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    <description>Affirmantra Tea is a meditative podcast that brings weekly affirmations to its listeners! Host, Makeda, aims to uplift the spirits of her listeners through affirmations, mantras and in sharing gratitude. Not only will the listeners receive weekly messages of encouragement but they will also receive tips and activations that will help them face moments of self doubt, anxiety and more.</description>
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    <itunes:summary>Affirmantra Tea is a meditative podcast that brings weekly affirmations to its listeners! Host, Makeda, aims to uplift the spirits of her listeners through affirmations, mantras and in sharing gratitude. Not only will the listeners receive weekly messages of encouragement but they will also receive tips and activations that will help them face moments of self doubt, anxiety and more.</itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Affirmations: </strong></p><ul><li>Insecurity has no place in my heart or mind;Jealousy has no place in my heart or mind </li><li>Another’s success, talents, gifts, wealth, relationships, and/or opportunities have no bearing on me or my potential</li><li>I am kind to myself and my development </li><li>I refrain from comparing myself to others because I am good enough just the way I am.</li><li>Regardless of how fast another lane may seem or how much smoother the pavement may look, I choose to stay in my own lane and continue on my path.</li></ul><p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/?hl=en" target="_blank">@AffirmantraTea </a>on Instagram for more content and opportunities to engage  with us.</p><p>Follow our host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/?hl=en" target="_blank">@AsIMakedas.</a></p><p>Subscribe to Affirmanta Tea on Youtube + Chekout the episoses!</p><p>like + subscribe + rate + review</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Affirmations: </strong></p><ul><li>Insecurity has no place in my heart or mind;Jealousy has no place in my heart or mind </li><li>Another’s success, talents, gifts, wealth, relationships, and/or opportunities have no bearing on me or my potential</li><li>I am kind to myself and my development </li><li>I refrain from comparing myself to others because I am good enough just the way I am.</li><li>Regardless of how fast another lane may seem or how much smoother the pavement may look, I choose to stay in my own lane and continue on my path.</li></ul><p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/?hl=en" target="_blank">@AffirmantraTea </a>on Instagram for more content and opportunities to engage  with us.</p><p>Follow our host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/?hl=en" target="_blank">@AsIMakedas.</a></p><p>Subscribe to Affirmanta Tea on Youtube + Chekout the episoses!</p><p>like + subscribe + rate + review</p>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode we discuss: Comparing as motivation + self reflection.
Comparison the thief.
Why we find ourselves comparing ourselves.
Social media .
Starting off being inspired.
How comparison affects our lives.
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Comparison the thief.
Why we find ourselves comparing ourselves.
Social media .
Starting off being inspired.
How comparison affects our lives.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is meant for you to meditate on, reflect on and even journal. Join me as I share my personal reflection meditation on being open to receive.</p><p><strong>AFFIRMATIONS:</strong></p><p><strong>My heart is open to love, to abundance, to learning, and to blessings.</strong></p><p><strong>I make space for what is mine to receive.</strong></p><p><strong>What is mine will find me, what is mine i will nourish.</strong></p><p><strong>I receive wisdom.</strong></p><p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@AffirmantraTea</a> on Instagram for more content and opportunities to engage  with us.</p><p>Follow our host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@AsIMakedas.</a></p><p>Our website is currently under construction. Join our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmlU2T" target="_blank">mailing list</a> for all the updates on the podcast, workshops, and more.</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is meant for you to meditate on, reflect on and even journal. Join me as I share my personal reflection meditation on being open to receive.</p><p><strong>AFFIRMATIONS:</strong></p><p><strong>My heart is open to love, to abundance, to learning, and to blessings.</strong></p><p><strong>I make space for what is mine to receive.</strong></p><p><strong>What is mine will find me, what is mine i will nourish.</strong></p><p><strong>I receive wisdom.</strong></p><p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@AffirmantraTea</a> on Instagram for more content and opportunities to engage  with us.</p><p>Follow our host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@AsIMakedas.</a></p><p>Our website is currently under construction. Join our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmlU2T" target="_blank">mailing list</a> for all the updates on the podcast, workshops, and more.</p>
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      <itunes:summary>This episode is meant for you to meditate on, reflect on and even journal. Join me as I share my personal reflection meditation on being open to receive. 

AFFIRMATIONS: 
My heart is open to love, to abundance, to learning, and to blessings.
I make space for what is mine to receive.
What is mine will find me, what is mine i will nourish.
I receive wisdom.
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      <itunes:subtitle>This episode is meant for you to meditate on, reflect on and even journal. Join me as I share my personal reflection meditation on being open to receive. 

