Polkadots & Moonbeams

Be {you-tiful} Truth

Goddess Reminder: "Bad Assery is a gift you learn to give yourself.

I am a good-girl-gone- BAD ASS!"

~Elizabeth Picone

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Acknowledge the innocence of your guilt, 

the hidden acumen in your naiveté,

the perfect cocktail

of your past 

&

your present,  

EVERY

bit of life that has had you shaken and stirred. 

Sip from the sultry seductions and stirrings  of your very own soul...  

&

 drink from the wisdom of your own experiences of life and love.

You are a spiritual bad ass, 

with good intentions, 

but even better brains.

Embrace your inner-bad girl 

&

let her out to play. 

Good things will come from her bad-ass ways...

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Kisses and spanks m'sweet kittens, 

 

"A bad ass broad is MADE, not born.

She's a sinner with the heart of a saint. 

 She's been trespassed against, and she's done some trespassing of her own.

But at some point she drew a line in the sand, stopped the drama, and took back the wheel. "

~Stephanie St. Claire 

{Stephanie is THE captain of  the squad when it comes to bad ass broads!!}

Thirteen Years...

"Happy marriages begin when we marry the ones we love, and they blossom when we love the ones we marry"

~ Tom Mullen

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You are invited...

Our engagement photo,

that everyone signed...

Before the ceremony, our family is near....

Something blue...

with sparkles, of coarse!

Girls only,

no boys allowed...

My handsome dad & sweet Allie...

Our moms getting the boys ready...

Reading a letter that David surprised me with while in my dressing room...

I thought I would be clever and send a note right back...

David's mom checking out our wedding rings...

It's almost time,

and the angels are waiting...

And so it begins....

All rise....

 

Who gives this woman to be married to this man...

This is about the time that he winked at me...

Standing in faith...

 He put a ring on it!!!

Speaking my vows, with a strong and steady voice...

And then came the tears...

Our minister reading from  "The Prophet",

by Kahlil Gibran...

Holding the space for a sacred prayer...

 

I now pronounce you,

husband and wife...

My magical mom,

who made this whole day happen...

and my precious dad...

I love them both so much...

David and the girls...

The boys and I, 

check out those cool blue sparkly shoes...

At last...

My other true love...

One more kiss for good measure...

Butterflies abound,

after our releasment ceremony in honor of Spirit...

So sweet that one landed on me...

Wow, how about those 90's-style  "Jersey Shore" nails, lol...

Mr. and Mrs. David Picone...

Let's get the party started...

Lovely friends filled the night with fun...

 

Just the three of us...

Cheers! I can't believe we are REALLY married...

At only 22,

ALL of my girlfriends were single...

I'm the married one in the middle...

Well wishes and wisdom from my adorable grandparents who have been married alomost 60 years...

Happily ever after...

 

On Marriage, from The PROPHET, by Kahlil Gibran

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When Almitra spoke again and said, "And what of Marriage, master?"

And he answered saying:

You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore.

You shall be together when white wings of death scatter your days.

Aye, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God.

But let there be spaces in your togetherness,

And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.

Love one another but make not a bond of love:

Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.

Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup.

Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf.

Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone,

Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.

Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping.

For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts.

And stand together, yet not too near together:

For the pillars of the temple stand apart,

And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow.

 

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With all the twists and turns,

ups and downs,

bumps and bruises, 

joys and sorrows,

from the beautiful

detours of life,

and the intoxicating

elixir of a love that is uniquely our own...

I AM humbled and I AM grateful.

May God continue to bless the sweet imperfections of our growing souls...

keep us guided by light,

filled with forgiveness, 

&

bound by grace.

 

Happy Anniversary, my beloved.

 Cheers to {lucky} 13...

xoxo, 

Be {you-tiful} Truth...

Goddess Reminder : "Live without pretending, Love without depending, Listen without defending, Speak without offending."

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Beautiful and brave intentions

that I'm doing my best to live by...

&

holding in my heart 

to create the life of my sweetest dreams. 

xo + xo,

:: Miracle Monday ::

Miracle Monday | Teachings from A Course in Miracles

I will not use the body's eyes today...

Instead, I will see truth from using the sight of my soul, 

&

allow myself to be guided by the light of my heart.

xoxo,

 

CommUNITY Service :: I will be speaking here...

 

Click here to register for one or both days!  

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Rosa has long been like a fairy God-mother to me, and it warms my heart to be able to lend my voice, energy, and time to support this very special cause. I do hope that you might consider joining me tomorrow in an effort to surround this very special family in love.  For over two decades, Rosa (and the Spectrum Center that she founded in 1988) has served as a mecca for Houston's most beloved psychotherapists, holistic practitioners, and healing arts professionals. My hope is that tomorrow, Rosa receives ten-fold all of the love, support, and grace that she has so tirelessly offered our community over the years.

 

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A Fun-Raiser for Tina Borja, daughter of our Director, Rosa Glenn Reilly, to help her while she beats the odds of brain cancer and in the spirit of

Keeping Tina’s Dreams Alive. 

June 2 & 3

10am to 5:30pm  

  $65 / $85 for 2 days
registration begins at 9:30am; first class at 10am

To Register or Donate

Buy Raffle Tickets Here

(See raffle items!)

Join us for one day or both days.  Donate to a great cause, make a difference, attend amazing classes...

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

SATURDAY June 2nd
Registration opens at 9:30am.  Both days run in sessions from 10 AM-5PM
Raffle, mini-sessions, and other events run concurrently all day.  
Healthy snacks and drinks are available all day. 

10 – 11:30am

Communicating with Your Angels with Elizabeth Picone, Messenger of
Love & Light. Elizabeth is a gifted messenger who is trusted by those
who have passed on to bring their messages to their loved ones. In this
talk she will teach you the important steps necessary to open yourself to
connect and “hear” your angels.

