DoVClub: 7 - May 2021 May Newsletter |
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DoV Club would like to dedicate The May Newsletter to All the Moms who support and love all of their loved ones in their lives💜 |
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Through the Lens of My Mother’s Eyes |
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I see my mother’s eyes thinking deep thoughts with her mind chasing that memory of the past. I hear my mother’s voice quoting scriptures. I feel her emotions when she is laughing or hurting. I taste Louisiana roots in her Soul food southern cooking. I embrace my mother’s hand that’s as strong as a man but is gentle and meek of a woman. I love the purity of her soul that runs deep like a river flowing of her childhood stories retold over and over again. I am her and she is me, I am her daughter I am an extension of who she raised me to be. I will forever treasure her strength her prayers her quietness her busyness her beauty and most of all her Love. Her Love is so honest in how she gives love, shares love, and shows her love. Through the Lens of My Mother’s Eyes I see her for who God created her to be and in His LENS there is perfection of her beauty inside and out wonderfully made. |
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Like Mother, Like Daughter: When We Can’t Agree to Disagree? |
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One of the most beautiful relationships is between a mother and a daughter. Most women dream to have a daughter to be their prodigy. The thought of raising a girl means lots of shopping dates, hair and make-up fun days, being caddy, instilling values, and even teaching her how to cook a meal. |
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However, what if a mother and a daughter do not share a loving connection, due to excessive arguing, or the ups and downs of conflicts too difficult to be solved between the two of them? This is sad but true. The point in question is: Can We Agree to Disagree? According to Brightside, there are “7 Types of Mother-Daughter Relationships and How Each of Them Influences the Daughter’s Life.” As we know or at least we hope, the bond between mothers and daughters are generational of wealth. A mother sharing her life experiences with her daughter are droplets of pearls for the daughters of the next generation and so on. |
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How can a turbulent relationship between a mother and daughter be reconciled? Everyday Feminism has three steps to start the process of healing the wounds of a troubled mother-daughter relationship. The mother-daughter relationship is the glue to family ties. Resolving any conflict starts with forgiveness, followed by a pocket full of love, and a willing heart ❤️ towards a fresh start over. ❤️ |
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month |
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Mind Your Mindfulness Manners:
What is Mindfulness and Why Are We Applying it to Our Everyday Life?
Currently, the word Mindfulness has become one of the factors of the Mental Health precautions for Social and Emotional instability. Mindfulness is one of today’s antidotes to combat apathy to empathy. The word “Mindfulness” has consciously been in conversations, virtual sessions, television, webinars, and lectures. |
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How should Mindfulness be practiced? Today’s society is being entrapped with stress, division of culture, stereotypes, racism, politics, religion, and the list goes on and on. With all these factors streaming in the world, 🌎 building Mindfulness skills are welcomed to society’s ruthless door. The next time someone says, “You need to have Mindfulness”, here are the steps to evolve to the new Mindfulness you. |
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“A Mom’s View: Online Learning Isn’t Working for Students, Parents or Teachers. Here’s What’s Happening in My Home”
As some parents have decided to keep their student home for online learning, other parents have decided to send their child back to school. Online learning in the home continues to be a debatable topic for parents however, it’s the parents decision to do what’s best for their child's education whether in the home or at school. |
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This ocean blue botanical is an oil to brighten and even your skin. the product smells pleasant, doesn't smell like they added any unnecessary fragrance which is good. It feels super moisturizing and gives your face that feeling of a natural barrier between your skin and the World. So far, I really love it! For the cost of $38.00, a few Marina raindrops on your face daily will last for quite awhile. Marina will brighten, prevent wrinkles, and keep your face feeling smooth. Your skin will have a glowing youthful reflection staying young at heart❤️ |
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Nappily Naturals Apothecary is a hidden treasure I found in Leimert Park in Los Angeles, California. Their focus is specializing in natural hair and body care along with cooking and healing agents of herbs and spices, bath salts, and a host of other products. The store is centered around an African Theme and to honor black culture. I happen to find the Coconut Shell & Crushed GrapeSeed facial scrub and my skin is renewed and refreshed. The agents of Omega-3 and fatty acids, Vitamin A and E, increases my blood circulation, and lifts dead skin cells to a youthful glow of my younger years. At $9.75, this product will last for months and your face will love the spa treatment of this gentle facial scrub. |
