Mara's Manifesto: Recent Episodes
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My natural hair journey began somewhat unconventionally and has always been rather challenging. It wasn’t until recently that I realized most of it had to do with my way of thinking. In this episode, I talk about how I went from a journey based solely on vanity to one of self-acceptance.
The things we emit into the world are just as important as the things we consume. This is something we must keep in mind each and every time we decide to share a piece of news or information. We have a lot more control in this shrewd game of Fake News and Half Truths than perhaps we may realize, but it all begins with us checking our own behavior.
Ok. Here’s my two-cents (that no one asked for) on this bizarro Jussie Smollett story and das it. 🙅🏾‍♀️ Don’t ask me for more (I highly doubt you will) cause I ain’t got it.
Last week, I randomly came across a quote about how one of racism’s purpose is to distract— to basically get you fixated on one thing long enough to keep you occupied until the next thing comes along and steals your attention.
For days, the words in that quote remained a fixture in my mind. What was so resonating was the fact that although they were said nearly 44 years ago, I was able to (with relative ease) apply them to the racial issues of today in a way that is both unique to younger generations and all too familiar to older ones. The person who spoke with such profoundness is literary treasure, Toni Morrison. ♥️
In this episode, I talk about how that quote has inspired me to take a closer look into the brilliant mind and heart of Toni Morrison— through her literary portfolio, and personal and biographical narratives.
For me, 2018 was all about having clarity in my thoughts. Clarity was my new sexy. It still is! But this year is about having it in my actions. Listen in as I discuss how I plan to act on my newfound clarity by taking a more deliberate approach to living.
Timing is everything. Don’t end up losing out on something special because you were too busy investing time and energy into a dead end situation.
Listen in as I share my thoughts on the on why being emotionally unavailable can be so harmful.
Listen in as I talk about why what Robert McNair, owner of the Houston Texans, said was a problem.