Breathe.
Black Men rarely seek help (of any kind). Many of us perceive seeking personal or professional help as a sign of weakness. And many Black Men, self included, assess our value through our strength. I am excited to say that some of these perceptions are gradually becoming outdated. Professional help
I was in Paris sitting across from a stranger, a stranger who barely knew me but could see the despair in my eyes. Her words were that she could tell I had been through something. I looked tired. The car accidents that cause the most damage aren’t the ones where
The worst thing for a writer is to miss a day of writing. The self-doubt a missed day of writing produces is paralyzing. And that interest compounds, daily. The self-critical thoughts begin to settle into beliefs and that one missed day has grown into something that is insurmountable. Then, factor
People who know me know that I am an avid reader. Reading is a part of my wellness recipe, as it: This is especially true when the author of what I am reading shares an identity with me. If you experience books like me, or you want to support your
I feel confident that many Brothers are starting this year with the intention of healing themselves, improving their self-care and/or prioritizing their wellness, and rightfully so. Many of those Brothers will develop new thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and ways of being that contribute to their ability to live long, healthy, fulfilling
Instead of heading into the new pondering what I can ask for, I would rather give thanks and praise. Let us pray🙏🏾 I pray for the Brothers who will not return to their earthly homes but have found sanctuary in their heavenly Homes – both those Brothers whose names live
In my last post, I described a handful of indicators that could indicate Depression. For this post, I want to give Black Men and lovers of Black Men remedies to prioritize self-care or ways to show you care about your Black Man’s longevity. 2. Float Therapy (gift card) – Float
Please note: This post is not intended to be used a resource for diagnosing mental health conditions. If you are concerned for a Brother, please refer them to a mental health care provider. It’s Christmas and sometimes you have to pop out and heal 🥷🏿 Please excuse the hiatus. I
Continue reading…Five Ways You Can Tell a Brother’s Depressed
[Black Man], You are the light. It’s not on you. It’s in you. Don’t you ever in yo’ motherfuckin’ life dim your light for nobody. “St. Chroma” Tyler the Creator (feat. Daniel Caesar)
“…that’s why it is so important to know yourself.”
From the author of Meditations for Black Men, Jor-El Caraballo, LMHC: For Black men, self-care too often feels like a luxury. But being in touch with your emotions, deepening sensory awareness, and taking time to quiet the busy mind are essential tools for a healthy lifestyle. Mindfulness can be a
Continue reading…Jor-El Caraballo’s Meditations for Black Men [video preview]
There is so much power in our breath. While life is accelerating, our breath gives us the strength to show up in our values for those we serve, protect, and provide for. I want to share a guided meditation I created this evening (12/8) for you. There’s no stopping this
I lost two good brothers this week. Both transitioned due to health-related issues. And while God calls each of His children home according to His will and timing, I feel with deep conviction that both of these Black brothers are gone far too soon. These are not the first brothers
