This month the word is relaxation. It is an emotional state where there is low tension. It is the state of being free from tension or anxiety. I am gonna try and relax this month. I want to enjoy the gift of summer and I cannot if I am constantly on the go. Slowing down.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining “June” and “nineteenth”, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order, issued by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas. Originating in Galveston, Juneteenth has since been observed annually in various parts of the United States, often broadly celebrating African-American culture. The day was first recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law after the efforts of Lula Briggs Galloway, Opal Lee, and others.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth
Opal Lee born October 7, 1926 is an American retired teacher, counselor, and activist in the movement to make Juneteenth a federally-recognized holiday. She is often described as the “grandmother of Juneteenth”.
On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed Senate Bill S. 475, making Juneteenth the eleventh federal holiday.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opal_Lee
Being focused on anticipation changed how i saw the world. I was looking for good things, and mostly missed the bad. Not saying bad didnt happen, but it wasnt my focal point.
My lesson here: focus on the good.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining “June” and “nineteenth”, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order, issued by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas. Originating in Galveston, Juneteenth has since been observed annually in various parts of the United States, often broadly celebrating African-American culture. The day was first recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law after the efforts of Lula Briggs Galloway, Opal Lee, and others.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth
There is something that happens to your brain when you are looking for good things to happen. You don’t really allow any negative things to get in your way. You are so busy looking for the good things. It is all about your perspective.
Juneteenth.
It is about emancipation, but it is a celebration that takes place in the form of cookouts, barbecues and so much more. As a child I remember going to the park to celebrate with other members of our community. As an adult, I remember programs that helped tell the story of why we celebrated.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining “June” and “nineteenth”, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order, issued by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas. Originating in Galveston, Juneteenth has since been observed annually in various parts of the United States, often broadly celebrating African-American culture. The day was first recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law after the efforts of Lula Briggs Galloway, Opal Lee, and others.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth
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