Out With The Old

My phone was stolen 

So what do I do

Say, "Out with the old,

and in with the new!"

T.C

December 30, purpose is clear

restoring our greatness in the new year

Not the greatness in the minds of those of conceit 

But of those who develop the community and make life

so sweet

T.C

December 29

December 29, Our businesses our created

Keeping money in the neighborhoods

leaving the community elated  

T.C

December 28

December 28, together we build our community

Responsibility and collective work, creates unity

Together solving problems, be it our sister or our brother

On this day of Kwanzaa, we key on helping one another

T.C

December 27, Self-Determination burns bright

We define ourselves 

in name, creation 

and might

T.C

December 26, Unity 

Lets strive to maintain

the family.

Community, nation and race

has its beginning

from this humble

place

T.C

December 25, 2013

The family had turkey and collard greens

and plenty of more good food 

for our feast

Happy holidays to all 

and to all people 

peace

T.C

December 24, Christmas eve

We delivered gifts and food to families 

in need

it was heart warming, powerful

and gave each family a 

little lift

Hey St. Nick, if you're listening for me

 that's the perfect gift

T.C

The Mountain

Calm, serene, strong and tall

The foundation pose for them all

In Tadasana, the mountain soars

While feet are rooted in the floor 

or the earth, as you stand erect

The mind and body experiences 

a stabilizing effect

Strength meets flexibility,

better posture and stability

Our earthly beings meet our 

heavenly souls

When we consciously come into

Mountain pose

T.C

Preparation and Pose Tips
Stand straight and pull both your legs and feet together. Take your toes and raise them all up, let them flex out a little and set them down again as you allow your arches to rise up. Your bit toes touch. You can pull your legs together to create a strong foundation for your mountain. Feel and literally alow your spine to grow tall. Your chin is parallel to the ground and your arms rest at your side, comfortably and still. Breath into your chest, slow deep breaths. Gently move your abdomen, your uddiyana banda, towards your spine. Pull your shoulders first back and then down. Like many yoga poses you can create a simple, yet effective opening as you reach down with your arms and lift up through your spine, neck and head. Now, the fun part: allow energy to rise up through your body towards the top of your head, the crown chakra.

Benefits
This pose is a great help for your posture. It strengthens your back and your abdomen, and can help with flat feet.

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Gifts of Love

Gifts of Love 

Aren't out of reach or high above

They lay dormant in our hearts

until we're brave enough to let them out

they're created by fire, and cause a blaze

They wake us from our selfish ways

Whether a word, an action or an idea

They empower us as people, not divide us by fear

They aren't judgmental, critical or unfair

And they are always recognized by the fruit they bare

T.C

Winter Soul

The wind blows down on our world

with the fierce sound

of the days growing dim

but not the light 

within 

our soul

The earth shifts away 

from the sun,

they say

but the cold of the north 

could never chill the warmth

in our souls

So lets celebrate

our winter soul

So lets celebrate

and behold

Winter Soul

So when you feel despair

and cold and gray 

are everywhere

Look beyond the fragile heart

to the source of

the spark

That lights of our

souls

And behold 

Winter Soul

T.C

December 21

December 21

We reach Samadhi

Beyond the pain and suffering 

of the body

True liberation, sometimes a lifetime endeavor

other times, the blink of the eye, or whatever

The knower understand the act of knowing

and that which is known, is the constantly  

growing

T.C

December 20

December 20, Dhyana's next in line

A deeper prolonged sense of connection

through the meditative mind

With all sense of attachment released

we find interconnectedness ,

through our state of peace

T.C

December 19, Dharana's mentioned

Strengthening the practice of paying attention

binding the consciousness to a single point, the say

controlling the activities of the senses, in a universal way

Keeping the mind from wandering, from the future to the past

by practicing everyday to accomplish the task

T.C

December 18, and Pratyahara

withdrawals us from distractions 

that become samskara's

But beside this ancient language stuff

the practicing of non attachment can be rough

For to gain mastery over external influence

Helps to create the union, the confluence

of mind and body like day and night

And that takes our Yoga practice to new heights

T.C

December 17

December 17,  Pranayama shows,

me the beneficial qualities of breath control

It calms my mind, strengthens my heart

Hones my focus, keeping me sharp

 attentive, aware and connected within

Oh, the life force power of breathing out and in

T.C

December 16

December 16, Asana exposed

The power of this practice is buried deep down in the pose

T.C

December 15

December 15, Niyama meditation

Taking quiet time for personal observation

T.C

December 14

December 14, Yama, Explained

Abstinence from from intentionally causing fellow people pain

T.C

Its Friday the 13 

Its Friday the 13 on a December night

And there's not a snowflake in sight

But at midnight, its supposed to fall 

packing snow, good for snowballs

And sleds and snow men

on people lawn

and bonfires from dusk till dawn

People snowed in, cozy and warm

watching the kids play in the winter storm

Yes, It's Friday the 13, and tomorrows a snow day

Wait a minute, we're only getting 6 inches

I guess,  I'm getting a little carried away:)

