Hello my name is Rashida and welcome to my podcast! This platform is a dream come true to me! I'm a YouTuber, a photographer, blogger and a mother of two beautiful children. I'm simply here to provoke thought & change the world for the better. Thank you for listening. Oh yeah, I make candles. darkroomellaments.etsy.com
I hope this poem is therapeutic for someone, because it dmn sure was for me. Apologies for the delay. Unfortunately we had TWO beautiful spirits transition in our family last week*. I love you Omar Wilson and Roger Reeves.
I don't write or create videos/podcasts like this unless I have to. But next time, the people of color who chose to eat at that establishment will get treated with respect by the owner. The video can be found on my YouTube channel: Planet Ra.
The Universe had been on point lately with all this inspiration just appearing before me.
I looked up the definition of GOOD to make sure my goals of being a good person are in process OR are attainable. I needed a text book definition since most people act like being a good human is one of the hardest things on this planet to do. đŊ
I was inspired to write this at about 5am. Today I chose to change my life forever...and I am forever liberated. See the video on my YouTube Channel: Planet Ra
My apologies, I meant to post this weeks ago. But basically, I researched A LOT and figured it out. https://opensea.io/planet_ra
This episode was awesome. They cover many topics that we can all relate to, especially currently. This episode was comforting.
If you've never shared one of my videos before, please let this be the one. If you know ANYONE who knows about NFTs and selling digital art, I beg of you. please send them this video. I don't UNDERSTAND WHAT IM DOING WRONG...and it's kinda draining me-- and I need every ounce of my energy. Sharing is caring. I love you and thank you in advance
Um...it was actually really good just unexpected and NOT predictable--which is refreshing.
The Astro World Tragedy. This was from my YouTube video hence the pauses in the audio. If you would like to see footage please go to Planet Ra on YouTube. Thank you...and thank you for listening.
Matthew 7:7 People hate on Steve Harvey but he is a witness to the power and goodness of The Most High and that's good enough for me...and I love Family Feud!
Some of y'all make God out to be an abusive boyfriend. Many of you who believe in the Bible seem incapable of critical thinking, not even giving ANY THOUGHT as to how many times the book has been misinterpreted or about how many books have been omitted. Do better. Times are changing RAPIDLY. Get right or get left!
No one wants to talk about it, wherein lies the problem. If you are feeling like harming yourself. Please know that you are loved and call 1.800.273.8255
This may not come as a surprise to some of you-- but that's insane! So I discuss a lot in this episode like the website "This Person Does Not Exist", Ayahuasca, Gematria. Needless to say, not scripted as usual. I hope I altered your existence for the better today. Please share. Thank you. Love you.
This song is the antidote, for sure. I'm so glad it came back into my life today. I haven't put a song on repeat like I did tonight in years --and the last time I danced like I did tonight was around 10 years ago...to this song. Enjoy! God is good!
I've been sitting here trying to understand. When did a group of people learning how to grow there own food and co-exist peacefully become an act of racism? Please do some Root Chakra work and try to understand why it is offensive to. Here's a hint-- that's not the real problem.. Exclusion. I'm thinking some of you are feeling left out which is an understandable HUMAN emotion-- but people trying to survive AND EDUCATE OTHERS ON DOING SO shouldn't threaten you. Let's examine ourselves... thoroughly.
Listen man! Some of y'all just need to come out and say you don't want people of color progressing! There is a video on YouTube involving farmers who are #WOMEN and who also happen to #MELANATED and the comments underneath are the epitome of ignorance and ego! WHY AM I STILL SAYING THIS LIKE 20 YEARS LATER. PRO BLACK DOES NOT MEAN ANTI WHITE. DEAR WHITE PEOPLE, MELANTED PEOPLE ARE VERY WELCOMING. VERY. SOMETIMES AT OUR OWN EXPENSE-- SO JUST BECAUSE YOU WATCH A VIDEO AND DIDN'T SEE SOMEONE THAT LOOKED LIKE YOU, WELL-- FOR STARTERS, WELCOME TO MY (and many others) WORLD and second, that doesn't mean you won't be welcome. We don't do that. If we were built like that we still wouldn't be marching and sht, WE WOULD ANTE UP! BE COOL! It's just #farming!
I just wanted to elaborate on my "Help" video about where my children's father comes to play in this journey. Thank you for listening. Please share.
Can anyone tell me why this dude is SO gong-ho about killing our people via poor nutrition. HE may need to attempt a Vow of Silence...but it appears his ego would never allow it. How stifling in terms of growth. What a shame.
This song is beautiful. I heard it for the first time a few months ago while watching a show and while fighting back tears while listening, I was wondering with all the music I've come across in my life, why I never heard this song. I'm grateful to have "stumbled" across this beautiful song, sung by such a beautiful artist. RIP Donna Summer.
... because we don't know everything and we need help. We have to hold A LOT in for the sake of our children and in 2021 we are intelligent enough to know how unhealthy that is for our selves and OBVIOUSLY our children. So let's act like we know. This podcast is a way for us to express ourselves without judgement. If there is one thing society can do, it's condemn parents. Forget that. This is a space for you to vent. I love you and I am hear to help us heal.
I mean they could've just created another show. I loved the original but it's quite the basic "coming of age" story. I'm sure no one would've made the connection if it had a different name. Maybe "inspired by"... But who am I? What do I know?
A funny and short series about a Muslim man with a Jewish last name navagating his way through Ramadan.
