So I'm usually not one who likes to harp too much on my Blackness. Like I look Black, I talk Black (for whatever that means), and my entire world is Black (Despite what folks might think as a LA Native). Hell, I have the Black power fist tatted on me. I don't need to make… Continue reading The beauty of Blackness in all its EssenceFest
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Happy. Healthy. Whole.
If you know me, then you know that I've adopted the mantra of Happy, Healthy, Whole over the last few years. For me, it's taking on many forms. At times it was a plea; other times, it's been a war cry. Now, it is a way of life. I've decided that taking back my power… Continue reading Happy. Healthy. Whole.
Own your Power
Hey you, yes you! Did you know that you are powerful? No, like really! You possess an incredible power that is specific to you. I know that we don't always feel very powerful, but we have great strengths and abilities that we don't give ourselves enough credit for. You've bounced back from so many things.… Continue reading Own your Power
The Contentment Era
It's increasingly more difficult by the day to drown out the world's noise and overlook the total chaos and destruction around us. There's a war going on outside, and no one is safe. Between the literal war, global warming, the pandemic (which is still happening), inflation, and everyday life, it's hard to feel like you… Continue reading The Contentment Era
Everything that glitters ain’t gold.
We've all heard the saying, "everything that glitters ain't gold." And I'd imagine we all have various things we can point to where the sentiment applies. It's fascinating to watch the purity of something or someone fade with time, success, and experiences. To recognize the lack of depth and substance in something that was supposed… Continue reading Everything that glitters ain’t gold.
Healing isn’t linear.
So one of the things that I've learned on my healing journey is that it is not linear. There is no one size fits all approach to landing in some fully healed place in the "appropriate" amount of time to move on to the next chapter in your life. It is constant, and at times… Continue reading Healing isn’t linear.
New Year, Who Dis?
The universe conspires for my greater good, and I must trust it. I have no idea who needs to hear this or what the last two years have been like for you. I want you to know that if you made some hard decisions and feel at peace with them, then this is confirmation that… Continue reading New Year, Who Dis?
Self discovery be like…
Self-Discovery be like....wake up!!! You’ve got a whole ass, beautiful ass, love, and happiness filled, success having, wildest dreams come truest life to live.
Well, hello 34! #BirthdayChronicles
Baby Erica Lynn As the clock strikes 12 to usher me into another year of life, I am both filled with lots of thoughts and feelings and on the other hand, not many at all. Reflecting on the year that was, 33 was not much of what I'd hoped it would be, but it certainly… Continue reading Well, hello 34! #BirthdayChronicles
How I cope when feeling overwhelmed.
You ever feel overwhelmed by life? Like everything is happening all at once, and it's hard to keep your head above water? Perhaps its life changes are happening all at once and trying to sift through your feelings and thoughts while making difficult decisions. Maybe it's the frustration of working hard towards something, getting close… Continue reading How I cope when feeling overwhelmed.