Serenity

Serenity Many know the Serenity Prayer from Reinhold Niebuhr and its first prophetic sentences: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time. Accepting hardships […]

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Collapsing the Web

A careful study of a spider’s web will reveal the beauty and complexity of the hunt crafted in the art of the web; the trap hidden in plain sight for those with eyes to see. Yet a spider does not die in her web. Rather, she escapes it to rebuild in a safer, more advantageous

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Coppersaults

The melanin molecule appears as a cross with bent legs. The ancient symbol of peace, maligned and renamed “swastika,” closely resembles this molecule. That x at the center is composed of copper. What is the significance of copper? Police wore badges made of copper, hence the abbreviated nickname, “cops.” Number 29 on the element chart,

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Focus on Victory

Waking up in the morning is a victory. Learning a new language is a victory. Helping someone to heal and prosper is a victory. There are many forms of victory. Fine-tuning your mind to focus on the victory is the key to life. Victory is like a knife; smooth going in and smooth coming out.

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Restoring the Legacy of the Black Mother

As the Black Mother’s legacy is told and retold, her legacy is restored. Hers is a story of love, strength, perseverance, tenacity and accountability. Truly, the Black Mother represents justice. Restoration of the Black Mother occurs through storytelling, drumming, singing, dancing, and exuding energy in discipline, love and abundance. Melanin’s and neuromelanin’s activation fuels the

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The Trust of Respect

What is trust? According to Merriam Webster, it is a “property interest held by one person for the benefit of another” and “one in whom ‘confidence’ is placed” where confidence is defined as a feeling, relation or communication. Respect proffered as a feeling, state or “consideration” is designed to deceive you. Trust and respect might

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