God is the architect of your life. Ancestors are your root system. They both help us bloom, and it has always been that way.

You master your fate and possess the inner power to forge your path. You’re like Dinkie, a Black conjurer who covered himself in a potent dust and refused to do things the way the system wanted.

You were divinely made in God’s image. Every curve, stretch mark, mole, dimple, and hair on your head was intentional. The world we live in teaches us to hate our bodies, but this is blasphemy. God lives within us, including our bodies. When we love our bodies, we reclaim our power.

Our ancestors understood that all living things have value. Much of their sacred practices and wisdom we inherited depends on their understanding the difference between “relationship” versus “ownership.” Take the chicken for example.

You deserve to know calmness intimately and move through life with ease. Florida Water might be the perfect spiritual remedy when the energy around you needs balancing. Here is what it is and how you can make your own.

You don’t have to earn God’s love–it’s already yours. Our people have always been valuable and precious in His eyes, and this verse reminds us of our inherent worthiness.

There’s a reason you are alive right now. No matter where you are in life, you have the God-given ability to lean into that reason. To fly into your destiny. Of course, all of us can fly, and our ancestors proved it.

You deserve to feel the blessings of God’s unwavering love, and when we practice gratitude in our lives, that’s what happens. These are the spiritual and health benefits of gratitude.

You deserve to live a life of abundance, prosperity, and alignment, and leaning into these four ancestral practices could help you manifest it all this holiday season and beyond.

We all desire to feel safe and protected in our communities. When we need spiritual protection, many things can help, but “chewing the root” was once one of the most powerful.

Take a second to breathe. Unclench your jaw and drop your shoulders. You deserve to take things easy, and if anything feels misaligned, this spiritual tool is the trick to get back to your balance.

You are the steward of your life. Even during challenging times, it’s possible to find goodness. Here’s how to use chaotic experiences to strengthen your spiritual connections.

We are part of a global community, and how we care for one another matters. Ever gotten a stocking or bag with an apple, an orange, some walnuts, a candy cane, or some variation of this at Christmas? There’s more to this Black holiday tradition than just a nice holiday snack.

God is constantly sending us lessons. Some work to test us, but many are to better align us with God’s purpose for us. These three lessons from The Gospel of Matthew are no different. Collectively, they remind us that Black liberation is our destiny.

How we speak to ourselves matters. Our inner voices can sustain and encourage us, or they can make us feel even worse. However, these ancient proverbs have taught generations about life and provided wisdom and assurance for generations - much-needed insight for our inner voices.

Have you ever thought about how you walk? How do you plant your feet? Maybe you stride quickly or take small steps. No matter how we move, every single step we take is powerful, and our ancestors knew it.

Sometimes, it’s easy to give up, especially when it seems like what we’re working for is too out of reach or like God isn’t hearing our prayers. But this story reminds us that not only does God hear us, but he is with us, too, even in our times of struggle.

You deserve to be seen, heard, and cared for. When we show up for one another in a loving community, we live God’s will for our people.

You deserve a loving community that makes even the roughest times feel good – a space where you're free to be all you are. Our ancestors created these spaces for us, even on plantations. Here’s how they forged places for our community care and spiritual protection.

You deserve emotional clarity, to feel creative, and to tap into your sensuality. If any of these things feel unbalanced, you may have a blocked sacral chakra–here’s how to unblock it.

The actual 12 Days of Christmas span between Christmas Day and Three Kings Day. Historically, the 12-day period was dedicated to resting and gathering with loved ones. Here is a twist on the classic “12 Days of Christmas” jingle to remind us to still practice self-care through the holidays.

Joy is our birthright. We've always leaned into the sacredness of nature. Our people have used crystals spiritually for centuries, and these four can help restore your peace.

We are powerful people. While our oppression is not the only thing that defines us, oppression is part of our experience as Black people. There are examples of oppressed people throughout the bible who fought their oppressors and won. Here’s one Parable of the Persistent Widow that highlights that.

We carry ancestral and spiritual wisdom inside of us. It is our birthright. This knowledge continues to protect us and reveals the roles we all play in our fight for liberation. Historically, it was spiritual leaders on plantations who kept us safe.

Our purpose in this lifetime is to love: God, ourselves, our communities, and others. To be aligned with liberation, love can’t just be a word or a feeling. Love must be an action. We must learn how to love one another. Here’s a good place to start.