Solitude: Sometimes Healing Requires Me to Be Alone
Godd3ss Aisha
If you've been following my blogs lately, you already know I've been spending some time in solitude.
Not isolation.
Not hiding from the world.
Not being antisocial. 😂
Solitude.
And wouldn't you know it, while I've been on this journey of going inward, Londrelle has a track called “Solitude” from Self-Heal that speaks directly to what I've been experiencing.
Sometimes the Universe isn't subtle. 😂
🎧 Listen to “Solitude” by Londrelle on Spotify:
Being Alone Used to Scare Me
I've talked about this before.
There was a time in my life when being alone was something I avoided.
I stayed busy.
I stayed connected.
I stayed in relationships longer than I should have.
I surrounded myself with noise because silence meant I might actually have to sit with...
ME.
And sitting with myself meant eventually having to deal with everything I had pushed down.
Pain.
Fear.
Anger.
Disappointment.
Old memories.
Questions I didn't necessarily want answers to.
Yeah...
Turn the TV back on. 😂
But I've learned something.
There is a difference between being lonely and being alone.
And there is definitely a difference between isolation and intentional solitude.
Silence Has a Way of Getting Loud
When I remove the distractions, something interesting happens.
My thoughts get louder.
My Higher Self gets louder.
And unfortunately...
My Ego gets louder too. 🙄
Higher Self: We need to talk.
Me: Can we schedule this for next Tuesday?
Higher Self: No.
😂😂😂
That's what solitude has been teaching me.
When I'm constantly scrolling, watching television, talking to people, answering messages, listening to music, or simply keeping myself occupied, I can avoid certain conversations with myself.
But when everything gets quiet?
There I am.
No filter.
No audience.
No distractions.
Just ME.
Solitude Isn't Punishment
I used to think being alone meant something was missing.
Now I'm beginning to understand that sometimes being alone creates the space for me to discover what I've been missing within myself.
That's why Londrelle's Solitude resonates with me.
It reminds me that being alone can be sacred.
I can breathe.
I can meditate.
I can journal.
I can pray.
I can stretch.
I can sit outside.
I can listen.
And sometimes I don't have to do anything at all.
Imagine that.
No productivity.
No checklist.
No social media post.
No solving everybody else's problems.
Just breathing and existing.
For somebody who always feels like she should be doing something...
That's a whole spiritual assignment. 😂
I Don't Have to Run From Myself
That's probably been one of my biggest realizations.
I actually enjoy my own company now.
Whew.
Six years ago, I don't know if I could have said that.
Today?
I can sit quietly in my house with the AC humming and be okay.
I don't need somebody beside me every second.
I don't need a notification.
I don't need validation from anyone.
I don't need to create chaos just because peace feels unfamiliar.
I can be.
And the more comfortable I become with myself, the less willing I am to sacrifice my peace to avoid being alone.
Read that again. 👀
The more comfortable I become with myself, the less willing I am to sacrifice my peace to avoid being alone.
Sometimes Healing Is Quiet
We often imagine healing as some huge breakthrough.
The tears.
The revelation.
The dramatic moment when everything suddenly makes sense.
Sometimes it is.
But I'm learning that healing can also be incredibly quiet.
Sometimes healing is me recognizing a pattern.
Sometimes it's me deciding not to respond.
Sometimes it's me setting a boundary.
Sometimes it's me sitting with an uncomfortable emotion instead of immediately trying to escape it.
Sometimes it's simply realizing:
I don't have to carry this anymore.
No ceremony.
No announcement.
No Facebook status. 😂
I release it.
Solitude Is Helping Me Hear Myself Again
Between Londrelle's music and my own recent decision to “Go Inside,” I'm realizing how important intentional quiet has become for me.
Because when the outside world gets quiet enough...
I can hear myself.
Not my Ego.
Not social media.
Not everybody else's expectations.
ME.
My intuition.
My Higher Self.
My needs.
My boundaries.
My truth.
And sometimes the answer I've been looking for wasn't somewhere out in the world.
It was sitting quietly inside me waiting for everything else to shut up. 😌
I Am Learning to Sit With Me
I'm not saying I'm going to disappear into the mountains and become a monk.
Let's not get carried away. 😂
I still enjoy people.
I still enjoy music.
I still enjoy laughing, talking, writing, sharing, and connecting.
But I'm learning that I need time when none of those things are required.
Time where I can exist with myself.
Because solitude isn't where I lose connection.
Sometimes...
Solitude is where I reconnect.
With my thoughts.
With my body.
With my spirit.
With my Higher Self.
With The Most High.
And most importantly...
With ME.
So today, my mantra is simple:
I am comfortable in my own presence.
I am safe in stillness.
I am listening to myself.
I am protecting my peace.
I am healing.
And I don't have to rush any of it.
Sometimes the most powerful thing I can do is sit quietly...
And let myself be. 💚
Until next time, my beautiful souls. 😌
Peace, Love & Light. 💚🧘🏾♀️
Solitude: Sometimes You Have to Go Inside
True Story — 8.18.26
(Higher Self in bold)
I'm scrolling through the TV guide...
Forensic Files. 🤔
"Okay...let's solve the case."
Scroll some more...
Unsolved Mysteries.
👀 Ohhhh yeah.
After finishing both shows—and obviously solving the cases in my mind 🙂😂—I noticed something.
I couldn't stop thinking about the stories.
Remember why you stopped watching shows like this? You absorb the trauma like it's yours.
🤔🤔🤔
She had a point.
I started thinking about the past few days and realized I'd been entertaining a LOT of negativity, especially on social media.
🚫 PAUSE. 🚫
Why am I doing this?
What's really going on?
You already know. You've been here before.
Do I dare say it?
Depression. 🥺
My first reaction was denial.
"Wait...when I was depressed back in the day, I drank and cried. I'm not doing either of those things."
True. But look at what you ARE doing. You're entertaining low-vibrational things and starting to become comfortable there.
😔
Ouch.
But she was right.
I was sleeping nine or ten hours.
I was waking between 2:00 and 4:00 in the morning feeling like I needed to go outside.
I wasn't feeling like myself.
And deep down...
I knew it.
Time to Go Inside
That's when I decided that beginning 8.22.26, I was going into solitude.
I call it:
Going Inside.
For me, that meant pulling back from everything so I could figure out what was happening within myself.
No social media.
No hanging out.
No unnecessary phone calls.
No constant communication.
Just...
Me.
Six years ago, that idea would've terrified me.
I've stayed in relationships longer than I should have simply because I was afraid of my own company.
Now?
I knew solitude was exactly what I needed.
I sent an email to Niel and Goddess Alicia letting them know I needed some time to get myself together.
Then, when my husband left for work, I sat.
No music.
No television.
Just me...
And the AC. 😂
Eventually, my Higher Self asked:
What's wrong?
🥺
"I'm not where I want to be in life."
"I want more."
"I feel stagnant."
There it was.
The truth.
Patience, Aisha
My Higher Self answered:
Patience, Aisha.
Not everything happens according to your timeline. Take this opportunity to practice gratitude for what you DO have.
You're learning patience.
You're learning how to love unconditionally.
And whether you realize it or not, your writing has helped people.
Keep going.
Things will work themselves out.
My response?
"But..."
😂
No buts.
Patience, Aisha.
And if I'm keeping it 💯, I didn't like how I'd been feeling.
I also knew something was wrong when I started gravitating toward those shows and negative content again.
