much more than just shooting a picture. Although I am a one-woman-team who also works a full-time job, I am dedicated to this project. This fashion shoot was not just about the clothes it was about inspiring the participants to feel good about themselves. It was about helping & inspiring these girls/women who in one way or another suffered from body-image issues. This project helped the participants to "Spring" out their personalities! My reward was the look in their eyes and the smiles on their faces revealing "I am beautiful!" For that reason, I am editing the pictures re-assuring that the essence of each & every lovely lady who participated is captured in every picture! I am confident the effort will be worth it! I want to thank Zulaima, photographer/owner, of SelaRom Photography in Miami (and my beautiful eldest daughter) for her collaboration in this project. Thanks to everyone for their patience! In the meantime, enjoy another glimpse of Da Miami Girlzz!...(no worries Kansas Ladies, I got your back! ;) Tootles! SimplyyMayra
Miami-Kansas Spring FotoShoot...Update!!!
The project Kansas-Miami Spring Photo Shoot Wear it's Not About the Clothes is approaching its reveal date very soon. I promise I am working diligently to bring this project to an end. The project involved so much more than just shooting a picture. Although I am a one-woman-team who also works a full-time job, I am dedicated to this project. This fashion shoot was not just about the clothes it was about inspiring the participants to feel good about themselves. It was about helping & inspiring these girls/women who in one way or another suffered from body-image issues. This project helped the participants to "Spring" out their personalities! My reward was the look in their eyes and the smiles on their faces revealing "I am beautiful!" For that reason, I am editing the pictures re-assuring that the essence of each & every lovely lady who participated is captured in every picture! I am confident the effort will be worth it! I want to thank Zulaima, photographer/owner, of SelaRom Photography in Miami (and my beautiful eldest daughter) for her collaboration in this project. Thanks to everyone for their patience! In the meantime, enjoy another glimpse of Da Miami Girlzz!...(no worries Kansas Ladies, I got your back! ;) Tootles! SimplyyMayra
March 25, 2012
Apples & Caterpillar...huh???
Random Thought: Okay, while meditating this morning, the words Apples and Caterpillar came into mind..."interesting!" I thought. Hey wait! Interesting??? NOT!!! Actually I was baffled! I mean....as a child I was really spooked by caterpillars and although I respect all living creatures, I'm waaay too happy to NOT have come across any caterpillars these days! Thank God for that! Yet, here is one in my mind today. "Why?" I asked myself. Now, I'm a strong believer that there aren't coincidences, that things happen for a reason. And that, if we are aware, there are signs all around us that may serve as a divine assistance in our journey...whatever that journey may be. My journey, at this stage in my life, is the road to self-actualization...finding "my" authentic self and being true to who I am.
Through my "share" of years of adversities along with my never-ending faith to a higher power, I've learned that one of the important key factors to an "authentic self" is to TRUST that inner voice that often tugs & pokes at you "Hey you out there! Yea you! Listen to me!" Yet, sadly we choose to ignore it often. Another key factor is to honor your soul by embracing all thoughts and emotions even if sometimes you don't want to. These days the voice that's so vigorously poking at me, is to follow my dreams! To embrace that hunger that has gone unfed for so many years...the hunger to write! Wow, my eyes tear as I write this post. Apples & Caterpillars...hmmmm.Well, if I'm going to be honest and true to myself, I will confess that an insight is already lurking as to what this means to me. So I will listen and honor my soul and go ponder upon this a bit more. Who knows...these words just may be of a great significance to my book!!!
Tootles, Readers!
SimplyyMayra
Apples & Caterpillar...huh???
