I think one of the biggest misconceptions we have as women is that misogynistic males actually give a shit about the women in their families. They don't. They hate them just as much.
Can’t even talk about that verdict. Too painful. Learned what I needed to with Trayvon & move with that awareness as I age & America gives me periodic confirmation that this place in its official form is not for me. Rest in peace to a little boy, Cyrus Carmack-Belton. Just 14.
May I always remain rooted at the center of my heart and energy. May I continue rising above the noise and overstimulation — even that of my own mind and ego. May I know that honoring my own rhythm is medicine. May I return to the breath again and again, and remember who I am.
NOT EVERYBODY KNOWS ABOUT FOOD STAMPS & RAMEN NOODLES. AND SOME DON'T KNOW ABOUT WALKING TO THE LAUNDROMAT WITH BIG BAGS OF CLOTHES, BOILING WATER ON THE STOVE FOR BATHS, AND LIGHTING CANDLES IN THE HOUSE BECAUSE THE POWER WENT OFF & NOT BECAUSE IT WAS STORMING.
SOME DON'T KNOW ABOUT HAND-ME-DOWNS, SECOND-HAND CLOTHES, OR SLEEPING ON THE COUCH OR THE FLOOR. SOME DON'T KNOW ABOUT GETTING GROCERIES AT A FOOD PANTRY OR WAITING IN A LUNCH LINE FOR A MEAL, OR TURNING THE OVEN ON TO HEAT THE HOUSE. SOME DON'T KNOW ABOUT HAND WASHING CLOTHES IN THE TUB OR IN THE SINK AND DRYING THEM ON A CLOTHESLINE.
SOME DON'T KNOW ABOUT SHOWERING AT SOMEONE ELSE'S HOUSE. IF YOU HAVEN'T STRUGGLED, I DON'T EXPECT YOU TO UNDERSTAND.
That SNAP shit is insane...whether you get the benefits or not, you should still be able to sympathize with the fact that's fucked up and right before Thanksgiving like people wasn't already struggling enough out here.
Stay anchored. Even through the chaos, noise, and fickleness of this realm. Your only assignment is alignment with the Creator. Do not attach to the instability of this world. Destiny is not found in the crowd, but in the quiet pull of your divine purpose. Trust Spirit.
No matter how traumatic the pain and suffering may be, I genuinely still love my life. And I will continue to keep on living and showing up in the best ways possible. When you recognize you’ve been chosen for a higher purpose, you lean into the fullness of your sacred experience.