Acts of Faith for today

Let go!

When we believe we are losing control, we grab on tight. If we want to avoid pain, we hang on for dear life. When we are in fear of losing, looking bad or being abandoned, we tighten our grip. When our greatest fear comes upon us, we clench our fist and teeth, close our eyes and hold on. We must learn how to let go. We have the capacity to live through any adversity if we simply let it go. We cannot stop time or destiny. Whatever is going to happen has already happened; we must learn how to see it through to the end. When we hold on, we prolong the pain. When we dig our feet in, we must be uprooted. When the time comes for growth and change, we must have the courage and faith to let go.

Whatever leaves my life makes room for something better.

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very poignant Acts of Faith for today (from Ianayla Vanzant’s book, Acts of Faith, Daily Meditations for People of Color) as I am preparing to travel on to the next stop.  London was fantastic.  I am amazing amazing friends.  Am going to Barcelona tomorrow.  Be wonderful!

Bathroom 101

Upon entering a new culture, it is always important to understand the customs of a place.  Think about the things that you take for granted, and image someone from another place trying to learn how to use it.  Try explaining a dishwasher or the internet.  I’m not sure that I even know how to use a dishwasher.  So for those of you who have never been to Taiwan, take notes.

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1. A urinal can stand upright on the wall or lay on its back in the ground.  If you are male, stand upright and aim. If you are female, squat.

<!–[if !supportLists]–>0.      <!–[endif]–>Water is a scare resource.  Showers are meant to be turned on and off.  On when you need to get wet and when you need to rinse.  Off when you put soap onto your skin.  The bucket is for rinsing.

<!–[if !supportLists]–>1.      <!–[endif]–>When using any type of toilet (western style or urinal style) the pipe system cannot handle anything other than the lovely deposits from your body.  Put your used paper in the trash.

 female and male toliets

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