A scene from Bambi* has stayed with me since I was a child. A crow flies above the forest, calling out as Man approaches. The animals below cannot see what the crow sees. They move through the forest from the … Continue reading He Saw the Road Before I Did
As autumn’s chill whispers closer, September arrives, painting the world in shorter days and longer shadows. The landscape begins its seasonal transformation, shedding its vibrant hues. Yet, September also holds a profound metaphor: the longer we hover around the edges … Continue reading Stop Circling The Truth
There is something deeply comforting about knowing that even when we’ve ventured off what we believe is our path to success, either intentionally or unintentionally, we can still change direction. We often believe that a meaningful life follows a straight … Continue reading Permission to Course Correct: Pursuing Purpose Over Perfection
The Crow Sees Me, Embodied Knowing, Sacred Literacy, and Black things taking flight. There is a crow who comes near enough to be noticed while I am sitting and having my morning tea. He is loud. Persistently so. Some mornings … Continue reading The Crow Sees Me
Every autumn, thousands of birds take to the sky with astonishing precision. They cross mountains, rivers, forests, and borders without debating their course. Their destination is neither accidental nor improvised. It is sustained by an internal orientation that enables them … Continue reading The Distance Between Justice and Direction
For generations, many people have embraced a simple idea: buy Black, save Black, invest Black, and the community will prosper. The message is appealing because it emphasizes self-determination and places the solution within the community’s own hands. Entrepreneurship and economic … Continue reading Civic Power Not Just Commerce Why the Ballot Box Matters as Much as the Cash Register
The Headwind — Does the Headwind Change the Destination? Resistance isn’t fun. Honestly, it’s hard, especially when you can see the final destination. If you’ve ever hiked a mountain, typically the first thing you do before you begin your journey … Continue reading Headwind: The Resistance Between Here and There
In life, we must take a stance to act morally and make ethically sound decisions. Truth is shaped by what we have internalized over the years: the learned traditions that create self-worth, loyalty, and action in the face of fear. … Continue reading As The Crow Flies – Soaring Towards Justice and Flourishing: The Straight Line Isn’t Always the Easy One: Courage in Conviction
We often build from brokenness. We grieve, then put ourselves back together again more times than we would like to admit. When I see the word “reconstruction,” I notice the prefix “re,” meaning “again.” That gives me hope. Hope that … Continue reading RECONSTRUCTION: Clear the Wreckage, Return to the Blueprint
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