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The Loving Reason Maya Angelou Didn’t Celebrate Her Birthday For 30 Years

The Loving Reason Maya Angelou Didn’t Celebrate Her Birthday For 30 Years

When is your birthday? We all deserve to celebrate our existence, but on her 40th birthday, Maya Angelou was making candied yams and baking ham in her Harlem kitchen when tragedy struck in the worst way. Here’s how she used love to save the day.

Our Biggest Dreams Will Always Require A Huge Leap Of Faith

Our Biggest Dreams Will Always Require A Huge Leap Of Faith

Sometimes, the dream brewing in our hearts excite and terrify us. They can require confidence, unshakeable patience, and above all, a huge leap of faith. One man decided to risk everything for that dream.

The Yam Is Full of Ancestral And Spiritual Wisdom

The Yam Is Full of Ancestral And Spiritual Wisdom

We all have that one dish that makes our mouths water and warms our spirits just thinking about it. Our cultural food staples hold generations of historical and spiritual wisdom. Just look at the humble yam.

Why Our Romantic Love Should Center Spirit

Why Our Romantic Love Should Center Spirit

Romantic love between Black people can be one of the most powerful forces in the world. It can also be scary at times, especially when loving someone isn’t enough to stay with them. This is why this one ingredient is important.

Why Solo Spiritual Retreats Are Necessary

Why Solo Spiritual Retreats Are Necessary

We all deserve the luxury of being alone at times. How else would we be able to hear Spirit? Even Jesus needed to retreat occasionally to be alone with God. When the world gets too loud, where do you go?

Three Meditations To Try For A Better Night’s Sleep

Three Meditations To Try For A Better Night’s Sleep

You deserve to sleep well. Oppressive systems have negatively impacted our sleeping lives, but it's time to reclaim our rest, and these three types of meditation can help.

The Beautiful Way Wonder Helps Us Experience God

The Beautiful Way Wonder Helps Us Experience God

Small miracles are happening around us all the time. Wonder allows us to see the divinity in every moment, and that’s why it's such a powerful spiritual tool for our people. Here's why you should start practicing wonder.

Why Tarot’s Death Symbolizes Transformation

Why Tarot’s Death Symbolizes Transformation

The “Death” tarot card has a bad rap. Everyone assumes this scary card means The Grim Reaper is near, and we should count our days. But this is false. The true meaning behind the card is actually an invitation to get closer to Spirit.

Why Service Reminds Us Of Our Sacred Purpose

Why Service Reminds Us Of Our Sacred Purpose

Have you ever volunteered or helped someone in need? Service is us putting our faith to work. Our actions show we are repeatedly choosing to care for one another. Service reminds each of us of our most sacred purpose.

Why Black Mentorship Is Sacred

Why Black Mentorship Is Sacred

A mentor has faith in you even when you don’t have faith in yourself. A mentor knows when to give constructive feedback and how to invite curiosity into a process. Most importantly, a mentor knows how to clap the loudest when they see you take flight.

The Hidden Spiritual Power of Cowrie Shells

The Hidden Spiritual Power of Cowrie Shells

Do you ever wear cowrie shells? They aren’t just for adornment. They’re powerful divination tools our ancestors used to talk to God, reminding us to get right to the point and be deliberate about our dreams and desires. Are you ready to have your prayers answered?

Do You Want To Be Divine, Dear Beloved?

Do You Want To Be Divine, Dear Beloved?

This powerful universal energy lives in all of us. The sooner we embrace it, the more aligned we will become with Spirit. Don’t you want to be Divine? Here’s a hint: you already are. God made you that way.

God Lives In The Hands Of Black Grandmothers

God Lives In The Hands Of Black Grandmothers

Thank God for the Black matriarchs who raised some of us and showed us love. These women are divine. God lives in their hands. Understanding this is the basis of “grandmother theology.”

This High Priestess Of Soul Sang With Sacred Intuition

This High Priestess Of Soul Sang With Sacred Intuition

Sometimes we just be knowing something, even if we don’t know how we know it. This is our sacred intuition kicking in, and Spirit wants us to listen to it. After a deadly bombing, her sacred intuition was yelling for change. Singing from her spirit, she brought that change to the stage.

She Had A Child, $1.50, And Faith

She Had A Child, $1.50, And Faith

She had a big dream, but only $1.50 to her name. And she was raising a child alone. Determined to succeed, she turned to God. She never imagined she’d become one of the most influential Black women in history.

What To Know About The Ancestral Protection Of ‘333’

What To Know About The Ancestral Protection Of ‘333’

We all deserve support. Sometimes, the most potent spiritual guidance comes through signs. If you see 333, know that your ancestors are with you, and here’s what they may be trying to tell you.

Why Learning To Trust Ourselves Is A Must

Why Learning To Trust Ourselves Is A Must

Sometimes the things we see confuse others but not us. Something in our spirits just doesn’t sit right. The next time you see something you know is wrong or questionable - even if others seem to think it’s just how things are – think of this woman.

Pay Haters No Mind And Keep Doing You

Pay Haters No Mind And Keep Doing You

Haters are always gonna hate. We must pay them no mind and keep the faith by believing in the mission God has tasked us with. The best way to handle haters (and self doubt for that matter) is to just keep doing you.

There’s One Holiday That Isn’t On Our Calendars But Should Be

There’s One Holiday That Isn’t On Our Calendars But Should Be

The holidays are almost upon us. For many, this is the time to gather with loved ones, cook beloved dishes, and give thanks for making it another year. Celebrated on the fourth Sunday in November, this special Black holiday should be on every calendar, too.

Why The Ultimate Spiritual Protection Is Community Care

Why The Ultimate Spiritual Protection Is Community Care

Protection shouldn’t be violent. This ritual teaches us that protection is also about respect, community care, and the preservation of cultural identity. This type of knowledge is the strongest spiritual protection.

Why Writing In Your Journal Brings You Closer To God

Why Writing In Your Journal Brings You Closer To God

God is with us in our journal entries, whether jotting down our dreams or just free writing. Journaling is just a private prayer practice that can sharpen our intuition and nurture our spiritual growth, and these journaling styles can actually bring us even closer to God.

How A Good Word Will Make Our Entire Body Sing “Hallelujah!”

How A Good Word Will Make Our Entire Body Sing “Hallelujah!”

A good word is electrifying. When something resonates with us, the power of the truth will have us screaming “hallelujah” as the preacher’s whooping, groans, and shouts remind us of our sacred histories. Your body deserves this release.

How To Activate Your Inner Eye And All Of Its Superpowers

How To Activate Your Inner Eye And All Of Its Superpowers

We’re all deserving of rest. When was the last time you took time to recharge? When we close our outer eye, we activate our inner eye. Our inner eye is where our intuition lies, and where we can go to access our most powerful spiritual energy.

Why Sensuality Is One Of Our Most Sacred Energies

Why Sensuality Is One Of Our Most Sacred Energies

There’s a difference between sexuality and sensuality. It’s our God-given right to exercise both. While sex can be transcendent, sensuality is a sacred energy. The practice of sensual faith reminds us we can exercise our pleasure bodies and still know God.

Not Everyone Is Worthy To Be Invited To Your Spiritual BBQ

Not Everyone Is Worthy To Be Invited To Your Spiritual BBQ

What’s your favorite kind of ritual? Some prefer community rituals. Others enjoy being alone with God. While there’s no right or wrong, there’s a difference between public and private rituals. You deserve spaces for solitude and for community and not everyone deserves access.