T.C

December 12

( incomplete)

My poem for December 12, wasn't meant to be

So I left it on my laptop, incomplete

Maybe I'll revisit it another time

But as for right now, this will do fine

T.C

11th of December

11th of December

And Michigan voters should remember

The over reach by the republican, male, majority

Who has branded themselves some sort of moral authority

ignorantly weighing in on issues of women's health

powered by the fake religion and corporate wealth

They pass antiquated laws of hatred, fear and doubt

And we must remember this, for when the time comes, 

it behooves 

us

to

  vote them out

T.C

December number 10

It's December number 10

and over a glass of La Fin

I worked on a song

almost all night long

oh yea, that was day number 9

I guess I lost track of time

Anyway

What I want to say

is, There is nothing better than

Coming up with a plan

and seeing it through

Especially when you love, what you do

You get a high on the ride,

You gain a new sense of pride

And then, you do it again

 Maybe tonight ,

December number 10

T.C

December, 9 Days In.

December, 9 days in

and winter has arrived

You can tell by the wind

Friends bundled up in weather proof gear

The salvation army bell's ringing, good cheer

Warm cups of coffee are in every hand

and in our minds, we dream, of warm weather and white sand

Winter storms strike around us almost every day

And we listen for reports on whether it's heading our way

Planning sleigh rides and bonfires, and snowball fights, for fun

While hot toddies warm our bodies like the rays of the sun

Yes, It's December, 9 days in
and we make the best of our 
circumstances
through thick and 
thin

T.C

Share the Experience

We come on to the mat to get our bodies tone. Perfectly, imperfect, beings of breath, body and bone.

 Energies by our consciousness, we journey within. 

 Creating a unique experience from beginning to end.  

Heightening our senses, focusing our minds.  

 Empowering our beings, in space and time. 

For when we come together, the healing begins. 

So lets share the experience with our family and friends. 

T.C

December 8 

December 8 

and I can't wait

To gather with friends and celebrate

another great year

another great time

In these days of cyber space 

roses and wine

Where we are all so busy, it's nice to slow down

And old friends and acquaintances are back in town

It's December 8

 and man it's great

To come together and celebrate

T.C

December 7

December 7

College football heaven

SEC 

entertaining me

ACC, Big 10

Guess, I'm staying in

No Noel night

Even though I'm sure

that sh*t is gonna be tight

Just a Man Cave day

So, tonight

 I'm in to stay

T.C

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It's December 6

It's December 6

and I'm looking over 

 pics

of the event last night

 And how it felt so right

See cause walking the Yogic path 

is less about diaphanous pants

And is more about living our truth

Because we are, what we do

Not what we claim, or what we say

Not how we pose on the mat, today

But how choose to live our lives

not always perfect, but where we strive

To help a fellow, woman or man

 Day by day, doing what we can

To give a little, cause we have so much

Not just in money, but time or touch

Or any kindness that we may have

Sometime just sharing smile or a laugh

Karma Yoga is what it's called
And it doesn't require a pose at all

Just a imperfect, caring, soul 
and willingness to play a role

in something good
For if everybody could

It would be like in these pics

And make me proud 

like today,

December 6

T.C

December 5. 2013

December 5. 2013, his mission was done

And, we will forever be in debt to 

"Nelson Mandela", the great one!

T.C

It's December 4
 (so listen up)

It's December 4, so listen up

Detroit's not dead, it's bankrupt

At least that what they say, in a court of law

In a ruling that rubbed city pensioners raw

But that's another story

for another time

But the bashing of the city, is what's on my mind

Ruin Porn showed to tell a tale

Of an earthly incarnation of the depths of hell

With pitiful people

barely hanging on

Tatterdemalions, weathered and worn

But like reality TV

It's a scripted lie

Yea, we have our problems, no one can deny

But for many major cities, this is true

I've seen it all over the country, I'm sure you have too

So for those determined to continually bash our Town

I got a message for your ass
You'll never hold us down

No matter what you say, 
no matter what you show

Right under your nose
we'll continue to grow

And live, and love 
and back the 
"D"

