by Skukura Woods
Category: Emotional Healing
Weekly Affirmation: November 9, 2020
by Skukura Woods
Weekly Affirmation: November 1, 2020
by Skukura Woods
Happiness Can’t Weight
Dropping weight was a reclamation of my Self because of the reason behind the weight gain – loss and depression. Over the years, as I’ve healed and evolved, I found happiness. My weight was a result of my emotions and environment, not the other way around.
An Introduction to Sensuality
Our sensuality is grounded in nature and grace; the ultimate dance of spirituality. Sensuality is a profound awareness of our world. We make love to the way we eat, each gliding step we take, every living being that comes across our sight, and reverberation of voices or musical notes that caress our soul. It is the full presence and gratification of living with all senses. Living sensually, in its essence, is yoga.
Have High Standards, Not Expectations
Expectations will set you up for disappointment because there is so much that is out of your control. Remind yourself to surrender to the moment, to the truth and find appreciation in the journey. Create standards and boundaries that allow for change in order to find a greater sense of happiness.
Unbecoming “the Other” Me
I take a deeper dive into my experience coping with trauma by creating separate identities through the use of different names; and, why I feel it is important to heal and integrate those personas into one, magnificent being.
You Gon’ Learn Today: Say My Name
Our names can be distinctive markers of our cultural and unique lineage. However, historically and present-day, they can be sources of discrimination and dehumanization. I explore the meaning of and my own experiences with my Swahili forename.
Behind the Scenes: TEDx
One evening to write, one rehearsal, and one shot to get it “right.” Take a look at the journey to the TEDx stage and the impact it’s had on me since its release.
It Was All A Dream… Or Was It?
Dreams, a unique psychological phenomena, can elicit emotional and physical responses. In this article, I explore therapeutic dream decoding.