SPIRIT AND SOUL
Immerse yourself in the creative anchors that bring hope and joy to your life while feeding your soul through the arts—whether it’s finding comfort in music, exploring the beauty of visual art, discovering thought-provoking television, or deepening your faith. From creative expressions to moments of spiritual reflection, our content is curated to inspire, uplift, and help you find solace in life’s simple pleasures. Dive into reviews, rituals, and artistic inspirations that keep your spirit grounded and your soul full.
Kendrick Lamar’s Pop Out Concert: The Pinnacle of Black Culture
By Marcus Norris
On Juneteenth of this year (2024), rapper Kendrick Lamar hosted a concert called “The Pop Out: Ken and Friends.” This concert came in the wake of one of the biggest rap beefs of all time—and the biggest of this generation—Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake. This beef was predicated on the fact that Kendrick saw Drake as a person who continuously steals from other cultures, or a “culture vulture.” Drake is Canadian, but he has an album where he’s Jamaican, an album where he’s British, and another album where he’s acting like he’s from the hood in Atlanta! This all led to Kendrick calling him out in several songs, with the biggest being “Not Like Us.”
For some context, this was a celebration of the West Coast. It was also a way to let Drake know that Kendrick was good out in the West and still invests in his community. The concert started with DJ Hed and rappers Remble, Ray Vaughn, Jay Worthy, and more! The middle featured DJ Mustard, who brought out Tyler, the Creator, and YG, and the main event was, of course, Kendrick himself. The celebration that ensued reminded me of a very Black event…
It’s A Family Reunion!
If you are Black, you know about the emphasis we put on family and family reunions. Family reunions in the Black community have ties to unifying after slavery ended, and they have become gigantic events
Spirituality in Everyday Life: Mindful Moments and Practices
By Joy Ewing, MA, LMFT
Beginners Guide to Styles of Yoga
By BelleAime Robinson, Certified Yoga Instructor
Returning to Self-Compassion When Life Gets Hectic
By Lynnette Price, MS Psychology
Monthly Journal Prompt
Dive deeper into self-reflection with our monthly journal prompts! Each month, we provide thought-provoking questions designed to inspire mindfulness, personal growth, and meaningful introspection. Grab your journal, explore new perspectives, and make time for yourself.
What grounds you when you’re feeling overwhelmed ?
Some tools for grounding might include:
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- Listening to music
- Movement such as dancing or yoga
- Meditation and breath work
- A walk in nature
- Prayer
- Talking it out with an emotionally safe person
- Screaming to the top of your lungs
- Getting lost in a good movie or book
