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Her Healing Hands Were A Gift From God

Her Healing Hands Were A Gift From God

Emma Dupree spent hours rummaging through the woods as a little girl, searching for the best plants. Her people started calling her “the woods gal,” but she was living out her God-given purpose, and it was incredibly healing.

The Inspiring Healing Power Of Play

The Inspiring Healing Power Of Play

Adulthood is tiresome. Many of us have endless responsibilities that can make us feel like we don’t have time to play. This community is doing the exact opposite, and it’s powerfully healing.

Our Creativity Is Where Spirit Comes Alive

Our Creativity Is Where Spirit Comes Alive

She had no idea what she was doing. The voice of doubt started creeping into her thoughts, saying she was useless. NO! She slammed her hands onto the table and cried out, “Use me, God.” And through the power of creativity, God showed her just how good it can get.

This Popular Folktale Shares A Sharp Reminder On Boundary Setting

This Popular Folktale Shares A Sharp Reminder On Boundary Setting

Long ago there was a monkey who lived in a tree overlooking the ocean. Every day Monkey looked at the sparkling waves and wished she could swim in them. One day Shark heard Monkey making her daily wish. He flashed his sharp teeth at her and invited her in for a swim.

How This Belief About Taking Flight Helped Set Them Free

How This Belief About Taking Flight Helped Set Them Free

“They say the people could fly. Say that long ago in Africa, some of the people knew magic. And they would walk up on the air like climbin up on a gate. And they flew like blackbirds over the fields. Black, shiny wings flappin against the blue up there.” - Virginia Hamilton.

Uncover Your Shadow Side With These Six Journal Prompts

Uncover Your Shadow Side With These Six Journal Prompts

Everyone has a shadow side, the parts of our personality that we hide away from ourselves and others. Uncovering this side can help us heal - try these six prompts as a starting point.

Rest Comes In More Forms Than Sleeping, Here Are A Few

Rest Comes In More Forms Than Sleeping, Here Are A Few

Not getting enough sleep is detrimental to our health. But what about when you get more than enough and are still tired? Here are the seven types of rest we all need.

The Self-Care Act May Be Hard To Do, But It’s Necessary For Many

The Self-Care Act May Be Hard To Do, But It’s Necessary For Many

If you’re struggling and feeling burnt out, this word is for you. God is trying to send you blessings. Is it possible you’re subconsciously blocking them by practicing this habit we were all taught to do?

Our Ancestors Preserved This Holy Scripture So That We Would Never Forget

Our Ancestors Preserved This Holy Scripture So That We Would Never Forget

Often African Proverbs are sometimes seen as cute sayings. But they’re actually overflowing with ancestral spiritual wisdom. Some proverbs are so similar to biblical scripture that you have to wonder, which came first?

Spirit Is Guiding You, But You’re Still Responsible For Steering Your Ship

Spirit Is Guiding You, But You’re Still Responsible For Steering Your Ship

Change is in the air. Breathe it in. Feel it on your skin. Spirit is blowing wind into your sails, guiding you forward. But you’re still in charge of showing up to steer your ship. Will you take charge of the Captain’s wheel?

To Transform You Need To Shed What No Longer Serves You

To Transform You Need To Shed What No Longer Serves You

The room was smoky and full of hushed voices, all chanting the same prayer. Initiates were dressed in white. Today was the day they would learn their spiritual guides. The priestess stood. It was time.

The Healing Power And History Of The Sunday Dinner

The Healing Power And History Of The Sunday Dinner

John 6:35 - “Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.’” Here’s how the church played a huge role in our people’s freedom through food.

Why Saying ‘Yes” Is A Sacred Superpower To Help Us Feel Freedom

Why Saying ‘Yes” Is A Sacred Superpower To Help Us Feel Freedom

“No,” she said to him firmly. She was so used to saying “yes” that the word felt unfamiliar. Strange. But she refused to back down. She kept saying “no.” And in doing so made room for an orgasmic “yes.” One that was deeply rooted in Spirit.

This Spiritual Folklore Reminds Us To Love The Skin We’re In

This Spiritual Folklore Reminds Us To Love The Skin We’re In

“...For the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” We know God is always with us, and our ancestors are, too.

Lean On These Words For Comfort Of God And The Ancestors Presence

Lean On These Words For Comfort Of God And The Ancestors Presence

The elephant drank from the river before shedding her wrinkly hide. She transformed into a beautiful woman with glowing dark skin and coily hair that sparkled in the sunlight. She placed her hide on a rock and ran into the water, unaware that he was watching her, ready to steal her skin.

This Ancestral Ritual Shows Up In Hip Hop And The Bible

This Ancestral Ritual Shows Up In Hip Hop And The Bible

In Genesis 35:14, Jacob sets up a stone pillar and pours his drink as an offering in the place where God had spoken to him. He was pouring libations, an ancient Black ritual that we still do today.

Three Inspiring Ways Jesus Practiced Self-Care

Three Inspiring Ways Jesus Practiced Self-Care

Self-care is more than buying luxury items or taking trips. It’s about prioritizing the health of our minds, bodies, and spirits, and even Jesus knew a thing or two about self-care.

These Healers Help Us Get To The Root Of Our Problems

These Healers Help Us Get To The Root Of Our Problems

The fire burned as she slowly chopped the roots she had gathered. This spell was going to use all of her energy but it was necessary. Evil was afoot and she needed to get to the root of it. Spirit told her that someone nearby was trying to sabotage her. She needed answers. Her life depended on it.

Only You Get To Decide What Freedom Looks Like For You

Only You Get To Decide What Freedom Looks Like For You

Next time you start doubting yourself and everything you’re capable of, take a second to think. Are these negative thoughts about yourself actually yours? Or the voice of your detractors ? More importantly, when did you start believing these words?

Living In The Spirit Of 'Ubuntu' Is God's Will

Living In The Spirit Of 'Ubuntu' Is God's Will

John 15:13: “Greater love has no man than this: that he lay down his life for his friends.” It’s time we start embracing the communal way we were intended to live.

Three Helpful Books For Learning About Traditional Black Medicine

Three Helpful Books For Learning About Traditional Black Medicine

Our minds, bodies, and spirits have long carried the weight of anti-Blackness. But many of our ancestors leaned into the healing practices of herbal medicine during turbulent times.

Why Traditional Medicine Is Still A Sacred Practice Throughout Africa

Why Traditional Medicine Is Still A Sacred Practice Throughout Africa

She was moaning, gasping for breath as sweat poured down her brow. Her fever was raging, shivers pulsing up and down her spine. The healer chanted under his breath as he poured dried herbs into a potion. His traditional medicine was her only hope.

Why He Looked To Nature When It Was Time To Rebel

Why He Looked To Nature When It Was Time To Rebel

A solar eclipse lit up the Virginia sky. Nat Turner took it as the ultimate sign from God to rebel, and the natural world helped carry him through to liberation.

Even Jesus Relied On This Healing Remedy

Even Jesus Relied On This Healing Remedy

They used this sacred ingredient to cure cancer, rid spaces of negative energy, and bless the dead on their journey into the afterlife. To this day it’s super accessible and affordable, and something we should all use to keep our energy up, organs healthy, and spirits bright.

How Planning A Trip Can Be Healing During A Time Of Grief

How Planning A Trip Can Be Healing During A Time Of Grief

We will all grieve someone or something at some point, which can be a challenging and isolating experience. It’s not a magical fix. Nothing is. But traveling is beneficial in numerous ways for navigating the pain of loss.