Choosing Happiness: A Life Practice of Carrying Beauty

 Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer describes her practice of carrying the world’s beauty with her in “Why I Smile At Strangers,” writing, “I carry these things in my heart, more certain than ever that one way to counteract evil is to ceaselessly honor what’s good…” In a world full of chaos, negativity, and pessimistic thinking, it's easy to forget about the beauty that surrounds us. But, as Trommer shows in her life practice, choosing to focus on positivity can change our perception of the world.

We all have the power to carry the world's beauty in our hearts. It's a simple practice that can bring joy, gratitude, and peace to our lives. We can choose to see the beauty in the world and honor it every day, no matter what challenges we face.

There are many ways we can carry the world's beauty with us, such as:

1. Practice gratitude: Take time every day to reflect on the things you're grateful for. It could be something as simple as a warm cup of coffee or a kind gesture from someone.

2. Connect with nature: Spend time in nature, whether it's a walk in the park or a hiking trip. Take in the beauty of the natural world and allow it to fill you with peace and wonder.

3. Share kindness: Small acts of kindness can go a long way. Smile at a stranger, hold the door open for someone, or simply say please and thank you.

4. Celebrate diversity: Embrace the differences that make each of us unique. Learn about different cultures, try new foods, and make connections with people who are different from you.

5. Create beauty: Whether it's through art, music, or cooking, tap into your creativity and make something beautiful. Creating something with your own hands can be a powerful way to honor the beauty in the world.

In a world where negativity often reigns, it's important to remember that beauty still exists. We can all carry the world's beauty in our hearts and choose to honor what's good. By doing so, we can counteract evil, spread joy, and create a more positive world.

-me

When I think of beauty, Halle Berry always appears.

currently listening to Beautiful Things (Sweet But Groove Mix) by Bahamadia & Dwele

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Halle Berry And Angelina Jolie To Star In Action Thriller Maude Vs Maude

I'll  be there, opening weekend. 

Dorothy Dandridge Documentary (1998)

i was speechless

Halle Lujah

Her own force field

I can't wait

A Halle a day

(won't keep me away)

Either / Or

To be honest, I don't know who I admire more.  You all know how I feel about Halle Berry, but when I see Salli Richardson-Whitfield, I like her more.

Halle Berry is pregnant

Last year, Halle Berry said that her daughter Nahla had been hoping for a younger sibling, and the 4-year-old is finally getting her wish:  ABC has confirmed that the actress, 46, is pregnant.
“[Nahla] says, ‘God, please bring me a bunk bed and a baby sister,’” she said last fall. “I say, ‘I can do one of those things, I know for sure. The other one, we’ve got to keep praying on.’”
Berry and her fiancé Olivier Martinez, 47, are expecting a baby boy, TMZ reported, though her rep would not confirm that detail. The couple was engaged in January, 2012.
“I have an amazing daughter that I’m wildly proud of who’s the love of my life,” Berry said in October
"In my life, I think about what images I’m modeling for my daughter; decisions I’m making and how that will affect her in her life.”
Surely, that will continue with baby number two, as well.
--courtesy, ABC.com


She's pregnant, and it's not mine. 

No comment. 

Halle, Salli, Janet, and Heights

sometimes
you
do
things

you         
think
you'd
never
do.

                       but
                       there
                       are                       
                       some
                       things
                       I'm
                       sure
                       I'll
                       never
                       do.

not even if Janet Jackson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield (if she was single), or Halle Berry asked me. 

(to be honest, I just needed an excuse to post pics of these three woman)

Grade A

If the answer is no

There's always Plan B

 

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Toni Braxton is retiring

and wants to play a lesbian.  With full make-out scenes.

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How about her and Halle Berry making out?  Or her and Vanessa Williams? Or her and Janet Jackson? Or Janet Jackson and Halle Berry? Or Halle Berry and Vanessa Williams? or Halle Berry and Gabrielle Union? Or Halle Berry and Naomi Campbell?  Or Halle Berry and Malinda Williams? Or Halle Berry and Jill Marie Jones? Or Halle Berry and Sanaa Lathan? Or Halle Berry and Nicole Scherzinger?  Or Jill Marie Jonesand Sanaa Lathan? Or Halle Berry and Nicole Ari Parker? Or any of the above (especially Halle Berry) and me?     Just a thought.

Oh. My. God.

I was watching a movie on TV1, and saw a shortened version of this commercial and I hyperventilated. You know how I do when I see Halle Berry in something new

This looks about right

First of all, I DO NOT CONDONE VIOLENCE, but this is what happens when you come between  Halle Berry and someone who loves her and Nahla.

# Jus sayin'


Gabriel Aubrey



A Fight!

Police: Halle Berry's fiancé and ex have Thanksgiving Day fight

Tensions erupted at the home of actress Halle Berry on Thanksgiving Day.  
People reports the Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed to their publication that a physical confrontation took place between Berry's fiancé, Olivier Martinez, above left, and her ex-boyfriend, Gabriel Aubry, right.
Aubry was said to be at the home to drop off the couple's 4-year-old daughter, Nahla.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Aubry was arrested after the incident and taken to the hospital, where the model was treated for injuries to his face. The paper reported that Aubrey was released on $20,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on December 13.
Berry and Aubry have reportedly battled over the actress seeking to relocate their daughter to France, a request that E! online said was denied by a judge in November. In January, the child's nanny sought a restraining order claiming that she feared Aubry.


--courtesy Cnn.com

Hell, I'd fight over her too.  And like Olivier Martinez, I'd win.

Cloud Atlas

“My life exists far beyond the limitations of me."

In the time-shifting movie examining the impact of destiny, Tom Hanks portrays assorted good and evil roles, including a tribal warrior in a post-apocalyptic world, a 1970s scientist, a 19th-century doctor and a murderous thug who becomes an author. Halle Berry plays the female lead, in assorted  good and evil roles as well.

Written and directed by Andy and Lana (formerly Larry) Wachowski , the same people who did The Matrix trilogies.

Reading about the movie, I still have no idea what it's about, but I loved The Matrix trilogies, and everyone knows how I feel about Halle Berry--
So,
yes, I'm seeing it.

Happy Birthday Halle Maria Berry

Some of my favorite things

• Black people graduating from high school and college.
• Black couples holding hands.
• Black men loving their women.
• Black fathers playing with their kids.
• An hourglass shape
• The sound of kids laughing
• A call in the middle of the night from her, telling me she's got a taste for one of my cakes
• Books of  poetry by June Jordan,Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka, Haki Madhubuti, e.e. cummings
• The Bible
• My Motorola Xoom 4G lte tablet
• My Iphone
• Blue skies and the sun on my face
• Pics of me holding my nephew when he was first born
• A kiss on the back of my neck
• A fridge and kitchen cabinets stocked with food and ingredients for my cakes and other foods.
• Black fathers spending time with their sons ( I can't say that enough).
• Watching people enjoy what I've baked or cooked.
• Halle Berry's face
• Pics of me holding my son when he was first born
• When any black person from my job that I have never seen before, acknowledges me and nods hello
• Any music by Miles Davis, Prince, John Coltrane & Igor Stravinsky.
• A nice well-fitted Alexander McQueen suit, white shirt, matching ties, shoes and fedora.
• Summerfest
• The African American, Arab,  Persian an ethnic and Gospel festivals on the Summerfest grounds
• Classy women.