Self-Acceptance

Mirror Magic (as 6-Year-Old Me)

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A young Black girl with warm brown skin and natural, fluffy hair lies under cozy covers at bedtime, smiling tenderly at her worn, off-white teddy bear with solid black eyes and a faded nose. A soft golden glow of magical energy swirls between the girl, the bear, and the blankets, illuminating their connection in a dreamy, love-filled moment. The atmosphere is warm, gentle, and full of emotional alchemy.

Mirror Magic (as 6-Year-Old Me) I write this ritual story as a love offering to myself—a return, a remembering, a soft landing into the arms of the little girl I once was and still am. This is for my 6-year-old self, who looked in mirrors and already knew she was the cutest thing walking. She … Read more

When I Dance & No One Looks

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A digital painting of swirling, glowing energy forms in warm golds, deep purples, and rich browns. Abstract waves move like fabric and smoke, evoking the presence of ancestral spirit, inner child healing, and sacred self-return. The composition is ethereal and emotive, with light radiating from the center as if witnessing a private dance of transformation.

When I Dance and No One Looks Today, I feel the little girl in me. She’s tugging at my sleeve, wide-eyed and vulnerable. I notice her whenever I reach out to be seen, to be heard, to be met—and silence answers back. Not just from my partner. It shows up everywhere. At work, when I … Read more

To Thine Known Self Be True

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An ethereal Black woman with flowing locs rises from glowing roots of light, surrounded by a cosmic background of purples and deep blues. Her eyes are closed in peaceful knowing, a radiant golden light shines from her chest, and symbolic patterns form a luminous halo around her head. The atmosphere is mystical, empowering, and grounded in sacred presence.

To Thine Known Self Be True A Prayer of Return Spirit, I’m not here to pretend. I’m not here to perform. I’m here because I’m remembering who the fuck I am. I feel the weight of all the versions of myself I’ve had to be just to stay alive. Just to keep moving. Just to … Read more

A Timeless Message to Myself

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Abstract digital painting featuring a silhouette of a Black woman in a confident pose, surrounded by vibrant swirls of color flowing from her core. The colors blend from deep purples to radiant golds, embodying a spiritual and empowering aura in a surreal style. The image is vivid, with an abstract and spiritual feel, depicting the powerful flow of energy. The scene is dynamic and visually striking, conveying a sense of inner strength and power.

A Timeless Message to Myself This letter serves a dual purpose: to remind me of my inherent worth and to reinforce the timeless nature of my inner power and intuition. I sometimes encounter moments of doubt and uncertainty where my strength and resolve may falter. This letter is a tool designed to anchor me back … Read more

Blue Flame & Calm Waters

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In the foreground, a deep blue candle burns brightly, its flame casting a serene glow over a bowl of saltwater infused with lavender oil and chamomile flowers. Surrounding the bowl are crystals, including amethyst, rose quartz, and black tourmaline, arranged in a harmonious triangle. The background is a mystical landscape at twilight, with a vast ocean and a night sky filled with stars, symbolizing the vastness and depth of emotional healing. The scene is imbued with a sense of magic, passion, and cinematic drama, perfectly encapsulating the energy of a spiritual journey of releasing fear and embracing patience.

Blue Flame & Calm Waters Transcending Fear through Patience I recognize that my difficulty in letting go isn’t about regret. Rather, it’s deeply rooted in a fear of rejection and abandonment, a thread that weaves back to my childhood and stretches through generations. This fear feels like an old, heavy cloak I’ve been carrying around. … Read more