Brutha Magazine Autumn+Winter 2013

AUTUMN/WINTER 2013 ISSUE 7

KNOWLEDGE, CULTURE, & STYLE FOR THE MODERN CARIBBEAN MALE

Theodore Elyett THE MAN WITH A MISSION

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BRUTHA_CONTENTS

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EDITOR’S LETTER CREDITS CONTRIBUTORS TWO CENTS!

art & culture

50 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Catching up with The House of

Raphelita’s David Rolle.

lifestyle 10 POWER & MONEY

Ever wondered how to survive a layoff?

Craig shares some tips that’ll help.

12 HOW YOU LIVING?

Here are 5 remedies mom should have

told you.

14 SHE SAYS – HE SAYS

Zakiya & Darnell answer what we all

want to know: Is Being Faithful Hard?

18 CREATING THE BALANCE

Is your past ruining your relationships?

By David Wygant 20 WORK IT

David Wygant tells us it’s all in our kiss.

fashion 22 Fall Fashion Fever: Trendy Inspiration

for the season.

grooming & beauty 44 FACE IT

10 Great uses for Tea Tree Oil.

57 FEEDING ME

Ever had Greek Pastitsio Casserole?

feature 60 Man with a Mission:

Theodore Elyett and his claim to fame

as the 2013 Mission Catwalk Winner.

outro 72 MAN ON THE RISE

Marquista Thompson doesn’t separate

Fashion from Business.

80 FEMME FATALE

It’s Celeste Marshall: Miss Bahamas

Universe 2012.

88 TECH & GADGETS

EXTRA! EXTRA! iOS7 is here!

90 CRUISE CONTROL

Meet the 2014 BMW X6 92

BRUTHAMAN What if your darkest moment is your greatest gift?

By Mastin Kipp

46 MR. FITNESS

Good Carbs & Cardio with Mikhail Barnett

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BRUTHA_EDITOR’S LETTER

EDITOR’S LETTER

To my Brutha,

Tom Ford, an American Fashion Designer and Film Director, told Vogue “Men don’t wear fashion any more except in Italy and London. Americans have lost that.” How did you take that statement?

In the Caribbean, men are always told that ‘you’re a man, you can wear anything.’

And if you just agreed with that, give yourself a slap. The truth is no matter how unresponsive we appear to be in regards to fashion it is what separates men from boys. Fashion is not something you should frown upon as it can actually propel you in the right direction of your destiny. Read on and we’ll show you how.

In this issue, we’ve profiled some inspiring, fashionable Bahamians soaring to new heights. There is the Mission Catwalk winner, Theodore Elyett, and first runner up, David Rolle, both Fashion Designers who’ve previously displayed their talents at the Islands of The World Fashion Week event. Next, we have a banking professional, Mr. Marquista Thompson, who takes his fashion as serious business. And then, be sure to check out Ms. Celeste Marshall, Miss Bahamas Universe 2012, as she talks about her reign and what’s next for her. There are also fitness tips, fashion inspiration, delicious recipes, dating and relationship tips plus more.

As you go through the issue, remember that no matter the time, event or place you should always look your best. When you look your best, you feel your best and people admire you more. After all, looking good isn’t self-importance, its selfrespect.

Remember, Brutha Magazine is all for you. Don’t forget to spread the word to another Brutha.

Love your Brutha,

TRAVIS T. SWEETING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF travis@bruthamagazine.com

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Editor-In-Chief Creative Director Fashion Director Contributing Stylist

Travis T. Sweeting Cardell J. McClam Tamar Moss Diana Owens Darnell Steele Raynardo Williams

Copy Correspondents

Craig Bain Mikhail Barnett Taj Duncombe Mastin Kipp Zakiya Muwwakkil Travis T. Sweeting Darnell Lamont Walker David Wygant

Contributing Photographers

Roderick Wells Anita Clare

Art Director

Keisha Oliver

Web Editor Advertising Sales

Travis T. Sweeting advertise@bruthamagazine.com Phone: 242-464-5782

Publisher

Clask.Ic Publications P.O Box SS-5536 Nassau, Bahamas

www.bruthamagazine.com This Magazine is published quarterly. No part of Brutha Magazine may be reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent from Clask.ic Publications. We reserve the right to edit, rewrite, or refuse material and we are not responsible for products that appear in this publications. Š 2013 Brutha Magazine. All Rights Reserved.

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BRUTHA_THE CONTRIBUTORS

DARNELL STEELE

DIANA OWENS

ANITA CLARE

From styling for photo shoots with Target, to creating signature looks for clientele, to developing models looks for portfolios, Darnell’s talent/style is unique and untapped.

Chicago bred; Diana Owens is a 27 year old emerging wardrobe stylist from the city’s South side. She is currently working as a personal stylist and image consultant for a few business professionals throughout the city. Diana recently received a Bachelor’s degree in both Journalism and Sociology, but has chosen to seek a career in what drives her most; fashion. She is a strong believer that everyone has their own style, but not everyone knows how to convey it.

She prides herself in being able to allow a client to stay true to themself, while elevating their personal style. Diana feels that “in fashion, you have to know who you are, what you like, what compliments you, and make it all work with the perfect ensemble.”

Anita C is not only a photographer but an artist. Envy, as many of her clients called her, is a graphic artist, clothing stylist, theatrical makeup artist, music video Director and Semi-Pro Photo Editor wrapped in to one.

Coming from a background in fashion retail, 5 years at Nordstroms with $1,000,000+ in sales, Steele is vying to be the top wardrobe stylist first in the Minneapolis market. Featured on billboards, The Wall Street Journal, ABC Family, Target Style and more, he continues to gain recognition.

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RAYNARDO WILLIAMS

RODERICK WELLS

Raynardo uses his own unique style to provide styling expertise for men and women by choosing looks for special events, personal shopping, styling at photo shoots, and transforming the less fashionable into stylish, trendsetters.

Roderick Wells is a Nassau based Commercial, Nature, Event and Editorial photographer. His background and passions include, candid shooting, aviation, fashion and experimentation with his artistry.

