Where do you go to escape the pressures of the world? For ten years, football was my safe space. The football field served as a place of refuge for me. It was my “great escape” from the world. Growing up, I did not know how to express my emotions or the internal pain that I … Continue reading 7/27/22: The Great Escape
12/31/23: 30 for 30.
This year, I turned thirty years old. I'm filled with gratitude when I reflect on the fact that- I've been on this planet for 30 years! I originally wanted to publish this blog in August, but life had other plans. I've yet to see it all, and I damn sure don't know it all, but … Continue reading 12/31/23: 30 for 30.
11/30/23: Not All Prisons Have Bars
Since childhood, my mind has been a safe space for me. It was a place where I could retreat from reality and enjoy all my imagination had to offer. I’ve grown very comfortable with the inner workings of my mind-it’s home for me. Growing up, when my world was unstable, I found solace in my … Continue reading 11/30/23: Not All Prisons Have Bars
10/24/23: H.E.L.P
On October 11th, the community organization A Call to Men, hosted a breakfast in collaboration with the non-profit Beauty For Ashes Ministry. The event aimed to promote open discussion on healthy masculinity and ending violence against women. It was a sobering experience as men and women courageously shared their stories about their experiences with domestic … Continue reading 10/24/23: H.E.L.P
Kill The Image: 6/30/23
They say a picture's worth a thousand wordsYou paint a canvas, better let it shine' huhI know I done some things that's dead wrong' huhThe flash is on this little light of mine yeah- Cordae, “Thousand Words.” We live in a world where image is an essential aspect. People cast judgments based on what they … Continue reading Kill The Image: 6/30/23
12/30/22: “Strong Men.”
“To create loving men, we must love males. Loving maleness is different from praising and rewarding males for living up to sexist-defined notions of male identity. Caring about men because of what they do for us is not the same as loving males for simply being."- Bell Hooks, "The Will to Change." In February, the … Continue reading 12/30/22: “Strong Men.”
5/16/22: Choose Life
Throughout each moment of our day, we are constantly making choices. When we make choices that are in alignment with our intentions, we experience joy, rest, peace of mind, and fulfillment. However, when we make choices that conflict with our intentions, we are left feeling tired, frustrated, anxious, resentful, defeated and depressed. Our daily choices … Continue reading 5/16/22: Choose Life
WITR TOUR: Seattle, WA: The Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest! Before coming to Seattle I didn't think highly of the city. My brother-in-law use to live here, and I knew a couple people from Seattle. I associated Seattle with cold and rainy, two of my least favorite things. The old saying would hold true yet again, "never judge a book by its … Continue reading WITR TOUR: Seattle, WA: The Pacific Northwest
WITR TOUR- The Bay: What’s Your Quezt?
Lombard Street Quezt Brand What's your Quezt (“quest”)? My friend Que Byrd created a brand a few years ago that encourages people to share their story and embrace their journey. This is where she and I connect because I believe that life is a journey one in which you learn more about yourself along the … Continue reading WITR TOUR- The Bay: What’s Your Quezt?
WITR TOUR- Los Angeles, CA: Enjoy the Ride
I love the West Coast. The South will always be home, but I connect with the West Coast on a spiritual level. The versatility, the open mindedness, love, and laid-back nature are all ways the West Coast personifies who I am. When I arrived in LA on December 7, I was feeling anxious due to … Continue reading WITR TOUR- Los Angeles, CA: Enjoy the Ride
Wisdom In The Room 