Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writer I used to feel bored a lot of the time, which was such a useless feeling. To combat this, I decided to take on more challenges: harder classes, more complete projects, more academic books, more work. I decided to apply to law school, get a job, and to write an album. I started reading Freud and Jung, practiced writing fiction and … Continue reading Finding Her Way: Whiplash
Minister Sonya Hosey, Contributor Writer Have you heard the saying, “You are too blessed to be stressed?” You are never alone when experiencing stress; we can tackle any challenge together. Remember, every journey is shared, and the resilience to overcome any hurdles you encounter lies within you. Sometimes, we may feel let down by our current circumstances due to life changes or family challenges that … Continue reading She Speaks Wellness: Everyone experiences stress. You’re not by yourself!
Damita Miller-Shanklin Hello, Ujima Community I hope you are all doing well. We all feel the change in the weather where the mornings are cool and the evenings are warm to hot!. But we have to be grateful that Austin sits in a sweet spot where we don’t get too bad of weather. Wishing you all a wonderful rest of March. EVERYDAY HERO SPOTLIGHT FOR … Continue reading Ujima’s March Newsletter
Christina Gobert, Contributing Writer When we think of practicing good hygiene, we often think of physical practices such as bathing, brushing our teeth and using deodorant. What if I told you there is another form of hygiene that many of us do not think about when it comes to taking care of ourselves. Spiritual Hygiene can be defined as the act of tending to the … Continue reading Spiritual Hygiene
On today, March 10, 2025, we will commemorate the day of Harriet Tubman’s passing as the ultimate day of rest for Black women. We will reclaim our right to rest from our daily labor, from our work on behalf of others and sow into ourselves. Today is a reminder to pause, reflect, and renew. Take a moment to check in with yourself—what’s working? What needs … Continue reading March 10-National Day of Rest for Black Women
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