@James Weeks 🙏🏾thank you. 😂yes, the book…

@Nadirah Goldsmith 🙏🏾Thank you.

@Lorenzo McDuffie This will be my first triathlon. 🏃🏾‍♀️‍➡️🏊🏾🚴🏾 I've only done one 5k before.When a floral friend told me she was training for a triathlon and finished it, I attended an info session for the all-women TRI-IT program. We will start training in a few months. As seasons change, I'm getting off the couch and back to exercise, walking first.

@Nadirah Goldsmith Ase! That is beautiful!

If I could only move one thing forward this week, it would be self-care, recognizing that everything flows more effortlessly when I operate from my highest good. I deserve my best energy, clear thinking, boundless creativity, and dedicated follow-through. Every “yes” carries a cost, so I stay mindful of what I say yes to, where I focus, and the emotional effort I give. When my choices aren't aligned, I feel it as a subtraction from my well-being.

@Lorenzo McDuffie 👏🏾👏🏾Yayy!Yess! Kudos to you!

I just read the newsletter and was inspired by what you shared about @Ines Tola ! It's amazing to consider how much each⭕️member carries within—the knowledge and gifts are truly boundless. I’m eager to learn more about everyone, and I realize I haven’t yet reached out.

@Candice Ramessar Your work piques my interest! What kind of policy do you specialize in? I noticed your profile picture at the UN…I admire that you identify as a traditional healer, and want to tap in more to that, we have some amazing artists in the ⭕. It’s also cool to know your current work contributes to healing. Looking forward to learning more.

I've realized that in nature, over-tending can hinder roots from growing strong, and love is often best expressed through giving space. As someone who deeply cares for living beings, I've learned so much from plants and gardens, and I truly believe in growth. I’ve shared before that I moved across the country—uprooted myself and re-planted elsewhere. Stepping back from loved ones felt unnatural; it seemed like abandonment, and I know some loved ones felt the same. But it wasn't abandonment—it was a lesson in understanding co-dependence. Controlling others isn't my responsibility or path in life. Sometimes, control disguises itself as caring gestures. Constantly checking on a plant by pulling it up prevents it from truly taking root and flourishing. We humans are no different. Giving space isn't abandonment; it’s a form of trust. To me, loving others means: I’m here if you need me. Control, on the other hand, means: Let me fix this so it unfolds the way I think is safe or best. The experiences and outcomes I've faced in life have been teachers—some gentle, many stern. Discomfort can sharpen our discernment. If I remove every obstacle from someone else’s path, I might unintentionally hinder their growth and learning. Stepping back can be a quiet, powerful act—trusting life to guide someone in ways I cannot, and recognizing that it’s not my responsibility to teach or intervene. Sometimes, all I can do is pray for someone's highest good and wish them well on their journey.🙏🏾🌻

@Lisa Hopps You're very welcome! I truly admire your courage in recognizing – it was one of the most challenging steps for me. Please know we are here to support you every step of the way. 🥰🙏🏾