Category: Self-Care

  • I was supposed to be at the spa. Not a scary ass, raggedy ass motel.

    Sunday was supposed to be the shit. I’d planned to drive up and meet up with friends to feast and celebrate the closing of our 21-day vegan detox and our friend’s birthday. After that, me, Akilah and Monique (the Radical Selfie crew) were meeting up at Jeju Sauna & Spa…

  • How to pray when you’re spiritual vs religious

    I’ll venture out to say that at least a third of my generation have exchanged religion for spirituality. If you’re reading this post, then most likely you’re one of them as well. Am I right or nah? Well, in this post, that’s who I’m specifically talking to. Those who weren’t okay…

  • Cut my hair, deleted my manuscript, and tossed my pantry. Starting over.

    I guess it started with my new haircut. I didn’t intentionally go in there to walk out with three inches of hair, but it happened. Asked for one thing and got another. I’m rocking it though and actually beginning to love it more everyday.  Got an email one day that…

  • 5 steps to manage your feelings when they’re in the way of your work

    And as much as you’d love to, you can’t pack a bag and get away right now. You have bills, deadlines, and a whole heap of shit that need be done, yet your feelings are like the world’s greatest defense player right now. Wherever you go, there they are. Try…

  • 25 of my favorite Baduizms

    Because I love the woman and quote her often. Because Baduizms are pretty popular right now. Because I quoted her a few times in Women Who Ain’t to Curse When Communicating with God. And I figured we needed a place to inhale some Erykah whenever we felt like it while…