PLUMA SNIPPETS July 2020


Freedom to Fear

I love celebrating the 4 th  of July. Not only is it the anniversary of America's independence, it’s also a reminder for people of their infinite desire for freedom! Freedom of speech, to gather, to worship, etc. etc. We are indeed a country of freedoms. 
That is who we are in America; a gathering of people who demand their independence. Our ancestors, no matter what continent they came from, expected to find freedoms to support their greatest dreams and desires. Certainly, my parents, coming from Mexico expected to have the freedom America promised; to live in a country of opportunities. To work hard and to prosper and live in a democratic society of honest rules and principles and a constitution that would protect their rights. 

Yet the most important freedom we possess, is one we take for granted or waste unconsciously; the freedom to direct our thoughts and create our attitudes. I know most people think this comment is “New Age” rhetoric and scientifically unfounded, but it is now a proven statistic; just as it is confirmed meditation is as beneficial as medication, one’s attitude is vital for optimum physical health and emotional well-being. What we continually think about, we create inside our cellular body and manifest in our outer lives. We decide thought by thought what attitude we will choose in which to create our future. 
A person who understood the importance of attitude was Dr. Viktor Frankl, an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist when writing  Man’s Search for Ultimate Meaning,  in his recollections surviving the holocaust; “The last of the human freedoms: to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way. And there were always choices to make. Every day, every hour, offered the opportunity to make a decision, a decision which determined whether you would or would not submit to those powers which threatened to rob you of your very self, your inner freedom; which determined whether or not you become the plaything to circumstance, renouncing freedom and dignity.” 

As Dr. Frankl stated, ‘in any given set of circumstances,’ I can’t help but think of our current circumstances with COVID 19. Of course, we are all in this together as our health and wellness depends on each other. As a blanket of group consciousness covers us with the unknown, fear is at its best when we don’t have answers and a point of exit.  But we can be cautions and caring and not be the plaything to anxiety and panic. Self-responsibility, not blaming others for the circumstances and no matter the outcome, you know you can handle whatever comes your way.
In a recent article in O Magazine, author, life coach Martha Beck on  befriending our beastly fears ,  writes; Only we humans have the dubious talent of staying scared even when there’s no immediate threat….The problem with these approaches is that instead of conquering or avoiding the fear, we put it at the center of our lives and allow it to control us.” 

Over the years, I have written countless articles and even books on the importance of reconciling fear as a natural emotion that solidifies our survival as human beings. Yes! Have fears and acknowledge them for what they are; a warning, a call to attention, a deepening of faith and a marker for personal growth.  You can avoid the melodrama of fear by releasing it when it’s time to move on. You own the freedom to fear as well as the freedom to live fearlessly. And only you can decide which freedom you will embrace. 

Happy 4th of July with love,

Hilda

A Small Book with a Big Message

Hilda and her son, Ron Fusselman, are pleased to announce their first book collaboration. Dear Son, Dear Mom, Thoughts I Wanted You to Feel is an uncommon tale of a mother and son. Together they are somebody .

Available soon on Amazon!


PRODUCT OF THE MONTH

Eufora Style Forming Cream, a shaping balm for curly or wavy hair. 

  SNIP TIP
Give your hair some well deserved time off from blow drying this summer. Instead apply Forming Cream to clean, damp wavy or curly hair and scrunch lightly, air dry or diffuse. 
"BEFORE'S & AFTERS"
Samantha's "Before"
Samantha's "After"
Hilda's Client Four Months Growth "Before" COVID 19
Hilda's "After"

QUOTE OF THE MONTH


From Living Brave…Finishing Strong

When asked the question,  what fears come up for you and how do you manage them ? Jolene Baney answered: “I make myself stop and be with the fear for a little while before I act. Facing fear forces me to confront how avoiding vulnerability might keep me stuck. Being in that uncomfortable place can be revealing. What is the fear exactly? What’s underneath it? How can I heal it? Is the fear protecting me or keeping me from experiencing life more fully? With that awareness, I can act on the fear, believing in myself and knowing I have the inner strength to face any challenge."                                                                                                                         


SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT UPDATE


Hairstyling is still one of the few industries requiring touch. During the past months many clients have expressed how they missed hugging and touching their friends and family members. This elbow to elbow, pretend touching, hugging just wasn’t enough. Fortunately, we have to touch the clients head, neck and ears to accomplish a simple haircut and style. 
Touching goes beyond the physical factor to feeling care and consideration. Touching also goes to the heart of what matters. We can touch someone’s life when we help educate them and give them a leg up in their career in hairstyling. 
Help me touch the lives of those who are attending Cosmetology School at Gateway Community College.

Dr. Hilda Villaverde Hairstylist Scholarship Endowment
For those who wish to donate you may do so online:    mcccdf.org/villaverde  or by check payable to Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation. Mail to: GateWay Community College, 108 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034  

Thank you for investing in our next generation.


Pluma Book Club
Clementine , the life of Mrs. Winston Churchill by Sonia Purnell 
            Personal Growth: Super Attractor by Gabrielle Bernstein 


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