Melanin MeetUps

Growing up, many of us saw and witnessed reality and fantasy as it relates to being a Black American. We may have walked past a statue of a figure that honored the enslavement of people or sang songs written by those who denied our existence. Our bodies were triggered before we could act.

It’s important to honor the sensations in your body when we sense something is “off”. These are our triggers and they are divine. Their sensation is a gift for us to choose reality. Our experience is valid.

The alternative to reality is fantasy. To deny our feelings of shame, fear, anger or joy around our experience can lead to fantasy — or worse, affect our health, self-esteem, and spirituality. Our triggers give us the opportunity to find solution and choose liberation no matter what situation is presented.

This week I will reclaim my power and acknowledge my triggers.