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YouTube video by Portia Show #PortiaPlayback: Malcolm Jamal Warner Recites Poetry From His Grammy-Nominated Album

Hiding In Plain View by Malcolm-Jamal Warner (2023). Just listen …

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Go beyond instruction to easeful integration.

Updated and now available for download (link in bio).

#selflove #essentiallivingforwellness

Join us August 9th! We're making period pads, bracelets, and teas to support healthy menses.

Materials + breakfast provided but feel free to bring your own craft supplies.

Women and girls curious about and respectful of Islam and our mosque space are welcome.

#muslimahs #womenshealth #pdxevents

Pop by for connections, products, music and good eats. Look for my incense, teas, and vegan handbags at the Recreating Society booth (#84).

For sisters, mothers, daughters, granddaughters, nieces ...

Compost, Prayer, and the Cherry Tomato Gospel Reflections on Growth, Grounding, and the Grace of Digging In

[Excerpt] "Is there something you’ve been craving to plant—literally or metaphorically?"

It’s where I’m at as well.

Facts!

@ajplaid.bsky.social and I appreciate you both. Still new here and excited to be finding likeminded people. 🙌🏽

That part!!! 💯

Yes! Some ways to resist this spring (or any time) include:
- Clear out clutter to open the way for clear thoughts and energy.
- Plant a vegetable garden to feed yourself + community.
- Buy land for future family/communal housing.
- Support local black businesses.
- Rest. Rest. And rest some more.

Nailed it!

We need to chill for a bit and let others fight for us now that the stuff they’ve denied/ignored for decades is effecting them.

🤣🤣🤣

That’s real!

It’s been a tough, yet not unexpected, two weeks.
Self care has never been more critical than it is right now.

How are you supporting your emotional and physical self?

If you were to seek support, what would that look like for you?

Due to unforeseen events, the January Reiki 2 class is being rescheduled to February. New registration link coming soon … also, look for a Master class link soon as well 🙌🏽 #reikiclasses

A heartfelt thanks for your support this past year for our small women-owned BIPOC business. Much gratitude & love!

Develop Deeper Resilience.

As the new year approaches, nurturing well-being is vital. Reiki offers sanctuary, balance, and a resolute sense of inner peace, forging a pathway to maintaining center and stabilizing energy amidst external challenges.

Enroll today!
qitowellness.com/reiki

Use your insurance for womb care with me. Here’s how …
#linkinbio

My initial thought … food costs more than I realized … helpful for understanding why many families have #foodinsecurity … food costs less in places I thought would be higher than where I live … almost everywhere is green!

Thoughts?

#foodcosts #growmorefood #backyardgardens #blacksky

7/ And finally, my personal favorite (because you get to spread the love) …

Gift those you love with unique experiences, special services, and hand-crafted products from entrepreneurs instead of going to box stores or Amazon.

p.s. check my LISTS for holistic practitioners I support and recommend.

6/ Get tires rotated, fluids topped off, trunk emptied out and oil changed before any winter road trips to ensure best use of gas.

Commit to running the washing machine and dishwasher only when full.

If you haven’t already, switch to energy-saving light bulbs.

5/ Homebuyers can check with their electric company for free energy assessment programs. They provide tips and may even cover some costs for improvements.

4/ Keep the thermostat at a set temp so it goes off and on as needed, and wear an extra layer, socks, etc at home. (In my old home we used to close off and not use rooms where the temp was hard to regulate.)

3/ If cold at night, invest in a quality flannel fitted sheet and sleep with the thermostat on a lower setting.

Get rid of indoor clutter so heat and air (and creative energy!) can circulate better.

2/ Using a slow cooker is the most cost-efficient method of cooking (use: less than 200w). Next is a convection oven. Then the stovetop (1000-3000w). Turning on the oven uses twice as much energy as the stovetop! So using a slow cooker 3x/wk can save over a month’s time.

Practical ways to save during this season.

Use a meal delivery service instead of grocery shopping. It’s affordable and convenient, as well as delicious! 1/