A blessing for a new year

“Being the first to do this or that means you have the responsibility to work in the interest of a second, a seventh, a nine hundredth to follow where you pioneered.” – Johnnetta B. Cole

“And now let us welcome the New Year, Full of things that have never been.”
– Rainer Maria Rilke

“What the people want is very simple. They want an America as good as its promise.”
– Barbara Jordan

Happy and Grateful 2023
Monitor readers,
I’m busting with joy and gratefulness, as well as mourning and grieving. I keep trusting the process of yin/yang and living that unpredictable balance that all will be well and that all is well – which is hard to swallow or believe-in based on the past few years! Yet, I go into 2023 feeling optimistic and hopeful. It could be that for the first time in a long time, that our state government’s three law-making forces are controlled by one political party and that ruling party can’t make any political excuses for doing the right things. The things that their party has championed for decades. I believe the party would do well remembering, reflecting, and re-energizing the creative concepts, equitable solutions, and environmental justice restoration that their former colleagues worked and fought for in Minnesota and across America. And, for sure, as a kid, a young adult, and as an older adult I accept and resonate with the common sense values and respect of those previous party law makers who honored our veterans, first responders, essential workers, farmers, and everyday people.
I’m also optimistic because I keep learning and discovering new ways of being present to support and give back to our beautiful planet in a way that gives back to support, nurture, and grow community and community members in a yin/yang manner. For instance, one of my 2023 goals is to plant seeds about the healing and regenerative benefits of urban food and mini-forests. As a cheerleader and peace love warrior promoter of Greta Thunberg’s climate change advocacy, I believe that urban food and mini-forests can greatly assist in grounding our chaotic world, particularly on local lands, towns, counties, and cities in Minnesota and in our Midway communities.

And, HERE IS a New Year message of Balance and Self-Investment from Queen Tea
It’s time to balance our accounts. Evaluating how we under or overspend our energy can support balanced stewardship moving forward. My word for 2023 is revenue.
The good news is this: we can pivot to realign our time and energy investments and study patterns of our dividends. Just as an investor watches the daily undulating financial market, we must look at our biometric indicators of breath quality, blood pressure, inflammation, and pain tolerance to make those important decisions on what grudges, responsibilities, or old stories we are ready to release. Emotional balance is a skill and therefore an asset.
As a Soul Medic, I see people out of options and disconnected from their bodies. It’s time for us to come home to our bodies and remind ourselves that we are worthy of our unique gifts and the pursuit of pulling our victory out of thin air.
Affirmation: I am worthy of a return on the investment of my energy.
Let’s breathe deeply together and reflect. What are we ready to release?
Meditations: “The deeper the emotion, ready for release, the greater the momentum I experience in life.”
How will we hold space for change in our daily practice? Our intention setting can begin in the heart space. We can let go with journaling, exercise, breathing, mindfulness, and meditation.
Join me as we offer the overspending of our energy to the universe in exchange for clarity, balance, and collective joy. Sincerely, Queen Tea – Thank you, Queen Tea!

ALL WILL BE WELL AND ALL IS WELL
Have a wonderful year of discovery, joy, and don’t sweat the small things. All will be well and all is well. Keep the positive vibrations flowing. Stay optimistic!
May Peace Be In the Rondo, Frogtown, Hamline/Midway, Como, and Surrounding Communities...
May Peace Be In Our Homes & Communities…
May Peace Prevail On Earth (MPPOE)!