I-Female Magazine | July 2012

Cover: Dijana Dakovic Taken in St. Lucia

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Talk2TL Wholistic Tips

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St.Lucia Native Dijana Dakovic (Cover) Inspiration Story

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I-Female Welcomes July 2012 issue. We have been working very hard getting information out to our viewers. We are pleased to announce that we have over 22,000 viewers who are reading our magazine. There is so much information geared to help the community. I- Female sends a warm thank you to everyone who is reading and supporting us. I- Female is a diverse magazine and is happy to have a very inspirational women featured all the way from Saint Lucia.

I-Female is here for all women no matter what you are going through in life, health, relationships, sexual education, as we continue to grow we are sure to have many articles and resources that can assist your needs. Now that June is over and school is out, we are ready to go to beach and take a walk on the board walk eating funnel cake and ice cream getting on rides that we know we are too old to get on. July is known for the 4th of July celebration of fireworks and barbeques with family and friends. I-Female wishes everyone a safe Fourth of July. Happy Birthday to all Cancers and Leo have a wonderful and safe Birthday.

On the cover of this month we have Native Dijana Dakovic, who resides in Saint Lucia. She will share how she came from Croticia in Central Europe and ended up residing in Saint Lucia alone without any family following her heart for love. She shares an interesting story and some advice to you ladies. I had the pleasure to interview very humble award –winning Recording artist JAVEN who is a singer, songwriter and actor. Javen shares how he began his journey as he explains the difference between worship and a worshipper.

Ladies Javen gives advice as a spiritual foundation that is needed for women as we struggle in relationships. I recommend everyone to go on youtube and type javenonline, he will inspire you with his music as he sings and worship the Lord. Thank you Javen for taking time out your schedule to share your story with I-female, it will help and inspire readers that they can pursue anything they put their mind to.

As I-Female team continues to grow we would like to welcome our new additions Tina Louise, massage therapist owner/founder of “Wholistic Alternatives Healing Arts” located in Philadelphia, providing us with tips on living a “Wholistic” lifestyle and Brittany Beeunas our amazing photographer and inspiring young lady. Thank you to Trudean Wright owner of Le Petite Capella Event Planning and designer of I-Female Magazine, Editor Vanessa Curtis and Tony Myers who continually inspire, motive and encourage us with Gospel Secrets.

God bless you all and remember I-Female is me. I-Female is you.

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Pg 11 Leaving Croatia, Finding St. Lucia “never give up and don't ever doubt yourself.” Dijana Dakovic

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The Key Won’t Fix

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Gospel Secrets

Daniel 10:12 (KJV): “Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before

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s an award-winning Recording Artist, JAVEN has the dynamic talents of Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Speaker, and Producer.

With more than 10 years in the industry, he has won multiple awards for his outstanding work and gained notable recognition across the country and around the world.

JAVEN's impeccable stage presence led him to star in numerous productions. He was a lead in the theatrical production of “A Raisin in the Sun” and he starred in the Off-Broadway musical “The Rock and the Rabbi.” JAVEN continued to earn parts in feature films like “One Night with the King” starring opposite Omar Sharif; the feature film “Abandoned” starring Britney Murphy; and the feature film “Preacher’s Kid” starring Clifton Powell. As a songwriter, JAVEN wrote and recorded the hit single “One Step” which was featured in the 2010 feature film 7

“The Cross.”

While balancing an acting career, JAVEN actively produced and delivered attention garnering music that his fans could enjoy and appreciate. His first single, “Never Give Up on Love” from the selftitled CD “Javen,” soared to the top 10 CCM charts.

In 2003, he released his first independent CD, “Change,” on his production label jRock Entertainment which was nominated for several awards topping the charts. In 2009, JAVEN released the “Keeping the Faith” CD, which included duets with Israel Houghton and Deitrick Haddon as well as the hit single, “None Like You.” In 2010 JAVEN released the power packed CD “Free” which included the hit single “One Step” which was featured in the movie “The Cross.”

