The saying, “you never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have” is singing through my mind as I compose this post my dear readers. It’s been two weeks since I made the hardest choice in my life to end the relationship with a man I know is my true love and soul mate. The strength, power and sheer freedom I have experienced is more than I can accurately articulate into words! I’m dancing in the sunlight of my spirit which further awakens depths within my soul that are new and exciting! I’m unleashing myself into the fires of creativity with passion for whatever is to come. The energy I feel is electric and empowering as the love vibration rises to new heights!
April is here and with it comes a freshness that has me skipping along my path as it unfolds. Ideas are springing forth with music and color bursting into light as I express myself by writing, dancing and the ritualistic practices of the shaman warrior I am. I’m about to embark upon a one year sound therapy certification and I’m thrilled to learn more about the therapeutic healing that has changed so much for my sensitive being. I regularly use different sound frequencies when I meditate to heal, align and balance the seven main chakras in the body. I love to learn and welcome all opportunities to extend my knowledge in this area. I’m also taking part in a clinic for stand up paddle boarding at the local beach I frequently ride my bike to. I first tried the sport five years ago and fell in love with it. It aligns perfectly with my yoga and ballet practice plus the added enjoyment of being on the water.
I’ve started adhering to nudges from the Universe to unplug from technology more regularly. I’d much rather keep my face in nature’s beauty or in a book lately. Rereading some of my favorites from Maya Angelou and new books like “How To Do The Work” by Dr. Nicole La Pera aka “the holistic psychologist” on Instagram is about how to reconnect with your authentic self and heal as the powerfully magical beings we are. I’ve been following her and adding many of the techniques she shares on social media into my healing practices for two years now. Life continues to open up possibilities to me that I never thought possible to experience before and I am ready to live life as the gift it is! Living is an art and I am the painter of my own masterpiece. So are you my dear readers, be an original because our world needs you!
Along with the new classes I’ll be taking, I booked a long anticipated trip up to Rhode Island to see my two boys. I haven’t been “home” (I resided there for 13 years) in almost 5 years and I am beyond excited to reconnect with my boys, dear friends and the place that holds many memories for me. Some of them are painful and traumatic yet I know I’m strong enough now to face them and take back the power I left in that place when I felt broken and empty of spirit. I moved away in 2013 to heal from a painful divorce that I initiated, a destructive pattern of abusing myself with drugs and alcohol and to create a fresh start in life. That’s when I moved here to my family’s second home in South Florida. A few months after moving here and one year after my divorce, I met my ex partner, through mutual friends. The past eight years has been a climb, back to sanity and wholeness. Honestly, the me I am now is the most alive and whole I have ever felt in all my life!
I’m unafraid and finished with hiding who I really am. The confusion has vanished, an amnesia of sorts, as I awaken every day more excited than before for what the day holds. Remaining curious, inquisitive and open for the mysteries that await me. My creative passion drives me and when something comes to my mind, I do it! Like this video, I bust loose and shake off everything that doesn’t serve my highest good and healing.
Lastly my dear readers, I will leave you with a short video, a glimpse into the healing that I practice and share with my clients through crystals, the wisdom of tarot and the Light powered energy that is Divinely provided by Spirit.
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In light and in shadow, always with love. Namaste.
Emotional Musings 
Wow Maria, this is truly such a magnificently BEAUTIFUL post!!! All your poems are just beyond words amazing!!! Truly, I love them so much!! Especially, “Soul Cry”. I am so happy to hear you are feeling more free and truly alive than ever, that’s fantastic and I’m so happy for you!!!! That feeling is one we all know in our bones and when tapped into, it’s just pure magic!!!! Excited for you on your adventures back “home”; you are quite the busy, inspiring, free and beautiful soul!!! Hugs and love, sis 🖤🤗✨
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Free as we can be right Ace 🤗💗 YES!! I’m very excited for this new path as it unfolds into more Light than can be expressed, only felt by soul. I’m so happy that you could feel each offering of my poetry and dancing. This is me, 100% free@! Love to you ❤❤❤
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So mus has to unpack, so I am focusing in. Sorry about the break up, that is tough.
