Stepper Love

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Chicago Style Steppin is yet another way of expressing one’s self. You might even call it living art and it is breathtaking to watch!

I was once advised to avoid eye contact during the dance because the eyes are the window into the soul and it is the place where deception is most likely to occur. One could mistake the connection for something more; an invitation for a drink, sex, date or even, dare I say, a long-term relationship?

Whether you are attracted to his sexy knob-toe or roach-killer shoes or the backless dress revealing the dimpled small of her back. Or, maybe it’s one of your favorite tunes which cause you to lose yourself in the swerve of her hips and the way he uses his fingers tips to guide you into a spin where you can show him “what you working with”. Whatever it is that attracts your attention, steppin is like a drug or addiction!

The world of Chicago Style Steppin is where lifestyles collide. People from all walks of life converge into the melting pot of dance. The two-bit hustler, drug dealer, moto-ryder, wanna-be, gold-digger is integrated with the lawyer, doctor, nurse, accountant, engineer, business owner, and entrepreneur seeking to elevate their dance as well as their status.

Steppin is the drug which intoxicates while creating the illusion that you are living on top of the world! Steppin disguises your faults, short-comings, and imperfections while enabling the impersonation of an outgoing, extroverted, sociable, gregarious, genial, affable, friendly, and unreserved smooth operator or heavy hitter.

He’s spent endless hours learning the count, memorizing the basics, manipulating the lane, and perfecting his leading ability in order to maintain control; looking good and on point is the ultimate goal.

She spends undocumented amounts of money on her hair, nails, outfit, and shoes, hoping that her look will impact her moves. She’s nailed the basics and she knows her count, managing her footwork for when he rolls her out.

Together they create the glow of a connected steppin duo on the dance floor. But if she follows his lead and he makes her look good, steppin in sync, it becomes well understood; that they command attention for their moves is no doubt, shining bright like a diamond is what it’s all about.

When the dance is over or at the end of the night every single stepper’s hoping for a drink or an invite. To continue the dance in vertical or horizontal position, sometimes steppin is only about attention and recognition.

When its’ all said and done, there are some important points to remember:

ü  It’s only a dance

ü  All is not as it seems

ü  He’s married and she has a man

ü  She’s broke and he just wants some azz

ü  It’s about sharing the art of dance and freedom of expression

ü  Nothing last forever

Wikipedia states Chicago Style Steppin has leveled off, I say it’s the art form that does not require short-lived mainstream or mass media attention. The underground is where classic art forms like Steppin, lives eternally! - CeleXy

Stepper Love, the book will be available just in time for Holiday Gift Giving Season. Be sure to check for its availability online at Amazon.com  and Kindle. For more information about the release date and other books look me up on Amazon.com/author/celexydezign

It’s FLU Season: No vaccination required!

So, I have been consumed by inFLUenza symptoms for a full week as of today.

It arrived suddenly and unexpectantly just as it is programmed to do. My experience began with a dry cough, followed by a sore throat and watery eyes; all of which were, of course, aggravated by my day trip to “The Haunt” at Kings Island Amusement Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.

I woke up Sunday morning to exacerbated aches, muscle, and joint pain (at my age this has become a daily experience). I, however, was certain the excess pain was due to all the “shake, rattle, and roll” of my rollercoaster adventures the day prior.

Monday morning greeted me with the MOTHER of all migraines, a severe headache accompanied by light and noise sensitivity. I,  unfortunately, also had a phone interview that day, which needless to say did not go well. By Monday night I was experiencing every flu symptom available, according to WebMD.

• Severe aches in muscles and joints
• Pain and tiredness around your eyes
• Weakness or extreme fatigue
• Warm, flushed skin and red, watery eyes
• A headache
• A dry cough
• A sore throat and runny nose

And, a fever (highest reading 101.3), nausea, upset stomach, and dizziness.

Being a licensed Registered Nurse, I chose to refrain from seeing a doctor to obtain prescribed routine antibiotics (azithromycin or Z-Pac) and instead opted for an over-the-counter regimen of acetaminophen for a headache and fever, ibuprofen for joint pain, and Mylanta for stomach discomfort. My diet consisted of copious amounts of water, orange juice, tea with lemon and honey, and vegetable soup. During this time my male companion ensured that all of my basic needs were met, as I slept on the living room sofa, watching Amazon Prime and Netflix originals intermittently.  

