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Ferguson, MO

11/30/2014

I fear for our black men. I also fear for our law enforcement.

Like me, many people were frustrated with the verdict not to indict Officer Darren Wilson for the murder of 18 year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO. Protesters have become very active around the country as a result, while the message hash tag #BlackLivesMatter is now trending. As I work through denial and even some naiveté on my part, I have yet to find my voice on an issue that has become endemic in today’s society, and it’s not because I don’t feel passionate about what seems to be a humane dilemma facing black men; it’s because of it. The decision in Ferguson is just another example of how this dilemma is so deeply entrenched.

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Pausing to Reflect

11/23/2014

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There is nothing more precious than the gift of a pause, whether you’re taking a break from a good book, or taking a break to learn an important lesson.

Two lessons stood out for me last week. The first lesson stemmed around having a firmer belief in myself (you’d be surprised how often that came up from friends, family, colleagues and etc.), and the second lesson stemmed around the importance of detachment. I think both of these lessons were triggered because I just recently launched my new website (traceylrogers.com). Not only was I hesitant to share this latest endeavor, I was also fearful of attaching myself to the outcome of what happens next. I prayed on this. Hard. I have a tendency to get caught up in the detail (Virgo Rising), and then of course is the ego involvement (Leo Sun). Thankfully, I’m starting to feel comfortable with just standing in this new space – the space of new services, the space of a new platform, and the space of a new chapter. I’ve chosen to simply pat myself on the back instead allowing for the excitement to sink in, while leaving everything else to the Universe.

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Transformation Sucks: One Human Being’s Spiritual Journey

11/17/2014

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Even as I write this, I’m annoyed. I’m annoyed with all that I’ve come to realize along this so-called “spiritual journey.” I’m annoyed with all that I still have to learn, and what I’ve had to accept. I’m annoyed that I didn’t start this journey sooner. I’m annoyed that turning back isn’t an option at this point! I’m annoyed that now I know what I know. I’m annoyed that I’m annoyed.

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Because I Can

11/10/2014

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I write because I can. I sing because I can. I love because I can.

Liz Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love) was recently featured in an article on Huffington Post that discussed why she was “against balance,” i.e., the notion of seeking balance in life. The author and spiritual warrior explained how seeking balance can be detrimental to simple living, and that the goal shouldn’t be for balance, it should be for presence wherever we are at any given moment in order to embrace the beautiful chaos that makes life worth living. I couldn’t agree more.

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The Heart Wants What It Wants

11/3/2014

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I try not to get too technical when my Soul speaks.

It’s becoming more and more difficult these days to ignore the distress signal coming from the Universe, cautioning us against maintaining the status quo of life (the latest election results are a testament to that!). In our personal stories, that signal may come in the form of restlessness, anxiety or the desire to jump ship in one important area. For those of you who are opening up to a new way of living and being, congratulations for heeding the call. Keep in mind, however, that you can’t just put a Band-Aid over what’s come to pass as if it no longer affects you. Before we can even contemplate what moving forward entails, we must first put things in perspective. That means finding the courage to honor our mistakes and those things that didn’t work, bringing awareness and completion.

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Ferguson, MO

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Because I Can

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