Of course, Ego had an explanation:
"Nahhh, you're good. You're just switching things up. Besides...when was the last time you solved a case?"
😂😂😂
Nice try, Ego.
What Solitude Gave Me
Every Day, I got up and intentionally spent time alone.
I practiced breath work.
I started working out again.
I sat with my thoughts instead of trying to drown them out with noise.
And slowly, things started making sense.
Solitude gave me the space to examine my recent actions and, more importantly, understand why I was doing them.
That's why I call it Going Inside.
Because sometimes the answers we're desperately searching for everywhere else aren't out there.
They're already inside us.
Today is 8.27.26.
Originally, I said I wasn't coming back until September 1st.
But here I am...
Writing. 💚
Once I acknowledged what I was feeling, broke it down, and started working through it, I realized I didn't need to disappear until some arbitrary date.
I felt compelled to write.
So I listened.
I'm not going to intentionally keep myself away from something that helps me feel like myself simply because I picked a date on a calendar.
Solitude Isn't Isolation
There's an important difference.
For me, solitude was intentional.
I wasn't trying to hide from life.
I was creating enough quiet to hear myself again.
Sometimes we need that.
But if you're experiencing persistent sadness, major changes in sleep, hopelessness, or other symptoms that aren't improving, solitude doesn't have to mean handling everything alone. Reaching out to someone you trust or a mental-health professional can be part of taking care of yourself too.
Going inside doesn't mean shutting everyone out forever.
It means giving yourself enough space to understand what's happening inside you.
And that brings me to something else I've been thinking about...
Self-awareness.
Sometimes our own thinking can become our biggest obstacle.
And when we're not self-aware, it's incredibly easy to blame everyone and everything around us instead of asking:
"Wait...what part am I playing in this?"
So here's my question for you:
Are YOU self-aware?
Can you call yourself out?
Please reflect on your own behavior and keep it 100% with yourself.
Not just mindful...
Self-aware.
🤔
Actually...
That sounds like a pretty good topic for my next blog—or maybe the next podcast.
Until next time, my beautiful souls. 😌
Peace, Love & Light. 💚🧘🏾♀️
Apologizing to Your Younger Self: Healing the Parts of You That You Left Behind
Godd3ss Aisha
True Story
⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This blog discusses sexual assault and physical abuse. Please read with care. 💚
(Scrolling through Instagram...)
I came across a reel that asked:
"Have you ever apologized to your younger self?"
The woman talked about how, at some point in our lives, many of us abandoned a younger version of ourselves. Something happened, we put on our "big girl" or "big boy" pants, and we just kept moving.
🤔🤔🤔
I didn't even finish the reel.
My immediate response was:
"Hmmm...I've never abandoned myself."
🙄
My Higher Self had something to say about that.
Let's think about this.
My mind started traveling backward.
Germany.
Being a young girl.
My first crush.
The first time I experienced rejection.
🤔
"See? I'm good!"
Then came the thought I didn't want:
This may hurt, but if we're going to move forward, we have to revisit Shooks Run Park.
🥺
Deep breath.
The Moment Something Changed
I was 15.
My best friend was 14.
One evening, something happened to us that should never happen to anyone.
We were sexually assaulted.
I'm not going into the details because the details aren't what's important here.
What's important is what happened inside me afterward.
My life changed.
Looking back now, I realize that's when I told myself:
"Not again."
I built a wall.
And I kept going.
I didn't realize it at the time, but part of that 15-year-old girl stayed behind that wall.
Then my Higher Self pushed a little further.
If we're doing this, let's get it all out.
🥺
I thought about another chapter of my life—a physically abusive relationship.
And then came a realization that hurt:
Aisha, you were already wounded. You learned how to survive, but surviving isn't the same thing as healing.
Damn.
😡🥺
That's when the anger came.
But eventually another message followed:
It's time to forgive yourself.
Look at Her
Go to the mirror.
👀
I walked into the restroom and looked at myself.
And immediately...
Niagara Falls.
😭😭😭
It's okay. Look into your eyes. Apologize to her. Forgive her.
I could barely see myself through the tears.
Then I wrapped my arms around myself.
And I whispered:
"I'm sorry I left you."
"I forgive you."
🫂
Deep breath.
I looked back into that mirror.
Nothing magical happened.
The past didn't disappear.
But something felt different.
For once, I wasn't pretending everything was okay while hurting underneath.
I acknowledged her.
That young girl.
The scared girl.
The angry girl.
The girl who decided she had to become tough because being vulnerable didn't feel safe anymore.
I finally told her:
I see you.
Maybe Your Story Is Different
Your story may be nothing like mine—and I truly hope it isn't.
But I think many of us can identify a moment when something happened and we essentially said:
"Forget it. I'm moving on."
And we did.
We went to school.
Built careers.
Raised children.
Started relationships.
Paid bills.
Went to our 9-to-5s.
Laughed.
Loved.
Lived.
But somewhere underneath all of that may still be a wounded version of ourselves that we never went back for.
Maybe that's the person you need to talk to.
Reconnect With YOU
What I did in front of that mirror might sound strange to some people.
That's okay.
It helped me.
This journey belongs to you.
If you need to hug yourself...
Do it.
If you need to look into the mirror and encourage yourself...
Do it.
If you need to journal...
Cry...
Meditate...
Pray...
Or talk with someone you trust...
Do it.
And if revisiting painful experiences becomes overwhelming, there's absolutely nothing wrong with seeking support from a qualified mental-health professional who can help you work through them safely.
Healing isn't about pretending the past didn't happen.
For me, it's about reconnecting with every version of myself:
The broken me.
The angry me.
The scared me.
The timid me.
The strong me.
And saying:
"I recognize where I left you. I'm sorry. I'm here now."
😌
That realization helped me begin releasing some weight I'd carried for far too long.
It helped me look differently at boundaries.
At relationships.
At myself.
Most importantly, it reminded me that being strong doesn't mean never crying or never hurting.
Sometimes strength means finally allowing yourself to feel what you've spent years trying not to feel.
So here's my question:
Have you ever apologized to your younger self?
Maybe today is the day to have that conversation.
Give that younger version of yourself some grace.
Give them a hug.
And remind them...
You didn't forget them. You're coming back for them. 💚
Until next time.
Peace, Love & Light. 💚🧘🏾♀️
Emotions: Feel Them, Process Them, Release Them
Godd3ss Aisha
There's a line from the '90s H-Town song "Emotions" that takes me right back:
"The first time I felt emotions was when I came out of my mother's womb and cried." 😌
Ohhhh, the memories that song brings back!
But during the beginning of my Internet Fast, I found myself thinking about emotions in a completely different way.
I realized some things in my life needed to change.
Actually...
Not things.
Me. 🥺
In Meditation...
I started crying. 😭
My Higher Self asked:
"It's okay to cry. Why have you been holding back for so long?"
My answer?
"Because I have to be strong. I have to push through. Crying isn't going to solve anything."
Then came the response I needed:
"Godd3ss, crying is a form of release. Pain, joy, anger—whatever you're feeling, allow yourself to feel it. If you don't feel it, how can you begin to heal it?"
That stayed with me.
As the days passed, I found myself experiencing so many different emotions.
There was a time when my answer would've been simple:
Grab a glass.
Pour a drink.
Blast some music.
Cry until my eyelids were swollen. 🤦🏾♀️
Did that thought cross my mind?
Of course it did.
But then I asked myself:
And then what?
The emotions would still be there.
So instead of escaping them, I decided to sit with them.
Let's process these emotions and figure out what they're trying to tell me.
