Her Ascension.

I give thanks for experience & wisdom.

These days I see things for what it is. And I gladly stay in my lane & proceed to the route.

On this day, I intend to continue to mind my business, broaden my experience & listen to The Wise.

Yall take care.

Summer 29 sounds like...

NOT ANYMORE.

"Is she always this quiet?" adults would always ask my parents. And no matter which parent I was with, the answer would be yes as my young self watched. At one point it made me wonder if something was wrong with me. Obviously I didn't give that too much thought, but it was still something I was always conscious of.

As I've grown, I learned that being quiet is not the issue. There are appropriate times to say nothing. However, in my case, this quiet became a crutch. A default when I'm afraid to share. It became a self-silencing. Avoidance. A very bad habit.

"If you want to fly you got to give up the shit that weighs you down" Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison

June 19, 2021

There was no better way to celebrate such a day. The Mobb got to gather again. This time to celebrate the Egbe union. A beautifully LIT four days we spent! We celebrated LOVE & FREEDOM!

For working through the confusion.

For taking the time for your self.

For nurturing me. And being careful.

For learning my true nature. And encouraging it.

Thank you for trying something different.

For committing to me. And having faith.

For remembering and acknowledging. For seeing my full depth.

I stand tall because of your roots.

I came across the trailer for this while scrolling on social media & I have to share!

This documentary shares the "story of a radical movement that sought to end heroin addiction in communities of color with acupuncture, led by Dr. Mutulu Shakur..."

Reminded me of why I do the work I do. Thank you to my guides who keep me grounded.

I didn’t understand all your decisions. But I always knew you wanted the best for me. Early lessons in “doing the best you can” left questions and sometimes hostility, but overall gratitude.

I applaud you for always doing your best. It’s offered me memories of fun, memories of responsibility, memories of what it means to be a Black Woman in the land of the ugly. Strength, Magic, Softness, Beauty, Confusion, Composure.