Evolve

Things are changing

Today on July 7th as I usher in a new season of my life I have been heavy reflections and many changes. As I reflect on who I am and the planetary shifts we are currently in the theme and downloads have filled with the gently nudge to reflect on self. This is the time for internal inventory of how we view home life, values, needs, wants, and what makes us who we are as an individual down to fabric of our spiritual and physical being. Because of this the time of The Concrete Rose has come to an evolutionary state (Yes, I will still be Rose The Concrete Rose and the blog handle will still be leconcreterose.com). We are in a space of healing collectively because of this some of us are experiencing the urge to integrate parts of ourselves we have forgotten, hidden, or thrown away. Meanwhile, some of us are releasing and purging people, beliefs, habits, and lifestyles that may have been holding us back and weighing us down. In many ways this is a reminder that change is the only constant and some of those changes are uncomfortable and life long while others are temporary and blissful, what matters is there is a lesson, blessing, and reminder in those moments of change.

Origin of the Rose

Concrete Rose was a name birthed in high school. A name that was inspired by Tupac’s Poem The Rose That Grew From Concrete. Due to the environment I was raised in during my childhood many possibilities did not seem possible. Sometimes our environment have the capability to shape us in many ways and sometimes the shaping can reinforce us positively way or negatively. Oftentimes, dreaming was seen as unnecessary because of the thoughts and beliefs some of my peers and family members had which were placed upon many of the youth. Because of this the likelihood of succeeding and/or getting seemed very difficult or unlikely. Around the age of 16ish I read the poem by Tupac and resonated with it on a deep level. It cause me to reflect on how my parents from the moment I was born worked tooth and nail for me to blossom out of an unforgiving environment. Up until that point I had done some amazing things and was preparing to do college applications and coming down from a lengthy dance competition session. When reading the poem I realized against all odds I grew out of unlikely circumstances. I resonated so deeply I got the poem tattooed. Overtime Concrete Rose was eventually shorted to Rose in honor of my grandmother and because I had fully blossomed and needed more space to grow so that may roots could spread deeper. A metaphor that after reflected was more on track that I was aware of at the time. At the time I was actively taking care of my mental, physical, and spiritual needs which impacted my mood and emotions in a positive way. I began to connect with my ancestral roots and valued relationships that were mutually nurturing. I was actively uprooting myself and replanting myself in stabilized environments as a result, my roots deepened & expanded allowing a garden to emerge that eventually became my blog, business, family, friends, and spirit team.

Reflections

Concrete Rose will always be who I am. However, I have evolved in a Rose that is healing. Because of this realizations it is only right that The Healing Yogi takes her rightful place. The truth is Rose has been uprooted and replanted in a nurturing environment filled with love and support. This has allowed me to honor my healing journey, which will be an ongoing journey that has enabled me to help others in their healing process. I have also come to a space of integrating every aspect of who I am as Rose The Healing Yogi. What this means is I am able to love my Thorns. Thorns are for protection; this is a testament of my shadow self. The aspects of me that I once feared and wanted to do away with. Some may say its my edge or my mystic. All is all a Rose in her natural environment unrefined and unbothered has thorns, this is what a rose is known for beauty and thorns. When integrating and re-membering every aspect of myself it is important to bring along my thorns. While roses are beautiful with or without the thorns, Roses with thorns are a reminder to handle with care and intentionality. Just as a rose has thorns, there are petals and leaves. Petals and leaves of a rose are not just beautiful, they are also healing. Rose petals can be used as tea, as a food, as perfume, and as a skin care remedy. Roses have been used for decades as a way to reduce inflammation around the eyes and on the skin and wrinkles. Other lesser known healing facts is that Roses help soothe the gastrointestinal tract and reduces coughs as well as a sore throat. With knowing these facts it makes more sense why such an important plant requires a little protection from its thorns so that predators may tread lightly. Roses grow in heavily fertile, sunny, well drained environment, just as I. Nutritious soil is needed where we can breathe reducing the possibility drowning and suffocation; allowing us to grow towards the sun.

What does this mean?

This means I am whole, honoring and nurturing every aspect of myself. What this will also mean is services will be integrated. Yoga is Wellness and is 100% about integrating/uniting ones self. Because of this Rose Garden Vibez (RGV) Yoga is now RGV Wellness. Wellness will be holistic in everyway allowing you to benefit from Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual healing collectively. There is more to healing and myself than meets the eye. I will be sure to break things down here and more in-depth in services. Just know what you see is what you get here if you pay clos attention and ask all the question.

-PS. THE HEALING YOGI