Pain 🥺
"Why are you hurting?"
If I was going to be completely honest with myself...
I already knew.
Or at least I had a pretty good idea. 🤔
Part of my pain came from realizing I had been right about something when I desperately didn't want to be.
That hurt.
So I cried.
I allowed myself to feel it.
Then I started releasing it.
Because carrying that pain wasn't changing what happened.
It was only changing me.
My sleep was off.
My eating was off.
My energy was off.
Something had to change.
Anger 🤬
Next question:
"Why are you angry?"
My immediate response?
THE AUDACITY!!! 😂
Then my Higher Self checked me:
"Is this really you...or is this pride?"
👀
Well...
There goes that ego and pride again.
Deep down, I had already seen some signs.
My intuition had been speaking.
I didn't want to listen.
And that's okay.
The lesson isn't to beat myself up because I missed—or ignored—the signs.
The lesson is to learn from them.
Sometimes those little feelings and questions inside us are telling us to slow down and pay attention.
So I reminded myself:
Patience, Goddess.
Give yourself grace.
But learn from this.
Fear 😳
Then came the hardest question:
"What are you afraid of?"
🥺
"I don't know."
"Yes, you do."
😭
"What do I do now?!"
And then...
"You already know what you're going to do. You've just lost some confidence."
That one hit me.
So I went back to something that's helped me before.
Affirmations.
Deep breath. 🧘🏾♀️
I am powerful.
I am abundant.
I am healthy.
I am prosperous.
I am protected and guided by The Most High.
SO IT IS. 😌
Deep breath.
Nothing magically changed overnight.
The situation was still the situation.
But I was beginning to change.
Feel It Without Living In It
I went deeper into meditation.
I cried.
I practiced my breath work.
And between the tears and breaths, I kept repeating:
"I release you."
That doesn't mean pretending something didn't happen.
It doesn't mean forgetting.
And it certainly doesn't mean every difficult emotion disappears because you meditated once.
For me, it means acknowledging what I'm feeling instead of running from it.
Our emotions can affect how we sleep, eat, communicate, work, and move through our everyday lives. Constantly suppressing them doesn't necessarily make them disappear.
Sometimes we need to permit ourselves to feel.
To cry.
To journal.
To breathe.
To pray.
To meditate.
To talk with someone we trust.
And sometimes, when things become too heavy to carry alone, reaching out for professional support can be another form of strength and self-care.
Life is going to throw curves at us like the letter B. 😂
We can't control all of them.
But we can work on how we respond.
If you're carrying emotional baggage that's been eating away at you, don't automatically bury it.
Sit with it.
Ask yourself why it's there.
Process what you can.
Learn what it's trying to teach you.
Then, when you're ready...
Release what you no longer need to carry.
And above all, give yourself grace while you're doing it.
You are not alone in this. 💚
If this message speaks to you, share it with someone you love and care about. They may be carrying emotions they haven't permitted themselves to release.
Until next time, my beautiful souls. 😌
Peace, Love & Light. 💚🧘🏾♀️
Stress, Anger, Anxiety & The World: How Do YOU Handle It?
Godd3ss Aisha
True Story...
(The thoughts in parentheses are conversations with my higher self.)
I'm scrolling...
A young life lost. 👀
Another story about racism.
Another act of violence.
Another heartbreaking headline. 🥺
Then...
A personal problem.
Bills are overdue. 🤦🏾♀️
My phone keeps buzzing.
My mind starts racing.
"What is going on?"
"Why is everything happening at once?"
"My friend needs me."
"How am I going to pay this bill?"
"Is he still in love?"
Then...
PAUSE.
My higher self interrupted the chaos.
"Aisha...pause."
We all know what it feels like.
Some of us are living this story right now.
The headlines.
The responsibilities.
The family struggles.
The uncertainty.
The grief.
The stress.
So let me ask you...
How are you handling it?
Are you angry?
Hurt?
Confused?
Overwhelmed?
Completely exhausted?
I understand. 💚
But how we respond makes all the difference.
Not only for ourselves...
But for everyone around us.
As I sat with my emotions, I realized something.
I hurt for families experiencing unimaginable loss.
As a mother, those stories hit differently.
I also found myself thinking about my own life.
Two years ago, I lost my uncle.
The last conversation we had wasn't the one I wish we'd had.
I remember raising my voice because he was being stubborn.
Before he passed, I apologized.
But he never had the chance to answer.
For a long time, I carried guilt.
I just wanted to hear him say,
"It's okay, Isha."
There was a time when I would've handled these emotions differently.
I would've drowned them in alcohol.
Maybe cried.
Maybe argued.
Then, I spent the next day apologizing and trying not to get sick.
🤦🏾♀️
But today...
Things are different.
My higher self asked me a few simple questions.
Stress
"Can you fix what's stressing you right now?"
No.
"Then why continue feeding it?"
Anger
"Why are you really angry?"
Because I'm a mother of two sons, and stories like these remind me how fragile life can be.
Then another question came.
"Is this your burden to carry?"
No.
"Have compassion. Pray for the family. But don't allow someone else's tragedy to consume your peace."
Then came the bills.
"Bills will always exist."
"Prioritize what you can today."
Then my uncle.
"He heard your apology."
"It's time to let go of the guilt."
😌
I took a deep breath.
Life will always present challenges.
The world will always have difficult headlines.
There will always be something trying to pull us into fear, anger, anxiety, or despair.
The question isn't whether those moments will come.
The question is...
How will you respond?
As I write this, I can literally feel my energy changing.
My vibration is rising.
Not because my problems disappeared.
But because I'm doing something that brings me peace.
I'm writing.
I'm reflecting.
I'm sharing.
And if these words help just one person feel less alone...
Then my heart is full.
We're all walking this journey called life together.
Let's stop feeding toxic cycles that keep us stuck.
Let's stop giving every headline permission to steal our peace.
Before you crash out...
Pause.
Before you react...
Pause.
Before you respond...
Breathe.
Go for a walk.
Pray.
Meditate.
Journal.
Talk with someone you trust.
Do whatever helps you return to yourself.
Because the energy you carry doesn't stay with you.
It touches your family.
Your friends.
Your coworkers.
Your community.
And your own health.
The next time life feels overwhelming...
Pause.
Process.
Breathe.
Then move forward with intention.
Update: As I finish writing this...
My vibration is higher.
And it feels so much better. 😌🧘🏾♀️
If this message resonated with you, share it with someone you love and care about. You never know who may need permission to pause today.
Peace, Love & Light. 💚🧘🏾♀️
Ego, Pride, and YOU: Knowing the Difference
Godd3ss Aisha
True Story
“Aye, Aisha, I bet you can’t take these last two shots!”
Me:
“Bet I can!”
One slam. 🥃
Two slam. 🥃
(Thinking)
“Don’t call me out…I’m bout this life!” 😂
“Now what?!”
A little later…
“Uhh, my girl is trippin. Can you give me a ride home?”
Me:
“Bet. Let me get my keys.”
Then that little voice inside started talking…
“Now, Aisha…you know good and well you have no business driving. Make some food, chill for a while, then take him home.”
Then came the outside voice:
“Ayyye, you good though, right? I know those shots ain’t got you?”
Me:
“Oh yeah, I’m good. Just gotta find my keys.”
Inside voice again:
“Aisha…don’t do it.”
My response?
“Shiiid…let’s go. Besides, I need cigarettes anyway. I’ve done this before. This is nothing new.”
Found my keys.