In 2011, Nardo established Nardo Wardrobe Consultants (NWC), with the mission to provide services such as personal shopping, closet organizing, and presentations on fashion. Since Nardo Wardrobe Consultant’s inception, business has taken off in Nardo’s favor, proving him to be a major talent for the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, USA.

Over the years, many technical skills were mastered, trouble-shooting became a breeze and true artist emerged. His professionalism, accompanied with his charm, wit and keen eye for design, shape, form and concept has awarded him a vast fan population and a strong foundation of clientele.

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Growing up with an eye for art, being different and establishing crazy, creative ideas was never an issue for her. Anita surrounded herself with positive and inspiring people. This young woman gets her motivation by just looking at the simplest things; establishing new and electrifying ideas for her photo shoots leaving her colleagues and viewers wanting more. She loves doing this and would not change it for the world.

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SURVIVING A LAYOFF

BY CRAIG B As men living a bachelor life, or more particularly men who have established themselves as providers for their homes and families, it is extremely frustrating to deal with the pain of being laid off. It’s just as painful as any other form of rejection, being told that you are no longer needed.

James Russell Lowell, an American romantic poet reminds us, “Let us be of good cheer, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those that never happen.”

In short, he encourages us by suggesting that we are capable of overcoming any misfortune that comes our way. You’ve lost your job, but it doesn’t mean that your career or life as you know it is over.

On the bright side, you can think of it as a new adventure or a new opportunity to start a new path and to take your life in a new direction. Here are some practical steps you can take to get back on your

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feet and overcome your latest misfortune.

Give yourself some me time

Allow yourself time to process what has happened and to think about where do you want to go next. You can treat your new unexpected free time as a vacation and try to catch up on a few things you couldn’t do before. Clear your mind and place things into perspective while creating a new plan of action. You wouldn’t just jump into a new relationship after a breakup right? So you shouldn’t just jump into a new job.

Create a support team Yes, I get it, it’s embarrassing to let others know you lost your job, but you never know where your next opportunity will come from. Use your friends and family, former coworkers, and colleagues as a pool of support and use it

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as an opportunity to identify who you can or can’t lean on in times of need. Don’t ask for handouts, but use your networks to inquire about potential career and job opportunities. More often than not, in the career field, you may find that it doesn’t matter what you know, but who you know.

Weigh your finances

Hopefully you practiced prudence and you were able to create a savings account for rainy days such as this. Take stock of the finances you have and calculate how long you can live off of your savings, this includes any severance package you may have gotten from your former employer and any cash in hand you may have. You may find yourself cutting out a few luxuries until you get back on your feet. It’s important to take note of your expenses and to prioritize your needs. In the meantime, you

should file for unemployment benefits right away to assist you while you’re down.

Get Out there!

Alright, you’ve had your me time, you have created your support team and took stock of your finances, now stop feeling sorry for yourself and get out there and find a job!

Update your resume, identify your skills and strengths and determine what the next step is for you. Get on the road and take copies of your resume with you. Make some phone calls, check employment and company websites and inquire, inquire, inquire about any vacant opportunities. You are not going to find a new job moping in bed, doing nothing all day. As Henry Ward Beecher, an American social reformer suggests, “Men’s best successes come after their disappointments.”

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Weigh options and be realistic

In order to get your foot back in the door sometimes, you may have to take a job lower than your previous position.

Sometimes it may even be best to get whatever job is possible to keep you on your feet until a better opportunity presents itself. Leave your ego at the door if you want to have your expenses paid. Understand that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unlikely that you will get an ideal job with the ideal pay

immediately. Work hard and show that you are worthy of a raise or a promotion and do your best to climb the career ladder or until something better comes along.

If you can afford it however, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t jump on the first offer you receive for the sake of having a job. Think about the long term aspects of the job.

Are there opportunities for personal and professional growth? Is the company stable and established? Are your needs

being met? Are the benefits sufficient? Having the answers to these questions will make your decision a lot easier.

The identity of a man is closely tied to his career and what he does for a living. In the absence of a career, a man struggles with his purpose and identity. With these steps however, and an outlook of a new adventure, the misery of being laid off can be overcome.

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By Travis Sweeting

So, you’ve spilled red wine on that brand new carpet while playing around with her the night before.

Or perhaps your still struggling to get that curry stain off the kitchen counter. In the back of your mind your wondering, ‘how did mom do it?’

I’ve got five remedies from baking soda to baby oil that’ll help keep your home spic and span without breaking the bank.

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BRUTHA_SHE SAYS Being unfaithful to a partner while in a relationship is one of the biggest issues a couple could face.

The ideals many people set for a relationship often are confined to the parameters of monogamy with the intent to never deviate from that structure. It’s as if many individuals have the expectation, or at minimum, the hope that their partner is so deeply and madly in love with them that any urges or desires to experience the physical touch or the love of another have disappeared. And to make matters more problematic there is the assumption that if a partner does deviate from the confines of monogamy, that somehow the love for you has dwindled or diminished or that there was something you did wrong to deserve such treatment. The truth of the matter is being faithful is a challenge to many and there are a few reasons why.

We Don’t Know What Being Faithful Is

Zakiya Muwwakkil

All over the world, partnerships and marriages are different. Due to cultural and environmental aspects of life, individuals develop relationships in a myriad of ways.

Aside from monogamy there is polygamy (one husband multiple wives), polyandry (one wife multiple husbands), polyamory (multiple partners), and even open-marriages/open relationships (partners are able to have their additional partner(s)). In this sense

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we recognize that humans have different needs and different ways of getting those needs met. In addition, one can also note that being faithful can be defined in a variety of ways depending on the circumstance.

It is primarily in the Western world that we see monogamy as the only viable form of relationship building. There is an assumption that monogamy is our innate human nature, when actually it’s not, we are ultimately choosing to be monogamous and with that it can be a challenge.

The concept of monogamy, like other forms of partnership development is a social construct, one that has been taught. There is no default setting inside our brains, or our hearts, that says monogamy is the only way to be faithful. Often we see any form of relationship outside of two partners as unfaithful, uncommitted, and just plain wrong. We have allowed that to be defined for us, and most of us have not taken the time to explore other possibilities or even to understand the parameters we place on so-called faithfulness.

