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Empowered Holidays: 5 Boundaries for BIPOC Well-Being This Christmas Season
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Empowered Holidays: 5 Boundaries for BIPOC Well-Being This Christmas Season

The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and coming together with loved ones. However, for many BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals, it can also be a time filled with stress, pressure, and uncomfortable situations. Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining your peace, sense of self, and preserving your mental and emotional well-being. In this blog post, we'll explore 10 boundaries for BIPOC people to implement during the holidays, promoting liberation, self-respect, and avoid anyone from “catching these hands” during your holiday season.

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Decolonizing Spirituality: Awaken To Your Inner Spirit
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Decolonizing Spirituality: Awaken To Your Inner Spirit

There is a wide variety of perceptions and interpretations of the word spirituality, and that is okay. It is important to understand that the diversity in the interpretation of the word is a great thing and should be expected, as people and their realities are fluid. When we force ourselves to view the concept of spirituality in a binary manner, we are operating out of indoctrinated colonized beliefs and values.

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BIPOC Women and Imposter Syndrome: Are We Really Imposters?
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BIPOC Women and Imposter Syndrome: Are We Really Imposters?

Due to this country’s history of colonization and capitalism, it serves as no surprise that there are more BIPOC people, most specifically BIPOC women who are high achievers, who resonate with the symptoms of imposter syndrome. But what if feeling like an imposter has nothing to do with your true capabilities? What if you feel like an imposter because you are literally trying to force an identity on yourself that is not in alignment with your inner spirit which is synonymous with who you truly are at your core?

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How We Evolve: Navigating the Cycle of Healing for Marginalized Identities

How We Evolve: Navigating the Cycle of Healing for Marginalized Identities

Due to the unrealistic expectations of what the journey should look like, many individuals become discouraged, overwhelmed, and ultimately back out of their commitment to healing. In efforts to better navigate the journey, one must know what to expect and which pitfalls to avoid.

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