Stand up and be counted.

Jul 9

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DAISY MINI LIFE UPDATE

No more wallowing in the pit of my mind- beating myself up.

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Time to get back out into the world and live.

These are my plans for today:

https://www.facebook.com/events/680311768773774/

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I have been thinking to myself , what is the point of just arguing my beliefs and doing fuck all about it? The least I can do is show my face and lend some support. I also think it is important to let my daughter  know I stand up for what I believe is right and wrong.

I can only be the best role model possible and I won’t get it right all the time. Whatever she chooses to believe and value in her life as she gets older, I want her to be active and be a part of her community.

Change only comes about from action.

What is happening in America is disgusting. I posted this on my personal FB time line and I am posting it here. It is  not just about the refugee situation but it has everything to do with humanity and justice and equality.

You think we would have learnt something from the Civil rights movement in America – Song dedicated to to all the people who have lost their own lives and their families who are suffering . It is not about Black or White but about what is Right and Wrong!

DAISY WILLOWS

If you don’t know the meaning  behind this song and how this stirred  more outrage hatred in the White Americans. Read about it here. This song was revolutionary. Martin Luther King was murdered because he wanted justice and equality for his people. He spoke up for his people. Nina Simone had to leave America (whose  own life became at risk), she had a 2 year break down and was diagnosed with Bipolar. She risked her singing career for politics and I admire this woman. Such a loss. She lived a long time though.

Simone is singing to an audience that enjoys her, but does not understand her. Any hope is balanced: “You don’t have to live next to me/Just give me my equality.”

http://www.newstatesman.com/music/2010/03/mississippi-goddam-nina-simone

I’m not usually one to get political on  my Blog. At least I don’t think I do.

I will then come home and do my SHOUT OUTS ready for Monday morning and check out some new Blogs – and read as many of the the  epic Blogs and thoughts of those I already follow.

Going to push myself to give LINDA G HILLS soCS a bash.

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Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “concentration.” Use it any way you see fit. Have fun!

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The lazy version of this prompt is:

I refuse to live in the concentration camp that is in my mind for another day. Beating myself up, gassing myself with guilt and thoughts of rejection and ideas that I am not good enough.  🙂

HA HA!

 

THANK YOU  to those who have stuck by me with all this shit going on but I am back in business.

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Laters  xoxoxo ❤

 

About Daisy Willows

'Words are my everything' - Jon Wayne . A writer of poetry, stories, stage scripts, fiction, border line poetry & freestyle works, Music reviews, Guest Features/interview & shout outs. She is also passionate about raising anti-stigma & awareness for Mental Health. A trained co-facilitator in Wellness Recovery Action plan by Mary Ellen Copeland Natasha goes by many moniker names-Daisy Willows, bahtuhkid, GOAT2Bdazee. She has had a colourful life. Travelled. Natasha co-owns a second-hand clothing & accessories business -La Bella Bijoux Ltd Natasha was born in South Africa & is a French national. She currently resides in the UK Natasha Bodley holds a postgraduate in the Humanities. A BA in Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds & Advanced creative writing. She also holds a Foundation degree in Acting performance. She is currently working on her first novel (semi-autobiographical creative non-fiction). She has published one short story on Amazon called 'Number one' Connect with Natasha Collaborate with Natasha & feel free to Communicate her too. Light, Peace & Love!

Posted on Jul 9, 2016, in MY WORLD and tagged , , , . Bookmark the permalink. 33 Comments.

  1. Hazy Daisy | Jul 9, 2016 at 19:27

    Inspirational! Your daughter is very lucky 🙂 Thank you for sharing lovely. What is happening all over the world is so scary; it just seems to keep getting worse! 😦 Hugs your way lovely

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  2. freyathewriter | Jul 9, 2016 at 14:39

    I hope you have a wonderful time in Halifax – my step-dad’s family were in Southowram, not too far away, so I remember it well from the 1970s – and the smell of what I used to call the Bone Factory, which I loved! Anyway, standing up and being counted – that takes guts and I admire anyone who speaks out and up for what they believe in, as long as it is backed with equality, justice, fairness for all – the good stuff of life.

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    • Daisy in the Willows | Jul 9, 2016 at 15:50

      Thank you it was awesome. I need a lie down- will post some pics and me reading poetry to a live crowd! crazy! first I need to get some blogs read so catch up soon. The bone factory? sounds awful!

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  3. A @ moylomenterprises | Jul 9, 2016 at 13:29

    Soul stirring.
    Have a nice time at your event today.

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  4. SpiritualJourney17 | Jul 9, 2016 at 12:29

    Enjoy your day at the event! Glad you’re feeling better. What’s going on in the US is ugly crazy. “Change only comes when there is action”. On point.

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  5. diary of a traveller | Jul 9, 2016 at 10:55

    Nicely wriiten ,great blog !!
    Have a look on my travel blog.
    abhijeet122.wordpress.com

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  6. Bushka | Jul 9, 2016 at 09:47

    Good post…..One can no other but be as good-enough as we can….You, ‘Go’. Lassie! Justice….Will Be Done….
    ‘We Shall Overcome’…..
    Love this….
    “THANK YOU to those who have stuck by me with all this shit going on but I am back in business.”
    Hugs! ❤

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  7. Cezane & Michelle | Jul 9, 2016 at 08:21

    I like the entire read but one line stood out. Thank you for bringing it here.
    Change only comes up about when there is action.
    Had plans for this weekend on that. An uplifting line to amplify my motivation. Thanks. Hope you doin good dear. – Cezane

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  8. Cezane & Michelle | Jul 9, 2016 at 08:19

    Incredible!

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  9. Queen Bee | Jul 9, 2016 at 08:19

    I’m so glad you’re back in business D 🙂 This girl is ON FIRE!!! haha. Good to hear it xxxxxx

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