We are all visitors to this earth. That’s something my Yoruba friend Ade often says. My mom taught me the same truth in a different way. She said: We’re not here to turn into stone. We’re here to move, to grow, to shed what no longer matters. To use our time wisely. To let go of what hardens us—old fears, grudges, distractions, identities that no longer fit. Our spiritual journey doesn’t end here. At some point, we’ll be invited to explore other dimensions, other realities. Led by the ancestors, by wisdom older than us, by something that knows the way. So, here’s the reflection I want to offer this space: If you truly saw yourself as a visitor here… - What would you stop holding onto? - What would you take more seriously? - How would you move differently this season of your life. 👇 Drop your reflection below: Finish this sentence in the comments: "If I’m only a visitor here, I want to leave behind ______ and live more fully by ______.” Let’s reflect together.

When Spirit Tests You, It’s Because You’re Growing Several months ago, I wrote a blog post about the late African shaman Malidoma Somé. His work has stayed with me because it reminds us of something we often forget on the spiritual path: 👉 We will be tested. And yet, when those tests show up, we’re surprised. We wonder what we did wrong, or whether we’ve lost our way. But being tested isn’t a mistake—it’s part of the process. It’s how growth happens. In Of Water and the Spirit, Malidoma shows us that initiation, challenge, and discomfort aren’t obstacles to spirituality—they are the path. Tests reveal what we’ve truly integrated, not just what we believe or talk about. Often, when Spirit is preparing us for something bigger, life asks more of us: - More patience - More integrity - More trust - More courage - So, I want to open this up for reflection and conversation: Where do you feel life or Spirit is testing you right now? And how might that test be shaping you—strengthening you, refining you, or bringing you into deeper alignment? There’s no right or wrong answer here. Feel free to share. Sometimes naming the test helps us see the growth already happening. 🌱

Lia is one of the very first founders of the King’s Circle, and I couldn’t be more proud of her. She’s a counselor, a mom, and she recently completed her training as a certified doula 👏 She’s shared that she joined The King’s Circle for spiritual support, community, empowerment, and to stay grounded—and she embodies all of that in how she shows up. I admire her resolve to follow her vision with courage and intention, even while carrying so many meaningful roles. I’m truly honored that she’s with us, helping build and shape this circle from the very beginning. This photo was taken at her doula certification, where she also happened to meet a friend of mine, Syd—another reminder that when you’re aligned, the right people keep crossing your path. So proud of you, Lia 💛

You are not here for everything. You are not here for everyone. Read that again. Slowly. In a world that rewards noise, speed, and constant availability, focus becomes a spiritual act. Every “yes” costs something. Every distraction pulls you away from the work that actually matters. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what’s yours. Your attention is sacred. Your energy is finite. Your mission is specific. When you stop trying to serve everyone, something powerful happens clarity replaces chaos. So pause and ask yourself: - Where am I leaking energy that doesn’t align with my mission? - What deserves my full attention right now? - If this were truly sacred work, how would I show up differently? Pay attention. Focus. This is a sacred mission. Not everything is yours to carry. Not everyone is yours to convince. And that’s not a loss. That’s alignment. Reflection prompts: - What deserves your full attention right now—and what doesn’t? - Where are you being called to focus more deeply instead of expanding wider?

We never know when one door will open—or who might open it. So much is possible for all of us when we stay open. Much love and welcome to my brother Eugene for stepping into the King’s Circle. 👑 Our first trip to Nigeria planted a seed through a powerful immersion in Yoruba culture. That seed grew—and now I’m back here again, joined by three amazing women from this group, each saying yes to the journey in her own way. In this photograph, Eugene is praying before a spiritual ceremony. I’m writing this from Nigeria right now and looking forward to sharing what continues to unfold. Grateful for every one of you who has been here from the beginning. Can't wait to start sharing more with you once I return to the USA.