Started driving.
“Make a left on Murray.”
Then…
🚨 Woooop Woooop 🚨
👀👀👀
Damn.
The police. 🤦🏾♀️
“License, registration, and proof of insurance, please.”
Now what?
This actually happened to me.
As I reflect back on my life, I think about the choices I made and, more importantly…
Why I made them.
When I really started digging deep, I realized that my ego and my pride played a major role in many of the decisions that led me into difficult situations.
Let’s break it down.
Ego: The First Responder
I realized that in many of my unfortunate situations, my ego was always the first one to show up.
Look back at the story:
“I bet you can’t take these last two shots.”
Who answered first?
My ego.
“Bet I can.”
Not logic.
Not wisdom.
Not my higher self.
Ego.
The part of me that felt challenged.
The part that felt like I had something to prove.
Pride: The Enforcer
Now pride?
Whew. 😂
I call pride the enforcer.
Pride came in right behind ego, saying:
“I’m bout that life.”
“You’ve done this before.”
“Today isn’t any different.”
Pride will have you defending a decision that deep down you already know isn’t the right one.
Unless you recognize it.
Then There Was ME
The real me was there too.
The calm voice.
The wise voice.
The voice saying:
“Aisha…you know you shouldn’t do this.”
🤔🤔🤔
So why didn’t I listen?
Why did I let ego and pride take control and end up with a ticket and AA classes?
When I was honest with myself, the answer was simple:
I wanted people to think I was “about that life.”
I wanted validation.
🤦🏾♀️
There goes that word again…
Validation.
I didn’t realize how much seeking others' approval was influencing my decisions.
So I started looking back at different moments in my life.
Different choices.
Different situations.
And I noticed a pattern.
Ego spoke first.
Pride backed it up.
And my true self?
My wisdom?
My intuition?
She was usually the quiet voice I ignored.
So I made a change.
I started pausing.
Thinking.
Processing.
Because we’ve all had those moments where that reasonable voice shows up and says:
“Maybe rethink this,”
I call that voice my higher self.
The Goddess I strive to become every day. 💚
Sounds funny, maybe…
But it works.
I started listening to her.
Even now in 2026, I catch myself.
I call myself out in my own thoughts.
I pause before reacting.
I ask:
“Who is speaking right now?”
Because usually, when we react instantly out of anger, fear, embarrassment, or a need to prove something…
That’s ego.
Now, every situation is different.
But learning to recognize your ego before it takes control can change everything.
Some decisions last five minutes.
Some decisions affect your entire life.
So before you respond…
Before you react…
Before you feel the need to prove yourself…
Ask one honest question:
Who is showing up right now?
YOU?
EGO?
Or PRIDE?
Only you truly know the answer.
If this message connects with you, share it with someone you love and care about. Someone may need this reminder before ego makes the next decision.
Peace, Love & Light. 💚🧘🏾♀️
The First Hour and The Last Hour: How You Begin and End Your Day Matters
Godd3ss Aisha
True Story...
(Alarm playing Lizzy Jeff 🎶)
"Look me in my eyes when you speak to me, then I better feel your frequency."
My first thought?
"I'm not feeling this." 🙄
I grabbed my phone and headed to the bathroom.
There I sat, barely awake, already scrolling through Facebook.
One video.
One headline.
One comment section.
Then came the thoughts...
"I can't believe that happened."
"What is wrong with the world?!"
Of course, I had to tell my husband what I saw.
Then I got to work and told some coworkers.
Then came the conversations, debates, and discussions.
By the end of the day?
I was drained.
My energy was heavy.
I just wanted to go home.
About an hour before bed, I decided to check Facebook again.
And guess what?
More madness.
More opinions.
More chaos.
There I was talking back to videos, rolling my eyes, thinking...
"Couldn't be me." 😂
I put my phone down and tried to sleep.
Keyword...
Tried.
I tossed.
I turned.
And before I knew it...
🎶 "Look me in my eyes when you speak to me, then I better feel your frequency." 🎶
The alarm was going off again. 🤦🏾♀️
Then I came across a reel from a monk who said something that made me stop and think:
What you do with the first hour and the last hour of your day is important.
He suggested that when you wake up, don't immediately grab your phone.
Take a few minutes.
Give gratitude.
Take some deep breaths.
Be present.
Let your mind wake up before you invite the world in.
Then an hour before bed?
Put the phone down.
Charge it.
Disconnect from the noise.
🤔🤔🤔
So you already know...
I had to put it to the test.
The next morning, my alarm went off, and let me tell you...
The urge to grab my phone was CRAZY. 😂
But I said:
"Nope. Let's do this."
I closed my eyes.
I gave thanks for another day. 😌
I did some breath work.
I looked in the mirror and spoke positive affirmations over myself.
Then I showered and started my day.
The difference?
Amazing.
I felt like I was on a natural high.
I didn't even think about checking my phone until lunch.
By then, I had already accomplished more than expected, and most importantly...
I felt good.
Later that evening, I scrolled for a little while and continued with my night.
Then bedtime came.
That habit kicked in.
"Let me check this one post real quick..."
Then I stopped myself.
Nah.
I put the phone down.
I lay there.
Closed my eyes.
Gave thanks for another day.
Instead of filling my mind with stress, drama, and everyone else's problems, I started thinking about positive affirmations.
How could I grow?
How could I improve my skills?
How could I become a better version of myself?
And before I knew it...
😴😴😴
Peace.
I tried this for a week, and I was amazed at how much the beginning and ending of my day affected everything in between.
My mood.
My patience.
My focus.
My sleep.
My energy.
We often say social media is just entertainment...
But is it always?
Other people's problems.
Arguments.
Politics.
Celebrity drama.
Negativity.
Opinions.
We consume it and sometimes don't realize we're carrying it into our own lives.
Into our homes.
Into our relationships.
Into our minds.
Sometimes consciously.
Sometimes subconsciously.
So here's my challenge for you:
The 7-Day First Hour & Last Hour Challenge.
When you rise, leave the phone alone.
Your emails will still be there.
The notifications can wait.
The likes aren't going anywhere.
Instead:
💚 Give gratitude
💚 Take deep breaths
💚 Stretch your body
💚 Speak positivity over yourself
💚 Set your energy before the world tries to set it for you
Then do the same before bed.
Disconnect from the outside world.
Reconnect with yourself.
After seven days, check in.
Did you sleep better?
Were you less irritated?
Did you feel more focused?
Did your energy change?
Or did it make no difference?
I'd love to hear your experience.
Share your thoughts, and if this message connected with you, share it with someone you love and care about. Someone else may need the reminder to protect their peace, too.
Peace, Love & Light. 💚🧘🏾♀️
Letting Go: When To, How To, and Are You Ready?
Godd3ss Aisha
I was listening to “Healer” by Londrell when a line stopped me in my tracks:
“Don’t let your deceitful ego mislead you. The more you try to pour yourself into a broken vessel, it will overflow and leak through.”
🤔
Wow.
That one hit differently.
It made me think…
How many times in my life have I held on to jobs, friendships, situations, and relationships much longer than I should have?
Another message from Londrell stood out:
“You have to understand that people and times change. You can’t walk back into the same hurtful doors and not expect to find pain.”
That was the moment I started looking back—not with regret, but with understanding.
I thought about a job where I felt unseen.
I knew my value.
I knew what I contributed.
I knew how hard I worked.
But I stayed for years, feeling unhappy and frustrated, always one bad day away from quitting.
