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WAMBUI BAHATI
Memoir lovers and baby boomers rejoice at these inspiring, thought-provoking -- and, often humorous life stories and talks about living our most joyful lives. Wambui Bahati is a survivor of mental illness and domestic abuse. If you think your life can compare, then “You Don’t Know Crazy. For the past 16 years she has researched, studied and explored various “quality of life altering strategies. Her mission was to find out how to have a life of joy, peace and fabulous health – the best life possible! Today, inspirational speaker and author - Wambui Bahati's passion is Reminding YOU of YOUR Magnificence. Visit Wambui at www.wambui.com or call her at 888-224-2267.
Often, it is easier for us to recall the bad things or the things that didn't go right in our lives than it is to remember the good things.
I was feeling uneasy about some classes I wanted to take. After sharing my feelings with my daughter, I realized I was feeling uncomfortable with my decision to take the classes because I was associating this new adventure in my life with a similar old event that did not turn out good for me.
I followed some instructions in a book I was reading entitled, "Basic Principles of the Science of Mind" by Dr. Frederick Bailes. The author suggested that one make a list of all the good things one could remember.
I made a list of the good things in my life -- all the right decisions I have made -- all of the best compliments I have ever received. When I looked at my list, I smiled.
I believe you will smile too when you make a list of the good things and you see on paper all the things that you did do right -- or, have gone right in your life.
We experience more good than bad. However, the bad stands out in our memories more than the good.
Because of new projects I am involved with, I may not return with a new podcast episode until January. Much love to all and celebrate every day. Peace-
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I talk about the coming holidays and how stressful holidays can be. I also state that unlike taxes, we don't have to do holidays. We can choose to celebrate or not celebrate in a manner that feels good to us.
I also speak about the fact that that I was raised in a Baptist church and our family celebrated Christmas. I talk about the anger I felt when I found out my gifts didn't come from Santa. I felt betrayed by adults and never trusted them the same after that. I vowed that when I grew up and I had children I would never tell them the Santa lie. My children and I enjoyed Christmas and the Christmas stories. However, I always told them that when they get a gift it is because someone loved them enough to share something wonderful with them.
Let everyday be a holiday. We don't have to wait for someone to tell us when to give gifts to our friends or give something thing back ti those in need. Celebrate everyday in your special way.
This is not the podcast I was planning to do on this day. When I attempted to record the podcast I was going to do, none of my recording devices and gadgets that I normally use would work. Therefore, I decided to use material that was already recorded. This podcast is the introduction track to a CD I recorded a few years ago entitled, "Crazy for me - How I Got Over Bipolar Disorder and Other Life Stuff". It is not a singing CD -- in this CD I am still talking. LOL!
In this recording I share what it felt like when I was dealing with depression and other so-called mental illnesses -- and, How I took my life back.
October is "Domestic Violence Awareness Month". I believe what we focus on we create more of. Therefore, I am not going to dwell too long on this topic at this time. However, I do feel that it is important for people to be aware that domestic violence and relationship abuse is prevalent and is a real challenge in our communities.
Also, understand that men as well as women sometimes find themselves in abusive relationships. An average of three people are killed in this country every day as a result of a domestic violence incident.
In this episode I address what I believe is the most asked question about domestic violence, "Why do they [the person being abused] stay?"
I also talk about what some of the warning signs are, the importance of paying attention to our gut feelings, and what I believe the solution to domestic violence and relationship abuse is.
I conclude by talking about the "PLAYER". Players don't hit women. They just play with them emotionally. Is this abuse?
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
I found my ninth grade report card from 1964 -1965. How I remember me as a student and what the report card reveals are two totally different perspectives. My homeroom teacher reports that I was somehow too talkative and and out of control during the first half of my ninth grade year. I am also trying to figure out how I could have gotten an 'N' (N = Needs improvement) in homeroom conduct. I remember me being fun and funny. Could my teachers have mistaken my wonderful gifts of joy and bigger than life self-expression as a problem?
I also describe a couple of situations where I thought the adults did not respect or honor students as they should have.
I share how much fun my sister and I used to have taking turns being characters from the musical, West Side Story. We would dance for hours to that sound track in our living room. I never thought in a million years that I would meet any of the people on that album. However, as an adult, I had the pleasure of performing with the late Larry Kert (Tony in the original Broadway version of West Side Story) in the musical Two Gentlemen of Verona.
Wambui talks about how she once thought she didn't dream. However, most dream experts agree that everyone dreams. But, not everyone remembers their dreams. Wambui compares dreams to imagination. Wambui believe that when we use our imagination we are dreaming dreams that we can control, while sleeping dreams are involuntary. Just as one can create a story or movie or a garment by first imagining it, we also have the ability to create the life - and, even world that we desire with our imaginations. "Tony Robbins reminded me to act as if." "I love Neville Goddard's information on how to create with the imagination." Youtube: Neville Goddard, "Imagination Plus Faith"
Wambui talks about fashion -- and, how, worldwide, it is a $7 trillion a year industry. Fashion is not something you can choose not to participate in because in most places clothes are necessary.
