Lady Moon

A new moon hails blessings and new beginnings, she brings forth great spiritual happenings. Take this opportunity and write down the intentions that you want manifested in your life. Whilst holding on to those intentions, visualise a shedding of the excessive weight that been holding you back and meditate intently. Invoke the energies of change and new beginnings.

My spiritual compass is charged today and dedicated this sketch to our lady the moon. We are all seeds of the universe, watered with immeasurebale love and light. Today is your chance to rise from your ashes and like the Phoenix, soar above your adversities.

Infinite love and light.

Why I practice critical thinking?

“When we blindly adopt a religion, a political system, a literary dogma, we become automatons.”
― Anaïs Nin

You wake up, begin your morning rituals, commute to work, plough through your tasks and eventually retreat to your nesting place. To some this is satisfactory as it provides stability, regulairty and the comfort of a fixed routine. While to others, it is perceived as monotonous, unexcitable and spiritually exhausting. So, what’s the solution? How will you extract yourself from the dogmas of the matrix? Get yourself a daily dose of critical thinking.

Since the moment we began our contact with the external world, we were fuelled by our inquisitive nature. Infants explore their alien surroundings, deciphering the abstract forms they  come across and deliberating how much more they can explore; our innate nature to seek knowledge. Unfortunately, the system that is currently in place puts a cap on our conscious expansion and we conform to the blueprint they set out for us. These restrictions have lead to the numbing of our consciousness and the fear of questioning the ‘norm‘. Robert Anthony quoted that “the opposite of bravery is not cowardice but conformity“, therefore it is not surprising to see why so many choose to comply; the fear of rebellion is a greater risk.

You are an infinite being of consciousness; a vessel of intangible power. 

It is within you to view the world critically, to question the taboo and approach that which is unapproachable. Indoctrinate yourself with love, humility and defiance against repelling forces. Pause from your daily duties and diverge yourself in a question, perhaps you will never find an answer. That question branches out into veins of subquestions and tantalising curiosity; you are unlocking your consciousness.  Begin to network with those who exchange your energy and witness the evolution of your knowledge. Critical thinking gives you the platform to enhance your mind and spirit, it is activating what is already within you and assess the concept of ‘certainty’.

 

‘Selfie’-love

You scan through your old photos, looking at how much you’ve changed since your 12th birthday and remembering the days when tattoo chokers and paisley bandanas ‘shot’ up your ‘fashion game’ (well, at least in my case…). Flicking through the photos you start to accumulate flashbacks of embarrassing moments, classroom crushes and the time you were convinced fame was calling for you. However, like most of us, you will also remember the struggles you went through; the battle of loving yourself.

Our animalistic traits are primarily responsible for our desire to attain beauty. We see it across the animal kingdom, a well known example are peacocks fluttering their brightly coloured feathers in order to attract a mate. Amongst humans, the culture of seeking validation has grown rapidly since the introduction of social apps e.g. twitter, instagram and so on. They are in an essence, attracting validation from others in order to give themselves certainty and solidity that they are indeed attractive. It could be argued that this is a form of an addiction, the constant need to be approved by others rather than yourself. Furthermore, it could be said that this has stemmed from deep rooted issues that can be traced back a primary source/s. Expanding on that point, there might have been a time in your life where you saw yourself reflecting the life of someone else who you deemed to be more attractive, popular, loved etc… You then begin to use that individual as your blueprint, stripping away the layers of you.

You are worthy of self-praise, self-affection and self-admiration. Every flaw you see amplifies your distinctive beauty and adds to your mysticism. Go ahead and take that selfie, gaze at your omnipotent beauty that vibrates from your core. Self love is a battle, you are not expected to chant ‘I love myself’ everyday because you are entitled to feel down. Insecurity is nothing to be ashamed of, it reminds you that you will rise again and tread over its ashes, like the rebirth of a Phoenix.

