Where Have You Been Le Blu??...

For as long as I could remember I use to feel that complicated things and intense work was winning. If my drink had many ingredients then it was good.. If the steps were long and high than when reached "I won!" Seems accurate until you meet other winners. Who win from just being happy and simple. Simplicity..

I bet there are many people out here feeling the same way. . No sleep will equal success or sacrifice will get you closer but I had a change of mind.. But what changes this thought process?

Well for me it was when I gave everything I was given away. I  moved away from everything I knew and decided it was best to earn everything back through my Self. I gave everything that we owned in our 3 bedroom home to Goodwill and relatives within a week. Crazy huh?? Don't get me wrong, something's we kept, like our sacred treasures but whatever couldn't fit in our 2013 Ford Taurus was not going on the journey. #TOUGH

The hard part for me was when I rented a car and packed a bag and got on the road to "I don't know where" alone. I left the girls with my mother, gave my hugs and kisses just in case I couldn't make a return and I got on the road. 

To where you ask? I didn't have a clue but I started to drive North.

First stop was Orlando. Good 'ol House of Mickey Mouse. I looked at a few town homes and schools. I wasn't sold so I kept driving. Next stop, Georgia. 

Here I am alone in the car, just my fruits, veggies & water driving across state boarders. God had my back because that was one of the most scariest time of my life. Stopping at rest stops because my eyes were just too tired to keep driving and waking up alive. I sighed in relief every time I woke back up. "God is Good!"

Now, when I made it to Georgia I stopped in Perry. I ate at Captain D's (best freaking fast food that's seafood ever...& them rolls. "Gawd!!") ..but I just didn't feel a pull towards the city. I wasn't home. Next stop was, The A!!

"Welcome to Atlanta" to me sounded like, "Welcome to all these high rises, traffic and cars" WTF?

To be honest Atlanta reminded me of Miami and I just didn't feel at ease there. 

So, I waited a few hours then I bounced. See, I didn't want our new home town to have to grow on us, I wanted to feel at home the moment I touched it. Abiding by this law of mine kept me on the road moving through cities like the flow of water. 

Georgia just wasn't it for me. So I kept driving. 

I'll say I drove a total of 14 to 15 hours before I landed in this one city. I'm not going to reveal what state it's in but this city grabbed my attention like non-other. The people embraced me within 5 minutes of me stopping and everything was so darn cheap. Can somebody say HEAVEN!?! 

I found it. The city that we would make our own. I went down the list of possibilities and opportunities for the 5 of us and I found many. Felt like an empty canvas and #TheMcGowans were coming to paint the town. I checked in one of their 3 hotels and took a nap. It was a long way coming..Z Z Z Z z z z z..

Did I mention gas was $1.98 even before gas prices started to drop? and property taxes didn't exceed $400 a year for acres of land? 

God, you knew exactly what I wanted and you made me feel at ease and at home when I reached it. All I had to do was bust a move. #ThankFul

Things start to happen when you get moving..I am a living testimony of that. I deserved everything good but I wasn't receiving it because I wasn't in my right position. So I moved around until I felt the ease in my gut. Like God was talking to me and directing me the whole way.

Simplicity at the end of my journey.

#CleanLiving #CleanLoving #SabbathReflecting

#LeBlu 

Picture of me and our youngest Skylar at the farm exactly 1 week after our move.

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Last Week of Summer Break Here in Miami, Fl.

If you are part of the group that does not take a break from work or just always moving then you may not understand what we are about to talk about. Just think, before there were cars that started up on their own there were cars that people use to kick start. Are you picturing them? Yes, The Flintstones were good at kick starting the car and steering along the way. I see the same for projects, dreams and ideas.

 "Put your all into the kick start of your next endeavor and let the passion & completion of your work help you to steer through the journey"- Dominique Le Blu

Meaning, put your most into the start of whatever you plan on starting. To Start means to come in being and if you are you most while you come into being then the journey ill be a necessary ride. Of course the journey will be a long rode but the ride will be more understanding when you kick start with all your might! (Ding!, I usually make bells of "ahh haaa's click in heads lol)

But Getting back to this summer break, it was a delight, wasn't it? Things got more organized for all of us and visions more clear or cloudy for most of us. (Has a lot to do with the planet's position also) Things that were good but not good for us has walked away and opportunities are staring you in the face waiting to get "Kick Started".

Whatever your summer brought you be happy for it and also be happy that school is starting in a week and its time to have our children ready for the first day. I know, I know, hair, clothes and school supplies are necessities too but I'm speak on their MIND & THINKING for the 2014-2015 school year. Let's go....

First: Take away the TV. Yes, right now just turn it off. If you still allow your children to sit in front of the television or computer for more than an hour then yes especially you. Now wake your child up, the TV tends to keep them in a sleep trans. OK, now that they are awake go make a snack and just sit down with your children and talk. Start by sharing every one's biggest expectation of themselves and the people living in the household. Get it together over a snack.

Next, get out a big doodle pad and make notes of how all of you are going to spend the last week of summer break together. Don't laugh, this is important...

Now let's begin with Monday, what time will everyone be waking up and what are the plans hour to hour? So much can be done in 7 days and everyone is so lucky to be able to map out exactly what their plans are. Also Moms, we have to get their clothes and school activities organized before it sneaks right up on us. Here is a sample of a daily plan:

Monday

Eat breakfast together

Finish laundry

Look in the paper for school supplies coupons

Map out school year schedule

Fix lunch/ I'm feeling like bean soup

Bathe & Walk Cookie (dog)

Watch a movie

Talk about year's expectations

Read books/Work on school lessons

Eat dinner

Of course you can add in more details or spice it up like a Bucket List, to each family their own!

Yea, it's about that time to wake them up and get them ready for next week's reality, like the start of a project or a dream that they want to come true. Fill their thoughts with great expectations of the new school years and motivation to reach the goals. Say nice, rewarding and uplifting things because now you will not be seeing each other as much as in the summer. Get ready to help your child(ren) Kick Start their next Beginning!

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Last Week Before Summer Begins-

Hello Lovers!!!

First let me begin by saying, "Hey Ya'll!". If you've wonder where I have been hiding, I'm here to tell you I decided to live off the grid for a few months. Sometimes there are obstacles in our life that have to be followed through and the "outside" influence does not need to be an option.

Do you realize that we posses everything within us to be everything outside of us?

There have been so many dreams and interests I wrote down to accomplish and I couldn't check them off. I know you have a checklist somewhere too. I woke up one morning and realized I was giving so much of my talent and blessing away and not spending more time receiving any blessings. Sound familiar?

Anywho.. I realized that I have the best advantage of being a mother. I can look at my children and see what can be fixed for their future, and in return I will be fixing my own loose ends at the same damn time. Summer here in Miami-Dade begins June 6th and I am ready for the challenge with my children being home. Are you ready Parents? (Get the wine now for grown up time ladies)

All this school year we have shipped our children off to learn how to be apart of society and the challenge this summer is to show our children how to be apart of life. By example of course. I have enrolled my girls in an online summer school program (email me for more info) and also they are still practicing the art of karate. I am also being more firm and rising the bar of expectations. What do you think?

Take some time and think of a few ways you can follow out with your challenge. In the comments let's share some examples of what you have planned. Also share some great summer programs for children this year. Email me because I junked my cell phone to prove to myself I am still alive without being electronically connected lol dominiqueleblu@gmail.com #Life #Music #Education #LeBlu

They are our future.

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