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They Went to a Jamaica Retreat Before a Hurricane and Found Belonging
I am a fan of how people from the African diaspora give love and how we embrace others.Â
There are seasons when life feels like a storm that just won [...]
For the Ones Who Keep Going When No One’s Watching
There’s a moment at the finish line of the New York City Marathon thatdoesn’t make the highlight reels.
It’s long after the crowds have thinned, afte [...]

🎵 Everyday People: A Prayer for Boundaries and Belonging
“I am everyday people…”
Simple words, sacred meaning.Arrested Development’s “People Everyday” is more than a remix of a classic — it’s a less [...]

🎵 Tennessee: A Prayer for the Weary Soul
“Lord, I’ve really been real stressed, down and out, losin’ ground…”
Those first words from Arrested Development’s “Tennessee” still feel like pr [...]

Compassion at the Table: Nothing New, This How We Do
Where I am from, when we say DEI, we’re saying:“You belong here. I see you. I will work so that you can be safe, heard, and fully present.”
I [...]
Blooming Through the Hard Days: Affirmations for Gentle Healing
🌸 Comforting Floral AffirmationsI am learning to be kind to myself, even when my heart feels heavy.Healing is not linear—it is a garden, and I [...]

When the Leaves Turn Black: Affirmations for Renewal and Release (video by Kirby)
I love the trips that Kirby's music takes us on.....Affirmations that she inspires......I transform what once felt like “black leaves” [...]

Keep the Faith for Better Dayz: Healing Affirmations for the Weary Heart (video by Kirby)
Affirmations for Better Dayz inspired by the insanely beautiful and talented Kirby!
I am walking past the haze of yesterday and stepping into t [...]

🌤️ Clarity After Chaos, Grief, and Rain
There comes a moment — after the thunder, after the tears — when the air feels different.It’s quieter.
Cleaner.
You can finally see what was [...]
