Podcast Interview : Growth with Eboni Adams Monk
In this episode, Kim Forrester and Eboni discuss the inherent value of personal expansion and transformation, and explore how a willingness to grow is vital if we truly want to thrive.
Lead Like the Moon
So, what does it mean to lead like the moon? And what is the issue with leading like the sun? From my studies of indigenous cultures, I know the concept of duality is critical for balance and harmony in our society and in the universe.
Yoga Lessons for Leadership
Practicing yoga is a sacred act. Yoga has the power to transform our lives. Yoga also provides lessons for leadership. Our practice continues even after we leave our mats. The practice of yoga is part of a larger philosophy about the ways in which we live our lives.
New Year Dreams
A new year. A new moment to reflect. New chances. New lessons. New is good. But in the midst of our scurrying is a quiet, yet powerful energy. It reminds us that in our haste to shed away the last lingering touches of the year past, it is also time to honor the old [...]
Hotep to Namaste – A Yoga Journey
Yoga has always been a part of my adult life. The holistic adventurer in me was drawn to the physical and spiritual benefits of yoga. There have been periods in my life when stepping onto my yoga mat was a daily ritual and others when I was lucky to engage my yoga practice once [...]
The Afterglow
I love sacred ritual. As a child, images of ritual consisted of church pews and somber hymns. Over time, my connection to indigenous culture grew strong as my soul led me toward rituals that were rooted in Yoruba, Kemetic, Native American, and Hindu cultures. The praise and fellowship were similar in that it was full [...]
As We Go, So Do The Ancestors
I had a vision. There were faces. Loving. Supportive, and strong faces encircling me as I sat in surrender and peace. Looking into the eyes of my Guides, I was reminded that I am supported and that my life has a great purpose. And with that acknowledgement, the vision faded. In indigenous cultures, ancestral energy [...]
Healing is Ceremony
Recall the last time you or someone you know was experiencing a healing crisis. You know, some illness that sent them to bed for a week or perhaps to the hospital for days at a time. Our frequent images include medicine bottles, sterile walls, doctors in white jackets, and the beeping of medical equipment. Traditional [...]
Sincere Thanks
If ever I am reminded of the importance of preserving indigenous culture, it is on the American holiday we call Thanksgiving. Without context, it is certainly wonderful to gather with family and friends to share laughter, food, and love. And certainly taking time to discuss the things for which we are thankful is an essential [...]
Nature – The Foundation of Indigenous Wisdom
I heard Brian Weiss say "All of nature is resurrection." Truth rings clearly in this statement. Leaves released from autumn trees transform to create rich soil for spring's plants and flowers. Dead insects follow a similar process in which they decompose in the soil, but later, plants benefit from the minerals left there. In nature, [...]
