Day 6: Kuumba, Creativity
December 26, 2013
For the next 8 days, I will give you gifts (including some of My Beauty & Wellness Secrets) of My Creative Expressions inspired by the Principles of Kwanzaa! Why? Because (1) gift-giving is one of My Fetishes and this is a series of special posts to address many questions I receive about maintaining your wellness: Mind, Body and Spirit; and (2) this venture is part of My continuing gifts to improve the state of the Fetish Scene (and beyond) today, which, as with all things, begins and ends with each of Us. So, I give you opportunities to expand your awareness and education, and to enjoy being creative!
The Kwanzaa tradition was founded in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga who created a uniquely, African-American and Pan-African holiday which is celebrated from December 26th through January 1st. Kwanzaa is related to many African celebrations of the first harvest. (Read more on Holidays.net.)
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Today, the sixth day of Kwanzaa’s Principles is Kuumba (creativity): Using creativity and imagination to make your communities better than what you inherited.
Pronounced koo-OOM-bah
Symbol: Muhindi (moo-HEEN-dee) represents the children (and future) of the family. One suke (ear) of corn is placed on the Mkeka for each child in the family. If there are no children in the family one suke is still placed on the Mkeka to symbolize the children of the community. The Muhindi also represents the Native Americans who were the first inhabitants of the land. Without whom there would be no corn, also known as Maize. It is used as acknowledgment and respect of their contribution to the culture and ancestors of the African American. A single ear of corn can also be know as Vibunzi. Indian Corn is sometimes used. Note: There are 7 Symbols of Kwanzaa. I have included them in no specific order.
This year, Kuumba inspires Me to give up boredom and all things that block (and people who drain) My Creative Processes and Enjoyments. Boredom is a sign that you are out of alignment with your purpose (see Kwanzaa 2013: Nia, Purpose). Boredom is a result of stress, frustration, FEAR, avoiding personal issues, complacency, giving your power away, and a variety of other activities that you can control and improve in your life. Ergo, boredom is a barometer for how well you are living. You can also look at boredom as an indication of how well the CHOICES you make are working for you.
It is said that only boring people get bored. So, when you get bored, you are clearly not taking the proper care of your mind-body-spirit to keep yourself stimulated to enjoy the creative process. You need to make changes to your routine, your thoughts, and your actions.
She refused to be bored chiefly because she wasn’t boring. – Zelda Fitzgerald
It is the beginning of a new solar year, so everyone is thinking – whether consciously or connected to the subconscious vibrations all around Us – about the changes and “resolutions” they want to make in the coming year. Repeat after Me: Change is good and you can choose to define change to mean positive progress. (Note: Like computers respond to keystrokes, Our mind-body-spirit connection responds to what We say. Words have power so choose your words carefully. See also How to Turn Limp Affirmations into Mantras for Success!)
Change begins with intention followed by inspired action. When you are inspired, you are never bored. I have given a variety of tools in previous posts in this series and elsewhere on My Ask Mss Didi* resource blog. Below are other resources to assist you in keeping your focus on Self-Love-and-Empowerment to BEing your Best and being thrilled by the process!
I know what I have given you; I do not know what you’ve received. – Antonio Porchia
God[dess] helps those who help themselves. – Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard’s Almanac, adapted from one of Æsop’s fables—Hercules and the Waggoner (6th century BC)
The 10 Differences Between Interesting People And Boring People
30 Things to Do to Keep From Getting Bored Out of Your Skull at Work
How to Build Your Creative Confidence – watch video on TED Talks
Building Your Creative Muscles
The Mind Map: 6 Steps to Get Your Creativity Flowing
The war between being and nothingness is the underlying illness of the twentieth century. Boredom slays more of existence than war. – Norman Mailer
See related articles at the bottom of this post.
Here’s to BEing Your Best!
Always MY Pleasure,
Mss Didi*
www.PartyDomme.com
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Being a Lifestyle Dominant for Her entire life, Mss Didi* has explored various aspects of the BDSM and D/s Scenes including 24/7 relationships, slave ownership, Professional Domination (before it became synonymous with “hoochies with whips“) and Fetish Event Planning. Mss Didi* has benefited from an extensive education in the functions of the human body and psyche, holds a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Therapy and is currently working on Her PhD. As well as being the Founder of The Fetish League, Mss Didi* is a Model, Speaker, Author, Fetish Facilitator, Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Psychotherapist, Certified Nutritionist, Certified Aromatherapist, and a graduate of The Institute of Culinary Arts with a specialty in vegetarian cooking. In Her* quest to change the public’s negative view of Fetish to a positive understanding of Fetish as Therapeutic Art, Mss Didi* promotes Fetish Appreciation through Her workshops, performances, and ClassicFetish™ Events. She* believes that the goal of the Dominant-submissive relationship is self-evolution for both to grow towards becoming the best that W/we can be as individuals, to each other, and to The Whole.