AFFIRMATIONS: 
My heart is open to love, to abundance, to learning, and to blessings.
I make space for what is mine to receive.
What is mine will find me, what is mine i will nourish.
I receive wisdom.
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@AffirmantraTea</a> on Instagram for more content and opportunities to engage  with us.</p><p>Follow our host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@AsIMakedas.</a></p><p>Our website is currently under construction. Join our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmlU2T" target="_blank">mailing list</a> for all the updates on the podcast, workshops, and more.</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@AffirmantraTea</a> on Instagram for more content and opportunities to engage  with us.</p><p>Follow our host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@AsIMakedas.</a></p><p>Our website is currently under construction. Join our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmlU2T" target="_blank">mailing list</a> for all the updates on the podcast, workshops, and more.</p>
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      <itunes:summary>This episode is inspired by a chapter in Tabitha Browns book, Feeding the Soul, entitled Everybody Can&apos;t Go. We discuss what it means to have to leave people behind on our journeys and reaching our destiny on our own. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This episode is inspired by a chapter in Tabitha Browns book, Feeding the Soul, entitled Everybody Can&apos;t Go. We discuss what it means to have to leave people behind on our journeys and reaching our destiny on our own. </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>The Tribe I Deserve</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@AffirmantraTea</a> on Instagram for more content and opportunities to engage  with us.</p><p>Follow our host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@AsIMakedas.</a></p><p>Our website is currently under construction. Join our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmlU2T" target="_blank">mailing list</a> for all the updates on the podcast, workshops, and more.</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 9 Jan 2023 04:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>makedasinc@gmail.com (Makeda)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@AffirmantraTea</a> on Instagram for more content and opportunities to engage  with us.</p><p>Follow our host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@AsIMakedas.</a></p><p>Our website is currently under construction. Join our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmlU2T" target="_blank">mailing list</a> for all the updates on the podcast, workshops, and more.</p>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode we dive into what makes up an amazing tribe. Whose in your circle and why? We discuss how to show up as a friend and what it means to be part of a tribe. Having a support system is so very necessary and we all deserve an amazing support system!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode we dive into what makes up an amazing tribe. Whose in your circle and why? We discuss how to show up as a friend and what it means to be part of a tribe. Having a support system is so very necessary and we all deserve an amazing support system!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@AffirmantraTea</a> on Instagram for more content and opportunities to engage  with us.</p><p>Follow our host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@AsIMakedas.</a></p><p>Our website is currently under construction. Join our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmlU2T" target="_blank">mailing list</a> for all the updates on the podcast, workshops, and more.</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>makedasinc@gmail.com (Makeda)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@AffirmantraTea</a> on Instagram for more content and opportunities to engage  with us.</p><p>Follow our host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@AsIMakedas.</a></p><p>Our website is currently under construction. Join our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmlU2T" target="_blank">mailing list</a> for all the updates on the podcast, workshops, and more.</p>
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      <itunes:summary>Happy New Year! 

We all know that new year brings the energy of starting fresh and setting goals! This episode we talk about how to keep the momentum alive and the different approaches to achieving our goals ! Of course affirmations are included to help you as you goal set

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      <itunes:subtitle>Happy New Year! 

We all know that new year brings the energy of starting fresh and setting goals! This episode we talk about how to keep the momentum alive and the different approaches to achieving our goals ! Of course affirmations are included to help you as you goal set

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      <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>I hold the wisdom I need</strong></li><li><strong>I have faith in my own insights</strong></li><li><strong>I trust I can deal with difficult things.</strong></li><li><strong>I am grounded and aware.</strong></li><li><strong>It takes courage to become who I really am.</strong></li></ul><p>Book a one on one <a href="https://checkin.coach/makeda" target="_blank">Checkin Session </a>with Makeda !  These sessions are safe, motivational and an opportunity to create!  Click the <a href="https://checkin.coach/makeda" target="_blank">link</a> to learn more!</p><p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/?hl=en" target="_blank">@AffirmantraTea </a>on Instagram for more content and opportunities to engage  with us.</p><p>Follow our host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/?hl=en" target="_blank">@AsIMakedas.</a></p><p>Our website is currently under construction. Join our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmlU2T" target="_blank">mailing list</a> for all the updates on the podcast, workshops, and more.</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>makedasinc@gmail.com (Makeda)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>I hold the wisdom I need</strong></li><li><strong>I have faith in my own insights</strong></li><li><strong>I trust I can deal with difficult things.</strong></li><li><strong>I am grounded and aware.</strong></li><li><strong>It takes courage to become who I really am.</strong></li></ul><p>Book a one on one <a href="https://checkin.coach/makeda" target="_blank">Checkin Session </a>with Makeda !  These sessions are safe, motivational and an opportunity to create!  Click the <a href="https://checkin.coach/makeda" target="_blank">link</a> to learn more!</p><p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/?hl=en" target="_blank">@AffirmantraTea </a>on Instagram for more content and opportunities to engage  with us.</p><p>Follow our host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/?hl=en" target="_blank">@AsIMakedas.</a></p><p>Our website is currently under construction. Join our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmlU2T" target="_blank">mailing list</a> for all the updates on the podcast, workshops, and more.</p>
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      <itunes:summary>What is sef trust? Why don&apos;t we trust ourselves? How can we trust ourselves again? All questions with validity! This episode speaks of Makedas observations when it comes to self trust and what it looks like. We get into what it looks and feels like and how to regain the trust we might have lost. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>What is sef trust? Why don&apos;t we trust ourselves? How can we trust ourselves again? All questions with validity! This episode speaks of Makedas observations when it comes to self trust and what it looks like. We get into what it looks and feels like and how to regain the trust we might have lost. </itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><i><strong>I am grateful for this opportunity to begin again.</strong></i></p><p><i><strong>I will remain open minded.</strong></i></p><p><i><strong>I celebrate the wins and explore my losses.</strong></i></p><p><i><strong>I take nothing for granted.</strong></i></p><p>Book a one on one <a href="https://checkin.coach/makeda" target="_blank">Checkin Session </a>with Makeda !  These sessions are safe, motivational and an opportunity to create!  Click the <a href="https://checkin.coach/makeda" target="_blank">link</a> to learn more!</p><p>Follow @AffirmantraTea on Instagram for more content and opportunities to engage  with us.</p><p>Follow our host @AsIMakedas.</p><p>Our website is currently under construction. Join our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmlU2T" target="_blank">mailing list</a> for all the updates on the podcast, workshops, and more.</p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 3 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><strong>I am grateful for this opportunity to begin again.</strong></i></p><p><i><strong>I will remain open minded.</strong></i></p><p><i><strong>I celebrate the wins and explore my losses.</strong></i></p><p><i><strong>I take nothing for granted.</strong></i></p><p>Book a one on one <a href="https://checkin.coach/makeda" target="_blank">Checkin Session </a>with Makeda !  These sessions are safe, motivational and an opportunity to create!  Click the <a href="https://checkin.coach/makeda" target="_blank">link</a> to learn more!</p><p>Follow @AffirmantraTea on Instagram for more content and opportunities to engage  with us.</p><p>Follow our host @AsIMakedas.</p><p>Our website is currently under construction. Join our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmlU2T" target="_blank">mailing list</a> for all the updates on the podcast, workshops, and more.</p><p> </p>
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      <itunes:summary>We&apos;re Back! Happy New Year Friends. In this episode Makeda talks about beginning again and all the feelings that come with it. This episode dives into what starting over means, the downside and upside, and what we can do to approach beginning again with less fear and more optimism. 

