BalancedChemistry

With This Ring

lakeishacraft — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:59:10 +0000

Please don’t say that word…SINGLE, why are so many singles running from it. Has it become the new hush word. Many are so willing to run to the altar with anyone who is willing to say I do. Been there, and let me tell you… I was not ready. Can we be honest with ourselves, many of us are not ready to submit to the needs of others. Being single is a beautiful position to reside, until God permits the time to join the man or women he has for you. Until then go before the throne of the father and ask him what must I do? Get busy singles to prepare yourselves as a living sacrifice, you are beautiful, intelligent, love God, and yes SINGLE. For now embrace it and enjoy your moment, use your time wisely living up to the call of the almighty. Stop trying to find that man or woman, allow God to be the match maker…if not you will continue to have tainted relationships with a heart filled with blemishes of shame, insecurities, and sheets that are torn by false commitments. Trust me, I’ve encountered married couples who wish they were still single.REALLY… yep. Maybe the timing wasn’t right or they did it for all the wrong reasons. The choices we make without God eventually leads to an inward battle of regrets and consequences. Marriage is definitely a wonderful union, especially when GOD is placed in the forefront. I personally will love the day when God connects me with the man of God he will present in my life to complement me, yes I say complement not complete. Only God can complete you, a marriage, another person, career, or having children will not complete you. Before marriage, commit yourselves to God for completion.

Itchy…Scratchy

lakeishacraft — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:50:12 +0000

You, me, how about most Afro-American women who’ve ever experienced the patting of the head like were going crazy because if we scratch too much, that PERM will literally set you on fire. I think Ive caused a few loose pieces of brain matter to float inside my head because. LOL. Just the thought of my hand close to my head brings back a quick flashback. But really does it stop when you become natural. NOT! I can’t wait to feel the stream of a cold refreshing water penetrate my scalp. And to top it off with a soothing shampoo adds icing to the cake. So where does the need for relief begins…What products are we using to cause irritation? Are you allergic to any ingredients in your hair products or maybe it could be something internally?

Opposites Attract

lakeishacraft — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:14:16 +0000

When it relates to a balanced chemistry in relation to hair, opposites do not attract . The inside definitely has to be in sync with the outside, what we digest in our bodies is very important regarding growth and stability of the hair structure. Genetics makeup a major role in the hair overall, but other factors such as diet, maintenance and care are primary factors that determine a healthy mane. I’ve started my natural hair journey again, but very different this time. I’m truly focusing on building a healthy relationship with my hair and body, not neglecting and committing to a determined new lifestyle. During this journey I will keep you informed with my journal log and photos into the daily process. Happy hair growing everyone!

New Growth 3months No relaxer: will transition with henna and other handmade products for adding strength, growth, and stability of hair cuticle and follicles.

Pre-pics before hot oil treatment…hair is very dry, mostly dehydrated. After days from being ill, taking care of my hair was the next step.

Bag Lady

lakeishacraft — Fri, 27 May 2011 00:07:53 +0000

I have to admit I’m a bag fanatic…I love hobo style bags with pockets, but sometimes the pockets annoy me because I forget stuff like my favorite lip gloss and sometimes cash, inside the mini compartments all the time. However, one day I glanced at all the bags that surrounded me and decided to clean each to see what missing treasures awaited me. As I ventured inside the deep compartments of my collections… I found many items that I thought were lost or simply misplaced. As I continued to search, my focus shifted to how I viewed my life in comparison to the emotional baggage that imprisoned me. My life is composed of many talents and skills that I have been blessed with or developed in some way, unfortunately just like each bag I collected over the years, emotional pain associated its presence and took ownership. The mini compartments inside of me contained treasures hidden away and covered, I was so unaware of my potential as a woman of the most high, that I allowed the enemy to redirect my power into low self-esteem, doubt, and soul ties of ungodly relationships. But despite of it all, God’s amazing love has transformed a new discovery of every talent, skill, and God’s covering over my life. Releasing the clutter of contents now disposed in God’s wastebasket of healing.

Change is Good!

lakeishacraft — Wed, 04 May 2011 02:17:27 +0000

I’m really committed this time…I think. Committing to a natural lifestyle to me has been a quite challenging one. In my heart I knew it was the right time…a perfect time to transition while embracing true acceptance of what I like and didn’t like about my hair…practically what I did and didn’t like about myself. This hourglass of change has shaped my thinking in regards to my true beauty. I am not my hair…really does the world believe I am not my hair. But to me the world’s view and concept of my beauty does not govern that state of my existence, it only fosters the love of my kinky texture. Yes, change is good…but it’s best when you acknowledge the root of change.

Emotional Rollercoaster

lakeishacraft — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:40:26 +0000

Emotions display to others on front stage, where our innermost feelings reside. Innermost feelings can express the daily life of a mother, a wife, or a woman of singleness. Our roles in life at times can feel downright overwhelming, frustrating, and sometimes at a standstill. Emotions are very important indicators of the body’s well-being too! Remember emotions are a gift from God that compels us to produce action, however our emotions should never rule our thinking, rather we must subject our emotions to a level that conforms to God’s word. So the next time you feel like crying, laughing, or doing nothing at all. Take advantage of the moment and yield your concerns and cares unto him, and his love will surpass the storm.

Who is Uncle Funky’s Daughter?

lakeishacraft — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:05:52 +0000

Uncle Funky’s Daughter is a salon, boutique, and retail center all in one. It’s funky and stylish infused with passion and confidence. Co-founders Tonya and Ray Reed a husband and wife team partnered with love, determined to showcase their talent and love for natural hair care. A love that drives Tonya and Ray to formulate products of true quality in which they are privy to their own bottom line. Uncle Funky’s Daughter rocks hard with a commitment to all natural ingredients. Uncle Funky’s Daughter you have my support and my good hair at full attention. ♥

Expecting the Best

lakeishacraft — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:50:13 +0000

Rise and Shine! Monday morning has arrived with a new drive to revitalize positive thoughts in comparison to the previous week. It is so true that the words we speak produce life or death to our existence. What words are you speaking for your new day,week, and year. Go forth with a new attitude…on your job, in your home, or wherever you go displaying a positive atmosphere.

Wounds In The Way

lakeishacraft — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:14:08 +0000

The heart is the strongest organ in the body with multiple functions. It’s functions trigger responses based on the negative or positive feedback system from the world that surrounds us. But what happens when those close to us endanger the vital component of the heart known as love. The core of the heart’s existence of love deteriorates when abandonment, rejection, abuse, and deep pain takes ownership. As women we tend to the accept falsified love which leads to deep layers of emotional pain. Pain is so powerful that it destroys families, relationships, and devalue self-worth. The brokenhearted woman finds healing when she chooses to believe again – to believe that she will live, to believe that she will experience love again, to believe that God will restore and heal her broken heart.

Breath In…Breath Out

lakeishacraft — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:03:27 +0000

Life can bring many challenges affecting our lifestyles daily. Working long hours, parenting, and school are some of the many obligations of daily living. Our bodies constantly rely on us to provide it with the necessary components to maintain stability with eating right, exercise, and minimizing the harmful factors of a bad invader called STRESS. We endure so much in our lives instead of allowing God to govern our thoughts and pathway of decisions. Stress will cause headaches, imbalance of mood, face acne, and many other factors contributing to poor health causes. Take a moment to Breath in and Breath out…and Let go and Let God, and see what a difference it will make in your life.