Random Thought: Okay, while meditating this morning, the words Apples and Caterpillar came into mind..."interesting!" I thought. Hey wait! Interesting??? NOT!!! Actually I was baffled! I mean....as a child I was really spooked by caterpillars and although I respect all living creatures, I'm waaay too happy to NOT have come across any caterpillars these days! Thank God for that! Yet, here is one in my mind today. "Why?" I asked myself. Now, I'm a strong believer that there aren't coincidences, that things happen for a reason. And that, if we are aware, there are signs all around us that may serve as a divine assistance in our journey...whatever that journey may be. My journey, at this stage in my life, is the road to self-actualization...finding "my" authentic self and being true to who I am.Through my "share" of years of adversities along with my never-ending faith to a higher power, I've learned that one of the important key factors to an "authentic self" is to TRUST that inner voice that often tugs & pokes at you "Hey you out there! Yea you! Listen to me!" Yet, sadly we choose to ignore it often. Another key factor is to honor your soul by embracing all thoughts and emotions even if sometimes you don't want to. These days the voice that's so vigorously poking at me, is to follow my dreams! To embrace that hunger that has gone unfed for so many years...the hunger to write! Wow, my eyes tear as I write this post. Apples & Caterpillars...hmmmm.Well, if I'm going to be honest and true to myself, I will confess that an insight is already lurking as to what this means to me. So I will listen and honor my soul and go ponder upon this a bit more. Who knows...these words just may be of a great significance to my book!!!
Tootles, Readers!
SimplyyMayra
March 23, 2012
Simplyy Wow!!! Flowers for the Spirit....
“Flowers always make people feel better, happier and more helpful;
they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul.”
~ Luther Burbank (horticulturist and dear friend of Paramahansa Yogananda) shared from: 
Simplyy Wow!!! Flowers for the Spirit....
“Flowers always make people feel better, happier and more helpful;
they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul.”
~ Luther Burbank (horticulturist and dear friend of Paramahansa Yogananda) shared from: TEA TIME with SimplyyMayra......
"Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light!"...My light travels, lives and spreads a multiplicity of radiant colors because I love ALL beings, no matter the color, race, gender, belief or even whether they love me or hate me...I just simplyy love ALL!!! What does YOUR light radiate?
Toodles!
SimplyyMayra
TEA TIME with SimplyyMayra......
"Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light!"...My light travels, lives and spreads a multiplicity of radiant colors because I love ALL beings, no matter the color, race, gender, belief or even whether they love me or hate me...I just simplyy love ALL!!! What does YOUR light radiate?
Toodles!
SimplyyMayra
March 22, 2012
Inspire Someone Today!!!
Inspiring others towards happiness brings YOU happiness!!!
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| Inspire someone today! ~Toodles~ SimplyyMayra |
Inspire Someone Today!!!
Inspiring others towards happiness brings YOU happiness!!!
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| Inspire someone today! ~Toodles~ SimplyyMayra |
March 21, 2012
Dare to be Proud of Who YOU Are!!!
I don't have an amazing figure or a flat stomach. I'm far from being considered a model, but I'm me. I eat food. I have curves. I have more fat than I should. I have scars because I have a history. Some people love me, some like me, some hate me. I have done good. I have done bad. I go without make up and sometimes don't get my hair done. I'm random and crazy. I don't pretend to be someone I'm not. I am who I am, you can love me or not. I won't change!! And if I love you, I do it with all my heart!! I make no apologies for the way I am. GIRLS, I dare you to send a pic just as you are to post on blog if you're proud of who you are ♥
Toodles!
SimplyyMayra
Dare to be Proud of Who YOU Are!!!
I don't have an amazing figure or a flat stomach. I'm far from being considered a model, but I'm me. I eat food. I have curves. I have more fat than I should. I have scars because I have a history. Some people love me, some like me, some hate me. I have done good. I have done bad. I go without make up and sometimes don't get my hair done. I'm random and crazy. I don't pretend to be someone I'm not. I am who I am, you can love me or not. I won't change!! And if I love you, I do it with all my heart!! I make no apologies for the way I am. GIRLS, I dare you to send a pic just as you are to post on blog if you're proud of who you are ♥
Toodles!
SimplyyMayra
I'll take a BIG cup of self love please!
This morning I was awaken with a very important question from a very zany & wise lady. A question probably many of us would not even think of asking..."How is your self love cup today?" I am blessed & grateful to welcome and embrace a new day with such an empowering self-reflecting message and I want to share it with everyone..."Remembering that when you do more of what YOU love to do - dancing, singing, drawing, reading, your heart will sing and the world will be nourished by you!"
This got me "pondering" and decided I am worth it! Today I will give myself and the world the gift of taking time for ME! SoI'll take a BIG cup of self love please! How about YOU?
Thank you Susan (a/ka/ SARK) for being YOU and asking such a simple yet empowering question! Hope you all have a wonderful & blessed day!