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      <itunes:subtitle>We&apos;re Back! Happy New Year Friends. In this episode Makeda talks about beginning again and all the feelings that come with it. This episode dives into what starting over means, the downside and upside, and what we can do to approach beginning again with less fear and more optimism. 

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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Affirmations:</strong></p><p><strong>I am here.</strong></p><p><strong>I am present.</strong></p><p><strong>I am healing.</strong></p><p>We had the pleasure of recording our first episode of the season on The Boat Pod. I am so grateful to Sophia for creating a beautiful space for creatives to create. Check them out on instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theboatpod/?hl=en" target="_blank">@TheBoatPod</a></p><p>Be sure to stay up to date with everything Affirmantra Tea by following us on Instagram:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/?hl=en" target="_blank">@AffirmantraTea</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/?hl=en" target="_blank"><strong>@AsIMakedas</strong></a></p><p>Interested in learning more about how to use affirmations?Would you benefit from having an accountability partner? Would you love to have journaling sessions? Feel free to book a 30 minute session with me! I am here to listen and help guide you on your journey. To book click <a href="https://checkin.coach/makeda" target="_blank"> Checkin!</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>makedasinc@gmail.com (Makeda)</author>
      <link>https://affirmantra-tea.simplecast.com/episodes/i-have-to-be-honest-AUsMN2hk</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Affirmations:</strong></p><p><strong>I am here.</strong></p><p><strong>I am present.</strong></p><p><strong>I am healing.</strong></p><p>We had the pleasure of recording our first episode of the season on The Boat Pod. I am so grateful to Sophia for creating a beautiful space for creatives to create. Check them out on instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theboatpod/?hl=en" target="_blank">@TheBoatPod</a></p><p>Be sure to stay up to date with everything Affirmantra Tea by following us on Instagram:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/?hl=en" target="_blank">@AffirmantraTea</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/?hl=en" target="_blank"><strong>@AsIMakedas</strong></a></p><p>Interested in learning more about how to use affirmations?Would you benefit from having an accountability partner? Would you love to have journaling sessions? Feel free to book a 30 minute session with me! I am here to listen and help guide you on your journey. To book click <a href="https://checkin.coach/makeda" target="_blank"> Checkin!</a></p>
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      <itunes:summary>We are back! I hope you&apos;ve missed me as much as I have missed you. This episode is real and raw. I wanted to confront what grieving feels like to me. The loss of my mom has changed a lot of my perspective and I wanted to vocalize what it really is. Sometimes positivity just doesn&apos;t cut it with this thing call life. 

There are various changes that will be implemented when it comes to the platform and episode. I just want to be as honest as possible with you all. Season two is looking like hard conversations, more guests, lots of knowledge sharing, laughter, and uplifting vibes always. 

I dedicate this episode to my angel. </itunes:summary>
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There are various changes that will be implemented when it comes to the platform and episode. I just want to be as honest as possible with you all. Season two is looking like hard conversations, more guests, lots of knowledge sharing, laughter, and uplifting vibes always. 