As a songwriter JAVEN has several top music videos, hit singles, and awards.JAVEN has also served his community as a full-time worship leader at a mega-church for many years. He now travels doing over 130 dates per year singing and speaking across the country and around the world in locales as varied as Africa, Indonesia, Europe, Canada, Brazil, the Caribbean, and more.

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He is a spokesperson for World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide; he is a consistent donor and supporter of Hope for Haiti, an incredible missions program that houses, feeds, educates and trains over 300 children in Haiti; and participates in several domestic mission programs that deal with homelessness, hunger, and poverty in the Los Angeles, CA area.

Series, a powerful two-day seminar on spiritual guidance, worship, music, life lessons, and more. His much anticipated and long awaited Live CD Recording entitled “Worship in the Now” will be released this year. Through his message of both love and hope, JAVEN desires to see lives changed wherever he goes. www.javenonline.com

JAVEN recently launched the Worship in the Now JAVEN 2012 Highlights

changing seminar entitled “Worship in the Now Series” on songwriting, producing, leadership, successful living Electronic Press Kit and more. Featuring a host of special Go to www.myppk.com/get/JAVEN to guest artists and speakers, seminars see JAVEN’s brand new EPK showcas- are scheduled this year in San Diego, ing music hits, feature movie roles and CA – April 27-28; Atlanta, GA – June more.

28-30; and Tampa, FL – November 2-3.

Highlights from the CD entitled “FREE” Landed In Top 100 downloads on iTunes.

Top selling CD at live shows.

The single, “One Step,” is featured in the hit feature film “The Cross.” Was in theaters nationwide, now on DVD. The hit video “The One” from The FREE CD is charting with major video networks.

Starred in the off Broadway musical “The Rock and the Rabbi.”

Starred in the movie “The Sixth.”

Starred in “One Night with the King” with Omar Sharif and Peter O’Toole.

Landed a role in the adopted screenplay “Mwen Solé.”

Had a supporting role as "Garrett" in the "Preacher’s Kid" starring Clifton Powell, Tank, and former Destiny's Child LaToya Luckett.

New Book Release: “The Top 100 Things You Need to Know in Life,” a book on practical, motivational keys to Had a supporting role in the film living a successful and prosperous life “Abandoned” starring Britney Murphy. set to release Summer 2012.

New CD Release: The much anticipated Live Recording “Worship in the Now” CD will hit stores Fall 2012 and the Worship in the Now accompaniment music book also set to release Fall 2012.

National Blog: Producer of a monthly nationwide inspirational blog covering a broad spectrum of topics that range from renewing your life to being an effective leader.

Recent Performances: include HonoFounder of the Circle of Hope Partnerlulu, HI; Las Vegas, NV; Miami, FL; Los ship Program: which supports misNew Video: Hollywood produced muAngeles, CA; Atlanta, GA; New York, sions across the world like World Visic video for hit single "I'm Alright" NY; Nairobi, Kenya; Ghana, Africa; Inbeing featured on networks across the sion; Hope for Haiti; and several dodonesia; Europe; Canada; Brazil; and mestic mission programs that deal country. the Caribbean. with homelessness, hunger, and poverty in the Los Angeles, CA area.

New Movie Script: Producing script for Shared the Stage: with celebrities like the feature film "Good Bye," a jazz Dan Marino, Laura Bush, Colin Powell, Thousands have attended JAVEN’s story.

Fred Hammond, Paula Abdul, Bill shows across the country experiencing Cosby, Lou Holtz, Israel Houghton and both the dynamic teachings and music more.

Movie Feature Roles of this gifted and talented leader.

Lead in the theatrical production of “A Raisin in the Sun.” JAVEN launched his two-day life-

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From a Preacher’s Kid to Award-Winning Recording Artist Javen worships God as a single artist alone, and has a confidence and boldness in what he does. I-Female thanks Javen for sharing with viewers how he became the worshipping man of God he is today.

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an you tell I-Female magazine, who is Javen?