This got me "pondering" and decided I am worth it! Today I will give myself and the world the gift of taking time for ME! SoI'll take a BIG cup of self love please! How about YOU?
~Toodles~
SimplyyMayra
I'll take a BIG cup of self love please!
This morning I was awaken with a very important question from a very zany & wise lady. A question probably many of us would not even think of asking..."How is your self love cup today?" I am blessed & grateful to welcome and embrace a new day with such an empowering self-reflecting message and I want to share it with everyone..."Remembering that when you do more of what YOU love to do - dancing, singing, drawing, reading, your heart will sing and the world will be nourished by you!"
This got me "pondering" and decided I am worth it! Today I will give myself and the world the gift of taking time for ME! SoI'll take a BIG cup of self love please! How about YOU?
Thank you Susan (a/ka/ SARK) for being YOU and asking such a simple yet empowering question! Hope you all have a wonderful & blessed day!
This got me "pondering" and decided I am worth it! Today I will give myself and the world the gift of taking time for ME! SoI'll take a BIG cup of self love please! How about YOU?
~Toodles~
SimplyyMayra
March 20, 2012
The Road is the Goal
Once you realize that the road is the goal and that you are always on the road, not to reach a goal, but to enjoy its beauty and its wisdom, life ceases to be a task and becomes natural and simple, in itself an ecstasy. ~ Nisargadatta Maharaj ~
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Practicing the Presence through Mind and Meditation |
The Road is the Goal
Once you realize that the road is the goal and that you are always on the road, not to reach a goal, but to enjoy its beauty and its wisdom, life ceases to be a task and becomes natural and simple, in itself an ecstasy. ~ Nisargadatta Maharaj ~
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Practicing the Presence through Mind and Meditation
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Strut YOUR Walk!
Stories of Women who had the courage to take a stand to honor their soul by following their passion not allowing anything or anyone hold'em back! Putting one foot in front of the other and struttin' their walk like only they can! I will follow their stories, thoughts, struggles, fears, tears, laughters and triumphs! True to inspire & be inspired!!! My first work in progress:
"Following Ms J"
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| This is just one of a few passions Ms J is pursuing...can you guess this one??? |
Be sure to stay tuned! Toodles!
SimplyyMayra
Strut YOUR Walk!
Stories of Women who had the courage to take a stand to honor their soul by following their passion not allowing anything or anyone hold'em back! Putting one foot in front of the other and struttin' their walk like only they can! I will follow their stories, thoughts, struggles, fears, tears, laughters and triumphs! True to inspire & be inspired!!! My first work in progress:
"Following Ms J"
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| This is just one of a few passions Ms J is pursuing...can you guess this one??? |
Be sure to stay tuned! Toodles!
SimplyyMayra
***Sneak Preview PonderWonders Spring FotoShoot 'Wear' its just not about the clothes!
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| ***Spring out "YOUR" personality*** |
***Sneak Preview PonderWonders Spring FotoShoot 'Wear' its just not about the clothes!
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| ***Spring out "YOUR" personality*** |
March 9, 2012
Day 2: "Exploring Friendship"
Friendship...hmmmm? This question, if I can even refer to it as one at all, bled from "mi corazon" and leaked into my mind causing a gush of uneasy feelings. So, I decided to dissect and ponder over this uneasiness in hopes of discovering truth...my truth! Here I go, as way far back as I can remember, I've always longed for a friend but, sadly have to say I've never experienced the true essence of friendship...at least not to the depth of what I believed a true friendship to be. So Feb 12, 2012 on day 2 of my quest for "self" truth, I applied myself to consciously honor and trust the inner voice that so articulately voiced itself and set me off on a venture through the realms of friendship unbeknown to me. The word 'friend' is defined in the dictionary as "a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard". To me that leaves a pretty broad field of what a friend is. So I'm thinking is it really all about perception? Does or can someone make-up there own version of what true friendship really means? I mean the definition practically scopes out anyone you have feelings "of affection" for...a sister, a brother, a parent, a neighbor, a co-worker, it could be anyone you hold dear in your heart. So, if I were to agree with the dictionary's term of what a friend is, then yes, I'd have to say I've had and have lots of friends! I mean, I'm a very loving, caring and affectionate person and mutually share these sentiments with others. Does that constitute a moral friendship? I've had people come in and out of my life I've shared these sentiments with too. Does this apply to them as well? If it does, then I dare to differ! I dare to honor my soul and challenge myself and hold true to 'ME" because sad as it may sound, I have not shared this special & wondrous bond with anyone! I say this truly, whole-heartedly & without a doubt! At least not to the depth I define a true friendship to be. To me it's a special bond shared with another formed by a mutual and non-judgemental, pure understanding respect and acceptance of each other's individuality, creating ties of loyalty and trust.