I dedicate this episode to my angel. </itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Keep up with Dominique by checking out her website and following her on Instagram.</p><p><a href="https://www.dominiquedrakeford.com/" target="_blank">https://www.dominiquedrakeford.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/dominiquedrakeford?igshid=7v3b01cqbvf2" target="_blank">@DominiqueDrakeford </a></p><p> </p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Keep up with Dominique by checking out her website and following her on Instagram.</p><p><a href="https://www.dominiquedrakeford.com/" target="_blank">https://www.dominiquedrakeford.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/dominiquedrakeford?igshid=7v3b01cqbvf2" target="_blank">@DominiqueDrakeford </a></p><p> </p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <itunes:summary>AffirmantraTea is back from our midseason break! We missed hitting the airwaves but definitely needed to rest and recharge! You feel me? 

We are back with a very special guest who blesses us with so many gems this episode!
Raised in Oakland, California and living in Brooklyn, Dominique Drakeford is currently a leader in environmental education, ethical and community advocacy.  She is the chief curator of MelaninASS (Melanin and Sustainable Style) – a blog platform amplifying the voices of BIPOC across sustainable fashion, beauty and wellness spaces. She is also the Co-Founder of Sustainable Brooklyn, an organization working to bridge the gap between the sustainability movement and targeted communities using tailored high-low approaches through BIPOC focused events &amp; resource development. She stylishly works at the intersection of sustainability and community to heal our relationship with Earth and spark equitable change for economic well-being. Dominique is a pillar of visibility to help an accessible framework, specifically for how the Black diaspora absorbs information, gains clarity and becomes more sustainability liberated while simultaneously working to dismantle toxic systems. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>AffirmantraTea is back from our midseason break! We missed hitting the airwaves but definitely needed to rest and recharge! You feel me? 

