Let's begin with a grounding meditation to help you listen inward and connect with your intuitive wisdom.

GUIDED MEDITATION TO AWAKEN YOUR INNER WISDOM

In just a few minutes, this guided meditation will help you slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your inner guidance. Whether you’re seeking answers, peace of mind, or simply a moment of stillness, this meditation invites you to access the deep wisdom that already lives inside you.

Next, a collective that is near and dear to my heart called Knarrative where I attend class every week to learn and grow, thought I'd share a bit of wisdom from that class today:

IN CLASS WITH CARR, EP. 182: LABOR AND LITERACY

Dr. Greg Carr and Karen Hunter explore the profound connection between work and education, framing both as essential pillars of liberation and cultural continuity. Drawing from historical examples, Dr. Carr and Hunter argue that true literacy involves understanding systems of power, and that labor, when rooted in knowledge and purpose, becomes a form of intellectual and cultural production. They connect these insights to current struggles for equity, encouraging listeners to see both labor and literacy as intertwined acts of liberation that remain vital today.

Next, your journal prompt

10 SOURCES OF WISDOM

This week, we're inviting you explores the diverse places wisdom can emerge, from lived experience and self-reflection to empathy, open-mindedness, and even adversity. This article offers a thoughtful lens through which to view your inner growth. You may find that wisdom isn’t something you seek far outside yourself, it may be something you’ve been cultivating all along.

This week, we’re turning to one of our favorite storytellers, Shonda Rhimes, for inspiration. In her 2024 roundup, Shonda shares the books that moved her, challenged her, and deepened her understanding of the world.

ALL THE BOOKS SHONDA LOVED THIS YEAR

From historical reckonings like The Barn, which reframes the story of Emmett Till, to psychological thrillers like First Lie Wins that stretch the imagination, her reading list is a reminder that wisdom is everywhere, hidden in stories, rooted in truth, and sparked by curiosity.

A little known film that is truly inspiring...

THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND

From a memoir written by William Kamkwamba comes this uplifting true tale of a boy who saved his entire Malawian village from famine. After financial issues prevent William (Maxwell Simba) from officially attending school, he sneaks into the library with help from his teacher and begins to study energy production on his own.

A WISE RITUAL

FROM JE MÉRITE, I DESERVE

Wisdom isn’t found all at once, but gathered gently, through presence, reflection, and intention. To seek wisdom is to honor your own becoming. It’s a journey of asking deeper questions, listening inward, and trusting that your path will reveal what you’re ready to receive. These self-care rituals are designed to support your quest for clarity and inner knowing—slowly, sacredly, and on your own terms.

MORNING JOURNALING RITUAL - Begin your day by writing down one question you're currently sitting with. Let your pen flow without judgment—don’t seek the answer right away. Light a candle to create a sacred space and honor your curiosity. Research the answer thoroughout the week.

WISDOM WALKS - Take a quiet walk without distractions. No music, no phone—just your breath and the world around you. As you walk, notice what stands out—nature, sounds, symbols, thoughts. Let the environment speak to your intuition.

Seeking wisdom is a form of self-love. Each moment you dedicate to stillness, curiosity, or reflection brings you closer to the truth of who you are. There’s no need to rush or have all the answers. Let these rituals guide you, and trust that in time, the clarity you seek will rise to meet you.

Each question you ask, each pause you take, each lesson you reflect on is a seed planted in your personal garden of understanding.

Give yourself permission to grow at your own pace, to follow your own rhythm, and to trust that the wisdom you seek is already finding its way to you.

You'll be hearing more from me soon. Promise.

Tamara Charese

As always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here