We Don’t Know How To Be Honest

As previously stated, most of what we have come to believe about what relationships and faithfulness are is through social constructs.

We have let our family, our culture,

our religions, and our education define for us how to participate in the world we live in -- often times without questioning. Because we have been breed to believe certain things about ourselves, we have essentially learned to be dishonest.

This dishonesty finds itself at the core of many relationships and it is not just being acted out by the partner who is seen as unfaithful.

But because we have defined faithfulness as monogamy without desire for others, we have become dishonest with ourselves therefore creating the belief that being faithful is an easy undertaking.

Redefining Faithfulness In order to actively work towards freeing ourselves from the emotional taxation of feeling cheated on, being fearful of deceit, and being insecure about others experiencing love and/or physical affection from our partners, we must redefine faithfulness.

To redefine faithfulness each person should come to an understanding of whom he or she is and what they expect, even if it’s not what is seen as socially acceptable. There is no harm in letting a partner know that while you may be in love with them, find them attractive, and have the upmost respect for them, there may be times where you have the desire and want to experience other people. Therefore, discuss

SHE Is being SAYS faithful hard?

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what that means to you and to them.

Also, define ways to approach these desires. Should you feel the need to experience someone outside the relationship, address with your partner if there will be complete openness where the partner knows about it, or is there a ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy in place.

And for those individuals – who once they become monogamous lose all desire for anyone else – also be honest. Do not simply accept being in relationship with a partner who is not monogamous or faithful (according to your definitions) only because you love them.

The bottom line is love, like people, comes in all forms. There is not just one way of relationship building and therefore definitions of faithfulness can also vary from person to person. The key is not letting others confine you to a life of unhappiness and unfulfilled desires simply because of what is deemed the norm. Being faithful is only as easy or as hard as you make it, once you have decided what faithfulness truly is to you, and you alone.

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HE SAYS Sitting on old crates and threelegged chairs as a child amongst old men listening to stories of Cherry, Cindy, Roberta, and some Jamaican woman who grew callaloo in her back yard, I gathered the goal in life, at least when I reached their age, and maybe several years younger, seeing as how they also talked about their inability to keep it up all night, was to collect as many panties, numbers, and funny smelling fingers as possible. Well, perhaps not the number one goal, but certainly a high ranking achievement.

I remember cheating on Jennifer in high school and listening to Jay Z hoping he knew the key to living with regrets. He didn’t, and I felt bad for what seemed like millenniums, but another girl came along to make me feel better, and instead of living with regret, I became a master of rationalization.

“I’m only doing this because…”

The words I’ve used to complete that sentence parallel eternity. I sympathized with serial killers, knowing it was more about lack of control than it was the urge to see decapitated bodies and poor blondes sliced up in back seats of Oldsmobiles. Jennifer was the seed, I suppose, and after her, much like a family tree, came a deep lineage of women who would go mentioned on first dates with “other women.”

The older I got, the more I was able to explore life, and that aided in the rationalizations. My penis filled holes husbands should have been filling, and I’d tell myself while this harlot was away getting the stank out of her clothes, “she did it to her husband. My wife will probably do it to me.”

So I kept going.

nights, and realize there is nothing anyone else could offer to make you give away your spoon.

“What do you look for in a mate,” the infamous pre-first date question.

While her answer is always “faithfulness, blah blah blah,” I never mention that. It makes little to no sense. Having cheated for every possible reason on most of my girlfriends during my growing up stages, it makes no sense. I just don’t want to know, unless we’re opening this relationship to receive late night yells to the sky from others.

Looking back, though, being faithful is easy. My brother, who will remain nameless because I love him and his wife dearly, had the right idea when it came to their marriage. Him being a first round draft pick when it came to finding a mate who had close to everything a woman would want, he knew after his marriage to the woman he’s loved for so long, they’d have to move to a town where other women were non existent. He moved to a place where his wife is, and will always be, the best trophy any man could bring home. And she did the same.

How are you supposed to find “The One” when anyone will come with you? You look at what you have, and think about what it took to get it, assuming you have something extraordinary playing little spoon or big spoon on great and horrible

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BRUTHA_CREATING THE BALANCE

Is your past running

by David Wygant Let’s talk today about your upbringing.

How many of you realize your upbringing actually affects what you are in a relationship? Let’s go even deeper. A client of mine recently came to me and said: “David, I don’t understand I can’t seem to ever get close to a woman. The second they want anything more than just sex and some fun I shut down emotionally. I don’t understand. They’re such amazing people. I don’t understand why I can’t open up.”

During our coaching session we went deeper into what was going on. And I got him to admit that when he was a child, he spent most of his childhood trying to

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open up to his parents and being shut down constantly. At one point in his life, he decided he’d lock himself in his room and create his safe world. His safe world consists of never sharing anything with anybody.

Basically, just satisfying himself.

The life he decided to lead was a very independent life. The trouble was he needed people, but couldn’t let himself get close to them.

Whenever a woman tried to get close to him, he immediately shut down, because his past programming - his upbringing - told him that it wasn’t safe to go there. He didn’t feel safe, because he didn’t know how long

your relationships? she would be around, because every time his parents opened up to him a little bit, they would basically shut him out again.

Our past experiences often program the way we react and behave in certain situations in the future. In relationships, those past experiences can stop you meeting potential partners or they can lead you into relationships that aren’t good for you.

Today you need to really look back at your past, and the way you were brought up.

Take a look at things that happened to you, take a look at the stories you’ve created, and take a look at the way you act in

relationships. Really think deeply about how your past may be affecting you now, and try to uncover any blocks you’re not dealing with.

It might be time to explore some coaching too, because a lot of the time we can’t do this on our own. And this is something that I really think all of us need to work on, because I’m going to tell you something…

I’ve done it myself and it enabled me to grow as a man. But this isn’t about me today.

It’s about YOU!

