the return.

i am earth, i am water. i am movement, i am stillness. i am the journey, and the destination. all exists as it should, and i am conscious of my evolution. i am free, i am anchored. i have fire, and i have peace. my existence is complete. my nature…

being black isn’t just about having more melanin in my skin being black isn’t just about having a wide nose and big lips being black isn’t just about having a little more rhythm and a little more soul. being black is the context in which a group of people, my…

when we dwell mainly on feelings, we fall into a state of self pleasing. while on that path we often forget to live in ways, both towards ourselves, and towards others, that are supported by compassion, empathy and connection. our expression may come more from selfish passion and less from…

common sense is not common because we’ve been raised to find life only in the five. we’ve been raised to seek only to satisfy and not also to support. we’ve been raised to fill our cups then keep walking, not flow our fullness into those around us. our 6th sense…

better or worse? i don’t really believe in the notion of being better or worse because of an experience we’ve been through. to say, and believe that, would mean who are as as individuals, at our core is effected by the interactions we have in life. as i’ve studied spirituality…

what you need is coming. slow down enough to notice. stay present enough to feel it. stand up in time to embrace. sunday marked 2 weeks into quarter two. sunday held so many gifts for me and my community. i’m choosing more. i’m rising stronger. always lean in to what…

comes only when you are challenged beyond your current ability, but from within the bounds of your current knowledge. is uncomfortable is often messy is disrupting and selfish, yet it always brings new life fresh perspective, and a fuller sense of self and greater level of confidence i’ve found myself…

even recently as a mindfulness advocate, i never fully or personally grasped the value in the practice of reciting affirmations to yourself. i remember seeing a fellow business owner in my city mention on instagram that she didn’t quite see what the need was for them either. i do recognize…