It’s not you against the world It’s you against you It’s you against who they used to know You against what you used to think You against who you use to be Everyday competing, everyday fighting off the old to become more Everyday taking control It’s not you against them that’s where you’ve been going […]
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It’s officially been two weeks since I returned home from my very first women’s retreat. Along with 17 women—mostly strangers—I traveled to a Gitana Del Mar, a wellness resort in Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia. For five days, we feasted on local cuisine, laid on beach hammocks, rode horses, made mandalas. We were treated to river […]
Read more "Peace on the Beach"Last week, WordPress reminded me with a congratulations that’d I’ve been blogging for seven years. Yay me! I’d like to share with you seven things I’ve learned and practice in my short journey: People are going to have an opinion about you no matter what, so you might as well be yourself and share your […]
Read more "week twenty-six: 7th anniversary special"How sweet is this?! I was going to say that this is a great reminder to youth that they control their destiny, their emotions and that no one can define them unless they allow—but this is a great reminder to us all. ❤
Read more "Melanin Poppin"After it expires, it’s no longer good for you. (This ain’t about food.) -not my quote
Read more "week twenty-five"Her story. Her passion. Her voice. Her ART. A group show featuring the art of Black female artists who are staying tried and true to their styles and perspectives as the art world gradually learns that HER voice matters. There are blatant limitations for Black female artists including, but not limited to being told to “soften” […]
Read more "HER.: an art share"I think the only reason someone is jealous is because she has failed to create a fulfilling life. She thinks of and views herself in a state of lack. Anyone doing “it” or having “it” is competition instead of inspiration, a rival instead of a teacher. Healthy admiration is normal; being unpleasant toward someone because […]
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