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Do you know how much power your story holds?
Read more: Do you know how much power your story holds?Do you have any idea of how much power your story holds? Your story may be just what someone needs to hear to get through a trying time, go to the next level, or allow themselves to dream again. And maybe that person is you.
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Poem: The Me of Now
Read more: Poem: The Me of NowI am becoming more and more clear on who I am becoming. This means I have to be patient with others as they shift their understanding of who I am. This time is not a journey back to me anymore. It is me being introduced to my new self. The Me of Now.
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The Creases of Collective Trauma: Reflections from 9/11
Read more: The Creases of Collective Trauma: Reflections from 9/11Reflecting on that day as I enter my second semester back at the institution I left in February 2002 (five months after living through a family tragedy); I think about the importance of just showing up just as we are. Not perfect. Not knowing what the hell to do at times. The simple act of…
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A Word of Gratitude: From You to You
Read more: A Word of Gratitude: From You to YouProcessing past traumas takes time. Whether we are talking about personal trauma, professional trauma or both. Here is a personal example of how better understanding our experiences can aid us in becoming better advocates for ourselves (and others).
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Reflections: Black Love, Black Genius and the Power of Sankofa
Read more: Reflections: Black Love, Black Genius and the Power of SankofaIn episode 17 of MTM, Dr. Satira Streeter Corbitt (“Dr. Satira”). Dr. Satira talks about her journey to supporting the love, genius and wellbeing of families through her practice, Ascensions Psychological Services, Inc. She also shares parenting tips and advice for couples.
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Poem: Love’s Shores
Read more: Poem: Love’s ShoresEnjoy this excerpt from my forthcoming book “Emancipation Papers”: Love has a swag all its own. Love says “I am with you. You are not alone when I Am here.” Love says “No matter what may come, only I can withstand time, space and circumstance. Come. Take a chance and walk these shores with me.”
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Reflections: Endings, Beginnings and Gentleness
Read more: Reflections: Endings, Beginnings and GentlenessWhether we are talking about endings/beginnings related to a job/project, health or relationships; endings and beginnings require our attention. However with the constant distractions, we may not give the proper time to acknowledge, celebrate, or mourn situations that end, begin or that we expect to happen but do not.
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7 Questions: Thriving
Read more: 7 Questions: Thriving7 Questions: Thriving As Beyoncé said in her beautiful song Bigger “life is your birthright they hid that in the fine print.” Not only is living your birthright, but so is the audacity to radically love, thrive and liberate while being liberated.
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Poem: The Road Home
Read more: Poem: The Road HomeDuring times of fear and loneliness, everyone wants to find a place where they matter. We all want to find home. “You are home and home has always existed in you.”
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Reflections from Episode 13: Love and Liberation Beyond the Vortex
Read more: Reflections from Episode 13: Love and Liberation Beyond the VortexWhile we are fighting for substantive change in the world, we cannot forget what I am constantly reminding myself and people around me: Justice starts at home.
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Cherish the Days: My Reflections From “A Poetic Love After the Snap” and More
Read more: Cherish the Days: My Reflections From “A Poetic Love After the Snap” and MoreWelcome back, Everyone! I pray you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. As we begin to re-engage into our pre-pandemic ways of being; I hope that each of you are continuing to be vigilant about your health as well as the health of those around you. My plan is for this post to…
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