Do You Know Your Roots?
If you could talk to one of your loved ones in Spirit what would you say? And why would you say it? What would you want to know, and why is it important to you? I regret not asking Dad and other relatives more questions about my roots when I had the chance. That's why I’m grateful for the work my uncle, Gerry Doward, is doing. He’s Mom’s youngest...
You Have 24/7 Spiritual Support
I believe our ancestors travel back to our world on vibrations of love and hope. Hope that we will realize we have gifts and spiritual powers, and we should cultivate them. Hope we will live up to our potential and realize each day is sacred. Hope we will stop dwelling on folks that let us down and focus on folks that lift us up. Your loved ones...
Always Seek Growth
Last month, I received a direct message I wasn't expecting on Instagram. The message came from award-winning dancer, choreographer, and actor Adesola Osakalumi. He's best known for his starring role in the Broadway musical, Fela, a powerful tribute to the life and legacy of famed Nigerian activist/musician Fela Kuti. Adesola is of Caribbean...
Are You Living The Life You Deserve
A dear friend and client recently sent me some photos via Whatsapp. I was so happy to receive them. The energy around her was uplifting. She looked beautiful, happy, relaxed, vibrant, and I was quick to tell her so. "Decided I'm going to live the life, I deserve. I get to choose what that looks like. The universe will support me. It's very...
Be Smart With Your Money
My friend Jewel Love said something that caught my attention recently. He’s on a bold mission to help black men make seven figures. I’ve known Jewel for a long time. He’s the CEO of Black Executive men. And he wasn’t always this bold... Years ago, we would meet in his tiny apartment in Oakland to share our dreams for the future. Back then he was...
Open Your Doors
I wasn't expecting my spiritual mentor to die when he did. It came as a complete shock. One minute he was here, and the next minute he was gone. His name was Dr. Afolabi Epega. He was a round, jovial Nigerian man. That's him in this photo. He was fifth-generation Ifa diviner, and he was also a scientist with a PhD in organic chemistry. Baba Epega...
Go Where The Ancestors Are
You must go where the ancestors are... And when you get there stay as long as you can, so you can gather more love, more courage, more wisdom. You have unfinished business to take care of. We all do. Don't you think it's time to get down to that unfinished business? This photo was taken in the heart of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Although I grew...
Be Open To Your Blessings
I was a guest on a podcast called The Conscious Consultant recently I spoke about my spiritual journey and the forces of adversity that led me to my purpose. Near the end of our interview, the host asked how I feel about the global challenges we face: climate change, political unrest, endless wars -- you name it. He wanted to know if I feel...
Don’t Take It Personally
It might not be going your way right now... But this doesn't mean it was a mistake. And it doesn't mean things won't work out in the end. Stay on the path; keep taking one step forward every day. Think about how far you've come, and what you've learned along the way. I was sharing this wisdom with a client recently, but I also feel inspired to...
Embracing a New Chapter
Her baby is on the way. That's the text I received from one of my clients while I was out taking a walk today. "He's growing fast. He's three pounds already. He's very healthy and active," said my client who's seven months pregnant. I smiled. It's great news. It was gratifying for me because I did a spiritual reading for my client about four...