Trauma and Loss was about healing. The blog stats were off the charts, some who read were touched, empowered and inspired. Others were concerned, speechless and heartbroken. The day after the post I opened Lion's Roar (my Buddhist magazine) to an article titled, " The Healing Power of the Truth by Eve Ensler. Y'all.....she was… Continue reading The Healing Process
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Trauma and Loss
We close shut our eyes and pretend the impact of past experiences are closed chapters, yet residual pain hibernates. Triggers are often little whispers of our suffering. The long-term impact of trauma on our physical being, in most cases, we silence. In an effort to find my way through the suffering I exposed life’s clutter… Continue reading Trauma and Loss
Intentional Spaces
Let's recharge, retreat and rejuvenate! The locale, you ask? Yo' house! We all need a place void of noise and one that fills our souls with peace, gratitude and solitude. Why can't this place exist in your home? Remember the movie War Room GREAT example of what a sacred space could look and feel like.… Continue reading Intentional Spaces
Fabric Joy
After giving away two large bins of art supplies and probably the equivalent size of three body bags of fabric, I silently and privately mourned the loss. Luckily, in the practice of the KonMari Method™ I kept all things that bring me joy, which in short is two large college size trunks of fabric! Joy..................… Continue reading Fabric Joy
The Jungle
Have you ever been in a situation and you wondered, "did I miss something?" Those were my initial thoughts during what felt like a 1/2 mile hike to the Ella Jungle Resort. Let's start from the beginning. I booked my travel through a Sri Lankan travel agency. They sent me various hotel options and I only… Continue reading The Jungle
You Skinny!
TO BE SKINNY AND BLACK In the Black community when someone says you are skinny it's not a compliment. It's more of a put-down and it's perfectly acceptable to tell someone they need to gain weight. But wait, don't you dare say to someone they need to shed a few pounds. If you don't meet… Continue reading You Skinny!
Fall Equinox Detox 2018
To say I had a fabulous summer is an understatement; I shared time and space with some of the most amazingly kind, and funny, and loving people. My toes were grounded in the sand, I visited my namesake!, my skin soaked up some rays and I laughed and cried with those dear to me.… Continue reading Fall Equinox Detox 2018
M.H. Awareness Month
Sometimes it’s ok if the only thing you did today was breathe. - Halle Berry Yes, it’s June and I am just now doing my May Mental Health Awareness Month post. I'm only a few days late; truth being I tried to write this post in May, but I was working on my own mental… Continue reading M.H. Awareness Month
My Guardian Angels
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas, aunties, sisters, mentors, big cousins and elder friends. If you are a woman more than likely you have shared your motherly love with someone. From birth I have been taken care of by many women, not just my mom; so to all of them I say thank you!… Continue reading My Guardian Angels
My Birthday – Spring Equinox
Is winter over yet?! When my birthday arrives that means winter is officially over and it's time for sunshine and fun time! My birthday, March 20th, is on the first day of spring/the spring equinox. This day has always had special meaning to me, which is why for the past 7 years on my… Continue reading My Birthday – Spring Equinox
I'M ALL OVER THE PLACE 