It’s a Celebration! – (Rick James/Dave Chappelle Voice) When I was little, birthday parties were a big deal. My mom decorated cakes. {I imagine that if she would have kept going, she’d be one of those bakers making cakes that we watch in videos.} She did the whole shabang…cakes, treats, a meal, games, etc. Friends would get invitations and show up to celebrate me on my birthday. I loved celebrating my birthday as a child, even as a teen. When I got older, I was searching for that same...

Black Woman crying lightning Disclaimers: This is not medical advice. This is my own personal experiece. Go to therapy. I totally wish that I had a therapist to support me in moments slike this. Take your meds. I may no longer be on medication, but that is my personal jourey. Care for your mental health in the ways that you need to. Timing This morning I am hosting my first personal Oshun festsival. Seems fitting that I would be honoring the Orisha of sweetness at a time when I need that...

Today Is a Good Day to Start Personal Bookkeeping This morning I woke up and sat down with my journal. I'm trying to get into a better habit of journaling, and as I was writing, I remembered that today is the Day of Commerce. The day of money. The day of wealth. The day of resources. And one of my first thoughts was: "When am I going to sit down with my money today?" That may sound simple, but it is actually a significant shift for me. In my personal Odu, I need systems and structures in...