Watts Prophets

America has its foot in your head
-"Celebration"

Friendship Quotes

“A friend is someone who knows all about you and loves you just the same”

“Those who do not understand your silence will probably not understand your words.”

-Elbert Hubbard

Dalai Lama Quote

May I become at all times,
both now and forever
A protector for those without protection
A guide for those who have lost their way
A ship for those with oceans to cross
A bridge for those with rivers to cross
A sanctuary for those in danger
A lamp for those without light
A place of refuge for those who lack shelter
And a servant to all in need.

Societal pressures

Tired of society telling me what I should look like, who I am, and what I should buy.

life

Life is goooooood.

The definition of me

Hip-hop, activism, food justice, friends, family, love, spirituality

Hare Krishna

Today I went to class 20 minutes late to find it canceled. I walked down library walk, putting on my usual I'm-busy-dont-talk-to-me face but someone still insisted on talking to me. We talked, I got a book from him, The Science of Self-Realization, and we'll see where it goes from there. Life is really quite interesting.

Today

I woke up with the sun, feeling whole and restored, and before my alarm went off. I was sleeping on my stomach on the couch and awoke to a warm and sunny light-filled room. It was 7:36. Feeling energized, I prayed, and it was a wonderful davenning. Then I took a run, showered, got dressed, listened to hip-hop and DJ Sabzi. Then I walked to Whole Foods, and as I walked in I smiled and said hello the a man at the homeless outreach table. He said "you've got a great smile!" I said, thank you. Gee, how I've missed that New York speak-the-compliments-on-your-mind-even-if-youre-across-the-street-and-have-to-yell energy. He lit up my morning.

I got some coffee and a vegan chocolate chip cookie, treating myself :), and am sitting inside now. I have class at 11 and it's 10:30 now so I ought to be heading out. Just want to share that life is going well. I saw The Dybbuk yesterday, a Yiddish play, and it was spiritually and mystically profound. I needed it. It's a push back on the right path, and yes, I believe in paths.

Lovingly, energetically, happily,
the girl named Jessica Baltmanas

I'm Ready

That's it.
I am ready to be happy again.
I am ready to prioritize myself;
my health.
My happiness.
My wants.
My desires.
My needs.
The things that make me happy.

I am ready for fulfilling life adventures.
I am ready for investing and being invested in.
I am ready to be valued.
I am ready to realize my value.
I am ready to be surrounded by the company of truly positive people.

That's it.
I've had enough.
And I can't take it no more.
I am ready to value myself.
Love myself.
Live free.
Be happy.
And show love to all that comes in my path.

It's a new and bright day!
Let's all shine!

turn in life

"We are sometimes as different from ourselves as we are from others."

Just at that point in life, where i'm trying to return again to me.. who I want to be.

Silence

I've missed you, my personal blog, the place for me to share my thoughts.
I've been too busy and troubled to write, but I hope to meet again soon.
I'm sorry for neglecting you, because it also means I've been neglecting myself.

JB