Alicia sent me a photo the other day and said, “It’s Christmas in Ethiopia.” The image was of an 800-year-old church carved entirely out of a single piece of rock in Lalibela, Ethiopia—one of the most awe-inspiring sacred sites in the world. She also shared a photo of one of Ethiopia’s most beloved dishes, Doro Wat—rich, slow-cooked, and deeply rooted in tradition. Alicia is an engineer by training and serves as Director of Global Operations at Across the King’s River Foundation. Her husband is from Ethiopia, so this journey carries both personal and cultural significance. We’re currently in the early stages of planning a retreat to Ethiopia later this year—and as members of The King’s Circle, you’ll be the first to know and receive access at a special discounted rate. Part of the reason for this trip is impact. We’ll be raising funds for a Math Center we’re building in Ibadan, Nigeria—an initiative focused on education, opportunity, and long-term transformation. And the other reason? It’s simpler—and just as important. Alicia wants us to have damn fun. To explore ancient ground. To taste the food. To experience the culture. To enjoy the beauty and energy of Ethiopia together. There’s already so much momentum around this, and you can feel it in the audio Alicia sent this morning (attached). We’ll be sharing more soon—but for now, I’m curious: 👉 Are you interested in coming with me and Alicia to Ethiopia? Don't forget to listen to the audio message Alicia sent me.

We opened our first King’s Circle talk with Akua Naru, who spoke on her journey, the enduring pull of Longing to Tell, and our documentary film Becoming Light. Together, we shared reflections on how to move with clarity, care, and courage as we step into 2026. Thank you to everyone who showed up and participated so fully today. This was only the beginning. Here's the replay for those that missed it or if you wish to see it again.

👑 Welcome to the King’s Circle, Alicia Elias 👑 We’re honored to welcome Alicia Elias into the King’s Circle. Alicia is an accomplished engineer based in New York City and serves as Director of Operations at the Across the King’s River Foundation. Originally from Trinidad, Alicia has worked on multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects and brings deep expertise across transportation, utilities, marine construction, and sustainability. Beyond her professional work, she is passionate about Ifá and carries a powerful vision to build a Math Center in Ibadan, Nigeria, merging ancestral wisdom with modern mathematics. We’re also excited to share that we are leading a retreat to Ethiopia in 2026—one of the world’s oldest civilizations and a spiritual cornerstone of Africa. We’re currently finalizing the details, and more information about the Ethiopia journey will be shared soon. As Alicia says, the goal is simple: to have damn fun in Ethiopia while connecting, learning, and building legacy together. ✨ King’s Circle members will receive a special discount on the retreat. ✨ Please join us in welcoming Alicia to the circle. Her leadership, clarity, and commitment to purpose-driven impact embody the spirit of this community. 👑🌍

Tonight at 8 PM EST, Christopher Brown will be analyzing 2026 through astrology and numerology—revealing the major cycles, themes, and turning points shaping the year ahead. Why this matters: understanding the energetic and numerical patterns of 2026 can help you make clearer decisions, prepare for challenges, and align your actions with what’s unfolding personally and collectively. Christopher Brown is an astrologer, numerologist, Ifá priest, and mathematician, as well as a student of comparative religion. He is one of the experts quoted in Meditations Across the King’s River. This is an interactive session—come prepared to take notes and ask questions. Here's the Zoom Link: james weeks is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Aligning with 2026: Astrology, Numerology & the Year Ahead Time: Dec 29, 2025 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89047864742?pwd=b5hagTBYC5BJVmfu9Vovv2KDYWBOHt.1 Meeting ID: 890 4786 4742 Passcode: 883044 --- One tap mobile +16694449171,,89047864742#,,,,*883044# US +16699006833,,89047864742#,,,,*883044# US (San Jose) Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/89047864742/invitations?signature=W85p4XwV4sSm41lrvJvAiH4SU_oNvITneF-z186430Q