top of page
A'ho Namaste
Search
Losing Aunt Nancy: Heaven’s Gain, Our Celebration of Her Life
My precious Aunt Nancy Losing Aunt Nini: Heaven’s Gain, Our Celebration of Her Life Aunt Nancy—Nini to my dad’s side of the family—was the kind of person who could light up a room without flipping a switch. Aunt Nancy ran a birth clinic in Cookeville, TN, which means she spent her days talking people into keeping things—fetuses, babies, faith, hope—while I’ve spent mine trying to talk myself out of keeping things—grudges, clutter, expired yogurt... Now, I believe in a woman’s
Catherine Valliere
2 min read
1973 and the American Crossroads: A Gen X Reckoning with Trump’s Legacy
Soaring high, a symbol of freedom—may we always rise to meet its promise. 1973 and the American Crossroads: A Gen X Reckoning with Trump’s Legacy. I was born at the crossroads of two very different Americas, and now I find myself grappling with the consequences. Reagan had vision and charisma, but Trump's legacy has left a dark shadow over the country. Trickle-down economics has been the law of the land during my life and I was so excited to welcome the vision of VP Harris, c
Catherine Valliere
4 min read
A Grateful Farewell and Bright Beginnings
The American flag waves proudly against a picturesque ocean sunset, symbolizing strength and freedom. As the chapter of Joe Biden’s presidency comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the profound impact of his leadership. In four remarkable years, he guided America through trials that tested our resolve, always with an open heart and a steady hand. From reigniting the economy to restoring alliances, he reminded us that unity is not just an ideal—it’s a practice. Thank you,
Cat V
2 min read
“Mr. President: Finding Hope in Uncertain Times”
**Mr. President: Finding Hope in Uncertain Times** As we face the reality of Vice President Kamala Harris losing the 2024 election to Donald Trump, many of us feel a sense of grief, worry, and uncertainty. It can feel like our worst fears have come to pass. But let’s take a breath together and remember that even in dark seasons, dawn still rises. "Joy cometh in the morning," as scripture reminds us, and just as Bob Marley sang, “Every little thing is gonna be alright.” This i
Catherine Valliere
1 min read
Together We Rise: Joy Cometh In The Morning When All Women Vote Blue
“Joy Cometh In The Morning”
Catherine Valliere
7 min read
Creature Comforts vs Creator Comforts
Creature Comforts vs Creator Comforts.
Catherine Valliere
5 min read
A Tapestry of Love: Remembering Momma's Journey with Alzheimer's
In the quiet corners of life, where love intertwines with the inevitable, we find ourselves grappling with the bittersweet symphony of existence. Today my mother bid farewell to this world after a protracted tussle with the relentless adversary known as Alzheimer's disease. Today, we weave a tapestry of memories, celebrating a life that left an indelible mark on hearts and minds. Through the ebbs and flows of momma's battle, I found solace in the unwavering support of a lovin
Catherine Valliere
2 min read
Roe v. Wade 1973
Edit: 6/24/2022 On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court handed down its historic decision in Roe v. Wade. 24 days later, I was born. I was born to a 17 year old father and an 18-year old mother. I've often wondered if I'd been aborted tissue had Roe been decided sooner. My answer to that is, thank God, my mother would have had a choice if Roe had been in place. Here we are in 2022 and my grand-daughters are living in a country where their right to privacy about their reproduct
Catherine Valliere
3 min read
"He" Is Not A "Woman"
Edit: Just when I thought I couldn't be more disappointed, we're watching Jeopardy and a commercial comes on for a Republican Candidate for the GA Lt. Governor election. In that commercial, it spews biggotry, hate and discrimination towards Transgender athletes, specifically referencing female athletics. How can someone represent us all, when they hate a portion of the population they are elected to represent? This man should not be allowed to run for office, much less put a
Catherine Valliere
3 min read
Welcome To My A'ho Namaste Blog
Living in Savannah GA for the past six years has brought out my creative passions. I worked in the automotive finance world for almost two decades, Covid hit me hard physically and I ended up leaving my career behind. Once I was feeling better, we decided going back into the finance "box" would not be the healthiest thing to do. What I was left with was an idea to instead of living to work, working to live. So here I am. Blogging, creating printable downloads, coffee mugs,
Catherine Valliere
2 min read
God
What does Om mean? Om is a sound considered by most ancient philosophical texts to be the sound of the universe, encompassing all other sounds within it. Pranvana is what it is called in Sanskrit, which means to hum. It is considered an unlimited or eternal sound. I've struggled throughout my life to process exactly what God, Jesus, Buddha, Allah, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism. What do all these religions mean, what do all these great religious characters
Catherine Valliere
3 min read
Surprising myself
