“You’ve made your bed, now lie in it” has got to be one of my favorite expressions of all time.
As a founding (and former) member of the “It Ain’t Nothin’ To Cut That B* Off” Defense Mechanism and Protection Plan, those became some of my last fighting words as relationships closed, whether audibly spoken or not. I had to leave that anthem, which was so thoughtfully written by the philosopher K Camp, behind when I chose to be delivered from the spirit of pettiness.
In many ways, I’ve been challenged to rethink the metaphor of the bed too.
Read MoreLast year I heard an incredible message on what to expect when you’re spiritually expecting. This year, I’m questioning if I’ve over- romanticized the “pregnancy” portion of the creative and/or spiritual process.
Now what I’m not here to do, is to tell you how your purpose pregnancy is going, but what I am saying is you may be further along than you think.
What if we stopped looking at the new job, the dream role, the next product line, or the next event, as the defining moment to get us in line with our purpose, and realized that we’ve already given birth to our purpose — in fact, we’re fine-tuning the balance between honoring our truest selves, our current responsibilities, and listening to the quiet whispers from God on what’s next.
We’re further along than we think. We’re more connected than we acknowledge. We’re able to carry a greater capacity than before.
Read MoreBOLD II: This is America was part of the continuation of the intimate concert series curated by Jerrica D White. This show explored individual Black experiences through song, film, and small group discussion on topics ranging from Black popular culture, Black business ownership, mental health awareness in Black Communities, staying uplifted in the midst of reoccurring disappointment, and celebrating and honoring the achievements of Black people each day.
Read MoreNeo hitting "the matrix" is undoubtedly one of the most recognized visual references of all time. Never did I think emotionally "falling back," or ghosting, would become a phenomenon of the same caliber.
Read MoreIn the words of the great 21st-century poet, Aubrey Graham, I feel good, sometimes I don’t.
Yes, the woman calling you into Unshakeable Joy just admitted that no, not all of life is peaches and berries. Unshakeable joy doesn’t mean you don’t encounter and experience rejection, hurt, shame, or guilt.
I get it. Sometimes the spiral down feels as good as the flight.
Let’s chat about how we can modify the way we process our feelings — graduating from solely Sza to primarily Psalms.
Read MoreI’m learning the power of “No.” Maybe you should too.
If you're anything like me—in your twenties and in constant pursuit of a purpose driven life, then it's probably in your best interest to be a tad selfish, and I'm going to defend your selfishness.
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