We are back with a very special guest who blesses us with so many gems this episode!
Raised in Oakland, California and living in Brooklyn, Dominique Drakeford is currently a leader in environmental education, ethical and community advocacy.  She is the chief curator of MelaninASS (Melanin and Sustainable Style) – a blog platform amplifying the voices of BIPOC across sustainable fashion, beauty and wellness spaces. She is also the Co-Founder of Sustainable Brooklyn, an organization working to bridge the gap between the sustainability movement and targeted communities using tailored high-low approaches through BIPOC focused events &amp; resource development. She stylishly works at the intersection of sustainability and community to heal our relationship with Earth and spark equitable change for economic well-being. Dominique is a pillar of visibility to help an accessible framework, specifically for how the Black diaspora absorbs information, gains clarity and becomes more sustainability liberated while simultaneously working to dismantle toxic systems. </itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Affirmations :</strong></p><p> I surrender what I can not control. </p><p>When I let go , I make space to receive.</p><p> If it doesn't serve me, I set it free. </p><ul><li>when we attach ourselves, when we get accustomed to someone or something , it can be really hard to let go and move on.</li><li>Whether it be letting go of attachments - letting go of ideologies - letting go of past traumas … there are serious benefits to the act. </li></ul><p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Affirmations :</strong></p><p> I surrender what I can not control. </p><p>When I let go , I make space to receive.</p><p> If it doesn't serve me, I set it free. </p><ul><li>when we attach ourselves, when we get accustomed to someone or something , it can be really hard to let go and move on.</li><li>Whether it be letting go of attachments - letting go of ideologies - letting go of past traumas … there are serious benefits to the act. </li></ul><p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Affirmations:</strong></p><p> I am grateful for everything my body allows me to do.</p><p> I love my body as it is today. </p><p>My worth isn’t determined by my appearance. </p><p>This body is my temple. </p><ul><li>Depending on who you ask, body positivity can mean different things</li><li>Feelings, thoughts, and behaviors related to body image can have a major impact on our mental health and how we treat ourselves.</li><li>Your worth and value do not lie in your shape or your size or in any other aspect of your appearance</li></ul><p><strong>Tips on how to work towards loving and accepting your temple: </strong></p><ul><li>self-care should focus on doing things that make you feel good about the body you have now.</li><li>Spend some time looking at yourself in the mirror and pour yourself with compliments. </li><li>Add movement to your life!</li><li>Purge your social media feeds of accounts that don’t make you feel good about yourself.</li></ul><p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 03:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>makedasinc@gmail.com (Makeda)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Affirmations:</strong></p><p> I am grateful for everything my body allows me to do.</p><p> I love my body as it is today. </p><p>My worth isn’t determined by my appearance. </p><p>This body is my temple. </p><ul><li>Depending on who you ask, body positivity can mean different things</li><li>Feelings, thoughts, and behaviors related to body image can have a major impact on our mental health and how we treat ourselves.</li><li>Your worth and value do not lie in your shape or your size or in any other aspect of your appearance</li></ul><p><strong>Tips on how to work towards loving and accepting your temple: </strong></p><ul><li>self-care should focus on doing things that make you feel good about the body you have now.</li><li>Spend some time looking at yourself in the mirror and pour yourself with compliments. </li><li>Add movement to your life!</li><li>Purge your social media feeds of accounts that don’t make you feel good about yourself.</li></ul><p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode we talk about the love, respect, and honor our bodies deserve. 
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      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode we talk about the love, respect, and honor our bodies deserve. 
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      <title>Self to Self: Forgiveness</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><i><strong>Affirmations:</strong></i></p><p><i> I set my past free and forgive my participation in it. </i></p><p><i>I grow more patient and understanding of others by forgiving myself.</i></p><p><i>I will treat myself with respect and kindness from today forward.</i></p><p><i> I am capable of moving beyond my mistakes.</i></p><p> </p><p>- To forgive means:</p><p>To stop feeling angry or resentful towards (someone) for an offence, flaw, or mistake.</p><p>-When we don't forgive we allow resentment to exist within us. When we dont forgive ourselves we allow our mistakes to define us. </p><p>-When we talk about forgiveness...we tend to think about forgiving others before we think about ourselves.</p><p>-Our improvement comes from recognising the areas of our lives where we might have faltered and firstly saying sorry self.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Journal prompts :</strong></p><p>Today I forgive myself for…</p><p>What does forgiveness mean to you?</p><p>What would you say to your younger version of yourself now?</p><p>How can you be more compassionate towards yourself?</p><p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Mar 2021 04:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>makedasinc@gmail.com (Makeda)</author>