Javen- I am a Preacher’s kid who grew up in Hollywood Florida. I am the twelfth child out of thirteen. Currently live in California. My family is from Island Bahamas and American South Florida. I have a Bachelors in Psychology Family Counseling. I was notice singing in college at a talent show, I sung for “Harvest Christ music who offered me a job at “Without Walls Church International Church” with Pastor Paula White as a praise and worship leader for 10 years. I was offered my first record deal then doors opened in for film “One Night with the King”.

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ow did you get inspired to perform the theoretical play a raisin in the Sun? Do you plan on continuing acting in the future?

Javen- I took theoretical class in college and discovered another level of talent and gifts as an actor.

I studied the original movie starring Sydney Portiere who also grew up with my mother which was a greater connection to me. I love the story line money the character expression, struggles, the son navigating through challenges was an inspiration to me. My future acting is a script with Jazz musicians (can’t say to much) this is down the line, I have been approached by future opportunities.

and purpose. You have what it takes to be a queen.

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Javen- Women who are struggling on a sexual continuous basis, something emotionally is going on. Physically we all have needs to be desired however the tendency to full fill that need consistently is a pattern of sin and a broken spirit. Broken hearts heal and mend; the need is to be set free. They try to full-fill sexual means get into bad relationship that are not good for them. They have to learn how to become a (worshipper), not just worship, constantly understand what worshipping is and position them to sacrifice and submit in everything we do. We may not feel like sacrificing, but it is the right thing to do. As we continue to do something continually, taking care of your kids in the walk God anointing will stay with them. This message is to women worship boldly you may not be courageous as others, but worship lifts you above all things.

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our first single never give up on love. what love are you relating to?

Javen- I interpreted the love as God’s love, however people, artist interpreted love in General. This song climbed the charts and the start of my first music video. ou have a series titled Worship in the Now and will be in Atlanta June 28-30 at the Oasis Family Church.

Javen- This is a event not just with musicians, people need a breakthrough with finances, relationships and many areas. There will be four general sessions in a nontraditional relaxed, non religious environment. The seminars are two days based on successful living and purpose. There will be guest artists and speakers such as ‘Iron Man’ Life Coach Tim Storey, Bishop Henry Fernandez, Grammy award nominated artists Marvin Winans, Jr. & DeLeon Sheffield, former NFL-Player Terrell Fletcher. Also have a afterglow session for young people. These events take place in different cities; we will be in Tampa Florida, November 8-10

Email: javen@javenmusic.com facebook.com/MeetJaven YouTube: youtube.com/javenonline twitter.com/javenonline

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Talk2TL: Wholistic Tips

Tina Louise Massage Therapist Email: MassagesByTL@Ymail.com

We all need to balance our lives for optimal health.

Getting a massage is one way of relieving stress; it is an antidote to relaxation. Do you realize that our bodies were not meant to be in a state of "disease"?

Our body was made to heal itself, however, living in the world and environment of today, we are all exposed to toxins and stress accumulating over time.

An alternative way to health and wellness by using massage therapy has many benefits of relief. Four key factors that you will benefit from are; improved circulation, muscular tension, reduced anxiety, as well as contributing to the well-being of your immune system.

Massage is also a form of meditation, and a lot of people incorporate different forms of meditation into their lives to relieve stress as well. Massage dates back over 5000 years as a healing

method. As therapy, massage manipulates the soft tissue and sensory - usually connecting with trigger points that will help aid in the body's own healing process. In conclusion, thank God for modern technology and good respectable and skilled doctors; just realize that if you include some walking, some stretching, meditation, and a good therapeutic massage at times - you will most likely be less stressed, more relaxed and on the road to a more balanced well-being.

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My name is Dijana, I’m originally from Croatia and I will be thirty years ol d in August. I was bo rn an d raised Roman Cathol ic. My journey began after I graduated from Unive rsity when I was twen ty-four.

I wasn’t ready to stay home and begin my pr ofessional life, I wanted to travel and see the w orld.

