Survivor Affirmations: I Will Find a Way or Create a Way
Sometimes the way seems impossible until you figure out that you came here to show the world new
Sometimes the way seems impossible until you figure out that you came here to show the world new
Here is a set of affirmations designed to cut through the “smoke and mirrors” of redirected blame. These
Few voices have spoken to the human condition with the clarity, courage, and compassion of James Baldwin. He
Black harpists have carved out a profound and unique space within the world of meditation and sound healing.
We might not be able to be friends and that’s okay. • Part of my healing is recognizing
Life does not call us to evolve through advancements in technology only. Life calls us to evolve culturally
It isn’t that people think that Black art should never be critiqued, but there is undeniable and die-hard
Affirmation: I speak to myself in the tone I once searched for in others— gentle, unhurried, faithful to
Alberta Hunter’s life was a testament to the power of the “unpolished” authentic soul. She was a woman
Before the world started using words like “somatic experiencing” or “nervous system regulation,” our people were already experts
Black culture is truly a wonderful vibe. Being Black is a beautiful blessing I wouldn’t trade for anything
Now why are you all (journalists) behaving like toddlers? We had a toddler visit us and I forgot
There is something I’ve noticed across history — and I feel it stirring again. Whenever those in power
Some of us were taught that “healing” means disowning everything that shaped us. The accent.The neighborhood.The elders.The songs.The
There comes a time when I grow beyond saying: “That’s just old.” “Just something from back then.” “Just
I’ve been screaming! No one was going to tell me? Now all those years watching Soul Train and
Soul Train dancers were not “just dancers.” They were artists. People sometimes talk about Soul Train like it
Soul Train. Soullll Train. The hippest trip in America. I was in front of my television nearly every
My feelings matter, even during the holidays. I’m allowed to honor them. I choose to notice kindness instead
is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7481279626985621035 Sharing joy is one of the most honest things human beings do. Joy doesn’t need permission.It
I am built from endurance, not approval. What lasts in me cannot be taken by time or opinion.
Notice how people speak about sacrifices made for art vs. how they speak about sacrifices made for their
There is a hard truth that many people resist, especially when it threatens their comfort: Life is not
Anyone who danced the way Prince danced—with that level of athleticism, speed, torque, elevation, repetition,and especially in heels—understood