R.I.P. Nelson Mandela

right now.

Only you can control your emotions,

Don't let another control YOU.

Music makes me feel good.

I love deeply..

transformation

Just a soul who's intentions are good.

I did a lot of "escaping" my reality this year. Next year I vow to stand and face it.

Listen to the Rain x The Foreign Exchange.

I want a polaroid camera for Christmas.

Distance makes the heart grow fonder, or the mind clearer.

my muse, my friend.

Do you think it's possible for one to reach their 'full potential,' or is that potential always pushed a little further with every step we climb... ultimately making it an unreachable goal?



*throw it back to Thanksgiving*

Mom and Dad (showing his support in his classic 'We the TRIBE' crew. Get yours here.)

my girlfriend.

Circle of Influence (things you can affect directly) vs. Circle of Concern (things you care about) 

This was one of my favorite takeaways from the course ( 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ). To put it simply it's the concept of reframing your thinking to focus on the things that you can influence/ control, thereby expanding experience, knowledge and building trustworthiness in yourself. This causes the Circle of Influence to grow. 

Some examples would be: your happiness, your choices, the people you allow in your space, how you respond to the way people treat you, the time you choose to leave your house when there is a deadline/ your route taken.

When people use their time and energy to focus on the Circle of Concern, or areas in life that are ultimately uncontrollable their circle of influence shrinks. 

Some examples would be: a delayed flight, how others treat you, your upbringing, traffic, job security and other peoples weaknesses.


It can also be described as Proactive vs. Reactive focus.

A few shots from the LLULO trunk show held at Nubian Hueman in DC. 

1. The collection ( After much deliberation I went with the gray sweatshirt on the mannequin. )

2. Ms. LLULO herself, and I. 

3. & 4. The collection from another angle, the classic crop ( this will probably be the next to come home with me. )

5. I was obsessed with this pillow. Will probably return for it too.

6. Another must have come spring.

Check out her amazing handcrafted designs here. 

For the last three days I've been on the path to enlightenment with the amazing life course, "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" leading the way. The course normally costs thousands of dollars, (I was lucky enough to be able to attend for free through my job) and I can see why. It truly was eye-opening to learn different ways/ habits to expand your paradigm and begin living a truly fulfilling life. I'll post some of my favorite lessons from the course in the next few days. 

Happy Friday!

oh, what a night.

NYC

happy birthday Kim!

excuse the picture quality.. I really need to start carrying my camera places.

Jhene Aiko always delivers. 

Purchase below.