Melanin Blessed.Yes.

Man, I'm just stumbling along but I'll get there. I always do. pisces sun ♋ scorpio moon ♏ aries rising ♈ #NoBadVibez

[ibequeenpixie]

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[ibequeenpixie]

[purplebuddhaproject]

“Slow down. Calm down. Don’t worry. Don’t hurry. Trust the process.”

— Alexandra Stoddard (via purplebuddhaquotes)

[ibequeenpixie]

So my sacral chakra is super activated and my sex life, creativity and connection to my feminine energy is 100 right now. I've been having the time of my fucking life.

[westafricanbaby]

There are sooooo many ways to prevent pregnancies. I still don’t understand how women , that are not married, are getting pregnant and having babies for men that don’t care about them, only to become single mothers

or how men are getting women pregnant, only to get angry at her for getting pregnant and then abandoning her with the pregnancy.

[westafricanbaby]

If you are that pressed to have raw sex with a person you have no intention of spending the rest of your life with, why don’t you at least make sure they are on birth control, or pull out or get plan b after🤦🏾‍♀️.

[westafricanbaby]

Why are people not using condoms if they know they can’t afford birth control, plan b or an abortion???? Yes, i am aware condoms can break but the truth still remains, A LOT of people are being very careless and not using condoms.

[westafricanbaby]

If you really want to be careless and irresponsible, you shouldn’t be having sex AT ALL because your stupidity is going to bring an innocent child into this world that might end up suffering the consequences of your foolishness.

[nae-design]

1000 cranes 1000 days by origami enthusiast Cristian Marianciuc

[ibequeenpixie]

Pro: Cheap, great on its own or mixed Best with: Mullein, damiana, alone Benefits: Remedy against a cold, reduce secretions in throat, lungs, and sinuses. Relaxant The dried leaves of white sage are typically used in smoking blends to improve mood. White sage promotes feelings of relaxation and also boosts memory. When smoked alone the flavor can be intense, so it is often mixed with mullein. White sage also helps to clear the throat, lungs, and sinuses of congestion. It also is said that smoking white sage can induce sacred dreams and help people recovering from addiction, due to the calming effects of the smoke and the good spirits it is said to attract. ------------------ Being sick and my curious nature has led me to playing around with different herbs and sage has been one of my favs! It's especially awesome before a meditation session and before going to bed. I always feel super cleansed afterwards. Like an inner smudging! Be easy if you try it, don't overdo it. In - out. Breathe. In - out. Breathe. In - out. Breathe. The taste may definitely be off putting to some] ---------------- #whitesage

[ibequeenpixie]

I wanted a close up but I'm mad that it meant I couldn't properly capture that dope ass glow surrounding the moon right now but still...beautiful. 🌕Full Moon in Gemini💫

[ibequeenpixie]

[ibequeenpixie]

Yo. I've been sick for an entire week. Even now my voice is completely shot. I'm all squeaky and shit. Silence has been my best friend because it has physically hurt me to talk. It's just been me and my thoughts. But today there's been a persistent energy in the air that has left me with the need to communicate and express myself. First to vent to my 5D bestie Kizzy, who showered me with her infinite knowledge, wisdom and love as I emptied myself out. As I worked through emotions my thoughts provoked and found my calm place again. Second to my Yang because he is still the one who knows me best and can speak life into me naturally. I am grateful for both of them. But the most important conversations I've had today were between myself and the Universe. I am grateful for the continuous divine guidance and love I receive from God. I am grateful for myself. For always fighting and learning and growing regardless of how many times I stumble, fall and lose my way. I love my determination. I love my resiliency. I love my valor. Moving forward. Moving Forward. 💚💚💚 Have a great Full moon! And send me healing energy because my throat hurts like fuck.

[ibequeenpixie]

When people notice how naturally maternal and nurturing I am and that I have an uterus they love to ask when I plan on having children.

I say I don’t.

and then I pretend to listen as they go on and on about how I’m 28 and it’s about that time. Or how I’ll change my mind. Or stare blankly at them as they stare blankly at me and ask “well what the hell you waiting for?”

Maybe they are right and one day I will change my mind. I only know they have been saying that to me for years and though there are moments when I find myself fawning over the adorableness of one of my nieces or cousins or some cute fucking baby video on the internet…I still haven’t changed my mind yet. And I’ve been saying I didn’t want children since I was a child. A child who had already spent most of her young life since the age of 5 being responsible for her siblings (and sometimes her mother, who had a habit of falling in love with men who kept their fist ready) My mother was a single parent and as the oldest I was automatically designated the role of second parent. A role I would have taken anyway because it’s who I am…it’s hard for me not to feel responsible and watch over those I love. 

But it was draining.

It wasn’t until I had gotten older and away from home that I realized how hard it was for me not put everyone’s needs before my own and actually take care of myself. It was something that was such a struggle for me (and is sometimes still difficult) that it was pathetic.

I was sitting the other day, talking to a friend …and we were sharing our breakup experiences. Andrew and I have been broken up for nearly a year now. After 5 years. And yeah.

but it has taken nearly almost all of that time for it to sink in that for the first time in my life I am alone and responsible for no one but myself. No siblings to look after and be a surrogate mother to. No partner to cater to because for the first time in a long time I’m single and stubbornly remaining so.

I have all this time and energy to devote completely to myself and it’s overwhelming. I’m free. And I want to enjoy that for awhile.

I want to focus on improving and healing myself. On loving myself. And reconnecting with myself.

I am my own child right now.

[ibequeenpixie]

Since I was little girl (even as a tomboy it was my hidden pleasure) I've always loved playing in my Granny's clothing, jewelry and make up. I believed that no one could ever be as glamorous as her. I believed the word was created just for her, a little country girl from Harlan KY that oozed the essence of a Queen with natural ease. And I stand by that still. I admired her glamour just as much as I was in awe of my mama's natural beauty, that shined brightly even in the most understated clothing. Who I never saw wear make up but whose glow was unmistakable. She pulled people to her as easy as she breathed. I believed no one was as beautiful as my mama. And I stand by that still. I am my own but my grandmother and my mother were my maps to womanhood and beauty. I took bits and pieces of each of them and wove them in as I was creating myself. I am blessed. To have these magnificent women in my blood.

[ibequeenpixie]

Visits to my Grandmother's. A place that still brings me warm comfort even as an adult. Her sitting room carpet is blue (my grandfather's favorite color) I love to lay in it and float away.

[ibequeenpixie]

Lazy Sundaze 💫

[damn--daddy]

Kelela for The FADER

Photographed by Renell Medrano

[danawashington]

Mm

[protobacillus]

[theendlessforest]

By life.by.linus