Hey Gorgeous!
Question: What is “home” to you? And what makes it beautiful?
Most of us have multiple homes of various types throughout our lives. For you, home may remain the place you grew up as a child. Or perhaps where you grew up never truly felt like home and you’re only now building a home for yourself, or starting to find your way back there.
And some of you may feel like “home” is your people, your country, your city, or even a sacred practice.
This week, with Venus moving into the sign of Cancer, you may reflect on and refine your sense of home and what makes your home feel beautiful. I emphasize the feeling of home more than the aesthetic, though that could very well be part of the equation for you (Where my fellow design show fans at? HGTV anyone?? lol).
You don’t have to be decor savvy to curate a beautiful home, however you conceive of that idea. You simply have to pay attention to what makes you feel at home. It might be in the smells, the voices, the quiet, the views, the activities, the faces, the music, and so much more. Pay attention to those things and lean into them. Where they’re missing or depleted, invest and nurture them.
“To be able to say: I am home. Not as a matter of geographic location or physical space. But as a state of being. That’s healing to me.”
7 Wisdoms Inspired by the planet Venus in the zodiac sign of Cancer:
What do you need in order to feel safe? How can you start to get closer to that safety now? When we feel safe and secure—physically, emotionally, psychologically—we can more easily access joy, peace, creativity, receptiveness, vulnerability, and emotional connection.
Honor your right to define, choose, or curate your “family” based on soul alignment. Enjoy loving on your family, securing your family and your home, nurturing and providing for them, especially for their emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Make your home feel comfortable and nurturing. Fill it will nourishment of all kinds. Make it feel like home, however you conceive of that idea.
A physiological assessment: Do you feel relaxed? Are your shoulders relaxed? (I literally had to drop mine down after writing that!) Are your facial muscles relaxed? Can you breathe deeply? Are you able to perceive and take in more beauty and delight in the present moment?
Cancer is cardinal energy, calling us into wholehearted leadership, asking us to lead with heart, love, compassion, and grace, even if you’re just leading yourself through your own life.
Treasures are buried in your ancestral memory and DNA. How can you make time to excavate and cultivate them to enrich this present moment?
Remember that you are home.
A Bit of Garnish with a Beautiful Oracle Card:
“Don’t allow cynicism or skepticism to cloud your vision or block miracles already present. Miracles are everyday blessings waiting to be recognized, not just rare occurrences…. Write down your dreams and goals, and what you want to manifest. Then take concrete actionable steps to bring them to life. Cast aside any self-imposed limitations or doubts and make room for your gifts. It’s not just about waiting for a miracle; it’s about stepping into your own power to create one.”
What’s Brewing? ☕️
We are just 97 DAYS away from the New York City Marathon!
That’s three months and 1 week before I run 26.2 miles for the first time ever in my life. Training for something like this requires a lot from a person. A big part of what makes it worth it is the excuse to raise money for charity. You can donate here! Or via CashApp and Venmo @ColorismHealing.
August is Book Revision Month!
For me personally, at least, lol. My deadline was pushed back a few weeks, so I will be spending all of August enriching and refining the manuscript. I’m very excited by the cover concept we’re working on and hope to finalize soon. The cover is what really makes this feel real to me. Pinch me!
New Coaching Offer Launches August 11th!
Fill your cup to The Brim and fulfill your destiny with this soulful and strategic coaching that enriches your quality of life, nurtures your relationship with yourself, and reflects your sacred connection to the Divine. In this cozy coaching space, I partner with you to formulate your unique flavor of wellbeing and fulfillment. This is for you who’ve endured hardships and heartbreaks yet remain hopeful and courageous. You intend to persevere, believing in your capacity for change and transformation. You know that within your DNA, within your story thus far, within the ancestral wisdom of Earth and the galactic unity of our cosmos… there is a recipe for your purpose. Stay tuned!
Open Mic 🎤
I’m delighted to present this week’s featured poet, Sunni Patterson! One of my all-time-favorite spoken word artists. I’m from Louisiana, so her content and her accent represent one of my homes! This segment features Patterson performing a few poems (8:27) that remind me of this week’s themes. And the stage is a classic, Louisiana front porch. Talking about feeling at home—for me a front porch will do it!
Are there any poets, speakers, or performers (including yourself!) that you’d like to recommend for a future Open Mic? Hit reply and let me know!
Sincerely,
