Category Archives: Year of Yes
The Courage to Walk Away
(For clarity on identity, I am a cis- gendered straight woman. In this blog when I refer to “women” I’m referring to cis-gendered straight women dealing with cis-gendered straight men) I’m not a fan of reality TV and don’t watch … Continue reading
Black Women in Service? Well first…
I am a single child free single woman, I live in NY city and there are days where the only men who speak to me…are asking me for money. Continue reading
When You Believe in the Power of Imagination
Once a month on Sundays when I’m in NYC, I try to make it to meditation class. One of my favorite meditation teachers is Kadam Morten Clausen. Kadam Morten is the Resident Teacher at KMC-NYC, Eastern US National Spiritual Director for … Continue reading
Is there ever “Safe Space” for black folks?
Friday Boot Camp is one of my favorite hard ass classes. I arrive early, chat with the teacher and set up the gear in my favorite spot. A few weeks ago, some small pushy white woman with long dark hair pulled … Continue reading
The Black Girl Justice League…You in?
Actions speak louder than words. One person taking positive action creates a ripple effect of positivity that can move mountains. Each month in GirlTrek we have a different focus. This month is Activism August… Co founders Morgan & Vanessa … Continue reading
Alright. Yea, It’s gonna be alright
I’ve lived long enough to have the desire to give up. I could have stayed silent. Nah, I couldn’t. What fascinates me about this whole phone camera documenting the shootings of unarmed black people phenomenon is still, how … Continue reading
Happiness is not an “if then” proposition
“Happiness is not an if then proposition”~ Rainn Wilson (actor who played Dwight Schroot in the office and creator of Soul Pancake) I was listening to The One You Feed Podcast for this morning which interviewed Rainn Wilson. Here’s my … Continue reading
The Year of YES!
I adore Shonda Rhimes. I’m reading her first book… Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person. From the time I was 6 years old I knew I wanted to be … Continue reading
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