deannalynette

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My Mission In Life

My mission in life is to fulfill my calling, which is to encourage and motivate others to become their truest selves. I believe there are generations born and unborn who are in some way, linked to me. In knowing this, I am motivated to be the blessing and continue to press because it is through the pressing that I am not only set free but also those who are waiting on me to fulfill my assignment.

My Job

Author, columnist, editor and motivational speaker

My Hobbies

Anything that inspires creativity and allows me to use my hands and voice.

Inspiration

I am inspired by life, love and laughter, and draw strength from the wind and silence.

Movies & Documentaries

Coming to America; The Notebook; I am an Animal; Napoleon Dynamite; Carmen Jones; The Imitation of Life; Sleepless in Seattle; Roots; the Goonies; Queen; Women of Brewster Place; I'm Gonna Get You Sucka; Where the Heart Is

My Favorite Magazines

Selah magazine; ymib; Essence

Favorite Books

Lessons from the Fall; the Bible; Leadership on the Line; Growing Up X; Darwin's Athletes; Now is the Time to Open Your Heart; By the Light of My Father's Smile; The Notebook; Like a Natural Woman; Mad Cowboy; Superwomen & Goddesses; Dreams from my Father; Like Water for Chocolate; Project Butterfly; Look Left; Sacred Woman; Intelligence in Nature; Do You by Russell Simmons; The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho; A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle; Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda; The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle; The Re-ascension of the Black Man's Mind by Dr. Dana Dennard; Of Water and the Spirit by Malidoma Patrice Some; Hope for the Flowers by Trina Paulus; A Separate Reality by Carlos Castaneda; In Search of Self: Remembering the Truth Within by D.L. Carpenter

About Me

I am love, yet hate is no stranger to me; I am filled with joy, yet I am motivated by pain; I believe in simplicity, yet my life reflects complexity; I am such a contradiction... I am beautifully human. ~ D.L. Carpenter

Lastest Comments

Great Minds

On August 18th, 2009 ms.jackson says:

Ms. Jackson
Greetings Sis,
Just wanted to say great minds are always on the same page. My name is Deanna Lynnita, nice to meet you!!

Nice to meet you!

On February 28th, 2009 CaramelBella says:

Hello! I'm excited to meet a fellow writer and journalist. I'm looking forward to chatting with you!

peace and love,
The Caramel Bella
www.CaramelBella.com

Peace Beloved

On December 9th, 2008 MsLoveChild says:

Thank you for the comment you left on my blog. Encouragement is always a blessing. That main picture is gorgeous. I can just imagine how long and pretty your hair must be now. Have a great rest of the day!

health/love/radiance/peace

Hello Sis,

On October 19th, 2008 innarae says:

...coming around to bask in your inspiration today. We have the love of the wind, walks, and writing in common. Hope your day is well and stay in touch.

Yay for Cooking

On September 5th, 2008 soulliving says:

Deanna I am so happy that you got a chance to try the chick pea roast! Isn't it yummy! Mmm! Take care and have a wonderful weekend...see you around the Circle!

SoulLiving ~ Every Minute Counts

Greetings Rattler Sis!

On August 18th, 2008 Nahd says:

Greetings Sis...it's been awhile since we've last conversed, but my writing energy has returned with a vengeance and now I am ready for your wisdom on self-publishing. So, how does one get started/maintain/succeed in this arena?

"I haven't seen anybody that interesting, that black, and that beautiful in long time." -Photographer Steven Meisel referencing Alek Wek

Thanks deannalynette

On July 8th, 2008 hibiscusblaque says:

Hi Sis,
Thank you for reading my blog and for the positive feedback! I am elated to hear that the tofu fritter recipe was a success. I definitely feel you as far as vegetarianism not being option less. It truly forces you to be creative especially if you get tired of eating the same things over and over again. To illiminate the monotony I try to be innovative when time permits. I will post some more recipes soon. Take care and I look forward to sharing and connecting with you as well. Have beautiful peace-filled days.

Seek Truth~Facilitate Change
~Nyarah~

Greetings Deanna, Just

On June 30th, 2008 Liaya says:

Greetings Deanna,

Just visited your site and I wanted to let you know that I agree with what you said about reparations. The Universe is waiting for us to heal ourselves enough to receive the abundance that is ours by Divine Right. Nothing can stand in the way of this but the wounds of slavery and unconsciousness. We and our Ancestors are what can/will/must heal these wounds--not Whites, which they have no intention of attempting to do anyway and have let us know this in no uncertain terms. These are my own feelings and it is nice to see them reflected. Peace, Liaya

You are your own dream come true!

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Bless love Empress

On April 26th, 2008 Azmera says:

Greetings.. First I want to thank you for being my sister!!!! you are beautiful and inspiring... i will have more inventory online soon.. I will make sure to update you.. It seems my love for creating custom made dresses has over ride my time of just creating to put things in my etsy shop.. I also do local custom made orders when ever Im home or traveling.. Yet I am also open for creating a custom order.. so let me know... either way.. give me a few couple of weeks.. and Ill have something up.. give thanks for your love and support mama..

OneLove
Azmera
Create ~ Inspire ~ Love ~ Life

Thicker Than Water

On April 3rd, 2008 Mawiyah says:

Mawiyah Kai EL-Jamah Bomani

In case you're interested, today is the day I begin shipping books (Thicker Than Water). So GirlFriend my address is 7106 Red Fox Trail
Shreveport, Louisiana 71129. You can send your check ($15.00) to that address and send me your address so that I can send you the book. Thank You for being part of the books birth. My husband and I appreciate any support you offer.

Mawiyah Bomani

We are the one's we've been waiting for.
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