What better way to do that than to work on a cruise ship? I spent four ye ars working at sea. I w or ked my way up from a recept ionist to office manag er. I traveled all over the wor ld and have seen som e of the most amazing places and met fabulous pe ople who greatly impacted my life.

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eaving Croatia, Finding St. Lucia

“never give up and don't ever doubt yourself.”

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n 2006 I fell in love and thought I found my match. Two years later we left the cruise ship life and moved to his home, the Island of St. Lucia. Coming from a different country to this small island was a huge change. The biggest challenge I had to face was telling my family that I was moving to a small island they never heard of. Quite honestly, I don't think they ever got over it. I knew it was going to be my home for a while so I came here with an open mind and ready for anything.

A month later, I was offered an opportunity to learn something completely different. I was hired at a very famous jewelry store. Although I was out of my comfort zone, I was a foreigner and I needed to prove myself. I worked twice as hard as everyone else. All the hard work and commitment paid off and I was promoted to store supervisor and then to management.

Professionally, I was successful but my personal life was a mess, I found an escape in my work. I was afraid to face the fact that the man I thought I was in love with wasn’t putting the same effort into our relationship and our future as I was. I will never forget the day I woke up, looked at myself in the mirror and realized that I had to end our relationship.

I moved out soon after. Although I followed my heart and moved here, it didn’t work out between us. Luckily, I never gave up on love, and love never gave up on me. I embraced the experience and the heartbreak. I never regretted any of my decisions because they were the right ones at the time A bigger change and a new career were needed. I could have left the island but I was addicted to the relaxed lifestyle. During this new chapter of my life, I held my head high and stayed positive. My management and retail sales experience combined with the knowledge of two foreign languages improved my odds of pursuing a new career.

By chance, I met the general manager of a new hotel that was opening. I interviewed and was offered a position as the front office manager.

My love life improved too. My new love is someone that I’ve been praying to come my way, sometimes I feel I’ve known him forever. He is supportive and truly happy for me.

If there is any advice I could offer… it would be to never give up and don't ever doubt yourself. You can do whatever you imagine; as long as you have a goal set for yourself you’ll get there. Life throws curve balls along the way but it shouldn’t discourage you in moving forward. Believe in yourself. It happened for me, living on the beautiful Island of St. Lucia and again happily in love.

Dijana.

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ergy we are using is useless. Not to mention a waste of time and energy on the female’s behalf. In a relationship, we must understand that we cannot, I repeat cannot, put our all into it unless we are married as stated in Chapter 6 Will the “real” Webster please stand up? If we take note to the literature in

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that chapter, we can eliminate the hurt and pain we place on ourselves. I am going to take you on a psychological mental journey that will allow you to assess and capture the many facades that blind a relationship.

Susan was involved with Tim, and for a few months everything went fast. He took her out at least twice a week, was kind, sweet, and appeared to want only her. You see I said APPEARED – he was

The key don’t fit (Getting a key to your man’s house does not make you exclusive)

on her hip like a nice tight of jeans. He gave her a key to his apartment and told her he wanted only her, that she completed him, and confessed his love every time he could. Susan fell for his charm; she did not see the charm was superficial, only for his self gain.

They continued to see each other, things

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hy is it, ladies, we find ourselves going through the same merry go round when it comes to relationships? The lies, cheating, arguing

– accepting all the things we know we should end, but staying with the lying man that says he is going to change. Remember what I said in Chapter 11 “Why are you accepting blank checks?” CHANGE is making an adjustment in any situation or plan, correcting or altering the old way into a new form that will make it easier. You cannot form and mold your man into the man you want; he is not Play-Doh. He cannot be shaped, molded, and sculptured unless he wants to. As women we put so much energy in trying to get and keep a man, not realizing the en-

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were good, and she felt like a queen since she had a man that was good to her. Lucifer began to reveal himself by getting phone calls by women and changing his pattern. He was seeing two other women who knew about each other that he consistently had long-term involvements with. Susan had no idea; apparently Tim was hiding from the two women by staying at Susan’s house. Meanwhile Susan thought she was the only one, but he was using her house as a hide out and her body like a runaway slave. She was so thrilled she had a key to his house and was able to access his apartment anytime she wanted. You could not tell her nothing; she had a man that was not hiding anything because she had a key. Wrong – not only did Susan have a key, the other two women did as well.