By Friday, I was feeling about 85% better and decided to take a bike ride around the community, followed by dinner and a comedy show along with friends of ours. Needless to say, I ate too much, drank too much, and laughed (too much??). And, unbeknownst to me (consciously), I developed rare symptoms of ungratefulness, disrespectfulness, rudeness, and a severe case of “bitchitis” all within a 24 hour period.

Today is Saturday and I feel MISERABLE!

As I sit here feeling stupified by this unproductive DIS-ease, I think that I have uncovered its origin and root cause. This new knowledge requires a redefining of the FLU and the formation of a more wholistic approach to its prevention and treatment.

“FREE LOVE UNSUNG”

Free defined as “not physically restrained, obstructed, or fixed; unimpeded.”

Love defined as “an intense feeling of deep affection”

Unsung defined as “not celebrated or praised”

Right now, you may be scratching your head and saying to yourself, “What?”

“What do the flu and free love unsung have in common?”

My response is a resounding, “EVERYTHING!”

In a nutshell, “Love don’t cost a thing”, yet we withhold it, refuse it, and ignore it.

My disease (origin: lack of ease)  was caused by my subconscious decision to withhold my love (my energy, my power); which is in direct opposition to the nature and function of all creation (more on that later).  You see, I made a conscious choice to suppress my desire to do what I am gifted to do – create clean, safe, and beautiful spaces. I chose not to do so because I felt those actions were not being celebrated or praised (unsung).  

While encumbered by my illness (origin: wickedness), my male companion ensured that I was fed, medicated and hydrated to ensure my recovery. As the week progressed, I felt better and was up on my feet again and began to complain about the condition of the spaces (in our home). Conditions that occurred while I was ill. Yes, he extended his love (his energy, his power) to me and for me. And it was neither celebrated nor praised (unsung).

LOVE IS THE CURE

What if love is more than just an intense feeling of deep affection? What if we consider this?

“Love is Metaphysical Gravity.” -Buckminster Fuller

Ron Joniak says that “As far as we know, gravity is one of the four fundamental forces and pulls all matter together. Calling love ‘metaphysical’ gravity is precise in the sense that love pulls us all together. Whether love is found in a relationship or in a particular interest we are bound by the emotion that love seems to generate within us. Love can be thought of as a universal principle that binds us to one another in the metaphysical sense of our emotions.  There is no escaping it.”

I agree that both Fuller and Joniak present a profound theory and worth contemplation. However,  I would add the proposition that love is pure source energy; always present, shifting, circulating, oscillating and eagerly seeking to unite and transform into material or physical manifestations. Regardless, of how you choose to define love, most will agree about its magnetic characteristics. Whether it be the glue that bonds, the magnet that attracts, or the honey which catch fly’s, love is a natural adhesive that promotes healing.

If we each committed to enabling Love’s effortless flow by tearing down our own levees (free from obstructions and impediments), we become both the giver and the receiver of its benefits (healing power). Additionally, celebrating and praising the many diverse expressions of love we experience (every moment of every day) could essentially manifest the power to eradicate most (if not all) aspects of unEASYness (disease) and WICKEDness (illness) once and for all!

Therefore, free-flowing, reciprocated LOVE is the key ingredient, the only intervention, and the preferred treatment for the FLU, no vaccination required!

-          CeleXy 

P.S. I am the Author and Founder of Heaven's Mind Book Series, learn more about me and the books available at: Amazon.com/author/CeleXyDeZign

Sources: Google Online Dictionary

https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/flu-guide/adult-flu-symptoms

http://ronjoniak.org/blog/2014/01/05/love-is-metaphysical-gravity/

 Why Write?

I can't believe that it has been almost a year since the release of my first book!

Upon the complete release of the Heaven's Mind a Trilogy series in April 2017, many readers, fans, and friends alike have asked the question, ‘What made you decide to write (a book)?”

 If you knew me, you would know that I have always been somewhat of a philosopher, add to that a loquacious personality,  diverse experiences, ingenuity, commitment, and courage; the resulting end is an author.

Those who don't know me personally, but instead through social media or performing would know that I enjoy sharing knowledge, encouragement, and opportunities to grow intellectually and spiritually through all forms of communication. Be it singing, poetry, or talking, IAM compelled to share!

