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Hey Reader, “I’ve been gone for a minute, now I’m back with the jump off.” – Lil’ Kim It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me, and whew… a lot has been happening! As I’ve shared before, last August I made some big moves — literally and figuratively. I relocated to a new state, started a new job, settled into a new home, and even did a little exploring around the world. But if I’m being real, I’ve been slacking on my own soul care for a minute. So, I’m using this moment to realign and get back on track. When I first started this journey, I wanted to be a touchpoint for my community — for the folks who know what it feels like to carry immense strength and immense pain at the same time. It took me a while to really understand that those two things can exist together — that dichotomies are part of life. You ever been laughing at something — a joke, a movie, a memory — and out of nowhere you start crying? Or maybe the opposite happens. That’s the beauty (and complexity) of the human experience. The thing is, we’ve mastered the art of carrying on, keeping on, and pushing through. But now, we get to do something different. We get to be free. We get to be honest. We get to name and honor our needs. Recently, I realized something about myself: I don’t rest. I might sleep, take a vacation, or kick it with my people — but I don’t rest. My mind is always going, always running through the list of what I need to do, should be doing, or could be doing. So even when I wake up, I’m already tired — thinking about what’s next on the list. So today, I just want to remind you (and me… and us 😊) to let go. Take a minute to breathe and rest — for real. Here are a few affirmations I’ll be meditating on this week. I invite you to join me:
Let me know how these land for you — and if there are any affirmations you’d add to the list! And if you want more, check out the latest issue of my newsletter, Sanctuary Soul. … Know someone who might benefit from reading this? I humbly request that you forward this message to at least one other person you love, admire, and respect to have them follow me & subscribe here. Are you part of an organization or team that would benefit from speaking, training, or consultation support? Interested in my work? I’d love to connect! Book a consultation call with me to share about your vision for your team or organization. Until we meet (in your 📥 inbox) again. P.S. Be sure to keep an eye out for more good news, resources & inspiration that I'll be sharing in the coming weeks! Together, we'll create a community of wholeness and wellness. -- In Ubuntu, Dr. Ebony White Ubuntu | I am because we are, and because we are, I am. |
Dr. Ebony White | Sikhona Sanctuary
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