She shares some of her views on fashion.
She talks about a book she read about a year ago entitled, "Killer Clothes" by by Anna Maria Clement, PhD, NMD, LN and Brian R. Clement, PhD, NMD, LN . They are co-directors of the Hippocratic's health Institute.
Wambui highly recommends the book and share information about "Killer Clothes" not to scare but to empower listeners by making them aware and more empowered and healthy consumers.
The book makes us aware of the amount of chemicals and toxins that are inn our clothes today.
She also talk about the effects that a bra and other constricting clothes could possible have on our health.
The two main topics/questions that are focused on are:
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If we are what we eat, are we also what we wear?
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What have we sacrificed for fashion?
More Women Are Literally Chopping Off Their Pinky Toes to Fit Into ...
Wambui says, "Our bodies are our temples. Have fun with fashion and wear beautiful healthy garments like the royal beings that we are."
I start off talking about how to deal with the 'craziness' of the US and World political scene. I talk about two things in particular.
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Go out and check it out and research what is going on around you. Understanding the history -- the real -- history of events and things can empower one.
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Go within. Study and know yourself.
I then speak on the topic: "Honor Those Who Are Not Present". This is a phrase I first heard Stephen Covey use when he was being interviewed by Tony Robbins some years ago. "Honor Those Who Are Not Present" is about dishonoring someone who is not present by gossiping or speaking negatively about them --- and, what does that say about the person speaking negatively?
I sum it up with a mention of how love is the key to nearly every thing wonderful.
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We order from the Universal Menu every second of every day. We are ordering with each thought we think and every word we speak.
Many of us live day to day on automatic. That is, we forget that we have the power to choose not only our thoughts, but, also our emotions. Our thoughts and emotions feed our subconscious mind and send a signal to the Universe / God. The Universe responds by turning our thoughts and emotions into our things – our environment – our situations – our lives.
My Universal Menu allows you to focus on what it is you do want to create for yourself.
Download Wambui's Universal Menu (PDF) Here: The Universe is here to serve you
Studies have shown that our behaviors rise and fall with the expectations that others have for and about us. We have the ability to label ourselves anything we want to. Why not label ourselves MAGNIFICENT!
“The turning point of the 20th century wasn’t on television, it was television.” ~ tagline from The Farnsworth Invention — Broadway show 2007-2008 In this episode, I talk about television! I talk about the role that TV has played in my life — in all of our lives. I share good fuzzy TV memories. However, I […]
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I’ve been thinking about changing the name of my podcast from “You Don’t Know Crazy” to — well — I’m not sure exactly what I would change it to. However, since I have been podcasting, I’ve started studying how to do better and more effective podcasts. One thing that I keep hearing is how the […]
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It’s Power Day – Today and Every Day! Today I want to talk about power. P O W E R I love saying the word ‘power’. Power is a beautiful word. Power is a beautiful thing — our self-power, that is. Power is wonderful when we understand that it is not something we try to […]
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My daughter, Julie, works diligently on any task she is given. She is dedicated to self-improvement, self-awareness and spiritual growth. She is not afraid to dream and she is not afraid to allow good and beautiful things and people in her life. She often ushers me onto a more empowering path. In spite of the […]
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Here is what I think is important to note about the ‘n-word’: The ‘n-word’ is just a word. I am not about to give my power over to a word. Therefore, the ‘n-word’ holds no power over me. One can ‘n-word’ me all day long. I’m not sure what the one who would be doing […]
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Having a loving relationship with you is extremely important. Unlike relationships with other people, you cannot leave yourself. Wherever you go, you are going with you. Therefore, the relationship you have with yourself must be nurtured. Here are 5 simple tips, that if followed, you’ll be sure to have a more healthy, happy and loving […]
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Today I’m going to talk about my theater jobs. In fact, I would like to share how I got my 1st professional theater job. The way I got it was — different — very different. I do separate my theater gigs from my so-called regular jobs. My theater jobs (or gigs, as I sometimes refer […]
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In a previous post, I talked about some of my first jobs. I talked about the fact that I have had a lot of jobs. Sometimes when I think of the many jobs I’ve had — when I attempt to make a list — it is almost unbelievable to me the number of jobs I’ve […]
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Perhaps he saw the flowers that I kept bringing home. Or, how lately, I requested a little more time for me to be alone. Maybe it was the smile that had become a permanent fixture on my face. Or, perhaps he noticed that my lingerie was accented with a little bit more lace. Whatever it […]
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I started tripping down memory lane — family cars, high school parties and such . . . I wasn’t able to find the photographs of the various cars my family owned that I had the rights to use here in my blog. However, I do have a board on Pinterest where I do have pictures […]
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