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 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?