OR

Finding Your Flow Through Journaling with Angela Caughlin, author
of Unleashing the Power of the Authentic Self , recommended by the
Chopra Center. Clear out the struggle and bring on the flow!! Clarity
and movement is no further than a journal entry when you know
the tools. Angela will show you how to make any transformation
you desire a true communion with your divine and natural flow.

1 – 2:30pm

The Zen of Time Management with Glen Carle, purveyor of the mindful
art of getting things done. Ok, so you’ve made your lists and created your
vision boards. You have your plans in hand and now you need to put
some real muscle behind your best intentions. This fun and informative
hour and half with Glen will super charge your way and keep chaos a
weak and far, distant relative.

OR

Feng Shui: Creating Wealth & Benefactors with Katherine Ashby,
leading expert in Feng Shui. Turn your home or office into a “goal
mine” by harnessing the chi (energy) of heaven and earth especially
for you. Let Katherine show you how to attract wealth and abundant
help from people in positions to benefit your best desires and
plans.

3:30 – 4:30pm

An Introduction to Hand Analysis with Peggy Sue Skipper, host of
The Consciously Curious Show on Global Network Radio, author and
respected spiritual teacher. Just as law enforcement can identify who we
are from our fingerprints, so can we, on a totally other level. Intuitive Hand
Analysis reveals your Life Purpose and Life Lessons which are coded into
the prints that appear at 5 months in utero and never change. Let Peggy
lead you into this unique world, find answers and peak your curiosity.

OR

De-Clutter Your Computer with Sofia Alvim, Professional Organizer &
Productivity Consultant and the owner of Sofia’s Organizing Solutions as
well as owner of ON POINT Business Coaching. Learn to de-clutter the
most overlooked area of your life and business – your computer. Sofia
will walk you through the process of creating an effective filing system
in your computer to eliminate wasting time with endless searches for
important information. Helen Racz, EFT master magician, will follow up Sofia’s presentation with a 10 minute EFT session to clear resistance to dealing with technology and clutter.

5:15pm 

Saturday Raffle : At the end the day we will pull the winners for half of
our raffle items. You do not have to be present to win. For this raffle no
one can win twice but the more chances the greater your opportunity to
be one of those winners.

Click here to register for one or both days!  

SUNDAY June 2nd 

Registration opens at 9:30am.  Both days run in sessions from 10 AM-5PM
Raffle, mini-sessions, and other events run concurrently all day.  
Healthy snacks and drinks are available all day. 

10 – 11:30am

Gentle Yoga Stretches & Gong Meditation with Satya Shepherd, massage
therapist extraordinaire and skilled yoga teacher.
Trade your morning coffee for Bliss! No yoga experience is necessary.
In this nurturing Sunday morning class, Satya will lead you into a
series of gentle yoga stretches which will increase your energy, balance
your mind and soothe your emotions. Fall into the experience of  movement and breath, naturally releasing all tension. Then relax into the
deep satisfaction of a Gong Meditation. Ahhhhhh . . . . . (bring a mat or
blanket for your comfort)

OR

Turning Personal Experience Into Fiction with Katherine Center,
best selling author of 3 bittersweet, comic novels about love and
family. To make fictional characters feel real and fictional tension
come alive, writers must pull from the details of their own lives,
both lived and observed. Learn how the real and the imagined can
mix into a rich brew that entices the reader to keep turning the
page.

1 – 2:30pm

The 3 Minute Face Lift with Rose Tran as seen on Good Morning America,
the BBC & Time magazine. Want to refresh your look in 3 to 5 minutes?
We know that exercise will firm, tone and lift our muscles, but we
neglect the face, thinking that surgery may be the only solution to the
pull of gravity. Not true! Rose shares her most effective, revitalizing
Yoga Facial Toning moves and astonishing before & after photos from
her students.

OR

New Scientific Discoveries of the Anatomy, Physiology & Neurology
of Sex with Margaret Wade, author of Reclaiming Eros and Embracing
Eros: Sexual Healing for the 21st Century. Scientists now regard sexuality
as a necessary element to keep the body and the mind healthy at any
age. We also know that unblocked sexual energy contains our greatest
potential for creation and supports our dreams and desires. Reclaiming
your own body and sexual healing can begin with candid and clear
information. Join this easy flow of learning & conversation where
questions can also be asked anonymously.

3:30 – 4:30pm

Introduction to the Akashic Records with Nancy Kern, artist, writer,
counselor and teacher whose experiential teachings bridge the spiritual,
emotional and visceral. Nancy will introduce you to the Light of the
Akashic Records, described as the Records of the Soul, or library of
consciousness. The Records transmit wisdom, insight and compassion.
In this class, Nancy will open the Records so you can feel the healing
energy and receive a gift from the Masters, Teachers and Loved Ones.

OR

Take a Guide Home with Rosa Glenn Reilly, Founder & Director of
Spectrum Center, counselor, teacher and a joyfully student of how our
psychology and spiritual connection interweave. Custom ready wisdom
is available to us as we move just beyond our conscious mind. Through
a guided meditation, Rosa will lead you to receive a personal guide who
understands what you need now to transform whatever is in the way
of your own spiritual and earthly evolution.

5:15pm 
Sunday Raffle: At the end of each day we will pull the winners for half of
our raffle items. You do not have to be present to win. For this raffle no
one can win twice but the more chances the greater your opportunity to
be one of those winners.

Click here to register

Thank you for opening your heart and being part of this event. 

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Blessings of on the eve of what is certain to be a magical, moving, and deeply meaningful day...

Love and healing light,