Looking back, I also saw how I handled that pain.
I would vent to family and friends.
I would have that one drink after work because it had been “one of those days.”
Then sometimes that one drink became two.
Or more.
I stayed up too late.
Stopped prioritizing myself.
Stopped caring about how I was showing up the next day.
And slowly…
A bad situation became an unhealthy routine.
I thought about leaving, but my pride—my ego—had something to say:
“Nope. We’ve been here too long. Put your big girl panties on and handle it.”
Besides, I had two kids.
Starting over didn’t feel like an option.
But what I didn’t realize was this:
By waiting for someone else to recognize my worth, I had forgotten to recognize it myself.
I was looking for validation from people who couldn’t see my value.
Because of pride, I allowed myself to be mistreated.
And even worse…
I started mistreating myself.
The same pattern showed up in my personal life.
I made excuses.
“The kids are just going through growing pains.”
“He just had a bad day.”
Excuse after excuse.
But the truth?
They saw what I couldn’t see.
I had lost my light.
I had poured so much into everyone and everything else that I had nothing left for myself.
I was just moving from one day into the next.
Then came the moment that changed everything…
The doctor’s appointment. 😳
It was time for my physical, and because of my age, they decided to do an EKG.
I watched the nurse print the results.
She looked at the paper.
Paused.
Printed another one.
Then said:
“I’m just going to run this again, okay?”
Ummm…
Now my heart was beating faster for a completely different reason. 😂
She repeated the process and said she wanted the doctor to review it.
So I waited.
And you know how your mind starts running when you’re waiting.
Finally, the doctor walked in and said:
“Ms. Brick, according to this, you’ve had a mild silent heart attack.”
👀👀👀
“What chu talkin’ bout Willis?!”
I told him, “I didn’t feel anything.”
He replied:
“You probably did…and ignored it.”
🤔
And the sad part?
I think he was right.
I had become so used to ignoring my body, my emotions, and my stress that even my own warning signs got pushed aside.
Then he asked:
“Have you been under stress lately?”
Yep.
And in that moment, I knew exactly what I needed to do.
No prescription required. 😉
I told myself:
It ends now.
If that job doesn’t recognize your worth?
Find another one.
Or continue down the same road and risk your health.
The relationship?
Time to let go.
The kids?
Oh, they were getting grounded, too. 😂
Once I put in my two weeks’ notice, something changed.
I found myself driving past the places I used to stop.
Sure, the snacks were good.
The drinks were cheap.
But nothing was worth sacrificing my peace, my health, or myself.
I learned how to jump off the hamster wheel we call “life”…
And actually start living.
I made a promise to myself:
I will not stay anywhere that requires me to lose myself in order to belong.
I’m not perfect.
But I am pure.
My intentions are pure.
My love is pure.
My heart is pure.
And if something requires me to constantly shrink, hurt, or abandon myself…
It’s time to let it go.
As Londrell says:
“Letting go is easy, but we make it challenging because we’re caught up in the memories and not focused on the reality.”
Read that again.
You already know what no longer serves you.
You know what makes your body tense.
You know what keeps your mind racing.
You know what steals your peace.
Whether it’s from your past or happening right now…
Maybe it’s time to release it.
The question is:
Are you ready to let go?
Or are you waiting for your own wake-up call?
Trust yourself.
Choose yourself.
There is nothing selfish about protecting your peace.
Continue loving others.
Continue showing up.
Continue working hard.
Continue caring.
But remember:
You cannot pour from an empty vessel.
If something is destroying your mental, emotional, or physical health…
Love yourself enough to let it go. 💚
If this message speaks to your heart, share it with someone you love and care about. Someone may need this reminder today.
Peace, Love & Light. 💚🧘🏾♀️
After the Celebration: Resetting the Mind, Body & Soul Before the Week Begins
Godd3ss Aisha
The fireworks have faded.
The music has stopped.
The gatherings are over.
The memories have been made.
For many of us, the Independence Day celebration was filled with laughter, friends, family, food, and fun. Maybe a little too much fun. 😂
Extra sweets.
Processed foods.
Heavy meals.
Alcohol.
Less sleep.
More stress on the body than we’re used to.
Our bodies, minds, and spirits have been running on celebration mode—but now comes the most important part:
The reset.
Before we jump back into emails, meetings, deadlines, responsibilities, and the demands of the work week, we owe ourselves a moment to get centered.
Because how we show up for ourselves impacts how we show up for the world.
🌿 Start With Gratitude
Before thinking about everything you have to do tomorrow, take a moment to appreciate everything you experienced.
The conversations.
The laughter.
The moments with loved ones.
The simple gift of being here.
Gratitude changes our perspective. Instead of waking up thinking, “I have to go to work,” try shifting the energy:
“I get another opportunity to make an impact.”
A small change in mindset can create a powerful change in the day.
💧 Cleanse Your Body
After days of heavy food, sugar, or drinks, your body may be asking for balance.
Drink water.
Eat nourishing foods.
Enjoy fruits, vegetables, and meals that fuel you.
Move your body.
Stretch.
Take that walk.
Give the body the same kindness you give everyone else.
Our bodies carry us through every experience—we should honor them.
🧘🏾♀️ Quiet the Noise
The world is loud.
Phones.
Social media.
Opinions.
News.
Notifications.
Sometimes peace requires disconnecting from everything else so we can reconnect with ourselves.
Try:
Meditation.
Prayer.
Deep breathing.
Journaling.
Listening to calming music.
Sitting outside and allowing Mother Nature to remind us that everything has a rhythm.
The waves.
The wind.
The trees.
The birds.
And yes…you. 💚
🌱 Release What Doesn’t Serve You
Before beginning a new week, ask yourself:
“What am I carrying that I no longer need?”
Stress?
Fear?
Comparison?
Anger?
Doubt?
Someone else’s expectations?
You don’t have to carry yesterday’s weight into tomorrow’s journey.
Every new day is an opportunity to realign.
💼 Bring my Best Self to Work
Work isn’t just about tasks, projects, or a paycheck.
It’s also about energy.
The version of yourself you bring into the workplace affects everyone around you.
Your coworkers.
Your customers.
Your team.
Your leadership.
Your kindness may ease someone’s difficult day.
Your patience may change someone’s perspective.
Your positive energy may create a ripple effect you never even see.
When you care for yourself first, you have more to give others.
✨ Energy Impacts the Universe
Everything is connected.
The words we speak.
The thoughts we entertain.
The energy we carry.
When we choose peace, kindness, patience, and compassion, we put more of those things into the world.
A healthier you creates healthier relationships.
Healthier relationships create stronger communities.
Stronger communities create a better world.
So before the new week begins…
Take a breath.
Drink some water.
Take a walk.
Feed your body.
Quiet your mind.
Check in with your soul.
Ask yourself:
“How do I want to show up in the world tomorrow?”
Because the greatest reset isn’t just about returning to work.
It’s about returning to yourself.
If this message touched your heart, share it with someone you love and care about. Sometimes we all need a gentle reminder to pause, reset, and choose peace.
Peace, Love & Light. 💚🧘🏾♀️
Independence Begins Within: A July 4th Reflection on Freedom, Peace, and the Soul
Godd3ss Alicia
Today, we celebrate Independence Day.
Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of people envisioned something greater than themselves—a nation built on the ideals of liberty, courage, and the pursuit of a better future.
Whether you’re celebrating with family, watching fireworks, enjoying a cookout, or simply taking a moment for yourself, today offers us something else…
An opportunity to reflect.
