unicef:

Bahati Traoré holds her sleeping newborn daughter, wrapped securely against her for warmth to reduce the risk of hypothermia, at the Kita Regional Reference Health Centre in the town of Kita in the western Kayes Region of Mali. The treatment is part of the ‘Kangaroo Mother Care’ method and was invented in Colombia in the 1980s to provide an alternative for premature or underweight newborns who have no access to incubators. Ms. Traoré’s daughter was born at a nearby centre two months early – a delivery brought on by shock following the death of another of her children, from malaria. The Kangaroo Mother Care method is now a standard treatment in Malian regional reference centres and is taught as a best practice in UNICEF-supported midwife trainings.

© UNICEF/NYHQ2010-2330/Olivier Asselin
Mali, 2010

http://www.unicef.org

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ebonybanks:

Nature’s Natural Balance…

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eclecticalexandria:

blue chain and sea charms (octopus, pisces symbol, fish)

thedailygoddess:

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Sekhmet

Mythology: Egyptian

Goddess of: War and destruction, strong feminine sexuality

Name means: “to be strong and violent”

Also Known as: Nesert (Flame), Great One of Healing

Symbolism: Lioness, Cobra, Eye of Horus

Sekmet was presumably created by Ra as a weapon of destruction because his people were disobedient to him. After she unleashed her destruction, the people of Egypt feared another attack, and decided to create a ritual in order to keep her happy. There were 700 statues involved, and the Egyptian priests were meant to perform this ritual in front of a different statue every morning and every afternoon, year round. However, her origin story has been debated, and many believe that she is much older than Ra, while others insist that he is her father.

Sekmet is pictured as having the head of a lioness on a woman’s body. She is considered the crone of the trinity: Hathor, Bast, Sekhmet.

Sekmet has a terrible reputation, but many women of great power generally do. She is associated with Kundalini, which is strong feminine sexuality brought forth as  psychic energy, also called “shakti” (power of the individual) which is a Hindu word derived from Sekhmet. 

It is interesting to note, though, that she also stood for Healing, and her priests/priestesses were said to be the greatest healers in Egypt. Also associated as a Goddess of Love in some circles, she had the power to destroy with her flames, but was also a protector of the dead. 

Sekhmet is said to be helpful nowadays to modern women to help them with protection, Banishing negativity, helping one overcome rage, an aid in depression, helping to discover courage, sexual energies and standing up for oneself.

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http://www.egyptianmyths.net/sekhmet.htm

http://www.orderwhitemoon.org/goddess/Sekhmet.html

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gohelenmarie:

Peace Loves!

When was the last time you DANCED? 

Dancing is an artform. Dancing is a skill. Most of all however, Dancing is COMMUNICATION.

Let us remember that the very “pitter pat” of our feet makes an impact that sends ripples effects across the universe! The hips that we gyrate VIBRATE and move waves upon waves of energy circulating in multiple directions all at once.

• Dance is…a SYMBOL. An ARCHETYPE to the heavens saying “Look at me, I AM alive!” 

Dancing will naturally cheer you up, boost your energy, make you sweat (which releases toxins), tone your body, perfect your posture, build self-confidence, and heighten your sex drive!

Dance says “When I have no words that will suffice, let me MOVE.”

• Sometimes there are just no words. There is nothing you can say and hardly nothing you can do but BREATHE, and then…duh duh duh..DANCE!!! :) #SeriouslyTho If you are frustrated, take it to the floor. If you are overjoyed. take it to the floor! If you want to surprise your partner with something sexy and fun….you understand right? #TaKeItToTheFloor ;)

It is an art that every woman should find interest in if you ask me. Dancing helps raise your Kundalini energy for one. What an amazing experience that is when truly valued and respected. Y(OUR) Sexual Energy is POWERFUL loves and this is why we MUST better understand and study the the true potency and potential we possess.

I decided to dance yesterday (since I missed yoga class) thought I’d share the suggestion ;)

***The pictures show Malena Amusa who is a really great Dancer and she teaches classes in St. Louis! If you are interested in taking dance lessons, CLICK HER NAME and add her on FB for more info!

 Peace & Creativity,

Go Helen Marie

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