Genesis

Since life is all about balance, how can we create more of it? How do we cultivate that peace within adversity? Let’s be transparent We’re all asking these questions in some form We’re all working to figure it out Let’s remember this fact. When we want to scream and shout, we can instead allow theContinue reading “Genesis”

Kujichagulia

Self Determination I’m currently celebrating Kwanzaa (in my own way). The second day of Kwanzaa focuses on the principle of Kujichagulia, which means self-determination. On this day, you define yourself, name yourself, create and speak for yourself. I love this principle because I believe in having discussions with yourself and getting to know YOU. It’sContinue reading “Kujichagulia”

Millenial Guilt

When you’re a kid, you have all the time in the world for your friends and family. In fact, you make it your mission to please them and to meet every expectation of you. Of course, you had the time do so with no real responsibilities, job, bills, and if you did have a relationship,Continue reading “Millenial Guilt”

Saving The World With Raury

And as I realize that I can’t save the world, I keep awareness of my purpose. My purpose is to teach. I was put on this world to make an impact in the lives of others. I don’t take my purpose lightly. I don’t play around with it. Once I recognized what it was, myContinue reading “Saving The World With Raury”

Get To Me

  When your day has been rougher than our slave ancestors hands and feet When you can’t think of a single positive thing When the world has you beat Just get to me   Make your way to me so that I can wrap my arms around your frame Simultaneously absorbing all of your painContinue reading “Get To Me”