“we welcome the young of all groups; as our own with the solid nourishment; of food and warmth; we prepare the way with the solid; nourishment of self-actualization; we implore all the young to prepare for the young; because always there will be children...”
from "always, there all the children" by nikki giovanni
dearest muse,
nourishment is more than food on a plate
it’s the way we speak to ourselves, the energy we surround ourselves with, the rest we allow, and the care we choose to accept
to be nourished is to be sustained, supported, and strengthened
it is a gentle reminder that your needs matter and that tending to yourself is an act of devotion
this week, we explore nourishment in all its forms: physical, emotional, spiritual, and communal
enjoy this week's lessons...
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we begin with one nourishing habit
whether it’s preparing a healthy meal, taking a nature walk, or setting aside five minutes to meditate
one of the best ways to nourish yourself, your soul is thru mind-body connection
connect your inner and outer selves and find peace in the present moment
yoga for comfort and nourishment
by yoga with adriene
in this grounding episode, you’ll learn how nourishment is deeply connected to the "three sisters"
nourish better
dr. sunyatta amen's #healthyhottakes revisiting indigenous people's month
from the karen hunter show
protect your time and energy by saying no to what drains you and yes to what feeds your soul
in this blog lesson, we explore the importance of nourishment and explore practices to reinforce
nourishing the soul: the magic of self care for a better life
by alena chapman
a powerful and transformative book teaching the history of nourishment through the illustrious history of black american cuisine
i absolutely love this book and revisit it often
high on the hog - a culinary journey from africa to america
by jessica b. harris
and finally, since it is festivus season, a series to nourish your minds and make you hungry in the process
on netflix
your ritual this week
nourishment thrives in quiet, intentional moments
try this ritual at the end of your day:
you’ll need:
your favorite je mérite, i deserve candle
a cup of warm tea or water
a notebook
a blanket or robe
ritual steps:
light your candle and let the scent soften your space
prepare a nourishing beverage herbal tea, warm lemon water, or something comforting
wrap yourself in something soft to signal to your body that you are choosing warmth
take three slow breaths
and speak aloud
“today, i will nourish myself by…” (resting, eating intuitively, saying no, slowing down, connecting, etc.)
a ritual of reconnection
a ritual of care
a ritual of nourishment
enjoy!
nourishment is not indulgence
it is a necessity
you deserve routines that support you, meals that sustain you, relationships that uplift you, and rest that restores you
you deserve to feel full
not just in body, but in spirit
may this week remind you to honor your needs with tenderness and generosity
you'll be hearing more from me soon
promise
tamara charese
as always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here
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