Tag: self-reflection
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The Power of Not Yet
We live in a culture that worships immediacy, instant results, instant healing, instant success. Everywhere we look, there are reminders that faster is better, that slow means failure, that if you’re not already “there,” you’re behind. But life doesn’t move at the speed of Wi-Fi. Growth moves at the speed of roots. “Not yet” is…
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When Friends Offend Us: A Womanist Reflection on Love, Boundaries, and Belonging
On Saturday, I attended Coffee and Conversations, hosted by Coach Noy. It was a beautiful gathering filled with laughter, love, real talk, and even a few tears. Shout out to Coach Noy for the inspiration to write this post. One of the questions on the table was: Who would you most likely be offended by?…
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“I’m Not One of Your Little Friends.”
I remember hearing it clear as day growing up. “I’m not one of your little friends.” If you’re Black, you probably recognize that line instantly. It was the boundary line. The reminder. The reset. It usually came when you got a little too grown, talked back, or started treating your mama like she was one…
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When Parenting Sucks: A Womanist Reflection on Exhaustion and the Village That Saves Us
Let’s be honest: sometimes parenting just plain sucks. There, I said it. We can love our children deeply, fiercely, unconditionally and still have moments where we want to throw in the towel, scream into the void, or run away and join a traveling circus just for the break. Now add the layer of raising a…
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L.E.A.D with Nick Gear
Can you name another woman that had an impact on you as a leader? My grandmother, Mary H. Thompson, was my example of a leader. Her life, love and respect of family gave me an example of what it means to be a leader. She went from picking cotton & tobacco in the fields of…
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Chakras
What is a Chakra? The word Chakra translates into “wheel”. The invisible energy is called Prana, which is the life force that drives us. The seven chakras start at the base of the spine and travels to the crown of the head. Each swirling wheel of energy contains major organs and a bundle of nerves.…
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Beyond The Money
Wealth is usually thought of as having money, but money and wealth are two different things. Although with money you can purchase luxury items, true wealth is not the amount of cash in your purse. Money is a means of transaction otherwise known as cash. Robert Kiyosaki defined wealth as “the number of days you…
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Depression: My Long Lost Friend
On January 13th, 2018, months of planning came to fruition. We had our For Colored Girls Who Lead Website Launch Party. Weeks leading up to the event, I was worried that no one would show up. It was one of my greatest fears. A fear put to rest by a wonderfully curious audience who attended…
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Connecting with God and Myself
By Joi Johnson If I had the words to describe African Traditional Religion (ATR), I would say that it’s the most peaceful religious system that aligns you with God, nature, and most importantly, yourself. Within this religious system, there is one Almighty God, and a host of Orisha, who walk with us and protect us…
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