A radiant Black woman with rich brown skin sits cross-legged on a soft white rug, grounded in ritual. She wears a flowing taupe outfit, her locs cascading over one shoulder, gold hoops glinting in the morning light. With eyes gently closed, she holds a deep blue lapis lazuli crystal in one hand and a white ceramic cup of spearmint tea in the other. A tall white candle glows beside her, its flame steady. Sprigs of dried lavender rest near the base. Sunlight pours through sheer white curtains behind her, wrapping the scene in warmth and tranquility. The entire moment captures the energy of sacred preparation—rooted, clear, and ready to speak with power and grace.

Ritual Story for Speaking Power, Presence & Ease

Ritual Story for Speaking with Power, Presence and Ease Some mornings I wake up with my heart already racing. A meeting on the calendar. A presentation that matters. My body feels everything before my mind even has a chance to name it. As a neurodistinct being, my experience of the world is rich, layered, and intense. High-pressure situations don’t just stir my nerves—they activate memories, patterns, expectations. And so, I create a ritual. Not just for the moment ahead, but for all the energies that try to pull me away from my center. I no longer shame myself for the tension I feel. I meet it. I meet myself. And I begin. I set the space with care. This space is mine. I choose a…