      <link>https://affirmantra-tea.simplecast.com/episodes/self-to-self-forgiveness-2BhLeL_R</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><strong>Affirmations:</strong></i></p><p><i> I set my past free and forgive my participation in it. </i></p><p><i>I grow more patient and understanding of others by forgiving myself.</i></p><p><i>I will treat myself with respect and kindness from today forward.</i></p><p><i> I am capable of moving beyond my mistakes.</i></p><p> </p><p>- To forgive means:</p><p>To stop feeling angry or resentful towards (someone) for an offence, flaw, or mistake.</p><p>-When we don't forgive we allow resentment to exist within us. When we dont forgive ourselves we allow our mistakes to define us. </p><p>-When we talk about forgiveness...we tend to think about forgiving others before we think about ourselves.</p><p>-Our improvement comes from recognising the areas of our lives where we might have faltered and firstly saying sorry self.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Journal prompts :</strong></p><p>Today I forgive myself for…</p><p>What does forgiveness mean to you?</p><p>What would you say to your younger version of yourself now?</p><p>How can you be more compassionate towards yourself?</p><p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <itunes:title>Self to Self: Forgiveness</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Makeda</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode we talk about what it means to forgive ourselves. We talk about the impact carrying resentment has in our lives and why each of us deserve the F word. Forgiveness that is.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode we talk about what it means to forgive ourselves. We talk about the impact carrying resentment has in our lives and why each of us deserve the F word. Forgiveness that is.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Affirmations:</strong></p><p> <i>Rest is productive.</i></p><p><i>My creativity is fueled by rest.</i></p><p><i>Downtime is valuable time.</i></p><p><i> I give myself permission to slow down.</i></p><p> </p><ul><li>Rest is considered indulgent, and most people feel guilty when taking a minute for themselves.</li><li>Making time to rest is allowing your body to recharge and decompress.</li><li>Lack of rest can manifest in our physical bodies.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Challenge:</strong></p><p>DO NOTHING FOR 30 minutes to an hour everyday this week. Rest. Take a break from your phone.. Take a break from Netflix and really just rest your mind and body. Take a nap -- or just lay there! I challenge you to do less...take a breather… you deserve it.  </p><p> </p><p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Mar 2021 04:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>makedasinc@gmail.com (Makeda)</author>
      <link>https://affirmantra-tea.simplecast.com/episodes/yes-to-rest-yH1nDIGp</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Affirmations:</strong></p><p> <i>Rest is productive.</i></p><p><i>My creativity is fueled by rest.</i></p><p><i>Downtime is valuable time.</i></p><p><i> I give myself permission to slow down.</i></p><p> </p><ul><li>Rest is considered indulgent, and most people feel guilty when taking a minute for themselves.</li><li>Making time to rest is allowing your body to recharge and decompress.</li><li>Lack of rest can manifest in our physical bodies.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Challenge:</strong></p><p>DO NOTHING FOR 30 minutes to an hour everyday this week. Rest. Take a break from your phone.. Take a break from Netflix and really just rest your mind and body. Take a nap -- or just lay there! I challenge you to do less...take a breather… you deserve it.  </p><p> </p><p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <itunes:summary>This episode Makeda  shares thoughts on what it means to slow down and rest. Did you know most people feel guilty for resting? In this episode I want to challenge that mindset!
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      <title>The REAL about Positive Living + Affirmations</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Goldn.Light:</strong></p><p>Latoya Wright, of Goldn.Light Self-Care, is a Self-care coach who focuses on caring for ourselves from the inside out. Her goal is to help others expand their self-awareness through journaling and other self-care tools to deepen inner work, accountability, and critical thinking. She is an ambitious and creative problem solver who will inspire you to think deeply, but most importantly, for yourself to gain a better sense of who you are and tapping into your inner guide.</p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goldn.light/" target="_blank">@Goldn.Light</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Instagram : </p><p>Follow the host:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p>Follow our Instagram page:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:</p><p>  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join our mailing list by visiting: <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/21ed1c04-29e6-473b-a5f4-04d2f1f6e0b0/shows/1d400587-a9aa-46b4-98fc-b6d88197320a/episodes/5ed4564e-311d-4a03-b60b-ce2be3d40874/asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>makedasinc@gmail.com (Makeda)</author>
      <link>https://affirmantra-tea.simplecast.com/episodes/the-real-about-positive-living-affirmations-eO3yuNYD</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Goldn.Light:</strong></p><p>Latoya Wright, of Goldn.Light Self-Care, is a Self-care coach who focuses on caring for ourselves from the inside out. Her goal is to help others expand their self-awareness through journaling and other self-care tools to deepen inner work, accountability, and critical thinking. She is an ambitious and creative problem solver who will inspire you to think deeply, but most importantly, for yourself to gain a better sense of who you are and tapping into your inner guide.</p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goldn.light/" target="_blank">@Goldn.Light</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Instagram : </p><p>Follow the host:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p>Follow our Instagram page:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:</p><p>  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join our mailing list by visiting: <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/21ed1c04-29e6-473b-a5f4-04d2f1f6e0b0/shows/1d400587-a9aa-46b4-98fc-b6d88197320a/episodes/5ed4564e-311d-4a03-b60b-ce2be3d40874/asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <itunes:title>The REAL about Positive Living + Affirmations</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Makeda</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>This episode Makeda is joined by Toya aka Goldn.Light! These two break down the misconceptions of being a positive thinker, what toxic positivity actually is, and so much more!  Expect several gems from Goldn.Light and Makeda during this episode that was recorded during an Instagram Live. 