Reflection is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves.
We spend so much of our lives moving.
Working.
Planning.
Scrolling.
Worrying.
Reacting.
But how often do we stop long enough to ask ourselves…
“Am I truly free?”
Not politically.
Personally.
Are you free from anger that’s been weighing on your heart?
Are you free from comparing yourself to everyone you see on social media?
Are you free from needing approval from people who don’t truly know you?
Are you free from guilt over something you cannot change?
Are you free from the fear that’s been keeping you from becoming who you were created to be?
Sometimes the greatest independence we can experience isn’t celebrated with fireworks.
It’s celebrated in silence.
It’s the quiet moment when we forgive someone who never apologized.
It’s choosing peace over proving we’re right.
It’s letting go of yesterday so we can fully embrace today.
It’s deciding that our happiness is no longer dependent on someone else’s opinion.
Just as our nation has grown, struggled, learned, and evolved over the past 250 years, so have we.
Every scar tells a story.
Every setback teaches a lesson.
Every challenge offers an opportunity to grow stronger, wiser, and more compassionate.
Reflection doesn’t erase our past.
It helps us understand it.
It reminds us how far we’ve come and gently points us toward where we’re meant to go next.
Today, while the sky fills with brilliant colors, take a few moments to sit quietly.
Breathe deeply.
Listen to the wind.
Feel the warmth of the sun.
Offer gratitude for the freedoms you enjoy.
Then offer yourself another gift.
Ask yourself:
What am I ready to be free from?
Maybe it’s resentment.
Maybe it’s self-doubt.
Maybe it’s fear.
Maybe it’s the constant pressure to be perfect.
Whatever it is…
Today is a beautiful day to begin letting it go.
Freedom isn’t just something written in history books.
It’s something we choose, one decision at a time.
May this Independence Day remind you that the greatest journey you’ll ever take isn’t across a country…
It’s inward.
Toward peace.
Toward healing.
Toward becoming the most authentic version of yourself.
If this message touched your heart, please share it with someone you love and care about. Reflection has a way of healing not only ourselves but everyone whose lives we touch.
From all of us at A Godd3ss3s Cr3ation, we wish you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day.
Happy 250th Birthday, America. 🇺🇸
Peace, Love & Light. 💚🧘🏾♀️
Be You: The Freedom of Letting Go of Other People's Opinions
Godd3ss Aisha
True story...
One morning I stood in front of my closet thinking, "What should I wear?" 🤔
It was a little chilly outside, so I grabbed a pair of jeans, a cute sweatshirt, and my leg warmers.
"Hey...cute and comfy!" 😊
I got to work.
A coworker looked at me and laughed.
"Good morning, Aisha! Girl...are you trying to bring leg warmers back?!" 😂😂😂
"I haven't seen those since the '80s!"
We both laughed, but later I caught myself thinking...
"Am I old school?"
"Am I out of style?"
"Am I not keeping up with the times?"
Later that day, I asked my boyfriend at the time,
"How do I look?"
He smiled and said,
"You look good...but you should tighten up that tummy. Get that 'snatched' look like Cardi B or Megan Thee Stallion."
I paused.
I had already been thinking about getting my stomach flatter, so hearing that made me think,
"Maybe I really do need to start working out."
Looking back, I realized something.
Even as adults, we're still playing many of the same games we played in school.
Back then, it was all about who had the latest shoes, the newest hairstyle, the coolest clothes. If you didn't keep up, someone made sure you knew it.
Has much really changed?
Today I see women—and men—working extra shifts, taking out loans, and spending thousands on cosmetic procedures just to achieve the latest beauty trend.
If you're curvy, you're told to lose weight.
If you're thin, you're told to eat more.
If your hair is natural, someone has an opinion about it.
If you color it, someone has an opinion.
So...
When does it stop?
Let's be honest.
Some people will say, "I did it for me."
And for some, that's absolutely true.
But for many of us, if we're willing to be completely honest with ourselves, at least part of that decision is driven by a desire to be accepted, validated, or approved by society.
Constantly chasing someone else's version of beauty can slowly chip away at your self-esteem.
Your subconscious is always listening.
When you repeatedly tell yourself you're not enough, eventually your mind begins to believe it—and your body often follows.
What if one day you decided...
"I'm going to dye my hair purple."
"I'm going to stop shaving."
"I'm going to wear leg warmers because I like them."
Immediately the questions start.
"What will people think?"
"What will they say?"
Then I asked myself something even more important.
Why do I care?
My answer surprised me.
I didn't want people to think I wasn't current.
I didn't want to seem outdated.
Then another question came.
"If you're constantly changing to fit everyone else's expectations...who are you?"
That question changed everything.
I realized I had been allowing social media, family, friends, trends, and complete strangers to influence how I saw myself.
Little by little, I was losing my identity.
Once I made the decision to simply be myself—and stop worrying about everyone else's opinion—it felt incredibly freeing.
I stood taller.
I walked differently.
I spoke with more confidence.
Not because I had changed my appearance...
But because I had finally become comfortable in my own skin.
Now, if your doctor recommends losing or gaining weight for your health, that's a different conversation. Taking care of your body is an act of self-love.
But if your decision is purely cosmetic, take a moment before making it.
Sit quietly with yourself.
Remove the voices of social media.
Silence the opinions of family and friends.
Forget about trends for just a little while.
Then ask yourself:
"Is this truly what I want...or am I trying to become someone else's definition of beautiful?"
You may discover that you already love the body you're in.
Whether you're curvy, slim, athletic, or somewhere in between...
Whether you wear leg warmers or designer heels...
Whether your hair is natural, colorful, long, or short...
You are worthy.
You are enough.
And that, my beautiful soul, is more than enough. 💚
If this message resonated with you, please share it with someone you love and care about. You never know who may need the reminder that they are already enough, just as they are.
Peace, Love & Light. 💚🧘🏾♀️
Tune Into Your Best Self: The Power of Brain Waves & Binaural Beats
Godd3ss Aisha
Most of us learned about brain waves in school—at least we touched on the subject. But how many of us truly understand what they are or how they may benefit our minds and bodies?
Our brains operate using different frequencies: Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. Each one plays a unique role in how we think, feel, rest, and heal.
Speaking from personal experience, listening to the pure tones can be a little unusual at first. If they aren’t your thing, try binaural beats on YouTube. You still receive the benefits of the frequencies while enjoying relaxing music or peaceful melodies.
Now, I know this isn’t for everyone. Some people can’t make it through a jazz or classical song without feeling sleepy—and that’s okay! Listen to what brings you peace and joy.
But if you’re on a journey of personal growth, dealing with brain fog, struggling to focus, or simply looking to sharpen your mind, brain wave frequencies may be worth exploring.
So how can a simple frequency affect the body? Let’s take a closer look.
🌙 Delta (0.5–4 Hz)
Delta waves are associated with deep, restorative sleep. They’re wonderful for those who can fall asleep but struggle to stay asleep.
This frequency is also linked to the body’s natural healing processes, supporting tissue repair and the release of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) during deep sleep. Delta may also help reduce stress and lower cortisol levels—that pesky stress hormone that always seems to show up at the worst times.
😌 Theta (4–8 Hz)
Theta is the frequency of deep relaxation.
Many in the holistic and spiritual communities appreciate this state because it’s often associated with meditation, creativity, intuition, emotional openness, and inner healing. It’s no surprise that Theta is sometimes called the “healing frequency.”
