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Jan 16

Musings about Front Yard Black Lives Matter Signs

This post was originally written in 2021.

Musings about Front Yard Black Lives Matter Signs

Jamila Medley

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Jan 14

Black Women At Home Pillar #3: Ritual

Every morning after dropping my daughter off to school, I return home and go to my office. Not to start the work day, but to start my day…

A small group of Black women are singing in choir robes and clapping their hands.

Jamila Medley

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Jan 13

Getting Into Nature at Home — Winter Style

One of the themes emerging from the Black Women at Home Project interviews is the importance of access to nature. Whether it’s…

white apartment building with black balconies. A tree with snow covered branches is off to the side.

Jamila Medley

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Dec 1, 2025

Making Sacred Space For Yourself at Home: A Bliss Bubble

The holiday season is in full swing! For many of us this means added tasks and responsibilities from shopping for gifts to hosting family…

Image of a fluffy low back white armchair facing a window at a tree covered in snow. The window is draped with white sheer curtains.

Jamila Medley

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Jun 21, 2023

On the Summer Solstice: Finding out What Light You Are

Have you ever gotten so excited about an idea that pops into your head that you immediately think it’s a good one? It’s so good, in fact…

edge of white knit blanket next to a furry white blanket a sprig of green leafs

Jamila Medley

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Mar 13, 2023

An Altar Reset During One Day Alone at Home

My morning began as most do. I stood at my altar in my office to light a candle and incense. That morning I made a commitment not leave the…

An Altar Reset During One Day Alone at Home

Jamila Medley

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Mar 9, 2023

Black Women at Home: Pillar # 2 Joy

In 2016, I made my Facebook profile picture a sign that said “Joy is an act of resistance.” The words rang true and aspirational. I wanted…

Black Women at Home: Pillar # 2 Joy

Jamila Medley

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Mar 1, 2023

Black Women at Home: Pillar #1 Beauty

For something to be a pillar it must offer support, dependability, and strength. You can lean on a pillar and it will hold you up. You can…

Black Women at Home: Pillar #1 Beauty

Jamila Medley

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Feb 20, 2023

Pillars: Moving through the Fog

*****Heads up! This article includes exploring being depressed. If you or someone you love is in need of help with mental and emotional…

Pillars: Moving through the Fog

Jamila Medley

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Feb 18, 2023

Black Women at HomePillar #3: Ritual

Every morning after dropping my daughter off to school, I return home and go to my office. Not to start the work day, but to start my day …

Black Women at HomePillar #3: Ritual

Jamila Medley

Jamila Medley

I write to reflect on & learn how to live more authentically, slowly, & intentionally in a culture that dares you to go against the grain.

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