Five Important TED Talks for Change
If you know me, you know that I have a deep love for TED talks. I want to share a few that have helped me find my way and inspired me to take action in this crazy world we live in. When life overwhelms me I have often turned to binge watching Netflix until I can deal. Luke and I got an apple TV for our wedding and discovered the TED . . .
A Moment in Time With PTSD
Here's a glimpse of what dealing with PTSD, anxiety and depression can look like. Written by my incredible friend, Allison Louise.
I hate myself today. I hate every part. My personality, the way I look, the way I act. The hatred flows through my veins like black sludge, making me unable to move, making it hard to breathe. I lay in my bed, unable to get myself out, with my fiancé Kurtis holding me telling me everything is going to be OK. But it isn’t. This . . .
Who am I? Am I who I say I am? Am I all I ought to be?
I first heard these three questions in my Psychology of the African American Experience class last year at TSU. They originate from some fundamental principles of African Psychology laid out by psychiatrist, philosopher and revolutionary, Frantz Fanon. They serve as an accountability loop not only for the Africana field and beliefs but for . . .
Evolving Our Traditions
As I continue my journey of conscious and sustainable living I find myself questioning norms and traditions more and more. I have always loved the holidays- the excitement, the surprises, everyone getting together and eating yummy food so it can be difficult to realize that behind most of it lies consumerism, waste, toxins, unhealthy habits, . . .
What Are We Healing From?
Each of us experiences suffering and pain throughout our lives. We can either learn from our pain or we can inflict more pain on others and ourselves. Many of my friends often feel that they don’t deserve to feel unhappy or stuck because by all accounts, their lives were pretty normal so they should just be happy. The problem is that . . .
What Does Healing Look Like?
Healing is a lifelong process – one that is necessary if we want to grow and lead meaningful lives. When talking about healing a cut or physical wound, we all know the basics: clean the wound, ice it, put a band-aid on it, etc. For a severe physical injury, we may not know the exact details of the healing . . .