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BRUTHA_WORK IT

What Kissing Says About You?

by David Wygant

Good kissing to me is like a great conversation. Think about it.

Two mouths pressing together, tongues moving in unison.

Really feeling each other. Kissing each other is a conversation. It’s a conversation of desire. It’s a conversation of passion. It also could be a screaming, bad, awful conversation.

I remember when I was younger, in my 20s, when I was fooling around a lot.

I learned at a very young age that if you mimic her kissing style, she’ll think she’s kissing the best kisser in the world.

So, I give that advice out a lot because it will get you past the first kiss, and onto the second and third and fourth kiss.

But here’s the deal: Some people just are not compatible when it comes down to kissing. Their styles are off.

The conversation inside your mouth is off. And no matter what—if you mimic her style or not, sometimes it just doesn’t matter; sometimes you’re just not right for one another.

So the next time you go on a date, or the first date or the second date, and you’re ready for the kiss, remember: even though you may be compatible when it comes down to talking, your body chemistries may not be compatible when it comes down to kissing.

Many women that I’ve been with have not been compatible when it comes down to kissing.

So you know what I did? I went deeper into the subject of kissing and touch and feeling.

And I really got a lot of research done, personal experience and otherwise. And I came up with a way to be the best kisser in any situation.

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Ask me about it sometime and I’ll show you how.

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Tea Tree Oil:

10 Great Uses for Health.

By Taj Duncombe

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“I’m so annoyed with this thing I think I’m going to pop it.” I said looking in a mirror. There was a giant pimple on my face taking up space and not paying rent. If it was on my chin I wouldn’t mind, but this thing was taking up prime real estate under my eyes and hadn’t written me a cheque yet. It had to go.

“Ew! Don’t do that!” My aunt protested. “I have something you can use. It’s an oil.” I groaned. This lady has ‘oil’ for everything. I swear you can go to her and explain that as a woman you’re having prostate issues and she’ll produce a tiny bottle of oil to help you with it. But she returned with a bottle labeled “Tea Tree Oil.” I figured it couldn’t hurt, and if it

didn’t work I’d get the immense satisfaction of popping the thing in the morning. Only, I didn’t because when I woke up the next morning my facial squatter was gone. Ever since then I’ve been singing the praises of Tea Tree Oil, telling our own Brutha Editor Travis that it’s what Jesus used to put the soldier’s ear back on when Peter chopped it off.

Kathi Keville of HowStuffWorks. com says [tea tree oil] is often called a “medicine cabinet in a bottle”…

In addition to acne, Tea Tree Oil helps as an anti-fungal for treating Athlete’s Foot, eczema, various yeast infections, soothes insect bites, treats ringworm.

Tea tree oil can be used to treat colds, persistent coughs, acne, toothaches, and sunburn. A drop of tea tree oil in a glass of water makes a good mouth wash. You can also gargle it to help fend off illness. Just be sure not to swallow.

Basically it’s miracle oil that you should always have on hand in your house. Be warned – Tea Tree Oil is not the best smelling oil, but if you’d rather walk around with giant zits than use the oil that’s on you. I’m sure my aunt has an oil that make sure I can’t see you.

TEN GREAT USES: 1. Use a dab to treat acne.

2. An anti-fungal for treating athlete’s foot, eczema, various yeast infections, etc.

3. An antiseptic to be used on cuts and burns.

4. An anti-viral: it may lessen the symptoms of colds and flu. Try using a few drops in the bath.

5. Add to a vaporizer to loosen chest congestion.

6. Add a small amount to shampoo to destroy head lice.

7. A small amount added to your bath can help with persistent body odor.

8. Treating sinus infection.

9. For dandruff and dry scalp.

10. In the form of aromatherapy, tea tree oil is used to treat colds, persistent coughs, acne, toothaches, and sunburn.

Check out The Body Shop online for their full line of Tea Tree products.

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By Mikhail Barnett

Let’s not get the wrong idea about carbohydrates based on all the hyped diets we have out there - telling you to “cut carbs” or exclude it from your diet completely. Not all carbohydrates are bad for you, some help support health and on the other hand some play a negative role if eaten in large quantities. Carbs can contribute to you gaining inches/weight and then some can contribute to you losing inches/weight, but then again too much of any food can cause this issue so lets not stereotype carbohydrate foods.

What are Carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are found in a large selection of foods like bread, beans, milk, popcorn, potatoes, cookies, spaghetti, soft drinks, corn etc. They also come in diverse forms such as sugars, starches and fibers. These are the most common forms. The basic building block of every carbohydrate is a sugar molecule, a combination of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

Starches and fibers are essentially chains of sugar molecules, which could contain a lot of sugars or some are straight and others can be branched widely.

The digestive system handles all carbohydrates in almost the same way it breaks them down into a single sugar molecule. Since only these are small enough to cross into the bloodstream it also converts most digestible carbohydrates into glucose

because cells are designed to use this as a universal energy source.

Fiber is an exemption. It is put together so it can not be broken down into sugar molecules, and passes through the body undigested.

Fiber comes in two varieties: soluble fiber dissolves in water, while insoluble fiber does not. Although neither type nourishes the body, they promote health in many ways.

Soluble fiber binds to fatty substances in the intestines and carries them out as a waste, lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or bad cholesterol).

It also helps regulate the body’s use of sugars, helping to keep hunger and blood sugar in check. Insoluble fiber helps push food through the intestinal tract, promoting regularity and helping to prevent constipation.

Adults need at least 20 to 30 grams of

fiber per day for good health.

Let’s change the misconception and add these good carbs to our diet: fruits, oats, brown rice, yams, lentils, whole grain bread, whole grain cereal, whole grain pitas and much more.

So as we eat our balance meals throughout the day we should be amped and energized for our cardio session to burn some calories and fat. Keep in mind a great time to do cardio is first thing in the morning or right after we wake up on an empty stomach because our glycogen (stored energy in the body) levels are low. This will trigger the body to use stubborn body fat tissues as energy due to the low levels of glycogen. So with that said let’s follow this routine for a high intensity cardio session.