I've had my share of life's harsh lashes whipped upon me since as early as childhood and all throughout my early adulthood years. Unfortunately, life can be that way for many, if not for all; and sometimes these lashes can be overwhelmingly traumatic to a person leaving deep seeded scars that can take years to heal. So it's no wonder one can lose themselves through these trials or dark journeys and wake up one day and say "who am I?" It happened to me and let me tell you it didn't stop there; then came the years of learning to self-reflect, self-accept, self-forgive and self-love. Through it all I had one constant that never failed, my never ending, ever-growing faith in my Lord Jesus Christ, my God. My faith helped me embrace the trials that molded who I am today and MY greatest reward is like Celine Dion's song says "Now the greatest reward is the Love that I can give! I am here for you now for as long as I live!" I relate and am deeply touched every time I hear this song because it expresses exactly how I feel today. "So suddenly its clear to me things change, our future lies in here and now, we'd made it though some how". I say, I made it through somehow and YOU will make it through somehow too! I truly believe that with all my heart!
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So reflecting back to friendship I'm thinking..it's never to late! Here are some pics of how I spent my day exploring friendship with my friend Teresa (in Spanish) <inside joke between me and her.> We started our day with a healthy breakfast at First Watch Daytime Cafe in Olathe. Although, I don't think we stuck to the "healthy" this time.
After our hearty breakfast, we decided to go to her house; which was nice because I got to meet her family including her dog Scruffy. He is so adorable and cute! Look at them eyes! Awwwwww!
Years ago walking down the street Teresa came across a man who asked her if she wanted a dog he was about to send to the pound. Teresa loves dogs, so immediately she called her husband and asked "Can I bring a dog home for free?" to which Lonnie responded "Nothings free". Teresa being who she is says"Okay, thank you, I'm bring him home". She could here Lonnie saying "Whatever" as she hangs up the call. Needless to say Teresa is a very caring person. The dog she brought home that day became part of the family as well as becoming her "baby". His name was Bear. After 13 years with her she had to put him to sleep due to age-related reasons. She told me putting him to sleep was one of the hardest things she'd ever witness and cares to never be part of something like that ever again. Bear meant so much to her, she has a special place in her home where she displays his keepsakes.
Teresa welcomed me into her home and after a nice and warm family visit, we headed to Sally's to pick up some girly stuff before heading to the movies. I got me some more hair color (red of course), some shampoo and conditioner and ended up purchasing Sally's Reward Card. I don't know what got into Teresa, among buying hair stuff for herself, she also bought some "colored" hair thingies, whatchamacallit... them clip-on hair extensions! Way to go Teresa! I had a little fun with the picture of her at Sally's! Lol! Hope she doesn't get too mad at me!
Yes, we wanted to watch the movie in comfort so we headed for the Fork & Screen! We had a nice time chatting before the movies started and it seems that Teresa & I have many things in common as far as movie & music genres; also we both enjoy reading. This was our first "outing" together and we both look forward to many more. The movie had action and was funny, but we both agreed that now we can understand the statement "the book is much better than the movie!" Teresa loves bowling & is even in a bowling team. Maybe that will be our next outing! I will keep you posted! Toodles! SimplyyMayra
Day 2: "Exploring Friendship"
Friendship...hmmmm? This question, if I can even refer to it as one at all, bled from "mi corazon" and leaked into my mind causing a gush of uneasy feelings. So, I decided to dissect and ponder over this uneasiness in hopes of discovering truth...my truth! Here I go, as way far back as I can remember, I've always longed for a friend but, sadly have to say I've never experienced the true essence of friendship...at least not to the depth of what I believed a true friendship to be. So Feb 12, 2012 on day 2 of my quest for "self" truth, I applied myself to consciously honor and trust the inner voice that so articulately voiced itself and set me off on a venture through the realms of friendship unbeknown to me. The word 'friend' is defined in the dictionary as "a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard". To me that leaves a pretty broad field of what a friend is. So I'm thinking is it really all about perception? Does or can someone make-up there own version of what true friendship really means? I mean the definition practically scopes out anyone you have feelings "of affection" for...a sister, a brother, a parent, a neighbor, a co-worker, it could be anyone you hold dear in your heart. So, if I were to agree with the dictionary's term of what a friend is, then yes, I'd have to say I've had and have lots of friends! I mean, I'm a very loving, caring and affectionate person and mutually share these sentiments with others. Does that constitute a moral friendship? I've had people come in and out of my life I've shared these sentiments with too. Does this apply to them as well? If it does, then I dare to differ! I dare to honor my soul and challenge myself and hold true to 'ME" because sad as it may sound, I have not shared this special & wondrous bond with anyone! I say this truly, whole-heartedly & without a doubt! At least not to the depth I define a true friendship to be. To me it's a special bond shared with another formed by a mutual and non-judgemental, pure understanding respect and acceptance of each other's individuality, creating ties of loyalty and trust.
