In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities; in the expert's mind there are few. (Shunryū Suzuki)

When we humans dance bailamos to the beat of the cosmos. The whole universe opens up like a mother about to give birth with the galaxies.

Poem inspired by beautiful artwork shown above: “Naija Nights: If There Is Heaven” by Mariona Lloreta

“Dejala que baile sola!!!”, the afro-Cuban artist sang in a free-style chorus that had all the womyn in the room swaying our bodies in a sensuous rhythm. “Let her dance by herself!”

what if our movements for freedom were irresistible?

Upside down

my lips

smooth on

to your father’s

This reminder invites us into something way deeper and way more interesting than the urge to control the actions of others. Instead, “Heal it in yourself”, reminds us to stop and think, “why do their actions trigger me so much?” and “what is it that I see in them that reflects back something that triggers me so much?”

Today, my creative spark is found through swimming and being in the outdoors; yesterday, it was Zumba and dance; tomorrow, it may be painting or cooking or making necklaces with rainbow-sprinkled donut holes—who knows! Who cares! All I know is that I am committed to making love with my most creative obsessions even when it’s as simple as sneaking out and diving into the water.

A simple ode to the postpartum body—in all of her jiggly, healing softness <3