Sit with the discomfort a while, and see what you can lean from it. 3 of Cutlass (Reversed) + Song In her fullness, this weekend the moon has shined her light on us, anchoring our heart space. Throughout the week this energy continues to dispute philosophies, belief systems, relationships that…

Feel free to take notes. — Paula Patton’s response to getting dragged throughout social media for her questionable chicken frying skills was the quintessential example of being unbothered at its highest platitude. In a culture where quick abrasive quips and snapbacks are celebrated, Patton’s light-hearted uber sincere response was a breath of fresh air. …

Life can become heavy and stress and fatigue are no joke. But purging toxic feelings is important for better mental health. — Are you ever so overwhelmed by your thoughts or responsibilities that you feel stuck in quicksand? Or so emotionally out of control that you are easily triggered and often overreact to situations you typically wouldn’t find stressful? Maybe, you’re feeling withdrawn or wrestling with childhood trauma or rejections from the…

Every year, corporations post International Women’s Day sentiments without actually doing the work. We can’t let them. — International Women’s Day has always been a mixed day for me. On the one hand, I believe it’s important to honor all the women who fought for rights before me, who emphasized gender as an intersection of oppression. On the other, capitalism has turned the date into a performance of…

We should protect Black girls and women, but that's not happening — When Metropolitan police strip-searched a 15-year old Black girl dubbed as "Child Q," they violated her privacy in a way Black women are familiar with. Rarely given the grace or womanly privileges afforded to White women, Black women often find themselves subjected to indecent searches. Moreover, according to a report…

Old lady energy and attitude (OLE/OLA) the good, the bad, and the funny — Although I don’t look it, I have old lady attitude (OLA) and old lady energy (OLE). I’m 45+ and while most people are shocked by how young I look in comparison to my age, the OLA and OLE are in full effect. I tried to fight it! I’ve even been…

Why it’s important to personalize wellness with your cultural heritage in mind — Getting healthy and staying that way is an uphill battle that we fight with our hands tied and our feet bound. Half the time, we don’t know what we’re doing or whether it will work. We’re constantly inundated with competing information. Are carbs good or bad? What foods should we…