I've had my share of life's harsh lashes whipped upon me since as early as childhood and all throughout my early adulthood years. Unfortunately, life can be that way for many, if not for all; and sometimes these lashes can be overwhelmingly traumatic to a person leaving deep seeded scars that can take years to heal. So it's no wonder one can lose themselves through these trials or dark journeys and wake up one day and say "who am I?" It happened to me and let me tell you it didn't stop there; then came the years of learning to self-reflect, self-accept, self-forgive and self-love. Through it all I had one constant that never failed, my never ending, ever-growing faith in my Lord Jesus Christ, my God. My faith helped me embrace the trials that molded who I am today and MY greatest reward is like Celine Dion's song says "Now the greatest reward is the Love that I can give! I am here for you now for as long as I live!" I relate and am deeply touched every time I hear this song because it expresses exactly how I feel today. "So suddenly its clear to me things change, our future lies in here and now, we'd made it though some how". I say, I made it through somehow and YOU will make it through somehow too! I truly believe that with all my heart!
So reflecting back to friendship I'm thinking..it's never to late! Here are some pics of how I spent my day exploring friendship with my friend Teresa (in Spanish) <inside joke between me and her.> We started our day with a healthy breakfast at First Watch Daytime Cafe in Olathe. Although, I don't think we stuck to the "healthy" this time.After our hearty breakfast, we decided to go to her house; which was nice because I got to meet her family including her dog Scruffy. He is so adorable and cute! Look at them eyes! Awwwwww! Years ago walking down the street Teresa came across a man who asked her if she wanted a dog he was about to send to the pound. Teresa loves dogs, so immediately she called her husband and asked "Can I bring a dog home for free?" to which Lonnie responded "Nothings free". Teresa being who she is says"Okay, thank you, I'm bring him home". She could here Lonnie saying "Whatever" as she hangs up the call. Needless to say Teresa is a very caring person. The dog she brought home that day became part of the family as well as becoming her "baby". His name was Bear. After 13 years with her she had to put him to sleep due to age-related reasons. She told me putting him to sleep was one of the hardest things she'd ever witness and cares to never be part of something like that ever again. Bear meant so much to her, she has a special place in her home where she displays his keepsakes.Teresa welcomed me into her home and after a nice and warm family visit, we headed to Sally's to pick up some girly stuff before heading to the movies. I got me some more hair color (red of course), some shampoo and conditioner and ended up purchasing Sally's Reward Card. I don't know what got into Teresa, among buying hair stuff for herself, she also bought some "colored" hair thingies, whatchamacallit... them clip-on hair extensions! Way to go Teresa! I had a little fun with the picture of her at Sally's! Lol! Hope she doesn't get too mad at me!
Yes, we wanted to watch the movie in comfort so we headed for the Fork & Screen! We had a nice time chatting before the movies started and it seems that Teresa & I have many things in common as far as movie & music genres; also we both enjoy reading. This was our first "outing" together and we both look forward to many more. The movie had action and was funny, but we both agreed that now we can understand the statement "the book is much better than the movie!" Teresa loves bowling & is even in a bowling team. Maybe that will be our next outing! I will keep you posted! Toodles! SimplyyMayra
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