Love and light,

Vohumana

 

Miss Universe

The universe around you is infinitely expanding at a unimaginable rate, scattering the void with planets, stars and nebulae. Yet there you are, a person stationed on a blue spaceship making it’s age old journey through space.

We cannot ever fully fathom the awe of our existence, without witnessing first hand the limitless sea of the universe. But I have learnt something, a valuable lesson that is part of my legacy; I am the Universe.

Within all of us lies the universe, this is a cosmic gift that matches no other worldly desire. What do I mean by this? Quite simple really, you are the universe. You have the potential to unlock energies, capabilities, intellect and wisdom that is has been stored within you since the moment of conception. Allow yourself to welcome this change, send out a request and begin taking the first steps into self understanding.

We are conjoined to the universe via a fine cosmic cord, she will not let go of her children. Our purpose is to nourish our soul, negative stimulus such as  celebrity culture is depriving ourself from the right kind of knowledge. It’s a lot easier than you think, once you begin to rekindle your connection with the true self it becomes almost impossible returning back to our unnatural state.

“You don’t owe prettiness to anyone” – Diana Vreeland

I love the form of a naked women, nothing vibrates raw beauty like nudity; the most natural form of divinity. However the socio-evolution of nakedness and sex has reached a critical point.

The spirituality that surrounds sex has overtime been gradually replaced by a fame ridden euphoria, the delicate poetry behind the naked body has been distorted by the monopolists for a profitable reward. Where do we see this? Look around you, absorb every minute detail and you will begin to unravel the tightly woven fabric; the thread is loose. The realm of celebrities is a vast one, covering every aspect of our daily lives from what to wear to what to eat, but the central point always comes back to one crucial aspect – Aesthetics. The social pressure that burdens women today to consistently maintain their appearance is phenomenal, the attack is imminent from every corner. However what is more outstanding is the method in which this is deployed, I have come to the understanding that in order for me, a young women, to get any social credibility I must be in position to either twerk my booty in a skimpy thongkini or feature in an amateur sex tape with terrible lighting. Now naturally there will be some responses to this, ‘its my body I can do whatever I want‘ or my personal favourite ‘we don’t live in the dark ages anymore, women are entitled to freedom of expression ‘.

I applaud these statements, a woman who voluntarily chooses to wear the veal is no different to a woman who actively chooses to wear a mini skirt, but let me illustrate the concept of my concern. As mentioned earlier nudity is a majestic form, but due to the mutations of mainstream media female nudity has been modified into a soulless object. This is an insult to our freedom of expression, how can I be taken seriously if all I’m doing throughout a rap music video is sliding down pole and being reffered to as ‘that bitch I just fucked’? I do not condole the likes of the Kardashians, the silicon pumped strippers and talentless musicians who aspire to achieve greatness merely through the sexulization of their bodies. I do not support the endorsement of books such as ‘How to be bad bitch‘ a destructive guide on setting up young girls for failure. I will not consolidate with matters that spring up from mind numbing celebrity magazines that fixate millions of women on frivolous matters. My confidence lies in the certainty that I am a creation of both body and intellect; I intend to utilise both.

From Harriet Tubman right through to Aung San Suu Kyi, we have seen these women actively fight adversity and injustice and it is their resilient nature, stemmed from their intellect and grace, that has awarded them with the title of revolutionary women. I welcome my sisters to partake in this journey, your mind is an untapped well of abundant wisdom and power. You have the potential to librate yourself and those who surround you, simply by beginning your journey of self-love. That is what it ultimately comes down to, self-love. Remove the falsified theories that your body is a gateway of success instead celebrate your intelligence, tease people with your wisdom and become the graceful woman that you are. I want you to redefine the standards of a ‘bad bitch‘, begin to indulge in activities that stimulate your mind this is a revolutionary step into re-establishing your womanhood.

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“It’s the fire in my eyes, And the flash of my teeth, The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet. I’m a woman Phenomenally.” ― Maya Angelou