Posts in 30 Days in Maui
The Power of Rest

For a young, black trans woman from Brooklyn, rest does not always mean restoration. As an activist, speaker, educator, and spiritual mother of community - there have been many too-busy days and countless sleepless nights, advocating for and emotionally nurturing the youth that I serve. During this month-long celebration of my solar return, I have navigated the waters of the current global shift with the peace and gratitude I feel about my own Becoming. Rest is my gift to myself, for surviving. Rest is my joyful surrender and celebration of 30. Restoration is the result of this celebration.

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Meeting with Lama Gyaltsen Tamang

Time with a monk is not something to take lightly. On day 4 of being in Maui, I had the privilege of sitting with a Master. What kind of Master, you ask? The kind of master that can hold space for his spiritual students while in the lotus position for hours, without so much as a twitch, a stretch, or a drink of water. The kind of master that can deliver the message I traveled all the way from New Jersey to receive, with the stillness and grace of a grasshopper.

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Grace & Sensuality, F*ck Fatphobia

Healing is a lifetime journey. Waking up in Hawaii after celebrating my Solar Return, I spent the day in quiet reflection, processing all of the calls, texts, messages I received as I laughed, danced, and smiled my way into 30. Processing is the necessary step before the release, and I am glad I followed the proper divine steps.

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Solar Return

Here I share about my transition into my 30’s. My birthday was spent in the spirit of self-love, tenderness, and celebration. I set my intentions and leaned into trust. I manifested my dream of fully feeling the power and vibrancy of ME.

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