Oooof i feel this. I have famous artists that I love because of the art they make, not because they are famous. But give “fan girl” energy to my friends, to my community, to myself.
✨ To the constellations... ✨ Beautiful writing, reflections, invitations...
Thank you friend.
x Libby
"What's changing my life this Black History Month is learning new ways that my ancestors want to work with me. It’s returning to the archive of my life through text messages and voice notes and discovering beautiful gems, spiritual downloads, and funny conversations I’ve had with my sister-friend. It’s rediscovering projects that I laid aside that I've since picked back up, a new commitment that I won’t hide from myself or my gifts anymore. "
Thank you so much for this. I have always been in awe of the stars in the night sky, and they way you layered this essay is so beautiful and on point and on time. thank you!
This was beautiful, Jeida! And you’re so right, we can appreciate the art of celebrities but what about ours? EVERY nigga is a star, and all of our contributions are necessary and legendary!
Yessss! This is very resonate with this Leo Full Moon which I read is about what has been keeping you from your personal power. And sometimes I think we forget consumption is one of them. Over consumption with media and even with things we enjoy. Our creative energy can be focused on someone/something else rather than alchemized for our personal journey. There was an elder recently who talked about sports and I even see it as other entertainment as well..he called it winning by association and then our own personal lives go disregarded because we feel successful based on their success. We forget our own desires, dreams, and needs.
And I think this is a great piece that also allows you to reflect at the art that is you and is in you. You have something to celebrate too. I see this as the mirror card next to the sun card in grandma’s baby deck.
Mm, Marasia I love what you’ve shared here. I’m especially appreciating what the elder said. What happens to us when we win by association? We feel a small sense of—could be anything: joy, accomplishment, pride, relief. But the bigger question for me is What are we DISassociating from when we engage in winning by association? Love this food for thought. Thanks for reading and commenting!
Oh yes thank you 🤎 this month the ground has shifted beneath me in some powerful ways. Thankyou for affirming my brilliance. I read this and hugged my partner. We are eating at being black trans and alive!!!
This brings me so much joy! And yes. You are brilliant and already more than enough. I’m smiling so big at you loving on and eating with your partner. What a glorious experience—to be loved, nourished, Black, trans, and alive. Asé.
Oooof i feel this. I have famous artists that I love because of the art they make, not because they are famous. But give “fan girl” energy to my friends, to my community, to myself.
Not giving away my power and my impacg.
Thank you for sharing!
"Art means something."
Your art.
Start there.
Stare right into your eyes and do not let your art meet its demise.
You deserve it!
Uto (poem).
✨ To the constellations... ✨ Beautiful writing, reflections, invitations...
Thank you friend.
x Libby
"What's changing my life this Black History Month is learning new ways that my ancestors want to work with me. It’s returning to the archive of my life through text messages and voice notes and discovering beautiful gems, spiritual downloads, and funny conversations I’ve had with my sister-friend. It’s rediscovering projects that I laid aside that I've since picked back up, a new commitment that I won’t hide from myself or my gifts anymore. "
Thank you for reading, Libby!
Thank you so much for this. I have always been in awe of the stars in the night sky, and they way you layered this essay is so beautiful and on point and on time. thank you!
peace! So good to see you here and happy that the piece landed on you well. I appreciate you commenting and thank you for reading. ✨
A very timely reminder !!
Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to comment! ✨
This was beautiful, Jeida! And you’re so right, we can appreciate the art of celebrities but what about ours? EVERY nigga is a star, and all of our contributions are necessary and legendary!
You got that right! We just have to be present with ourselves enough to see it as just as valuable as anything anyone else is doing.
Yessss! This is very resonate with this Leo Full Moon which I read is about what has been keeping you from your personal power. And sometimes I think we forget consumption is one of them. Over consumption with media and even with things we enjoy. Our creative energy can be focused on someone/something else rather than alchemized for our personal journey. There was an elder recently who talked about sports and I even see it as other entertainment as well..he called it winning by association and then our own personal lives go disregarded because we feel successful based on their success. We forget our own desires, dreams, and needs.
And I think this is a great piece that also allows you to reflect at the art that is you and is in you. You have something to celebrate too. I see this as the mirror card next to the sun card in grandma’s baby deck.
Love this Jeida!!💕
Mm, Marasia I love what you’ve shared here. I’m especially appreciating what the elder said. What happens to us when we win by association? We feel a small sense of—could be anything: joy, accomplishment, pride, relief. But the bigger question for me is What are we DISassociating from when we engage in winning by association? Love this food for thought. Thanks for reading and commenting!
Oh yes thank you 🤎 this month the ground has shifted beneath me in some powerful ways. Thankyou for affirming my brilliance. I read this and hugged my partner. We are eating at being black trans and alive!!!
This brings me so much joy! And yes. You are brilliant and already more than enough. I’m smiling so big at you loving on and eating with your partner. What a glorious experience—to be loved, nourished, Black, trans, and alive. Asé.