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[ Genesis ] T H I S I S D AV I D ’S FA S H I O N Presenting a line called “Genesis,” said to be inspired by the Garden of Eden, House of Raphelita, displays a visibly cohesive, island flare style with an electric point of view.

Having a chance to chat with Founder & Designer David Rolle, we found out just how this amazing Brutha started out on his journey through Fashion, his recent success as Mission Catwalk First-Runner up and his future endeavors.

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How did your journey into Fashion begin?

I think my journey into fashion began at conception. I believe in destiny, purpose and passion.

Fashion along with art is the reason I think I was created. I joke around that I’m sure while in my mother, I probably painted pictures of what the outside world would be like. My first collection however was created in 2010.

When did you create your first piece?

My first complete outfit was for a doll size mannequin I had created in high school. I sewed it by hand from an old curtain. I found it in

my grandmother’s bedroom a few months ago and could not believe it. It was a blazer and pencil skirt. My first piece ever worn by someone would have been in 2005.

It was a prom dress.

How did it make you feel?

How does your work differ from other designers?

My pieces are a reflection of what I feel. They speak to my design style which has changed over the years.

Currently my look is very minimal.

I like clean lines and symmetry. I enjoy playing with cut and color.

It felt right. I always feel like I’m doing what I was created to do.

What is your creative process like?

I’m intuitive; I sew and create as I feel. I sometimes try to follow a traditional design process.

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Name one place in the world you would love to display your work?

Could you imagine being in the window displays of Bergdof Goodman? Neiman Marcus is also one of my favorite stores.

I’m confident that one day I’ll be carried by both companies. I’m preparing myself now.

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Where does your inspiration come from?

Everyday life, my customers and My Creator.

Did you have any problems coming up in the industry?

I’m still coming up in the industry, I’m still having problems. I’ve

learnt that self motivation is the first key to success. Being from a small island and moving to Nassau meant a new start. I didn’t really have many friends in Nassau and it took a while to gain supporters.

I feel like I’ve had to prove myself.

I’ve had a few noted designers laugh in my face upon learning I wanted to make fashion my career.

That motivated me however. Most of the same designers are my greatest supporters.

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It’s expensive to start a career in fashion. Some machines can run you into the thousands. Sourcing fabrics that are on trend can also be very expensive.

How did you cope?

Faith! I have an amazing family and the world’s best friends.

Tell us about your experience with Mission Catwalk.

Mission Catwalk was six months of my life that I’ll never forget.

It helped me to grow and believe in myself. I would not change anything. I was more than pleased with myself.

Do you have any recent releases or upcoming shows?

I have a few projects that I’m working on, your going to need to keep checking in to find out more about them.

What are your plans for the future?

I’m filling out college and scholarship applications again. Let’s see how things go.

Do you believe The Bahamas is a prime place for Fashion Design?

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fashion. We have some of the greatest creative minds.

If I was an investor and you had 30 seconds, tell me more about your brand.

House Of Raphelita is a young brand with a global assignment.

While keeping its island roots, its appeal is international. A diverse brand that can dress a lady in her 50’s, yet attract a social butterfly in her 20’s. House Of Raphelita aims to bring ready to wear fashion a edge and feel of designer runway garments. A brand that is willing to learn and relearn.

Where can the public find your brand?

For now you’ll find me at local runway shows where you can place orders. Within the next few months you’ll see me in two local stores and select looks available via the web. For orders or current looks email Raphelita@gmail.com or for information about showing feel free to contact me directly via email at David_rolle15@hotmail.com.

Anything you wish to share with up and coming designers out there?

If it’s your passion then work at it everyday. The Internet is your best friend. It can connect you to all the latest trends in fashion within minutes. Research and study every aspect of this industry.

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4. Stir in the pasta and spoon the pasta mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the pasta and broil for about 3-5 minutes (watching carefully so it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t burn!). Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parsley. Let it stand fora bout 5 minutes before serving.

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Theodore Elyett M A N W I T H

One of my favorite monologues comes from the movie “The Devil Wears Prada,” when the character Andie refers to fashion as “stuff” and Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly correctly schools her by saying: “You go to your closet and you select out, oh I don’t know, that lumpy blue sweater, for instance, because you’re trying to tell the world that you take yourself too seriously to care about what you put on your back. But what you don’t know is that that sweater is not just blue, it’s not turquoise, it’s not lapis, it’s actually cerulean. You’re also blindly unaware of the fact that in 2002, Oscar de la Renta did a collection of cerulean gowns. And then I think it was Yves St Laurent, wasn’t it, who showed cerulean military jackets?

And then cerulean quickly showed up in the collections of eight different designers. Then it filtered down through the department stores and then trickled on down into some tragic “casual corner” where you, no doubt, fished it out of some clearance bin. However, that blue represents millions of dollars and countless jobs and so it’s sort of comical how you think that you’ve made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry when, in fact, you’re wearing the sweater

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that was selected for you by the people in this room.”

Fashion is deep. Fashion is air. Even people who don’t pay attention to fashion at some point become apart of the fashions.

You don’t have to open your mouth when you walk into a room and begin speaking before people size you up and define who you are. Wearing oversized glasses?

Hipster. Wearing a Cowboy hat with boots and a Chanel dress? Couture. Wearing a shiny gold dress with 6” heels at lunch?

Mariah Carey.

So if fashion is a sentence that describes your life at the moment, what then do we call the people that select and design what we wear? Punctuation.

Those of us who have been paying attention know Theodore Elyett as the winner of the 2013 Mission Catwalk Caribbean TV show. A designer, and a future trendsetter, Elyett is not playing when it comes to his business and what he expects out of his future. He is making stride to ensure that his mark will be left on the world. And when it is, it won’t be a semi-colon or drab apostrophe, but a large exclamation point.

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“I had done two years previously at Ryerson University in Toronto but that can’t compare to the month that I spent at Parsons.”

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Did you envision a Caribbean look when you began designing your current line?

Or were you more of the mindset of ‘let’s just get it out there now. Then we can look to global.’?