"Heaven’s Mind a Trilogy, began as my autobiography in 2006. However, I was never able to get beyond the age of five. Upon overcoming major life changes, between the years 2008 and 2013, I was finally able to continue writing. The title was initially “Wide is the Gate”, then “Narrow is the Gate”, then “The Mind of Heaven”. The main character was originally Christian and her three friends were Faith, Hope, and Charity. But once the title changed to “The Mind of Heaven”, so did the character names (Heaven, Cherish, Lindsey, and Haley). Additionally, what originated as a One Hit Wonder (I only planned to write one book), quickly progressed into three short novelettes; hence 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd testaments. With greater than 60,000 words, together, the testaments form the basis for a novel. It was at this juncture that the final title advanced to Heaven’s Mind a Trilogy.  As the character’s evolved, so did my thoughts. My mind literally opened to the character’s backstories (as if they revealed them to me themselves) which will serve as the basis for many of the upcoming books. 

Again, very loosely based on my life (especially in the beginning), the characters and the book took on a life of its own. I would swear that I peeked or tapped into the secret lives of many boys and girls, men and women, all over the world. Spirits past, present, and future have discovered in me an open, willing, and abled vessel through whom they will share their stories with the world.

If I were to say there is a goal to my writing these novelettes, it would be to reintroduce the world to the magnificence of fanaticism, realism, dualism, expressionism, spiritualism, and finally transformationalism.

The reader will see themselves, lose themselves, discover themselves, and then free themselves from a perceived reality, not of their own making. That of which is nothing more than an illusion. Then they will begin to transform themselves and their lives, by creating their own realities.

For that, Dear Hearts is exactly what happened to me!" (from the Afterward of Heaven’s Mind A Trilogy: 3^rd Testament)

The Trilogy along with the characters and storylines which manifested led to the subsequential launch of Heaven's Mind Book Series, Transformational Literature.

My desire is to transform minds one book at a time!

-CeleXy

All Heaven’s Mind Book Series books are available at Createspace.com

Heaven’s Mind A Trilogy: 1^st Testament -Title #7008200

Heaven’s Mind A Trilogy: 2^nd Testament – Title #6669580

Heaven’s Mind A Trilogy: 3^rd Testament – Title #6998837

Ascension of the Phoenix – Title #7169375

***Current titles are also available at  Amazon.com, Kindle, and Barnes & Noble***

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(Soon To Be Released Titles Include)

The Conscious Nurse: In Black & White – Title #7400564

Heaven’s Mind a Trilogy: 1^st, 2^nd, & 3^rd Testaments (The Novel) – Title #7692663

Searching For Be-Linda – Title #7377790

Keep it Casual

                                              

                                   

Flats

Meeting a new guy is like finding a pair of shoes in DSW.

The selection is vast and overwhelming. However, you must exercise caution due to a need for comfort and affordability. BUT, the shoe must be aesthetically pleasing; not only to your eyes but to the eyes of your admirers, as well as, your haters.

You settle for the cute, comfy, cozy pair of flats; which are simply stylish, securely timeless, and sensibly reliable.

This pair of shoes will compliment any wardrobe ensemble because of its versatility. Appropriate from a day at the office to dinner on the canal; essential for a walk in the park or a long night of club hopping.

One of the best things about these flats is that they easily fit into a zip-lock or drawstring bag for quick and effortless portability. How wonderful is it to take off that pair of pumps after an executive meeting or a pair of stilettos following a formal wedding and slip into those comfortable, cozy, and cute flats?

Yes, the ballet-inspired flats are a girl’s best friend.

Friends with Benefits

That new guy?

Yeah, well he could have the potential to become one of your best friends.

You know your go-to person for all things masculine? 

Let’s just say his name is Leo Black.

And a series of conversations and interactions begin this way…

“Hey Leo, how do you think I look in this dress?

“Leo, does it look as if I have gained weight?

“Uh, Leo, can I borrow a few bucks until payday?

“Leeeeeeeeeeeooooooooo, can you come over, I’ve had the worst day of my life?

“Leo, do you mind stopping by the drugstore to pick up some tampons and Midol for me? I got my period early and these cramps are kicking me in my ass.”

“Leo, I have not had a boyfriend or sex in six months. I need to access my benefit option.”

Leo is the secure go-to guy for every single gal.

Yes, that Leo Black is every girl’s best friend.

Flexibility

The flats and Leo are always ready and available to be at your beck and call.

It’s the absolute best option for determining whether a shoe or a man has long-term appeal.

And…

If down the road that relationship with Leo leads to marriage, those flats will walk you right

from the wedding chapel to the honeymoon suite.

SWEET!

  CeleXy

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