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imothy is a prime example of a psycho-

trance. The problem is this metal instrument that

pathic person – he was very charming,

was specially cut to fit Lucifer’s lock was a skeleton

manipulative, and had a lack of remorse

key. The key did not fit, meaning just because the

and guilt. When confronted by the two

key was given did not give these ladies access to his

ladies that were waiting for him in his apartment

heart.

together, he ran. He did not accept responsibility for

This man was giving away keys like govern-

his actions. During this time Susan felt this man was

ment cheese – everybody had one. He did not care

up to no good, but could not support her feelings

who he hurt as long as he was getting some form of

with evidence. Susan became hurt, which caused

satisfaction from each of these ladies. I speak about

her to get treatment at the hospital. Tim never

self-esteem in CHAPTER 2. Please be aware that al-

showed up, he made up stories that were conflicted

though this book focuses on women’s tribulations in

with each other. He did not come to her house to

relationships, self-esteem does not have a gender;

see about her.

men also have low self-worth for themselves, which

He was so busy entertaining one of the la-

this man displays by prowling for women to build up

dies and hiding from the other that he did not care

his character of what he calls a man. In essence, this

to seek the needs of Susan. Tim displays a disregard

man builds false relationships and has sex with dif-

for others; he did not care about Susan or the other

ferent women as a satisfaction to his loneliness.

women. He failed to accept responsibility for his ac-

What quality of life do you think this man is going to

tions; he did not care about anyone but himself. La-

have? Life without quality is miserable; remember,

dies, don’t be fooled by the man’s charm – there is a

fun always lasts for a short time.

special terminological definition called mental ill-

Hazel was off and on in a five-year relation-

ness this man was suffering. Don’t be fooled by hav-

ship with Talven, and within the five years, they had

ing a key to your man’s apartment; this is a smooth

a child. Talven also had a young child from a previ-

move so you can think you are the only woman – in some cases you are, but in most you’re not.

ous relationship. I said previous, however this relationship was not previous, it was continuous. This man started the relationship off by lying about his

A key has to fit exactly into the lock; it is re-

age. This man was four years younger than Hazel;

sponsible for locking and unlocking an entrance. Ac-

she did not find out until a year later. FIRST RED

cording to Webster’s, a key is “a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its

FLAG. For two years their relationship was okay, but Talven was not stable with employment; he had several jobs a year. SECOND RED FLAG. This man

bolt.” Each lady had a key to access the apartment,

started to show signs of anger and violence with the

meaning the key had to fit the lock in order for en-

third year; he was emotionally and physically abusive to Hazel. As a result, they broke up.

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uring the time they were apart,

mentally hurting the mother of his child.

Talven would go back to his child’s

The problem is both women allowed him to

mother. He would not have any con-

manipulate them. He was allowed to validate his

tact with Hazel for weeks. He would

selfish feelings by doing whatever, however he

then contact her, confessing his love. When ques-

wanted. He did not have any compassion for any-

tioned on his whereabouts he always lied, never re-

one. You have to be able to decipher the RED

vealing the truth.

FLAGS. We all say that was a red flag, and I should

In this chapter I am demonstrating what I call

have stopped then. Why indeed, yes you should

serial liars – they seek,

have. As I said be-

prowl, and conquer, in

fore, the man lied

their lie, regardless of

about his age, some-

what, they will not con-

thing as simple as

fess. Talven was missing

that – a lie is a lie.

for a while, and his

This indicated that if

mother called Hazel on

this man can hold a

a three-way stating he

lie as simple as his

was in jail. This man was

age for a year, what

on the phone stating he

else is he withhold-

was locked up for child

ing? He could not

support, blaming Hazel.

