Spoken Word: "In the Clouds: A Poem for Arshell"

I am having a really hard time trying to find the words to complete this post.

August has been deemed the 'most violent month in Chicago in 20 years with 84 homicides,' according to the Chicago Tribune. The headline didn't include 84 homicides...and counting. 

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#StylePost: Spanish Villa Chic

Kendra Scott earrings with off-the-shoulder lace

Loren Hope bracelet with patterns on patterns

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#FlashbackToLove: A 90s Themed Worship Night

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ART/FASHION INSPO: KOZO x Feminine minimalism

KOZO flawlessly combines minimalism and structure

Singaporean designer KOZO infuses minimalism with her latest collection entitled 'Conquer From Within' which was inspired by women who are able to find strength and confidence within themselves.

You already knew we were going to be all the way for this collection, right?

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Sunday's Soul Session: Reflecting on second chances

Is it possible to have two birthdays in one year?

Henna is applied for luck as well as joy and beauty. I know it's more than luck as to why I was given a second chance on life six years to the day during one hot, summer afternoon in New York City.

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Monday Affirmation: Authenticity

How do we share the most authentic versions of ourselves?

That's a great question!

Let's start with one idea, written by @melissamissye:

"Getting off the grid and unplugging does wonders and is highly undervalued"

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POETRY: 'You Fill My Heart'

Tenderness I cannot find.

Warm hands I cannot seek.

Despair. Despair.

A whirlwind of days breezing my mind.

Where are you?

Simple reminders and wishes from above.

Ancestry angelic ancestry.

Hear my prayers.

Guiding me to You.

So long so far gone.

Except now I return to You.

My Guide, my Counselor, Consoler.

Spirit so Holy speaks to Me.

Washes my weakness.

Covers my pain.

Heals the hate.

Takes not my hand but my heart.

Fills the drops of day.

Night no longer dark.

Just illumined by stars.

My God loves.

Hears how those heavenly angels sing.

My bloodline.

Thank you for finding me.