Well when I designed my line on ‘Mission Catwalk’ I designed it with the end goal in mind – which was London. For me, the grand prize was always being able to branch to the European markets. So when I designed the collection I designed with the European woman in mind. That’s typically the client I go after, the world traveler, the global player, someone who is aware of herself. So when I design a collection, no matter what kind of store it’s for – a department store or a boutique- I always think of the “Theodore Elyett” woman and what she wants.

At what age did you realize ‘this is what I want to do’?

I guess it was always there. My grandmother was a seamstress. My mother had a factory back home – so she was a garment manufacturer. I kind of grew up in my mother’s factory. I think as far back as I can remember I used to sew dresses in the factory and you know, put t-shirt designs together. I really didn’t launch my career until I was 13 years old. I designed a wardrobe for my best friend who was in a modeling competition. My career just took off from there.

Contestants from Miss Bahamas saw my piece and I became the youngest designer to design for Miss Bahamas contestants.

At 13 you had a career?

Yeah. For quite a while I was an evening gown and pageant costume designer.

Then in 2010, after I won a scholarship through Hal Taylor bags I got to study at Parsons – The New School for a summer semester and I just kind of revamped the label to be more ready to wear.

Who was the first Miss Bahamas contestant that we saw your designs on?

It was two girls that year – Arianna Claire and Tanya Saunders. They won third and fourth places in the competitions that year.

How long does it take you to come up with a concept and construct that piece?

It’s all relative to the design of that piece.

My favorite part is the research of that piece. Because I find that I’m heavily inspired by world culture. The whole process is just really dependant on the piece of the design.

How was Parsons?

Life changing. It’s one of the top schools in the world. I believe it’s in the top three for fashion design. So for me, it was an expanding experience. I had done two years previously at Ryerson University in Toronto but that can’t compare to the month that I spent at Parsons.

It really stretched me as a designer, it helped me to understand my design aesthetic, and it helped me develop who the Theodore Elyett woman is. [They] assisted me in targeting who exactly I would like to be as a designer.

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“So when I design a collection, no matter what kind of store it’s for – a department store or a boutique- I always think of the ‘Theodore Elyett’ woman and what she wants.”

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I enjoy everything about it. Especially being able to dictate what fashion is all about.

What’s your personal style?

I don’t think designers ever really have a style.

We just throw on stuff. I don’t think we ever put too much thought into what we wear because our life is dedicated to making persons look and feel beautiful. For me – I’ll speak for myself – I’ll throw on a suit and maybe a buttoned up shirt.

But I never really put much attention into design details into what I want to wear. I just throw on something and go.

Where do you see fashion in a year from now?

The Bahamian fashion scene is growing yet it still has a long way to go. The Bahamas is a little behind the ball but I think we’re getting there when you look at the initiatives like “Islands of the World” Fashion Week headed by Owen Bethel. I think they’re taking a step in the right direction towards creating an environment where people are aware of what fashion is and begin to develop an appreciation for it.

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Tell me about yourself.

I have been married to my beautiful wife of 8 years, and this union has produced a son. I am also a business professional that believes in God, family, networking, image and self-branding in that order.

What do you do in your current career?

My current responsibilities require that I manage a small team of trust professionals, solicit new business prospects, actively review fiduciary structures, serve as a member of the Trustee Committee and execute documentation on behalf of our nominee companies that serve as Directors on our local book of business.

How did you get started?

From a very young age, my parents and family members told me that I always exuded professionalism and a desire to become either a businessman or a Banker. My professional career began on the commercial side of Banking having worked for the former Barclayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bank for 3 years as a Customer Service Representative before transitioning into the Offshore world at Cititrust (Bahamas) Limited where I worked for 10 years.

The past three years of my working tenure has been spent with Royal Fidelity Merchant Bank and Trust where I serve as Manager of Trust & Corporate services.

How have you changed personally since starting college?

I find that I have become more mature with a keen focus on life, career and spiritual advancement since starting college.

How many people are you responsible for?

I currently manage a team of 3 persons which is a relatively small group compared to the many international players in the field.

What are some of the pressures and/ or stresses involved in your role?

Tempering personalities and managing expectations.

Why do you think you survived in the marketplace?

I believe that I survived in the marketplace because of the knowledge I have in the area, the passion to help individuals with varying wealth management and estate planning needs, being a team player and having a personality that is adaptive to any culture.

What motivates you?

Appreciation, gratitude, acknowledgement, desire to help people and last but by no means least adequate remuneration.

What work experiences have been most valuable to you and why?

Having worked in an institution where the individual I reported to had a dominating personality, this taught me patience, drew me closer to God and was definitely a lesson on endurance to remain under the pressure for an extended period of time.

What has been your greatest challenge?

Not feeling valued in an institution despite oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s willingness to go above and beyond.

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“I find that I have become more mature with a keen focus on life, career and spiritual advancement since starting college.”

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Does fashion play a big role in your career? How so?

Yes, I have learned that you should dress as you wish to be addressed. I find that people have a higher level of respect for you when you dress professionally and are mindful of your image and brand. As a part of my professional goals, I am required to attend seminars, host client meetings, presentations, lunches with clients, Annual General Meetings, etc., and similarly, I believe that I should be consistent whenever I represent my organization and myself.

What do you think is the most crucial part of a man’s look?

Ironed wardrobe and clean shoes

What are the top 5 items in your wardrobe?

Cufflinks, Ties, Shoes, Suits, Watches

Bowties or Neckties?

I tend to wear both items frequently and interchangeably.

Are you more of a conservative dresser or trendsetter?

I am definitely a trendsetter. I am often told that my boldness speaks of my personality.

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If I asked the people who know you well to describe you, what three words would they use?

Eccentric, Audacious, Trendsetter

What type of work environment appeals to you?

I have what personality and image consultants consider an Interactive personality, hence I enjoy working in a professional environment with others that are team players and are personable.

What are your future plans?

My future plans are to become a self-marketer for brands such as Hugo Boss, Gucci, and some departmental stores whereby I market their products and refer business to them just by virtue of influence. Also, I aspire to become an Project Manager, with a focus on events, budgeting and successful execution allowing me to utilize my professional designation as a Certified International Project Manager.