After several minutes of

“A key has to fit exactly into the lock; it is responsible for locking and unlocking an entrance. “

keep a job, which indicates he is not

his anger and yelling, he According to Webster’s, a key is “a small metal instrument responsible or staspecially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.” asked if they could be ble. together when he got out of jail.

Hazel later found out this man was not in jail; he was again up to no good with his child’s

These two men represent dysfunctional mindsets that are hidden with gifts, sex, and time they put in. How many old rusty keys do you have dangling on your key chain? It is time to take them off the key ring and throw them in the trash. These

mother or another woman. If you know anything

keys do not fit your lock that is now formed for a

about the phone system in jail, you CANNOT call on

brand-new made key: your self-worth.

a three-way – you will get disconnected. This man was very manipulative and did not care that he was

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Gospel Secrets By: Tony Myers Email: tonymyers123@hotmail.com

Daniel 10:12 (KJV): “Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.”

manner? For example, they call only when they need something, or call only for a late night call (i.e.

-booty call). How would you feel about your relationship with that person?

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emember salvation is a personal walk with Jesus Christ. Just like any relationship you

must spend time with the Lord and get to know him.

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He knows all about us. He knows the number of hairs on your head, He knows you! How well do you know him? e all would like to believe that God answers our prayers

every time we pray. We all would like to believe that in spite of our unholy ways God is right there to hear our cries. We use God as a bailout plan to our problems, a means of escape. My question to you is, if you had a man or woman in your life that you used like that, how would you view them?

Would you label them as a sucker, a chump,

God tells Daniel that there are two reasons why I have to hear you pray.

The first reason is that Daniel have set his heart for understanding God. Understand what he wants out of Him and what was pleasing to Him. Secondly, once he figured out what He wanted and what pleased Him, he chased after those things in life to please Him.

or someone to get over on? I’m sure you will say to

He made those things a part of his everyday

yourself, “I don't do God like that;” or say “well he

life; they became more important to him than even

ques-

his own life. My final question is this, what's impor-

understands I'm busy.” Here’s another

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QUOTES FOR THE MONTH

Starry Night By Vincent Van Gogh

Inspire! Motivate! Encourage!

July 2: “Life is ‘trying things to see if they work.’” - Ray Bradbury July 3: “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.” Anais Nin July 4: “Ultimately we know deeply that the other side of every fear is a freedom.” Marilyn Ferguson July 5: “Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” Andre Gide July 6: “Every exit is an entry somewhere.” -Tom Stoppard July 7: “The person who sends out positive thoughts activates the world around him positively and draws back to himslef positive results.” -Norman Vincent Peale

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July 1: “What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?”- Vincent Van Gogh

July 8: “Try not to become a man of success but a man of value.” Albert Einstein July 9: “If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.” -Henry David Thoreau

legend, over steep ways to the stars, fulfills itself.” -W. C. Doane July 13: “Experience is the child of thought, and thought is the child of action.” -Benjamin Disraeli

July 10: “Every artist was first an amateur.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

July 14: “Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will.” Jawaharal Nehru

July 11: “The more difficulties one has to encounter, within and without, the more significant and the higher in inspiration his life will be.” -Horace Bushnell

July 15: “Life is like the dice that, falling, still show a different face.

So life, though it remains the same, is always presenting different aspects.” –Alexis

July 12: “Life has no smooth road for any of us; and in the bracing atmosphere of a high aim the very roughness stimulates the climber to steadier steps, till the

July 16: “The first step in the acquisition of wisdom is silence, the second listening, the third memory, the fourth practice, the fifth teaching others.” -Solomon Ibn Gabriol I-Female Magazine

July 17: “The seat of knowledge is in the head, of wisdom is in the heart.” -William Hazlitt July 18: “When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.” -Helen Keller July 19: “The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions— the little soon-forgotten charities of a kiss, a smile, a kind look, a heartfelt compliment in the disguise of a playful raillery, and the countless other infinitesimals of pleasurable thought and genial feeling.” -Samuel Taylor Coleridge July 20: “Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of traveling.” -Margaret Lee Runbeck July 21: “The surest way not to

fail is to determine to succeed.” Richard Brinsley Sheridan July 22: “Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” -Oliver Goldsmith July 23: “The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” -Chinese Proverb July 24: “Success in life is a matter not so much of talent or opportunity as of concentration and perseverance.” -C. W. Wendte July 25: “Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal.