🧠 Alpha (8–12 Hz)
If you’ve ever struggled with brain fog or difficulty concentrating, Alpha frequencies may become one of your favorites.
Alpha waves promote a calm, alert mind, supporting cognitive health, focus, relaxation, and mental clarity.
⚡ Beta (12–30 Hz)
Beta waves are active when we’re thinking, learning, solving problems, and making decisions.
They help support concentration, memory retention, and logical thinking. For everyday productivity and getting things done, Beta has your back.
🚀 Gamma (30–100 Hz)
Gamma is my personal favorite!
I often listen to Gamma frequencies while studying, preparing for something important, or whenever I want to feel mentally sharp.
Gamma waves are associated with learning, information processing, creativity, memory, and heightened focus. When I really need my brain firing on all cylinders, Gamma is one of my go-to frequencies.
Personally, I think combining Alpha and Gamma creates an incredible balance—Alpha helps calm and clear the mind, while Gamma sharpens your focus and mental performance.
Just as our bodies need nourishing food to stay healthy, our brains benefit from healthy input as well.
Whether it’s the music we listen to, the thoughts we entertain, the people we surround ourselves with, or the frequencies we expose ourselves to, everything contributes to our overall well-being.
Feed your mind with intention.
Heal your vessel.
Expand your awareness.
And ask yourself…
What frequency are you tuned into?
Peace, Love & Light. 💚🧘🏾♀️
The Soundtrack of Your Life: What Frequency Are You Broadcasting?
Godd3ss Aisha
There was a time when I would watch the news and hear stories like, “Suburban teen commits crime, blames rap music.” Every time I heard that, I rolled my eyes.
Growing up on Hip-Hop and Gangster Rap, I thought, “How dare you blame music for someone’s choices? People know right from wrong.” For years, I believed music had absolutely no influence on me or my behavior.
Then, about six years ago, something changed.
I discovered an artist named Lizzy Jeff. Her music was inspiring, uplifting, and filled with messages that encouraged growth. It made me curious, so I created two playlists. One was called “Headed to Work,” packed with old-school rap, newer tracks, and everything in between. The other was called “Vibe,” filled with music that left me feeling peaceful, grounded, and inspired.
The difference was incredible.
On my drive to work, I’d blast my rap playlist. Before long, I was speeding, frustrated, dealing with road rage, and yelling at drivers who were too slow or making what I thought were ridiculous decisions.
After work, I’d switch to my “Vibe” playlist.
Suddenly, those same situations that had me fired up earlier in the day barely registered. Instead of anger, my reaction became, “Whatever.”
So I decided to experiment.
I switched the playlists around. Listening to the rap playlist again, I found myself not only following the lyrics but also replaying old arguments in my head. I started thinking about the friend who crossed me, or the way my boss spoke to me. My mind naturally drifted toward frustration and resentment.
That was my wake-up call.
What we listen to really can influence how we experience the world.
Ladies, we’ve all had that song playing while getting ready for a night out. Suddenly, we’re unstoppable, confident, and feeling like we own the room. Fellas, we’ve all had that one rap song that has you looking sideways at your significant other, wondering what they’re up to. 😂
Music has a way of shaping our emotions, our thoughts, and even our energy.
As I’ve grown in wisdom, I’ve realized I don’t want to constantly feed emotions that don’t serve me. I’ll still enjoy my old-school favorites every now and then—they’re part of who I am—but these days, if it isn’t uplifting, peaceful, healing, or maybe some smooth jazz, I usually don’t want to hear it.
We are all vibrating at our own unique frequency.
What we consistently consume becomes part of what we project back into the world. Whether it’s music, social media, television, or the conversations we surround ourselves with, it all contributes to the energy we carry.
So today, ask yourself one simple question:
What frequency are you broadcasting on?
Breakfast: Breaking Your Fast with Intention 💚🌿
Godd3ss Ch3f Aisha
Each morning when the alarm gently wakes me, I ask myself one simple question:
“What will I break my fast with today?”
For years, my mornings looked the same—scrambled eggs, toast, maybe a couple slices of bacon, and a glass of juice. It was comforting and familiar, and I believed it was the best way to fuel my body.
Yet almost every morning, around 10 o’clock, I noticed the same pattern. My energy would fade, my mind would become sluggish, and I’d reach for a cup of coffee just to get through the rest of the morning. I never stopped to consider that the very meal meant to nourish me might have been contributing to how I felt.
Then someone shared a simple suggestion with me: Try eating melons for breakfast.
Since I absolutely love melons, I thought, Why not?
For one week, I enjoyed a beautiful combination of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon, along with chia seeds and a glass of mineral-rich, sea-salt water.
To my surprise, everything shifted.
I felt satisfied for most of the day. My mind was clearer, my body felt lighter, and I had steady, natural energy—without needing coffee.
Our bodies are incredibly wise. Every bite we eat carries energy, and every food has its own rhythm of digestion.
For perspective:
🥚 Eggs: Approximately 3–4 hours to digest.
🥓 Bacon: Around 2–4 hours, sometimes up to 6 hours because of its higher fat content.
🍞 Toast: Leaves the stomach in about 1–3 hours, while complete digestion may take much longer, depending on the ingredients and what it’s eaten with.
This isn’t about labeling foods as “good” or “bad.” Everybody is unique, and what nourishes one person may not nourish another in the same way.
Instead, it’s an invitation to become more mindful.
Notice how your body feels after you eat. Pay attention to your energy, your clarity, and your mood. Sometimes the answers we’ve been searching for aren’t found in another cup of coffee—they begin with the choices we make to nourish ourselves.
When we honor our bodies with foods that feel alive and vibrant, we create space for healing, balance, and connection. Breaking our fast becomes more than eating our first meal—it becomes an act of gratitude, self-care, and intention.
May you nourish your body, quiet your mind, and feed your spirit.
Peace • Love • Light 💚🧘🏾♀️✨
The Best of Both Worlds: Why Modern and Holistic Medicine Can Work Together 🌿🩺
Godd3ss Aisha
For many years, people have felt like they had to choose a side.
You’re either “all natural” or you rely on modern medicine.
But what if the answer isn’t choosing one over the other?
What if the greatest path to wellness is finding a balance between the two?
Modern medicine has transformed countless lives. Emergency surgeries, life-saving medications, vaccines, diagnostic imaging, and medical breakthroughs have helped millions of people survive illnesses and injuries that would have once been fatal. For that, we should be incredibly grateful.
At the same time, holistic wellness reminds us that healing doesn’t stop when we leave the doctor’s office.
It continues in the choices we make every day.
The food we eat.
The amount of sleep we get.
How we move our bodies.
How we manage stress.
How we speak to ourselves.
The relationships we build.
Our emotional and spiritual well-being.
These are all important pieces of the wellness puzzle.
🌿 Modern Medicine Saves Lives
If you break a bone, have a heart attack, develop an infection, or face a serious medical condition, modern medicine is often exactly what you need.
Doctors, nurses, specialists, surgeons, and researchers dedicate their lives to helping others heal, and their knowledge is invaluable.
Seeking medical care isn’t a weakness—it’s wisdom.
💚 Holistic Wellness Helps You Thrive
Holistic practices can complement your medical care by helping you support your overall well-being.
Examples include:
Eating a balanced, nutrient-rich diet.
Practicing breathwork or meditation to reduce stress.
Exercising regularly.
Getting quality sleep.
Spending time outdoors.
Using natural skincare products.
Taking time to slow down and reconnect with yourself.