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When the Covid-19 Pandemic blindsided my gym workouts, I was able to find refuge in my Peloton subscription. When the Pandemic surfaced in the gyms, I was terminated from 24 Hour Fitness as a Cycle Instructor. I was heartbroken to stop my indoor cycling classes at 24 Hour Fitness. I considered the members of my class as my “Spin Family.” To this day, we reminisce about our class memories. Those classes were good times and a year later, my spin sisters and I still keep in touch. |
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My hope is to be able to teach indoor cycling classes again and share what I’ve learned from my Peloton workouts with my cycling members. Currently, my gym workouts are at home, through the digital membership led by my favorite Peloton Instructors. |
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Yes, no pun intended but we all have our favorite Peloton Instructors. The digital membership is $12.99 on the Peloton website.As a member of the Peloton family, the Instructors are empowering and versatile. Being a member and student of Peloton, I am learning different tips for strength training, songs, cardio, yoga, challenging routines, and the list goes on. Peloton Instructors make members feel included, no matter who you are culturally. Honestly, it feels like I have been working out with my family of Peloton Instructors for many years. Their motivation is priceless and In the words of Alex Toussaint. |
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“Because I said so” A term used by a mother commanding you to do what you are told and don’t ask questions! |
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Dress IT Up or Dress IT Down? You’re in a hurry and can’t find anything to wear! You got your bottom but struggling to find your top? Grab a dress, style it, and then GO! Easy! Sigh! Breathe!. What I like about wearing a dress is a dressy or casual appearance. |
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DoV’s Money Market Advice Instead of spending money daily on lunch try brown bagging your lunch daily and save💰 for a Getaway Vacation! 🌞 |
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Cinco de Mayo learn something about the Mexican culture: The Milagros (also known as an ex-voto or dijes or promesas) are religious folk charms that are traditionally used for healing purposes and as votive offerings in Mexico, the southern United States, other areas of Latin America, and parts of the Iberian peninsula. |
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Artist Frida Kahlo was considered one of Mexico's greatest artists who began painting mostly self-portraits after she was severely injured in a bus accident. Kahlo later became politically active and married fellow communist artist Diego Rivera in 1929. She exhibited her paintings in Paris and Mexico before her death in 1954. |
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Foster Care Awareness Month May is National Foster Care Month, which is a time to acknowledge families and professionals who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes. |
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DoV is cheering for our DoV Club Board Member, Maraya Burks graduating from Spelman College May 16, 2021. We are so proud of her accomplishments as her future looks bright in Computer Science Software Engineer career at Accenture Federal Services. DoV Club is grateful for Maraya’s support for the DoV Club Mentoring Program. |
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Predominantly found in the southwestern parts of the United States, allows us to formally introduce you to the official state flower of Texas, the bluebonnet. Named after the bonnets worn by pioneer women to shield them from the sun, the bluebonnet epitomizes both beauty and poise. |
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DoV’s Mindfulness Question |
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What I will do today is to give myself a manicure 💅 |
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1. Claudine 2. Stepmom 3. Soulfood 4. Mamma Mia 5. Bad Moms 6. Lady Bird 7. Because I Said So |
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8. Brave 9. The Blind Side 10. The Single Moms Club 11. Mother's Day 12. I Can Do Bad All By Myself 13. Losing Isaiah |
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DoV’s TV Watch “Mom” Series |
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A Message from the Founder of DoV |
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This Mother's day I’m grateful, for the mother I have become throughout my motherhood experience. I have raised two incredible sons and I’m so proud of their accomplishments in life. Now as a mother in law, and grandmother of my Lil Miss Camryn, 🌸 I am blessed to share my motherhood with my girls🌸🌸 I am now understanding the precious position of being a matriarch of my family. My hope is to share and build a legacy of family love ❤️ for the next generation of my family. Lastly, I dedicate the May Newsletter to Marion Kapakoff. My godmother and pen pal since I was eight years old. You taught me the meaning of writing and I treasure every letter you sent me with your artistic letterhead. Because of you I love pretty writing paper and unique pens. |
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Now through DoV Club my goal is to teach DoV participants writing, how journaling can be fun, and rewarding. Who knows there may be a future author ✍️ from our DoV Participants. |
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