Connect to history: go back to go forward with Hadiya Williams

Connect to history: go back to go forward with Hadiya Williams

Photo Credit: Shantrelle P. Lewis When Hadiya Williams answers the question “Where are you from?,” she can tell you that she was born and raised in Washington DC, “…by way of Johnston County, North Carolina, by way of the Bamileke people of Cameroon.” She is in the...
Link Love 001

Link Love 001

This week I worked on making some meaningful updates to the website. There’s still a lot of work to be done, but I’m most excited to share the new blog. Lofi hiphop has been playing in the background all the time in the Shiels household. It’s soooo...
My greatest aim in life is radical simplicity.

My greatest aim in life is radical simplicity.

My greatest aim in life is radical simplicity. The things that I do, I want them to add up to a great life. But the goal is not to be surrounded by too many things or too much to do. I want to dream big, but also enjoy the process of becoming. I want free time and...
Design a physical space that brings you peace

Design a physical space that brings you peace

You deserve a sacred space in your home that provides you with peace. This could be a corner in your bedroom or a spot in your garden. Or you could go so far as to turn a room in your home into a safe space. The important part is that it helps you recharge, reflect,...