These habits don’t replace medical treatment, but they can become meaningful parts of a healthier lifestyle.
🤝 Better Together
Think of your health like a team.
Modern medicine may be the emergency responder when something goes wrong.
Holistic wellness can be your daily coach, helping you build strength, resilience, and healthier habits over time.
One helps when you’re sick.
The other helps you invest in staying well.
Together, they create a more complete approach to caring for your mind, body, and spirit.
🌸 Finding Your Balance
Wellness isn’t about being perfect, and it isn’t about following someone else’s journey.
It’s about discovering what helps you feel your best while working with qualified healthcare professionals when medical care is needed.
The goal isn’t to replace one with the other.
The goal is to live a healthier, more intentional life by embracing the strengths of both.
Listen to your body.
Ask questions.
Stay curious.
Care for yourself every day.
And remember, healing comes in many forms. Sometimes it’s found in a doctor’s office. Sometimes it’s found during a peaceful walk, a nourishing meal, a deep breath, or a quiet moment of gratitude.
The most beautiful wellness journey may be the one where modern medicine and holistic living walk hand in hand.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for educational and wellness purposes only and is not medical advice. Holistic practices should complement—not replace—the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals. Always consult your physician or other licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment plan or beginning new wellness practices.
Breathe In Peace, Breathe Out What No Longer Serves You 🌿💚
Godd3ss Aisha
In a world that constantly demands our attention, sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is pause and take a breath.
Not just any breath—but an intentional breath.
Breathwork is one of my favorite ways to start the day, release tension, reconnect with myself, and create a sense of calm before life starts pulling me in a hundred different directions.
Many people think breathwork is simply breathing in and breathing out, but it's so much more than that. True breathwork begins deep in the belly.
Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose and allow your stomach to expand. Hold that breath for a few seconds—or perhaps a count of ten, if that feels comfortable for you. As you hold it, think about what no longer serves you—the worries, fears, frustrations, and negative energy that you're carrying.
Then slowly release the breath through your mouth until every last bit of air is gone.
As you exhale, imagine releasing everything that isn't aligned with the person you're becoming.
Stress.
Doubt.
Fear.
Tension.
Let it go.
One of the most fascinating things about breathwork is that we naturally knew how to do it when we entered this world. Watch a newborn baby breathe, and you'll notice their belly rises and falls effortlessly. They breathe deeply and naturally.
Somewhere along the way, many of us stopped.
We began taking shallow breaths from our chest, moving quickly through life without ever truly connecting to the present moment.
Breathwork invites us back.
Back to ourselves.
Back to the moment.
Back to peace.
The beautiful thing is that breathwork can be used anywhere. Before a big presentation. Before making a difficult decision. During a stressful day. Before a workout. Before bed.
Sometimes all it takes is a few intentional breaths to shift your entire mindset.
So today, permit yourself to pause.
Take a deep breath.
Relax your shoulders.
Release what no longer serves you.
And remember:
You are stronger than you think.
You are worthy.
You are capable.
You are amazing.
The breath is always there, waiting to guide you back home to yourself. 💚😌
Light a Candle, Feed Your Soul: The Holistic Magic of Natural Candles 🕯️✨
Godd3ss Alicia
Have you ever noticed how lighting a candle can instantly change the mood of a room?
One moment you’re stressed, overwhelmed, and mentally juggling a thousand things. The next, a soft glow fills the space, a gentle scent drifts through the air, and suddenly the world feels just a little calmer.
That’s the magic of candles.
But not all candles are created equal. Natural candles, often made from soy wax, beeswax, or coconut wax and infused with essential oils, offer more than just fragrance—they can be a simple yet powerful tool for holistic wellness.
🌿 Creating a Sacred Pause
Life moves fast.
We’re constantly connected, scrolling, working, and multitasking. Lighting a natural candle can serve as a signal to slow down.
It says:
“This moment is for me.”
Whether you’re journaling, meditating, praying, reading, or simply enjoying a quiet cup of tea, a candle creates an intentional space for self-care and reflection.
💚 Aromatherapy for the Soul
Natural candles often contain essential oils that can help support relaxation and emotional well-being.
Lavender may encourage calmness.
Peppermint can feel refreshing and energizing.
Citrus scents often bring feelings of positivity and joy.
Eucalyptus can create a sense of renewal and clarity.
Sometimes healing begins not with what we do, but with how we feel.
🧘🏾♀️ A Tool for Mindfulness
One of the simplest mindfulness practices is to sit quietly and focus on a candle flame.
Watch it dance.
Notice its movement.
Take slow breaths.
Allow your mind to settle.
This simple practice can help create moments of peace in an otherwise noisy world.
✨ Setting Intentions
Many people use candles as part of their personal rituals.
Before lighting a candle, take a moment to set an intention:
“I choose peace.”
“I choose gratitude.”
“I choose healing.”
“I choose joy.”
The candle becomes a reminder of that intention long after it’s lit.
🌸 Coming Soon to A Godd3ss3s Cr3ation
We’re excited to share that natural candles will soon be arriving in the A Godd3ss3s Cr3ation shop!
Just like our handcrafted soaps and wellness products, our upcoming candles are being created with intention, self-care, and holistic living in mind. Whether you’re creating a relaxing evening ritual, setting the mood for meditation, or simply bringing warmth into your home, these candles are designed to help nourish the spirit and create moments of peace.
Stay tuned for product announcements and scent releases—we can’t wait to share them with you!
🌟 The Glow We All Need
Natural candles won’t solve every problem.
They won’t pay the bills, clean the house, or answer your emails.
But they can help create a space where your mind can rest, your spirit can breathe, and your soul can reconnect with what matters most.
Sometimes holistic wellness isn’t found in doing more.
Sometimes it’s found in slowing down, lighting a candle, taking a deep breath, and remembering that you deserve moments of peace.
So tonight, light a candle.
Dim the lights.
Breathe deeply.
And let your soul enjoy a little glow of its own. 🕯️💚
Understanding Healing Is Also About How You Think
Godd3ss Aisha
I’ve learned that healing isn’t just about eating healthy, exercising, or getting enough sleep. Those things are incredibly important, but I’ve discovered there’s another powerful piece of the puzzle—our thoughts.
After reading The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy, I began looking at healing in a completely different way. One lesson that stayed with me is that our subconscious is always listening. The words we speak to ourselves matter.
When we constantly say, “I’m sick,” “I’m tired,” “I’m broken,” or repeat negative thoughts, our minds begin to accept those statements as truth. I like to imagine that I’m the captain of my ship, and my subconscious is below deck. It can’t see what’s happening outside—it only follows the directions I give it.
So I started changing my language.
Instead of saying, “I’m sick,” I say, “My body is healing.” Instead of focusing on what’s wrong, I focus on what’s getting better. Those small changes have helped me shift my mindset, reduce stress, and approach each day with hope instead of fear.
Positive self-talk may seem simple, but it can have a profound effect on our emotional well-being. When we reduce stress and negativity, we create space for peace, confidence, and healthier habits to grow. For many women especially, chronic stress can take a toll on the body, and learning to slow down and speak kindly to ourselves can be a beautiful act of self-care.
So I ask you this: What harm could it do to stand in front of the mirror each morning and say:
I am healthy. I am strong. I am worthy. I am beautiful.
It’s time to stop letting the opinions of others define who we are. It’s time to reclaim our bodies, our minds, and our energy. Step into your power, embrace your divine purpose, and become the Godd3ss you were always meant to be.
Namaste. 🧘🏾♀️✨