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"This can't be real" is a popular motto in life, sometimes. We get to thinking this way when things simply aren't working for us. In our bubble, we may start reflecting on how life is flying by and, like, were just going in endless circles! I remember back in my undergrad, I read about theorist/psychologist Abraham Maslow. He mentioned that at one point in a mature persons life, they come to a point where the questions go more like, "Is this it?" In my opinion, probably one of the most important parts of human life, and all of its' awesomeness that comes with it, is what Abraham coined as "self-actualization." What is self-actualization? Like happiness, it is a level of satisfaction that arises from within ourselves- yup, that's right and it has been there since your very existence ; ). Self-Actualization is like how, you know how you feel when you somehow make a difference in someones life, for just being in their life... or maybe you can see how your life has some kind of purpose and meaning... or maybe simply that in some way or another, our life is worth living. I've heard people suggest that happiness is all about money and power. That you can only really live happy once things are good financially and you have control of everything. I don't agree nor do I believe this! For me, happiness is about a deeper meaning, intellectually but also mindfully. We all as human beings, have unique talents and abilities. In my opinion, most of us forget to recognize our own birthright and find ourselves cornered by beliefs that limit our potential as a person and most importantly, as a human being. Over the years, I've really started reflecting on happiness and feel that it is about using those talents and abilities to its unlimited potential, all while supporting our inner self who is encouraged by making a difference within our life. Well, that's enough wisdom for today, check out this short crash course series on perception and our beliefs! #We'reOnlyHuman #HealthierU
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Land Acknowledgment
As I (Kayla Breelove Carter) reflect on my own ancestors journey to this land, territories of indigenous peoples, as my ancestor's arrived to this land by force of enslavement, I walk humbly on the lands that is traditionally Mi'kma'ki |Wabanaki. The lands that are now called New Brunswick & Nova Scotia, is still home to Indigenous people of Mi'kma'ki |Wabanaki and others from across Turtle Island.
Living on this territory makes all people in New Brunswick & Nova Scotia treaty peoples, including those who come as settlers, or immigrants of this generation or earlier generations, including those, like my ancestors, involuntarily as a result of the Slave Trade. As my people before me, I continue to contribute in the efforts of allyship and the dismantling of racism within our communities, while acknowledging my privilege of being biracial, and mourning the historical trauma’s that continue to perpetuate in our present society, within systemic practices.
As I (Kayla Breelove Carter) reflect on my own ancestors journey to this land, territories of indigenous peoples, as my ancestor's arrived to this land by force of enslavement, I walk humbly on the lands that is traditionally Mi'kma'ki |Wabanaki. The lands that are now called New Brunswick & Nova Scotia, is still home to Indigenous people of Mi'kma'ki |Wabanaki and others from across Turtle Island.
Living on this territory makes all people in New Brunswick & Nova Scotia treaty peoples, including those who come as settlers, or immigrants of this generation or earlier generations, including those, like my ancestors, involuntarily as a result of the Slave Trade. As my people before me, I continue to contribute in the efforts of allyship and the dismantling of racism within our communities, while acknowledging my privilege of being biracial, and mourning the historical trauma’s that continue to perpetuate in our present society, within systemic practices.