In today’s episode, I am joined by my best friend Mack Callicrate. We discuss the concept of lying as discussed in bell hooks’ all about love new visions. Today’s reflection questions are 1) Do you remember the first time you lied and got caught? What was the reaction? 2) What lies are you telling yourself that prevent you from knowing real love?

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all about love chapter three HONESTY: BE TRUE TO LOVE with Mack Callicrate

For today’s episode, I am joined by my partner Nikolai Clark. We discuss chapter two of bell hooks’ all about love new visions. This chapter covers issues around child abuse and redefining tainted visions of love as we navigate adulthood. Today’s reflection questions are 1) As an adult, how have your expectations of your parents’ expression of love changed? 2) How do you measure actos of love? What is sufficient?

all about love chapter two JUSTICE: CHILDHOOD LOVE LESSONS with Nikolai Clark

We dive into chapter one of bell hooks’ all about love new visions. Today’s reflection questions are 1) What do you mean when you use the word “love”? 2) Did you feel loved or cared for growing up? 3) Does your thinking about and practice of love promote constructive change and development? 4) What can you imagine with the people you love? How do you exercise the practice of imagination together?

all about love chapter one CLARITY: GIVE LOVE WORDS

In today’s episode, we continue to discuss bell hooks’ all about love new visions. I summarize the introduction and ponder these questions 1) How do we see love in everyday life? 2) Do you believe in love’s power?

all about love INTRODUCTION

I am beginning a series where I discuss the content of bell hooks’ all about love new visions. Questions for today’s episode are: 1) Are you ready to love or be loved in the present? 2) Can you be committed to leading your life through love?

all about love PREFACE

Hello. It’s been a while. Please listen and enjoy. Love y’all.

Welcome Back

Late night words from me, as I attempt to decompress and reflect on the changes happening and that are yet to come.

Keep Your Feet Forward and Your Head to the Sky.

I wanted to get on here today to highlight what has been going on and to hopefully provide some information to justify the outrage and violence regarding the recent protests. I also hope to call out the complacency in white and non-black people of color. I am describing why silence is violent and why it is necessary we all look at the role we play in our everyday lives to contribute to or challenge the oppressive systems we live by. 

SILENCE IS VIOLENCE

In today’s episode I share 15 important values that I strive to remember every single day. Thank you for tuning in, have a great weekend!

Values in Action

This episode covers the ways we can move forward with knowledge of the oppressive systems we have in society to begin a healing journey towards liberation.

Introducing Radical Concepts To Begin Healing

For today’s episode I am focusing on the energy of the houses ruled by the fire signs Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. There are a few questions to consider when listening; Who am I? Why am I the way that I am? Who do I want to be? How can I know myself separate from those around me? Enjoy!

Fire Sign Houses - Discovering Self

For this weeks episode, I discuss the educational system in America, and my experience as a first generation student navigating it. If you have thoughts to contribute, please email me at hopereflections@gmail.com.

How We Tell History Impacts the Minds of Minorities

This week I discuss the 12 houses and their significance in our lives. Please check out the book The Stars Within You: A Modern Guide to Astrology“ by Juliana McCarthy. Go to Astro.com to pull up your personal chart.

The 12 Houses

This Sunday, I am sharing a piece I wrote titled Let Go. I hope you enjoy.

Let Go

For this week’s episode, I discuss loneliness and how to shift your downfall into a time of growth to come into your power. Enjoy.

When You Feel Lonely Find Your Solitude

This podcast is meant to encourage personal growth and taking charge of your internal conversation by reflecting on important experiences, people in your life, or knowledge that you obtain.

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