Becoming Lit AF

Meet Jen Tindle, an incredibly bright, cerebral, and thoughtful human being. Jen walks us through her life experiences as she has grappled with the complexity of identity. Jen is a biracial woman, gay, adopted, and raised in a loving black Christian family. She bravely talks about the challenges she has had to confront along the way and how she is managing life in the midst of the Black Lives Matter uprising and the fight for true justice and change. 

I am so grateful to Jen for taking the time to share her story with us. 

Resources: 

Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love and Liberation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CWYTK2A/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

How to Be an Antiracist: Ibram X. Kendi
https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Antiracist-Ibram-Kendi-ebook/dp/B07D2364N5/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1AUYTZ4QGV9U1&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+be+an+antiracist&qid=1596638521&s=digital-text&sprefix=How+to+be+%2Cdigital-text%2C164&sr=1-2

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Rabbi Tamara Kolton Ph.D. is the author of Oranges for Eve: My Brave, Beautiful, Badass Journey to the Feminine Divine.

Tamara tells her incredible personal journey to becoming a Rabbi and the uphill battle that ensued. She got a kick in the ass from the Universe that resulted in her leaving the Temple she grew up in and deeply loved. These dark times led to a beautiful metamorphosis and the birth of a renewed sense of purpose.

Tamara is an independent rabbi, psychologist, and feminine mythologist.  As a prominent rabbi in Michigan, she is known for her warm, inspirational style and deep capacity to help people heal.

I LOVED this conversation and truly could've gone on for hours.  Keep your eyes peeled for round 2.

Follow:
https://rabbikolton.com
https://www.facebook.com/orangesforeve/

GET HER BOOK: Oranges for Eve

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Our favorite astrologer is back to give us the March 2020 update. 

Who are the major players this month, what to look out for, mercury in retrograde, pisces influence and more! 

Want to hang with Carly in person? Join her at Drifter Coffee in Ferndale, MI on March 24th from 6-7pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/208830706920321/

Check out her website: www.astroalignment.com 

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Rasia Pouncie has many titles: Priestess, Seer, Diviner (shells, tea, tarot), Crystal Therapist, Quantum Healer, Student and Practioner of Sacred Psychology, Plant Medicine enthusiast.

Her calling is in mentoring others in an effort to support them in reaching their highest timeline and frequency. Rasia’s goal is to fan your soul's desire to inspire you to be honest, real, fun, sexy, wise, and loving to yourself.

She was raised by her father who was a spiritualist and led the way for her to explore many mystical traditions. He also rooted her in her personal ancestry that has now led her to explore plant medicine on a regular basis.

This conversation spans wide. Rasia talks about her connection to the Church of Daime, her experiences with nearly weekly plant medicine, and how it has transformed her anxiety. We talk about cultural appropriation in the spiritual world and how to navigate these issues with sensitivity and awareness.

Keywords:
Orishas
Church of Daime
Santo Daime
Ayahuasca

http://wanderling.tripod.com/seven_powers.html
African Pantheon/Spiritual system


Find Rasia
Instagram: Mystical Healing Guide
Website: https://mysticalhealing.guide

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Lauren's tattoos tell you her story over the last 3+ years. Her first tattoo ever has the words "begin again" and the date her life changed forever. Have you ever struggled to remember that you are more than your mistakes, you are more than the things that have happened to you, you are more than your upbringing? 

Lauren's story is vulnerable, brave and so relatable. We have all waited too long to make a change, we have all sat idly by when the Universe was offering us lifeboat after lifeboat. We have all avoided change only to find ourselves in a swift kick in the pants that forced to leap into the next chapter of our lives. 

Lauren tells the story of why she was had no choice but to completely reinvent herself, reckon with shame and step boldly into a life she didn't recognize only to be lead gently back to her true self. 

She's had one hell of a journey these last few years and is now ready to shine light into the darker corners of her life. Please listen with an open and receptive heart. May we truly learn to meet one another with love, compassion and understanding. May we hold one another up and help each other when we are down. 

