The Black church is currently experiencing an exodus of its millennials who are seeking community and spiritual fulfillment elsewhere. Research … More
Category: Spiritual Wellness
Secrets to Another Perception: How to Decenter in Difficult Times
One of the keys to effective decentering is cultivating mindfulness. Mindfulness is important because it allows us to become aware … More
Unlearning Oppression (Lesson 5): How to Mourn
One action that has historically, universally sustained oppression is the practice of Dehumanization. De-human-ization affects all people involved. Its insidiously … More
excerpt from “The Will to Change” by Adrienne Rich
PART I 11/69-2/70 1. We were bound on the wheel of an endless conversation. Inside this shell, a tide waiting … More
How to Maintain Mental Health Through Ritual
With unexpected changes happening every day, I’ve found that it’s important to find a routine or a ritual. For me, … More
Leading with Love: Mayor Garcetti Heals the City of Angels
It’s hard to feel energetic in the mornings knowing people are getting sick. Our lives are disrupted. It’s spring but … More
A Season for Forgiveness
One of the things that I enjoy about organized religions is the way religions honor the extraordinary magic of life … More
The Uses of Visual Images as Envisioned by Douglass: The Necessity of Art (Part VII)
Art is a visionary’s tool (among others). For a long time artists have used the medium of photography to … More
Centuries in the Making: The Legacies of New Orleans, A Retrospective
Skirting the mighty Mississippi River, a formidable body of water that enabled the trafficking of millions of Africans to her … More
Remembering the Forgotten: A Roots Retreat Photo Essay
Karma Compass 