As a mother, I want my daughter to have every opportunity in life. I want her to be successful and to find joy in all she does. I also want her to be healthy, both physically and mentally. I believe that spending time outdoors is one of the best ways to achieve all these goals. That’s why my daughter and I have made a commitment to spend 1000 hours outdoors each year. We’ll go hiking, camping, bird-watching, and kayaking. We’ll…
You may have been taught that in order to be successful, you must assimilate to whiteness. You must try to be like them, act like them, and think like them. But I’m here to tell you that this is a lie. You can be successful and unapologetically Black. In fact, it is through your Blackness that you will find your joy and your salvation. Reclaiming Joy Through Blackness You have reclaimed your joy in being Black. For so long, you…
You’ve likely heard the saying before: “You can’t love others until you love yourself.” This sentiment rings especially true when it comes to overcoming anti-Blackness. For Black women, it can be difficult to love ourselves when society tells us time and time again that we aren’t worthy of love. From the moment we’re born, we’re inundated with messages that Blackness is ugly, bad, and wrong. And all too often, these messages come from other Black women. It’s no wonder then…
I am Yoruba woman. My lineage is from Ekiti, ancestral lands of the Yoruba people. I know that my spirituality is an important part of who I am and how I live my life. But what does that mean in practical terms? How does my Yoruba spirituality connect with my everyday life? What are some of the ways i express my spirituality in your day-to-day activities? I will explore some of the ways that Yoruba spirituality shapes the way I…
Creating a Sacred Space – A Beginner’s Guide to Crystals in the Home Our spaces have the power to impact and influence us. With us all staying at home more, we might have felt this in our own spaces, both good and bad. But did you know you have the power to change your space as well? One of the ways you can do this is by creating a sacred space. Sacred spaces are areas that are energetically high. These…
The following mantras are inspired by fierce Black women who have come before us and continue to shape the world around us. Everyday, we should aim to embody these declarations in order to affirm our power and potential. So, start your day off right by reciting these 10 uplifting manifestations for Black women. And remember, you are beautiful, you are powerful, and you are enough. I Choose Joy Start your day by choosing joy. Instead of waking up and immediately…