Hey Family!
I missed y’all. Summertime vibes were in full effect this July and I needed every ounce of it! It’s so good to be back. I’m feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to tackle new spaces!
August is the best time to welcome new beginnings, and embrace the transitions life brings whether we are ready or not. It is time to remember to surrender to the process because the truth is there’s not very much in our control anyway! Whether you’re a student returning for another year of school, a recent graduate embarking on a new journey or maybe you are stepping into brand new space in your life or career, the time is now to embrace the change. We are claiming new joy, new life and new blessings!
Speaking of life, Happy 75th Birthday to my beautiful Aunt KK! My family’s walk through grief and tragedy the last couple of years has made our love for one another greater, stronger, and deeper. Spending time with my family is a constant reminder to hold each other a little tighter, turn off the news cycle, take a break from the hustle and bustle of our daily routines, release the unnecessary pressure we place on ourselves and REST.
And rest, we shall, because life has definitely been “lifin’! Between the high gas prices, a new monkeypox scare, and a looming recession, the summer heat wasn’t the only thing that had us in a chokehold.
AND Despite all the rest of the summer madness, I pray you had the chance to step away from your day to day routine to relax and replenish. I got to celebrate the weekend of the Fourth on an extended family vacation with Lenard, Jess, the kids, and loved ones in Anguilla.
I also found myself needing to connect with my girls and nothing pulls me back to my center like a few days with some of my favorite girls.
Sending you love MACHETES—Alicia, Brittany, Cari, Errin, Jemele, Joy, LaTosha, Sunny, and Tiffany!
| This summer, I also spent some time with the most important person in my life—myself (well, she’s becoming the most important person). I am constantly reminded to appreciate everyday as a blessing, to be intentional about enjoying the little joys life brings, reading by the pool, writing, and creating more memories with my friends and family. As I continue to reflect on what’s behind me, and prepare for the next steps in front of me, I learned something about myself that I wanted to share with you: The best way for us to truly stay in the fight, is to rest, as much and as often as we need to. |
| For the rest of the summer, love on your family, give yourself permission to retreat to your summer sanctuary, enjoy peace, laughter and love and do whatever you need to do to feel like you again. As I write this, I’m preparing for another girls weekend with two of my besties from high school: Felicia and Leonetta! |
Sending you all the love, joy, freedom, justice, and power you can stand.
Righteously and cheerfully,
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