Not only was Marvin Gaye a socially conscious soul, he was emotionally mature enough to understand that spirituality and sex are not that far apart...and he may have been the only person during his time to have a song called "Sanctified Lady" in which he very discreetly says the word pssy and fck at least 4 times. God bless his beautiful spirit!
I accidentally slipped up and named the chain...but this is my last week and they need to pay their employees better. Point blank.
For two weeks now, I haven't had processed sugar. No bread, candy etc.(only natural sugars from fruits and vegetables), caffeine, alcohol & have only stuck to a vegan diet. I think detoxing from sugar is literally wearing me out. I'm trying to be strong but the temptations are next level.
I made an album! And I am so proud of this little collection of beats I created due to the fact that i kept getting copyrighted by youtube for using other people's music. I enjoyed this process so much that it has altered my life. I'm addicted now. I hope you all enjoy listening to these pieces as much as i enjoyed creating them. Thank you and I love you.
While watching Russel Brands YouTube channel, I learned every major baby food company has toxic levels of chemicals such as ARSENIC & MERCURY in them...and about two months ago I ate about 20 jars of baby food. I'm so glad my kids refused them when i offered to share. This is thevlink to Russel's video. https://youtu.be/INSjAzKaY4c
I took a bit of an accidental hiatus and returned to a very nice surprise. 400 plays. Thank you so much!!! I'm completely encouraged and inspired!
Long story short, I'm tired knowing females who simply won't support me and what I do, be it because of their own ego & insecurities or they truly just don't give a crap. Either way, ya gotta go.
In this episode I discuss my vision for The Center for Love and Healing to carry have an ongoing weekly or monthly discussion on the real truths about parenting. I don't know about you but pretending it's always peachy is exhausting. The Center for Love and Healing is a no judgement, guilt free zone. Feel free to give me feedback and suggestions. We are here to learn from each other. Follow @centerforloveandhealing on Instagram. Thank you. Love you.
This episode was done in two parts. One was recorded before the meeting I had with my son's teacher, so I sound a bit high strung while explaining some of my ideas for my Non-profit organization, The Center for Love and Healing. The second part was recorded 3 days after that meeting and the comfort I felt after finally meeting his teacher and with his principal. Two very strong African American mothers.
In this episode I talk about the most recent mass shootings in Texas and in Ohio. I do my best to explain the importance of being connected to a Higher Power and how simply packing Tourmaline instead of Tecs could alter your entire existence. How asking to be protected from harm before you even walk out of your door will alter your entire day(s). Energy never dies. Spirit LIVES on...infinitely.
This episode was created during a dry fast (no food, no liquids) that was broken with 8% alcohol via a Budweiser Strawberry Margarita...and this is what's been going on over the past month. Enjoy!
You all are aware that i am back with my children's father. Today it was confirmed that that was probably a rash decision. I do not go to therapy again (yet) so i thank you for listening.
I am proud to say that although my intentions were never to return to this tiny hometown of mine, I am impressed by the businesses that are popping up. And even more proud to say several are black owned. Anyone who knows me knows how important the legacy of people of color is to me.
Today my partner and I had the pleasure of experiencing the Chipotle Black Bean Veggie Burger at Star Bar & Grill located in Liberty, NY.
This episode explains why I haven't posted in over a week. Changes have occurred and I am debating with my own perspective on the situation.
In this episode of Spotlight Sunday, I focus on Stevie Wonder's Superwoman written in 1972. I hope you enjoy.
Yesterday my daughter didn't come home from school and after several hours of confusion on everyone's part, i decided to have a conversation with her when she FINALLY came back home. A conversation I've been fearing since she's been born. To say mental health is important is the understatement of the century. We have to listen to our children. We have to take care of ourselves and each other. I'm all about each one teaching one...so this is just a glimpse into the true beginning of our healthy journey. Thank you for listening. Please feel free to leave a message. I would love to hear your questions, comments & similar stories.
One of my beautiful friends/ listeners named Millie Jo responds to hearing J. Cole. Millie also shares another hip hop artist that peaks her interest!
I love music and although it's Monday, I will be making Spotlight Sunday a thing where I single out some great songs of all genres by some innovative & fascinating artists. Something has been telling me to listen to J. Cole lately. Every song I've heard of his, I've enjoyed but have yet to listen to any of his full albums. I look forward to binge listening to all of them in the very near future. I learned of this song while listening to his interview from a couple of years ago with Angie Martinez. J. Cole is known as a conscious rapper who shares personal experiences of his life over bomb beats.
In this episode I'm responding to a few questions that a fellow follower on Instagram posed to me about my creativity. I hope Sara inspires you all to continue communicating with me. My instagram name is @Ra.Ja.Ali and @The_Ellament.
During the course of my fast I failed to remember that I have a history of anemia. I felt the impact of that this morning...3 days after my fast.
In this episode I discuss the modern day public school system from my perspective as a single mother and as a substitute teacher. Apologies for the low sound. That won't be a problem in the future. đđž Thank you for listening.
In this episode I explain why I'm so grateful to have this podcast and this platform. For the past several months I've been in an awful funk. I decided to fast several days ago...and just as i hoped, a breakthrough came. You are all experiencing it with me now and i am so grateful to all who didn't give up on me. It's like you knew i would come out of this depression when i wasn't even sure myself. I felt that and i thank and love you guys. Please enjoy and i hope this inspires someone to keep holding on.
You guys have no idea how excited I am to have this outlet & platform! I hope you become "regulars"...even though none of you are just regular â¤. I really hope you enjoy enough to return.