Maxwell Makes My Soul Happy

Maxwell Makes My Soul Happy

by | Aug 23, 2024 | Art, Culture & Entertainment, Music

Maxwell’s NPR Tiny Desk performance was truly everything I needed—a soul-soothing experience that reached into my spirit and lifted it. His performance leapt off the screen and made me feel like I was right there in the audience. Maxwell’s voice was so effortless (that falsetto drives me crazy!), capturing his signature crooning sound that we all know and love. You can feel the emotion and sincerity in every song, in every note. I was touched by his humility in that moment—it’s like, I get him.

I’ve followed Maxwell’s journey since Urban Hang Suite, a groundbreaking album that helped redefine soul and R&B. I’m such a fan that I once stood outside Tower Records in DC for hours just to get his autograph. But right before I got in the building, they cut the line off! Another unforgettable memory was seeing him live at Constitution Hall. I even think I touched his pant leg—whoo chile…my youth! And when he came back on the scene with those “Pretty Wings,” it was like he never left. Maxwell has earned a permanent spot on my timeless playlist.

Maxwell’s music makes my soul happy. There’s something healing and uplifting about his sound—it’s music that doesn’t just entertain but elevates. The joy he brings to every performance is a gift to his fans, and his Tiny Desk show was no exception. I’m beyond excited to see him live again, and the idea of joining him on his 2026 cruise is a dream for this longtime fan. Maxwell continues to create music that speaks to the heart, and his artistry reminds us of the power of soul music to bring happiness and depth to our lives.

THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!

THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!

by | Aug 9, 2024 | Black Business, Creativity, Turquoise School of Magick & Conjure

THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

Hi! My name is Madame Turquoise and I am a METAPHYSICAL NERD. I am into crystals, energetic frequencies and modalities, aromatherapy and chromatherapy…but you may have figured that out already.

If you are in relationship with me and I ask you for your birth date, time and place…know that I am pulling your natal chart, computing your numerology and probably pulling your Human Design archetype. It is not that I am trying to be in your business but this definitely helps me to better understand how you show up in the world and how I can relate to and/or help you (if you give me consent.)

I may also direct you to a crystal, meditate, burn/diffuse some essential oils or sage…I may also call you up randomly with a message from Spirit or send you some distance Reiki (with your consent, of course. Do you notice a theme?). Am I taking professional consultations…not yet…but it is coming.

I roll with the ancestors with divine guidance from my spiritual team. And it has become clear to me that I am to put this deliciousness to work in service of humanity.

So, I wanted to introduce you to this new dimension and to give you a heads up in case this has happened or will happen to you in the near future.

Lion’s Gate portal 2024 – 8/8/8

Lion’s Gate portal 2024 – 8/8/8

by | Aug 8, 2024 | Uncategorized

Happy 8/8/8, everyone!

Today is a powerful and auspicious day known as the Lion’s Gate Portal, where the stars align to bring us heightened energy and spiritual awakening. The significance of 8/8/8 is profound: the number 8 symbolizes infinity, balance, and abundance. August, being the 8th month, amplifies this transformative energy, making it a time of new beginnings and limitless potential.

During this cosmic event, the star Sirius aligns with the Sun in Leo, while Mars and Jupiter add their dynamic energies to the mix. This alignment opens a gateway to higher consciousness and deeper insights.

To harness the powerful energies of the Lion’s Gate Portal, here’s a quick ritual you can perform today:

Find a Quiet Space: Sit comfortably in a peaceful spot where you won’t be disturbed.

Set Your Intentions: Write down your intentions or goals for the coming months. Be specific and focus on what you truly desire.

Meditate: Close your eyes and take deep, calming breaths.

Visualize a golden light surrounding you, filling you with positive energy and infinite possibilities.

Connect with the Stars: Imagine a beam of light connecting you to Sirius, Mars, and Jupiter. Feel their energies merging with yours, empowering and guiding you.

Gratitude: End your ritual by expressing gratitude for the blessings in your life and the opportunities that are coming your way.

Embrace the magic of today and let the Lion’s Gate Portal fill your life with abundance, clarity, and divine wisdom.

#LionsGatePortal #888 #Manifestation #SpiritualAwakening #NewBeginnings #InfinitePossibilities #Sirius #Mars #Jupiter

Africa Day 2024

Africa Day 2024

by | May 25, 2024 | African-Centered, Lifestyle

TODAY IS AFRICA DAY!

If you have not already figured this out about me, I revel in being a descendant of the Mother Continent – Africa. While I am not continent-born, I have traced my DNA ancestry to Guinea-Bissau (Fula), Sierra Leone (Mende and Temne) and Liberia (Kpelle) on my mother’s maternal side and Sierra Leone (Mende) on my father’s maternal side.

This year’s theme for Africa Day is Education Fit for the 21st Century. Read more here: https://au.int/…/celebrating-africa-day-theme-education…

Although I am now an entrepreneur, I have had the pleasure of working with and for companies such as Step Afrika! and African Ancestry that has EXPANDED my view of Africa immensely.

I have people in my life who are continent-born that allow me to ask all of the questions that I want about their country and their culture and have educated me about misconceptions that I may have had. Shout out to Adaora Nwigwe, Oluwaseun Asade and Elizabeth Yillah(there are more but these are the folks on the top of my head.)

Rita Lassiter will tell you that if you are riding in an Uber with me and if I detect that the driver is continent-born, I make an inquiry and ask them to let me guess what country and ethnic group they are from…and it often leads to a great conversation.

Many of us Diasporans (Diafricans – thanks Liv Lyvs for the term) have a flat and distorted view of the continent. Many of us look at Africa as one thing (some of us think it is a country) but it is a CONTINENT of 54 countries, thousands of ethnic groups (tribes) that contain over 25% of the world’s languages. It is RICH in minerals that have made various countries WEALTHY (without those same countries paying back into the economics of the country of their pilages).

Africa is the CRADLE OF CIVILIZATION and it is the man and woman of AFRICAN DESCENT that unlock every genetic code that exists on the planet (Research “Lucy”). So while today, we celebrate African Liberation, I use this day to celebrate the expansion of my African lens and everyday I fall more and more in love with the ENTIRE CONTINENT. Do bad things happen? Is there corruption in some spaces? Yes. But people can not throw stones that live in glass houses (Check your prejudices).

Lastly, I believe that it is a misnomer that continent-born Africans have a general dislike of diasporic Africans (and vice versa). Both sides of the coin have misconceptions and have said very hurtful things about the other. I believe that it is the fault of those who had sown seeds of discord. It has been my experience that most (and I mean almost all) continent-born Africans have opened their arms to me and have poured into me especially when I have come to them with respect and a healthy curiosity. I suggest that those of you who are curious to do the same.

#AfricaDay #liveincolor #africancentered #AIturquoise