Be sure to follow @Goldn.Light on Instagram for journal prompts, tips on self love &amp; self care. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This episode Makeda is joined by Toya aka Goldn.Light! These two break down the misconceptions of being a positive thinker, what toxic positivity actually is, and so much more!  Expect several gems from Goldn.Light and Makeda during this episode that was recorded during an Instagram Live. 

Be sure to follow @Goldn.Light on Instagram for journal prompts, tips on self love &amp; self care. </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Self Loveable</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Affirmations:</strong></p><p> I am loveable.</p><p>Everyday I learn new ways to love and show up for myself.</p><p>I will be open to giving and receiving love.</p><p>When I love myself, I trust & respect myself.</p><p> </p><ul><li> Self love is having appreciation, being gracious, and being understanding of self.</li><li> Self love is a revolutionary act. </li><li>No matter what the circumstances are we are loveable.</li><li>Self love is vital.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 04:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>makedasinc@gmail.com (Makeda)</author>
      <link>https://affirmantra-tea.simplecast.com/episodes/self-loveable-B_xEMdEl</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Affirmations:</strong></p><p> I am loveable.</p><p>Everyday I learn new ways to love and show up for myself.</p><p>I will be open to giving and receiving love.</p><p>When I love myself, I trust & respect myself.</p><p> </p><ul><li> Self love is having appreciation, being gracious, and being understanding of self.</li><li> Self love is a revolutionary act. </li><li>No matter what the circumstances are we are loveable.</li><li>Self love is vital.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <itunes:title>Self Loveable</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Makeda</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode Makeda talks about all about self loving. For some it’s s all so simple but for others it can be a challenge. This episode includes just a few tips on how to practice the revolutionary act of self love.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode Makeda talks about all about self loving. For some it’s s all so simple but for others it can be a challenge. This episode includes just a few tips on how to practice the revolutionary act of self love.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Running on time.</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><i><strong>Affirmations: </strong>I am grateful for this moment.</i></p><p><i>I am at the right place at the right time. </i></p><p><i>I honor the pace of my journey. I deserve to slow down. </i></p><p> </p><p><i><strong>Challenge:</strong></i></p><p>I challenge you to reflect on what you're grateful for in this moment. </p><p>Write out your personal definition of time?</p><p>How can you honor you pace + process?</p><p><i><strong>I also challenge you to take 15 mins of  still moments this week. For ten mins relax, take a few breaths, don’t allow for any distractions. Do absolutely nothing! Embrace the present moment.</strong></i></p><p> </p><p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2021 04:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>makedasinc@gmail.com (Makeda)</author>
      <link>https://affirmantra-tea.simplecast.com/episodes/running-on-time-0NYIKM_b</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><strong>Affirmations: </strong>I am grateful for this moment.</i></p><p><i>I am at the right place at the right time. </i></p><p><i>I honor the pace of my journey. I deserve to slow down. </i></p><p> </p><p><i><strong>Challenge:</strong></i></p><p>I challenge you to reflect on what you're grateful for in this moment. </p><p>Write out your personal definition of time?</p><p>How can you honor you pace + process?</p><p><i><strong>I also challenge you to take 15 mins of  still moments this week. For ten mins relax, take a few breaths, don’t allow for any distractions. Do absolutely nothing! Embrace the present moment.</strong></i></p><p> </p><p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <itunes:author>Makeda</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>This episode is all about slowing down! We reflect on the feeling of running out of time and what we might miss when we don&apos;t take time to live in the present.
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      <title>Mind your mind</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><i><strong>Affirmations: </strong>Today I will not stress over things I cannot control.</i></p><p><i>My mind is a powerful tool. </i></p><p><i>I have the power to change my life by changing my thoughts.</i></p><p><i> I will nourish my mind with empowering things. </i></p><p><i>I will be mindful of what and how I feed my mind. </i></p><ul><li>What we nourish our minds with should be a priority.</li><li>Taking our thoughts captive simply means gaining control over what we think about ourselves  and life</li><li>In order for us to speak life we must think life!</li></ul><p><strong>Journal Prompts</strong></p><p>Are your thoughts life giving? </p><p> How do you process your thoughts? </p><p>How are you making space for your thoughts ?</p><p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Feb 2021 04:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>makedasinc@gmail.com (Makeda)</author>
      <link>https://affirmantra-tea.simplecast.com/episodes/mind-your-mind-V724Q7i_</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><strong>Affirmations: </strong>Today I will not stress over things I cannot control.</i></p><p><i>My mind is a powerful tool. </i></p><p><i>I have the power to change my life by changing my thoughts.</i></p><p><i> I will nourish my mind with empowering things. </i></p><p><i>I will be mindful of what and how I feed my mind. </i></p><ul><li>What we nourish our minds with should be a priority.</li><li>Taking our thoughts captive simply means gaining control over what we think about ourselves  and life</li><li>In order for us to speak life we must think life!</li></ul><p><strong>Journal Prompts</strong></p><p>Are your thoughts life giving? </p><p> How do you process your thoughts? </p><p>How are you making space for your thoughts ?</p><p><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p><p> </p>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode we discuss protecting our peace by protecting our mind. This episode serves as a reminder that our thoughts matter &amp; in order us for us to speak life we must think life.
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      <description><![CDATA[<p> </p><p><i><strong>Affirmations:</strong></i></p><p><i> I am grateful for this moment.</i></p><p><i>I am learning to be grateful for what I have while being excited for what has yet to come.</i></p><p><i>I choose to live in a state of gratitude.</i></p><p> </p><ul><li>Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation.</li><li>Living life with gratitude helps us see the small wins.</li><li>The more you pay attention to what makes you grateful the more you'll notice to feel grateful for.  </li></ul><p> </p><p>Stay connected! </p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 04:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> </p><p><i><strong>Affirmations:</strong></i></p><p><i> I am grateful for this moment.</i></p><p><i>I am learning to be grateful for what I have while being excited for what has yet to come.</i></p><p><i>I choose to live in a state of gratitude.</i></p><p> </p><ul><li>Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation.</li><li>Living life with gratitude helps us see the small wins.</li><li>The more you pay attention to what makes you grateful the more you'll notice to feel grateful for.  </li></ul><p> </p><p>Stay connected! </p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank">@asimakedas </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank">@affirmantratea</a></p><p>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank">@asimakedas</a></p><p>Join the mailing list by visiting: <a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank">asimakeda.com</a></p>