Join Lauren and I in Costa Rica May 9-16th: https://www.citizenyogastudio.com/costa-rica-retreat-2020/

Follow Lauren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlivinyoga/

Check her schedule out at www.citizenyogastudio.com

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My favorite astrologer is back with a little review on the end of 2019 and all that we have to look forward to and work with in the new year. We talk about all the usual topics of what we need to know and how to best harness the energy we are experience. We chat reincarnation and what that has to do with the planets... Carly and I laugh, I say URANUS too many times and a good time was had by all. I think I am starting to get the hang of us this astrology thing...well, kind of! 

www.astro-alignment.com
IG: @carlyonthedaily
FB: Astro Alignment 

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This is something that has been heavy on my heart and mind over the last year. After decades of being completely disconnected from my body, I have realized the profound impact yoga has had on me. I spent my childhood & young adulthood struggling with severe anxiety and depression. I spent decades at war with my body, dieting, bingeing, loathing and obsessing over my form. I am certain I own every diet book, and self help book about food, body, emotional eating and the likes. 

Why does this matter? Because for one reason or another almost everyone I know is struggling to live in their human form. We all have come at this issue for a thousand different reasons, perhaps it's simply the culture of disconnect, it could be trauma, or ancestry, or any other multitudes of reasons. But we I know for sure, is that we MUST learn how to integrate in order to live out more meaningful, connected, purposeful and impactful lives. 

We as the collective must learn how to get out of our heads and into our bodies so we can reclaim our power and change this world. It is imperative that we do both. 

XO, 
Ann

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Amanda was put on her spiritual path, over twelve years ago, with her own recovery from drug addiction that was the catalyst to her spiritual awakening. Throughout the years, she has developed spiritually through her work within the Twelve Step Programs, being an active student and teacher of the metaphysical text, A Course In Miracles, work with The Laws of the Universe and ongoing intensive self study. Her intuitive abilities have been enhanced in her work with prayer, meditation, energy work, divination, crystals, the chakra system, body work, astrology and other metaphysical and intuitive practices.

Amanda's personal mission is to help others heal and attune to their own inner voice.

Amanda shares her story of addiction & recovery. She walks us through her own evolution that has led her to being a lightworker and spiritual teacher. We talk about faith and how she transformed her personal understanding of who Jesus was a teacher and spiritual master.

Amanda is a trained, licensed therapist within the state of Florida, holding a Masters degree in social work, with a specialization in treating addiction. In addition, she is an intuitive coach and mentor, with a strong focus on spirituality and well-being. She is certified under Gabby Bernstein's Level 1 Spirit Junkie Masterclass. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher and also holds a Usui Reiki Level Two Certification of Attunement.

Amanda's personal mission is to help others heal and attune to their own inner voice.

https://www.instagram.com/soulfeather_/
https://www.soul-feather.com/

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Elizabeth Atkins has spent most of her life working to bring the experiences of mixed race persons into the narrative of American culture. She is the daughter of a interracial couple whose fascinating journey includes a story of love, defying the catholic church, breaking rules & barriers while consciously raising two daughters who now work to do the same. 

Elizabeth has spent the last decade or more healing her own pain around her identity, her deep need for spiritual connection and learning to make peace with her body. She has become a voice in the conversation around purpose, growth and the profound benefits of meditation.

Her recent memoir expands on her personal journey: https://www.godsanswerisknow.com/
Her publishing company: https://www.twosisterswriting.com/

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Barbara Payton is a sultry, Detroit rock singer/songwriter with a soulful, bluesy voice. Recognized as one of Detroit’s most powerful and engaging live performers, Barbara has rocked stages, festivals, arenas and private listening rooms for more than 25 years. In addition to her solo career, Barbara has toured as a background singer for both Bob Seger and Kid Rock.

But Barbara is so much more than this bio. She is thoughtful, articulate, honest and open about her life, the growth she has dedicated to, loss, pain, parenting aging adults, reclaiming her life and what it means to her to be living more wakefully.

We talk about the trappings of religion, what it was like to come out, being a local lesbian icon for decades and the role the Salvation Army played in her life.

I think you love her more than ever after this deep & stirring conversation. I know I do.

http://barbarapayton.com/

Detroit Event:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cadieux-cafe-presents-barbara-payton-with-kurzawa-group-zeppelin-tribute-tickets-80709547429?ref=eios&fbclid=IwAR0EDc7Hh-X_eVn4ahFS_l4SJPcuAnxb72AL56RPpKXj_iEw1hceoFd8iMs

Salvation Army LGBQT statement:
https://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/lgbt-statement/?fbclid=IwAR1JkmejHxzltLT-IQltAyaa4Qz-dIefFWlzPWqrdYgCa-rT-XSxfwIT-so

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