The Not so Subtle Art of Making Tough Decisions

  There’s something about getting simultaneously hit by two trucks that makes you stop and think… what the hell am I doing with my life right now? As I sit here with muscle relaxers and ibuprofen in my system and pain running from my head to my toes and back up to my fingertips as…

Thank U Next: The Subtle Art of Moving On

Lately I’ve been doing something that may or may not result in me going to hell. At least that was what I was taught by relatives growing up, but anywho, eternal damnation aside, I’ve been listening to readings for my horoscope a lot on youtube. I randomly came across it one day and surprisingly in…

Non Attachment The Subtle Art of Letting Things Go

  It’s not always easy for me to let go. I’ve held onto toxic friendships, relationships, heck it took me forever to get rid of a sweater I haven’t worn in years simply because it had sentimental value, scratch that it’s still in my closet, but I’m going to get rid of it soon…maybe. Don’t…

The Power of Leaning into Discomfort

Seven years ago when my grandmother died, I drank two bottles of wine in one sitting. I didn’t want to feel. I called my then ex, now husband and he came over and held me the entire night while I cried, and drank and cursed at God for taking away my best friend. That year…

The Subtle Art of Not Making Assumptions

Have you read, The Four Agreements? I’ve been talking about some of the principles here. In addition to The Four Agreements, another book I have read and love that dives into not making assumptions is, “You Are a Badass How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life.” By Jen Sincero. While…

The Subtle Art of Not Taking Anything Personally

  Have you read, The Four Agreements? While my mom would probably cringe if she ever heard me say this, in a way it’s like my bible. I’ve gifted it to uber drivers, strangers, friends and family, hoping it would give them the same clarity it has given me and many of my friends who…

Colorism is Not a Preference, It’s Self-Hatred

  Colorism: Discrimination based on skin color, also known as colorism or shadeism, is a form of prejudice or discrimination in which people are treated differently based on the social meanings attached to skin color. I won’t pretend that I don’t have some form of light skin privilege. That many black men have not placed me and…

When Nothing Goes as Planned, Write About it

These next two weeks I just want to take a break and hopefully get some writing inspiration. I remember saying to myself and just about anyone who would listen. While I had been writing a lot, it still felt like something, someone, a piece of the proverbial puzzle that has become my life was missing. So…