What advice would you give to other aspiring Brutha’s out there?

I would say to aspiring Brutha’s, never be afraid to try something new or step outside your comfort zone, you should be your biggest critic.

“I have what personality and image consultants consider an Interactive personality..”

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My experience as Miss Universe Bahamas has been absolutely amazing.

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As her year of reign comes to a close, Brutha Magazine got a look into the 2013 Miss Universe Bahamas’ life, goals and aspirations. Nothing less than a beautiful nubian princess, Celeste came through and showed us exactly why she was able to claim the crown and wear it fabulously.

Tell me about yourself.

I am very humble, but outspoken when I need to be. I love helping out when ever and how ever I can. I love children and listening to music. I am very analytical, I like to think about every aspect of situations and weigh out my options. I am very passionate about modeling, it is something I always think and feel great doing. I also love dancing. I am hardworking and determined, anything I put my mind to, I do and do my best.

How did you get into pageantry?

Pageantry was not always an interest of mine but after analyzing the benefits and how much I would grow from it also the persuasion of both my stylist and my mother I entered the Miss Bahamas pageant.

What do you expect to gain by participating in pageants? Why?

I expect to grow for the most part. I wanted to be able to participate in public speaking, leading to becoming a great spokesperson and advocate.

I expected to gain these things because in pageantry you must be able to handle yourself on stage and off stage through interviews or even giving a speech. I feel as though all of the preparation for the public eye would help me tremendously.

Tell me about your experience as Miss Bahamas Universe.

My experience as Miss Universe Bahamas has been absolutely amazing. I’ve met so many great people and I’ve accomplished so many things.

It was definitely like no other. I was able to represent my country and show my personality at the same time. I was able to share my culture, my beauty and my stories with others that was most interested in The Bahamas and who wanted to know the background story of it all. Being Miss Universe Bahamas has opened my eyes and my mind to so many different things.

What unique experience or qualifications separated you from other contestants?

Every contestant had their unique qualities which made each and every one of us stand out. What I felt separated myself from the other contestants was the fact that I remained headstrong and true to myself.

Describe some of your most important accomplishments during your reign.

There were two very important accomplishments during my reign that I was most proud of. The first would definitely be walking in Operation

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Smile Fashion show in Nicaragua, which was a fashion show to raise money to build a hospital that provided free surgeries for children conceived with cleft palettes. It was very important to me because I am very passionate about helping children. The second would be having the opportunity of being the Grand Marshall of Atlanta Caribbean Carnival, meeting the Mayors of Atlanta and Jacksonville and being able to tour both cities with celebrity status.

How was it going into the Miss Universe pageant?

Going to the Miss Universe Pageant was definitely a new experience for me. Meeting 88 other women who had the same exact goal as me but still very sincere and genuine toward each other was definitely something I did not expect.

I learned so many different things and gained so much knowledge, that even though I didn’t win the crown, I still felt like I got something from the Miss Universe Pageant.

Do you consider yourself to be a giver or a taker? Why?

I consider myself to be a giver. I am a giver because I always put others before myself. I will always ensure that someone else is stable and happy before I consider doing so for myself. I would always give my last and my best to someone to ensure that they are satisfied and happy before I cater to myself.

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At what point does a girl become a woman?

I think a girl becomes a woman when she is able to make decisions, live and be satisfied with the decisions that she’s made for herself. I believe when she can provide and do for herself without an opinion or permission she becomes a woman.

I believe when she has made it through struggles she doubted herself for she becomes a woman.

Who do you feel is the most popular person in the world?

Why?

I believe popularity is dated. It depends upon who has done the greatest thing during that time. Some confuse popularity and fame. Many have remained famous due to their various accomplishments, but it would be very difficult to point out the most popular in the world.

What motivates you?

What truly motivates me is realizing that I’ve accomplished so many things that I would’ve never dreamed of. I allow those things to keep me focused and motivated to do much more.

How do you motivate others?

I motivate others by encouraging and sharing my personal experiences. Sharing my views and how I got through obstacles. Showing them how much I accomplished with what I had and making the best out of the worse situations.

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I think a girl becomes a woman when she is able to make decisions, live and be satisfied with the decisions that she’s made for herself.

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What’s the best part of your day?

The best part of my day is waking up in the morning knowing that I was blessed with life for another 24hrs. That is the best feeling.

What’s always in your bag?

Napkins/tissues are always in my bag.

Is there a rule you always break?

Wow, I don’t think there are any rules I always break.

If you showed me around The Bahamas, where would you take me? Why?

I would take you to Arawak Cay. Arawak Cay has to be the epitome of our Bahamian culture. It has a beautiful sea view, with many stalls serving delicious Bahamian Dishes.

What’s next for Celeste?

What’s next for Celeste is transition from Celeste Marshall, Miss Universe Bahamas to Celeste Marshall, Supermodel. Also, I’m currently searching for colleges abroad to complete my education in Biochemistry.

Are you ready to give up the crown?

I must say it is a bittersweet feeling for me. I feel like I am ready to give up my title but I not ready for it to be completely over and done with.

What would you say to someone who wants to follow in your footsteps?

I would say to them work hard and never give up. Remain humble and true to yourself and do not allow anyone or anything to stop you from reaching your goal.

Three words that describe you as a person are...

Happy, determined and hardworking.

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I’m currently searching for colleges abroad to complete my education in Biochemistry.

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Techno-Savvy iOS7 “With an all-new design and all-new features, iOS 7 is the world’s most advanced mobile OS. In its most advanced form.”

ALL NEW DESIGN

iOS 7 started with a desire to take an experience people love and make it better. To make it even simpler, more useful, and more enjoyable — but still feel instantly familiar. The design of iOS 7 is beautiful because it’s all of those things. And it’s the start of a new chapter for iOS.