Paddle Boarding is the best! So ready foe warmer days to get on the water.
Keep dancing
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Always dancing, yes 😊 since I could walk 💃 it’s a sad ending yet a very necessary beginning. Some people aren’t meant to stay for every chapter and so I had to turn the page.
I’m excited to go SUP again, I really love being on the open water. I imagine it’s a similar feeling to riding a horse…freedom!!
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Yes!
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I loved the videos dear Maria. I told you before. You look like someone who could make a life better to who befriend. I like your energy and smile. Hello from Michigan.
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Awwww that’s such a sweet thing to say. I’m a friend to all, I thoroughly enjoy people 😊 Thank you so much for your kind words and support 🙏 Hello back from South Florida 😎
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Hello from cold and icy Michigan. Mother Nature did a April Fools joke on us in Michigan. 75 degrees on Tuesday and snow/ice on Thursday early morning. 20 degree at the moment.
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Oh my word, that’s a big shift 🥶 my body doesn’t agree with the cold weather any longer. I much prefer temps above 75 lol 😆 I pray the weather is agreeable in RI when I visit, hopefully I bring the warm weather with me 😊
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This sits in my studio and I live by this sign “you never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have” Girl you are NOT just another pretty face darlin, you are raw talent, deep hearted, have inner strength beyond anything that can be recognizable with pearls of gold in your poetry. and dance. Girl, you are busting out and ready for manifesting your deepest highest good possible. As soon as the dance opens up in the world of performance which will soon, you need to audition. I truly think this is your calling. That was a huge energetic positive post Friend! 💖💖👏👏👏👏❤️
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Awwww it’s so kind of you to say, my soul is my dancing on display 💃 It’s the only thing I have ever wanted to do besides being a writer. I have been thinking about auditioning in some way too! My Mom is a huge Kelly Ripa fan and 20 yes ago when she was still with Regis Phillbin, I was chosen to be the LIVE shows Ms. Pregnant America….my talent was a full split at 8 months pregnant. Joan Rivers was one of the judges too, it was a hoot! Anyway, her and Ryan are looking for a trivia dancer so of course Mom told me and I sent in one of my videos. I would absolutely ❤ to do that gig 🤞 I am also going to be unveiling a new direction in my dance…..it’s all coming together now and I will be creating content around it soon. It means so much to me that you see me and feel me Cindy 🥰💓🌈🤸♀️🌠🌞🎆
We are cut from the same cloth! Hey, if you know anybody out there in Cali that’s looking for a dancer let me know 😁 love ya 😘
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I know a star when I see one and I see you through me. when i dance in S.F. professionaly It was beause I wanted it so much and I could cut loose but there were many others that were better trained. Didn’t matter, I got the role. This is such a fun story. WOW! what an amazing story. You’re mom is your cheerleader, like mine.
I’m glad you feel that way as there is no denying your talent and gift.
We indeed are cut from the same cloth.
Of course I will. It will unveil itself! 💖💖💖❤️❤️❤️🌷🌷💃💃💃💃💃💃👏
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I very much believe that and your love and support means more than words can adequately express 💗 felt deein the heart my lovely sister friend 💗
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It is my pleasure and that is the gift we share, You’re so welcome!💖
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The weather is already so nice here! So glad, it helps my mood enormously! Glad to hear you are feeling so optimistic too 🙂
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The weather does play a role doesn’t it 🌞 love and light to you my friend ❤
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Sound therapist!!! I can’t think of anything more perfect for you to explore!! Except maybe dance therapist! 😉 I’m very excited for you, Maria Teresa! You have so much ahead of you, trust and be confident in yourlself, you are on the right path! 🥰💕😊✨
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Your words are the hug I need my dear friend 🥰 I’m very excited for what’s ahead 💗😊🎆🌠💃🦋🤸♀️
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When the heart speaks, the soul is exposed. When the heart is no longer chained, the soul can unapologetically soar. Rising, out of the shadow, and the ashes! Love poems, and share!
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Thank you my friend 🙏
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You’re welcome!
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