It’s been almost exactly a year since my last attempt at taking stock and now that the country is back … More
Author: Michelle Malonza
THE PRACTICE
I’ve been seeing and hearing a lot about gratitude in the last year. I’ve found it difficult to seek out … More
IN MY TIME
I’ve taken some time recently to think about what my hair means to me, if anything. Especially since my transition … More
BEYOND A WHOLESOME DISCIPLINE
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. – Max Ehrmann When I was a child, my mom used to … More
Dancing
As a follow up to last week’s post, today’s guest post is by my twin sister, Sharon Malonza. If you’ve … More
Where I End and Others Begin
In the last couple of months I’ve had the most insightful conversations with the people I love and spend a … More
TENDING TO MYSELF
I’m allowing myself space to tend to my beginnings. This means that I am trying to be gentle with myself … More
THE AFTER LIFE
Death leaves a lingering taste in your mouth. I suppose this is why the seemingly African tradition around grievers is … More
SURRENDER
I’ve been trying to be more deliberate about rest and taking care of myself. Deliberate, because rest for me has … More
ON THE OTHER SIDE
‘… that there is something on the other side of endurance.’ I read this as part of Aleya Kassam’s meditations … More