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      <itunes:summary>This episode drops gems on the importance of gratitude. In this episode Makeda shares tips on how to practice gratitude daily. Remember there is always something to be grateful for!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This episode drops gems on the importance of gratitude. In this episode Makeda shares tips on how to practice gratitude daily. Remember there is always something to be grateful for!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 04:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><i><strong>Affirmations</strong>: </i></p><p><i>I am worthy of love and care.</i></p><p><i>I deserve great things.</i></p><p><i> My self worth isn’t determined by others.</i></p><p><i> I am worthy of respect. </i></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Journal prompts to help you explore deeper within you:</strong></p><p>What feeds your soul?</p><p>When you look in the mirror who do you see?</p><p>What makes you feel worthy?</p><p><strong>Key points:</strong></p><ol><li>Worth is defined as value or importance.</li><li>Our self worth isn't determined by what we have or don't have.</li><li> Feelings of unworthiness, can inhibit us from prospering in the workplace, in our relationships and in our general life experiences. </li><li> Discovering our worth requires us to release the idea of finding our worth externally.</li><li>You must choose to be worthy everyday simply because you are!</li><li>It may take mindful practice to see and feel your worth. </li></ol>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><strong>Affirmations</strong>: </i></p><p><i>I am worthy of love and care.</i></p><p><i>I deserve great things.</i></p><p><i> My self worth isn’t determined by others.</i></p><p><i> I am worthy of respect. </i></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Journal prompts to help you explore deeper within you:</strong></p><p>What feeds your soul?</p><p>When you look in the mirror who do you see?</p><p>What makes you feel worthy?</p><p><strong>Key points:</strong></p><ol><li>Worth is defined as value or importance.</li><li>Our self worth isn't determined by what we have or don't have.</li><li> Feelings of unworthiness, can inhibit us from prospering in the workplace, in our relationships and in our general life experiences. </li><li> Discovering our worth requires us to release the idea of finding our worth externally.</li><li>You must choose to be worthy everyday simply because you are!</li><li>It may take mindful practice to see and feel your worth. </li></ol>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>This episodes <strong>a</strong><i><strong>ffirmations</strong>: </i></p><p><i><strong>What makes me different is what makes me beautiful. </strong></i></p><p><i><strong>I embrace my uniqueness.</strong></i></p><p><i><strong> I am on the path that is designed specifically for me.</strong></i></p><p>Believe that! </p><p> </p><p><strong>Writing prompts</strong>:</p><p><i>What is your story?</i></p><p><i>Jot down all your quirks and what makes you stand out. Then I challenge you to reflect on why you love them!</i></p><p><strong>Stay connected! </strong></p><p><i><strong>Instagram :</strong> </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank"><i>@asimakedas </i></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank"><i><strong>@affirmantratea</strong></i></a></p><p><i><strong>Twitter:  </strong></i><a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank"><i>@asimakedas</i></a></p><p><i><strong>Join the mailing list by visiting: </strong></i><a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank"><i><strong>asimakeda.com</strong></i></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 4 Jan 2021 04:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>makedasinc@gmail.com (Makeda)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episodes <strong>a</strong><i><strong>ffirmations</strong>: </i></p><p><i><strong>What makes me different is what makes me beautiful. </strong></i></p><p><i><strong>I embrace my uniqueness.</strong></i></p><p><i><strong> I am on the path that is designed specifically for me.</strong></i></p><p>Believe that! </p><p> </p><p><strong>Writing prompts</strong>:</p><p><i>What is your story?</i></p><p><i>Jot down all your quirks and what makes you stand out. Then I challenge you to reflect on why you love them!</i></p><p><strong>Stay connected! </strong></p><p><i><strong>Instagram :</strong> </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank"><i>@asimakedas </i></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank"><i><strong>@affirmantratea</strong></i></a></p><p><i><strong>Twitter:  </strong></i><a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank"><i>@asimakedas</i></a></p><p><i><strong>Join the mailing list by visiting: </strong></i><a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank"><i><strong>asimakeda.com</strong></i></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Affirmations: </p><ul><li><i> In this season I am being transformed.</i></li><li><i>Any challenge I face is a lesson to propel me forward.</i></li><li><i>Change can be beautiful</i></li><li><i>Fear has no place here</i></li></ul><p><i>New beginnings tend to feel scary, no doubt! Changing your perspective can really determine how  what the journey will be like. </i></p><p><strong>Tips on adjusting new beginnings</strong></p><p>Be you, don't try to fit in! </p><p>Take walks around the if you have just moved.</p><p>Be open to communicate with locals, or your new co workers</p><p>Let go of what you can't control</p><p>Be patient with the adjustments you're making. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Stay connected! </strong></p><p><i><strong>Instagram :</strong> </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank"><i>@asimakedas </i></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank"><i><strong>@affirmantratea</strong></i></a></p><p><i><strong>Twitter:  </strong></i><a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank"><i>@asimakedas</i></a></p><p><i><strong>Join the mailing list by visiting: </strong></i><a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank"><i><strong>asimakeda.com</strong></i></a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 19:02:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>makedasinc@gmail.com (Makeda)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Affirmations: </p><ul><li><i> In this season I am being transformed.</i></li><li><i>Any challenge I face is a lesson to propel me forward.</i></li><li><i>Change can be beautiful</i></li><li><i>Fear has no place here</i></li></ul><p><i>New beginnings tend to feel scary, no doubt! Changing your perspective can really determine how  what the journey will be like. </i></p><p><strong>Tips on adjusting new beginnings</strong></p><p>Be you, don't try to fit in! </p><p>Take walks around the if you have just moved.</p><p>Be open to communicate with locals, or your new co workers</p><p>Let go of what you can't control</p><p>Be patient with the adjustments you're making. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Stay connected! </strong></p><p><i><strong>Instagram :</strong> </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimakedas/" target="_blank"><i>@asimakedas </i></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/affirmantratea/" target="_blank"><i><strong>@affirmantratea</strong></i></a></p><p><i><strong>Twitter:  </strong></i><a href="https://twitter.com/asimakedas" target="_blank"><i>@asimakedas</i></a></p><p><i><strong>Join the mailing list by visiting: </strong></i><a href="asimakeda.com" target="_blank"><i><strong>asimakeda.com</strong></i></a></p><p> </p>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome to Affirmantra Tea the Podcast! In this pilot episode, Makeda shares affirmations that encourage change through new beginnings. This episode is all about allowing what is meant to be scary to shape you and mold you. Focusing on the various types of &quot; new beginnings&quot; we may face, Makeda challenges you to shift your perspective by using the power of your words.</itunes:summary>
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