Cause of the spirit
we possess, 
and our 
dignity

Oh yea, and our grit
something the weak 
don't have

So why your gloating the fictitious
I just have to laugh

Cause you believe 
we're dead, ruined and bankrupt

But it's December 4, and Detroit is rising up

T.C

December 3 2013

December 3 2013

She was wearing 

her crown
 like a lil' beauty queen

Precious lil' one in black

rocking her jordans

and a hello kitty 

back pack

mocha skin, cute lil' smile

The world ain't ready, lil' baby,

for your wonderful style

So they'll mock you, and hate you

and kick you out of school

They'll say it's your hair,

but they'll know it's your cool

Blended , with your intellect 

and you'll always go far 

Smashing stereotypes

Shining like a star

The likes, the world has never

seen

Just keep the

confidence you had

December 3 2013

T.C

Just What I Need

It was a rough morn'

My head was pounding

and my body felt torn

or broken

Any way,

with barely a word 

spoken

I entered the room

Didn't know what

to expect

Didn't wanna assume

the journey would be the answer

But I started on my way

Greeted by the barriers and 

blockades of yesterday

 The road of blood and bone

presents many a test

But to travel the path,

earnestly, is truly the best

I'm challenged with uphill battles

I'm brought to my knees

I'm assaulted by the onslaught 

of what my mind sees

Sweat, persistance, dedication 

aside

This exploration on the mat

is a stimulating ride

and demanding and mysterious

and powerful, indeed

But what I find most 

often, 

is its

 just what I need

T.C

The Second of December

It's the second of December

and I'm trying to remember

What the old folks use to say

about cherishing everyday

And appreciating ever night

We got to sleep in our beds, tight

Yeah, this time of year

I wish they all were here

The Elders of the Clan

The Parents and the Grands

The wisdom of their words

Family secrets over heard

 Forever frozen in time

 Still etched, firmly, in my mind

Holiday traditions

Mama switchin' in the kitchen

The food just right

The music and Christmas lights

It's all so great to remember

On this second day of December

T.C

Give It Away

Give it away

Each and every day

When its under your thumb

how in the world can you keep mum

Everything you eat 

Every person you meet

Every emotion you feel

Every quote you steal

Give it away

What's your comment today

Is that your new, luxury, toy

Did you have
 a girl or is it a boy

Every place you've been

Every achievement, or sin

Every selfie you take

 you know the world can't wait

For you to
give it away

We need to hear from you today

And tomorrow, and the day after

Lets see every tear, you shed, and all the laughter

Like a set of old, encyclopedias

Give it away,

all your business, 
to social media

T.C

December 1

December 1

December 1, the beginning of the end

of the month, fall colors and this year's trends

A time when family, comes and goes

more often than Jack nipping at your nose

But it's all good, cause it's a festive time

With plenty of food, hugs, kisses and wine

Spirits are bright, for a month of days 

Although the children still worry, Christmas is too far away

But I guess it's all perspective, cause depression is high 

anxiety, stress and our brains seem fried

from work, home and holiday crowds

From Christmas music too frequent and load

With so much, sometimes, it seems as if we'll burst

But hang on, and hold strong, cause it's just December 1

T.C

Just Live II

Just Live II

Feel the passion 

as you make it happens

Here's a tip

don't even trip

 It's your time

You'll do just fine

When you live

Just live

It so fun

to get it done

Without the stress

No need to press

Roll out the tide

and enjoy the ride

 Live 

just live

See life is too short

To stay in the port

And opportunities are lost

When you don't know the cost

of not being in the game

 See, It's such a shame

when we're 

scared 

to

 live

Just live!

T.C

The Creed

The Creed

Do we really appreciate 

what we've got

Or is it more 

like dwelling on 

that, elusive,

" have not"

 Thinking 

things would be better

if we just had

 "it"

But desires of 

possessions are 

a bottomless pit

That make us 

obsessive and

filled with worry 

Impulsive, frustrated, frazzled, in 

 a hurry

Even empty

 at times

As the yearning

fills our mind

But happiness

can not be

possessed

With or without

"things" we are

not less

We have all 

we'll ever need

If we just make 

"thankfulness"

our creed

 For no one else can create

our joy

and we damn sure

don't need any

more toys

To give our spirits

that wonderful

lift

That comes from just being

grateful that life is 

a gift

T.C

Honest Effort

Focus on the good

I know I really should

but it's easier said than done

and sometimes the bad seems

much more fun

or at least kind of sexy 

you know, late at night when I'm 

texting

But oh, I guess that's a difference

subject

You know, you really gotta

love that

When the mind starts to drift

To focus on anything would

be a gift

Especially, if it was good

I guess with little practice, I really 

could

Replace my negative thoughts

or at least stay detached from them,

like I ought

Cause they say, what we think 

we become

Be it vibrant or

desensitize and numb

So

 it's worth the work

it entails

And through honest effort

there's no way

 I can fail

T.C