Black Girl Sabbaticals

Beloved, As the year turns, you may feel the pull to reinvent yourself overnight. Resolutions. Vision boards. Dramatic declarations. But transformation is usually quiet. Gradual. Sustainable. “For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest you shall be saved.” — Isaiah 30:15, NRSV You don’t have to fix your life in January to be worthy of the life you already have. Three questions for crossing the threshold gently: 1. What rest practice from this year wants to come...

Beloved, If this season feels heavy, you’re not alone. Grief doesn’t disappear because the world puts lights up. Scripture is full of people holding both grief and joy — Hannah, the psalmists, Jesus himself. “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18, NRSV Your truth is not too much for God. Three gentle practices for the week: 1. Name the truth. “This season is hard because…” 2. Ritual of remembrance or relief. Light a candle. Release a tradition....

How I Stopped Reading for Self-Improvement and Started Reading for Nervous-System Safety If you’ve ever searched for books about rest, healing, or slowing down and felt overwhelmed by productivity-driven self-help, this essay is for you. This is not a reading guide for optimization. It’s for women who are done becoming better and are ready to become safer in their own bodies. If you’re looking for manifestation hacks, productivity spirituality, or another way to outperform exhaustion, this...