In the past 24 hours, I’ve begun creating meditation videos for YouTube, it’s so much fun, but an accomplishment I had doubts about. In the past month, I’ve also setup my Etsy store, Shopify and my website with virtual products I’ve created! I ordered my tote bag and coffee mug and have to admit they are exactly what I envisioned when I created them on my computer! I’ve also learned how to create journals on Amazon and am working on my first book for their Kindle platform. I
Catherine Valliere
2 min read
Daughter
As I lay my head to rest tonight, it’s as a mother of a 29 year old daughter. it amazes me to realize just how long ago it seems yet how short it feels as well. When you’re 17 days shy of becoming 20 and you give birth, you’re still a child yourself. There’s no road map or book of wisdom to give direction. You simply take the lessons you’ve learned from your brief existence and do the best you can. i was so young and naïve, believing in this magical perfect world I was going
Catherine Valliere
1 min read
The Truth
Growing up, Mimi always said there’s two sides to every story. Not to disrespect my great grandmother’s wisdom, but in my almost forty nine years, I have come to realize there are three sides to every story. There’s his/hers/theirs VS his/hers/theirs and the Truth, two people can live through the same experience regardless of the actual reality, either perception can skew the view. The past two years have been difficult for me, illness and bad health, my memories being stirre
Catherine Valliere
1 min read
Goodbye to Superman
My earliest memories from childhood are of me as a 2 year old standing on my Mimi's bed, raising my hands asking my Aunt Charlotte to "take your baby darling" and riding down the hallway at my Mimi's house on Uncle Bill's shoulders, he was a tall man and he would act as if he was going to bump my head on the doorframe and at the last minute duck down, he was such a trickster. It was no suprise when I came to pick him up in MO this last time, he tried snorting as I leaned in t
Catherine Valliere
8 min read
To the Moon
For months I’ve been angry and frustrated that we have billionaires wasting money on space travel while a global pandemic is ravaging the planet we live on. I woke up from that anger to a realization that perhaps there’s a bigger purpose. Van Jones a fellow Jacksonian, a small town in west TN was given $100,000,000! During Van’s speech he spoke about disrupting poverty, disrupting pollution, disrupting the prison system by taking front line workers, the poorest of the poor, p
Catherine Valliere
1 min read
A year of change
July 10th of last year i walked away from our main source of income, and trusted that somehow someway we would find a way to make it. We are a week short of that year. I've spent way too much time creating fish tanks (we now have 4) and rescuing plants... Between 2 dogs, a cat, 2 birds and a senior in high school, I've had my hands full. Matthew has graduated and now I'm left looking into a future that I don't really know how to create. I achieved getting my yoga instructor
Catherine Valliere
1 min read
What exactly are we doing...
“Ah-ho Dawk’ee” (Thank you God) is a Kiowa Native American hymn. Jay Wade, my husband, is listed on the Kiowa Roll in Oklahoma. Everyone calls me Cat and Jay Wade describes me as a southern hippie chick thus the "Namaste" (“the divine in me respectfully recognizes the divine in you”) as I live life practicing yoga and meditation. During this years Covid-19 Pandemic, I was off for 12 weeks, with our 17 year old son, helping him achieve getting through is junior year of high sc
Catherine Valliere
1 min read
The Art of the Indictment: Donald Trump's Legal Whoa's Come to a Head
In The Art of The Indictment: Donald Trump's Legal Whoa's Come To A Head we find, legal troubles have finally started to catch up with him as he faces an indictment in New York. His misdeeds include a laundry list of crimes. However this case is the first he will have to face. We have a citizen President, they put their pants on one leg at a time and if they commit crimes they should be held accountable just like we would. From tax fraud to obstructing justice, the former pr
Catherine Valliere
3 min read
Spiritual Journey
"Spirituality is a personal relationship with the divine. It's not about performing rituals, but about living your life with purpose and meaning." - Deepak Chopra Spiritual Journey Blog Today I got a very meaningful phone call. It was a young woman who used to date Matthew. A few years ago, we opened our home to her as she was in a very difficult situation. When she was living here, she purchased a book that made me feel very uncomfortable. It was a serial killer's recipe b
Catherine Valliere
5 min read
Blog: Blog2
Blog: Video Player
DISCLAIMER:
A'ho Namaste creates peace movement content, sharing to benefit spirituality daily health and this information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding any type of mental or physical issues. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read.
Light Love Peace
A’ho Namaste | Blog | Savannah GA | Spirituality USA | Spiritual Peace Movement | Mindful Meditation Coach | Blog USA
Ramblings to Remind Me
A'ho Namaste YouTube Channel
Share
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Tumblr
Copy Link
Link Copied
bottom of page