My strength lies solely in my tenacity.” -Louis Pasteur July 26: “The man of virtue makes the difficulty to be overcome his first business, and success only a subsequent consideration.” –Confucius

July 27: “Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune, but great minds rise above them.” Washington Irving July 28: “The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man be perfected without trials.” Danish Proverb July 29: “A wise man adapts himself to circumstances as water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it.” -Chinese Proverb July 30: “What is defeat? Nothing but education; nothing but the first steps to something better.”

– Proverb July 31: “Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” -William Shakespeare

Fun Fact: Vincent Van Gogh

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tarry Night by Vincent van Gogh has risen to the peak of artistic achievements. Although Van Gogh sold only one painting in his life, the aftermath of his work is enormous. Starry Night is one of the most well known images in modern culture as well as being one of the most replicated and sought after prints.

Van Gogh painted Starry Night while in an Asylum at Saint-Remy in 1889.

Learn more about Vincent Van Gogh Paintings www.vangoghgallery.com

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5 Healthy Summer Recipes Summer’s in full swing, which means colorful produce is popping up all over. As June turns into July, keep an eye out for these seasonal fruits and veggies and learn how to mix them into easy, nutritious meat-free meals.

1. Cherries Nutrition boost: According to research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, eating antioxidant-packed cherries every day can lower your risk of inflammation-related conditions such as tendinitis and arthritis. Tart varieties in particular also contain melatonin, a compound touted for easing jet lag and improving sleep patterns.

Try them in: Quinoa Salad with Cherries and Pecans. Sweet flavors like cinnamon and honey may make you crave this typical lunch or dinner dish at breakfast.

2. Apricots Nutrition boost: The vitamin A in apricots keeps eyes healthy and may help prevent heart disease. They also contain a healthy dose of the iron that’s essential for transporting oxygen to your brain and muscles.

Try them in: Curried Lentil and Apricot Salad with Arugula. Later in the season, replace the apricots with nectarines or peaches.

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3. Broccoli Nutrition boost: Packed with the powerful antioxidant vitamin C, broccoli may help fend off cancer, reduce inflammation, and flush toxins from the body. Broccoli also boasts one of the most easily absorbed forms of calcium found in food.

Try it in: Broccoli and Tofu Stir-Fry with Toasted Almonds. Tofu’s mild taste doesn’t overpower the dish’s vivid flavors like sesame oil, garlic, and chilies.

4. Kale Nutrition boost: Eating kale is a quick way to load up on essential nutrients—it’s packed with vitamins A, C, and K and manganese. This leafy green has also been found to help protect against breast and ovarian cancers.

Try it in: Sauteed Greek Kale. Red onions and feta cheese make sautéed greens pop.

5. Basil Nutrition boost: Basil is rich in vitamin K, which works with vitamin D and calcium to build bones. The flavonoids in basil give it anti-inflammatory properties that can protect against heart disease and neurological conditions.

Try it in: Maria’s Very Green Pesto (pictured). Make extra and stash it in the freezer. To preserve freshness, add a layer of olive oil on top of the pesto before popping it in the ice box.

For on healthy summer recipes visit :blog.womenshealthmag.com/food/summer-recipes

Poetry As Your Colors Paint My Soul I Feel The Substance Of Our Connection Embraces My Mind A Spiritual Connection Praying, Caring, Sharing No Time To Be Afraid Powerful and Refreshing Important and Real It's Sharp, It's Magical My Heart Beats Quickly You Are A Joy To Embrace By: Tina White

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