Airdrop

ALL NEW FEATURES

Control Center, AirDrop for iOS, and smarter multitasking are just a few of the great new features in iOS 7. And all your favorite apps have been enhanced to make everything even easier to get to and use. So with iOS 7, not only is your device more capable, you are, too. iOS7 will be compatible with: iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch – 5th Generation, iPad 2, iPad with Retina display & iPad mini See it in action:

Camera

Information & Photo Source: Apple.com Log on to www.apple.com for more information on their products & services.

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iTunes

Mailboxes

Multi-tasking

Instant Messaging

Weather

Image Galleries

Control Center

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CRUISE CONTROL The 2014 BMW X6

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The BMW X6 is the world’s first Sports Activity Coupé. And remains unequalled even today. It combines the agility, performance and design of a large BMW Coupé with the versatility and elevated seating position of an off-road vehicle.

Once again, BMW has defined a totally new vehicle concept, offering a perfect combination of the qualities of various vehicle classes. Standard-feature Dynamic Performance Control provides even more driving dynamics. And the BMW TwinPower Turbo 8-cylinder petrol engine with High-Precision Injection is regarded as the most efficient engine in its class.

Driving Dynamics

Sophisticated chassis tuning and the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system guarantee driving pleasure in any situation. Additional support for the

driver comes from intelligent systems such as Dynamic Performance Control, the optional Active Steering or the optional Adaptive Drive.

When cornering, the BMW X6 appears to defy the laws of physics. It steers into every bend with impressive ease, even at high speeds, and remains securely on track − thanks not only to xDrive, but also to Dynamic Performance Control. It distributes the drive power on the rear axle smoothly between the left-hand and right-hand wheels. During cornering, the torque is then increased on the wheel with the greatest traction. The result?

Maximum dynamics and optimum safety.

The optional chassis control system Adaptive Drive (standard in the X6 M50d) further increases this level of driving dynamics by adjusting damping in line with

the road surface. Also available as an option, Active Steering provides precision, agility and comfort during parking maneuvers.

Performance

Every BMW engine is characterized by its performance, power and free-revving nature.

And naturally, all of the BMW TwinPower Turbo engines offered for the BMW X6 follow the BMW EfficientDynamics philosophy.

These engines pursue the goal of bringing power onto the asphalt with maximum efficiency while, at the same time, minimizing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Whichever engine you opt for, you are guaranteed maximum driving pleasure with high efficiency.

For the first time, the BMW X6 M50d offers a tremendously powerful diesel engine with 280 kW (381 hp), which has been devel-

oped with the know-how of BMW M. With its unique three-stage turbo charging, it is capable of delivering a full 740 Nm of torque while, at the same time, operating highly efficiently. On average, it gets by on 7.7 l/100 km with CO2 emissions of 204 g/km.

Equipment

The powerful dynamics of the BMW X6 are apparent at first glance. The fascinating exterior and interior equipment from the BMW M Sport Edition allow you to further enhance this sporty impression.

With their two-color design in Aluminum and Orbit Grey, the 20-inch M light-alloy doublespoke 333 M wheels exude pure athleticism.

Other exterior highlights in this edition are the body color Alpine White non-metallic, Adaptive LED Headlights, the surround of the rear fog lights in black and the entry sills with

the distinctive M emblem.

The interior inspires with the roof liner in BMW Individual Anthracite and matching BMW Individual Shadow Line in high gloss, together with interior trim strips in Aluminum Flywheel Black finish. Sports seats for driver and front passenger can be adjusted in height and are covered in the fine M Alcantara-Nappa leather combination in Black. In addition, the driver can savor the comfort of the M leather steering wheel with integrated shift paddles as well as the stainless steel pedals.

The M footrest rounds off the edition.

Finally, the high-speed tuning also contained in the BMW M Sport Exclusive edition ensures that the vehicle not only looks like a top-class athlete, but performs like one, too.

Adapted from www.bmw.com

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What if your darkest moment is your greatest gift?

“Goals. There’s no telling what you can do when you get inspired by them.

There’s no telling what you can do when you believe in them. There’s no telling what will happen when you act upon them.”

Jim Rohn What if, from another point of view, your darkest moment was actually your greatest gift?

When we talk about spritiual growth, we are dwelling within a realm that does not sync up with human reason.

Human reason and intelligence has been evolving over the ages, but it is still not developed enough to properly decode and decipher the true nature of reality. We tend to think logically, in mostly “if, then” statements.

If I’m a good person, then good things will happen to me. If I follow all the rules, then I will be rewarded.

If something bad happened to me, then there must be something wrong with me. If I experience pain, then what’s happening is bad. If I experience pleasure, then what’s happening is good.

But the problem is human logic, understanding, and our point of view is extremely limited. If we truly understood this, we wouldn’t be so quick to apply meaning to the events of our lives. Just because we feel good or bad in the moment doesn’t mean what’s happening is good or bad.

When I was doing drugs and drinking alcohol, in the moment I felt good, unaware of the long-term effects of my actions.

While I’m working out, it hurts like hell, but there is massive long-term reward. The nature of The Uni-verse is often counter-intuitive. What’s bad is actually good and what’s good is actually bad.

This isn’t a blanket Uni-versal truth, but it is something I would love for you to consider.

Also, it’s important to mention that even the dance between good and bad is perfect. We need opposite to learn, to grow and to evolve through.

I would love for you to consider that the worst things in your life, seen from a new perspective, are actually your greatest gift!

I know it sounds impossible, but what if you were sent major pain, not only to learn from it, but to help others, too?

Through the lens of human reason, horrible things happen. Through the lens of Uni-versal understanding,

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horrible things happen as a path for us to collectively wake up, one person, one light bulb, at a time.

What gift would you like to claim for your darkest hour?

What treasure is in the cave of your fear waiting to be seen?

How can you show up with even more Love in your heart and give it to you and all those you meet? What new & empowering meaning can you express & start to live in your life?

The choice is yours. Who you are is more powerful than any story you tell about your life, yet the story you tell about your life is what you get to experience. Choose wisely.

As always, the action happens over on the blog; head on over there and leave a comment on my blog “What if your darkest moment is your greatest gift?” The TDL Community thrives in the comments and it’s a GREAT place to get support!

Love, Mastin

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