Culture and identity are intricately shaped by layers of influence, appropriation, and tension. One of the most glaring paradoxes is how straight culture borrows heavily from queer culture while simultaneously alienating it. At the core of this paradox is the undeniable impact of Black women, whose contributions have defined not only queer culture but global culture as a whole.

It feels like we're constantly bouncing between two extremes: logic and emotion. We lean hard into one side or the other, often missing out on the sweet spot in between—the gray area where logic meets emotion.

In exploring what constitutes human identity, many philosophical traditions and psychological frameworks have long debated the essence of self . . . our emotions—shaped by experiences—ultimately define who we are in the present and imply who we can or will become in the future.

The Rebirth journey is the integration of the human experience with the soul's path, guiding us toward a unified spiritual awakening. For this awakening to occur, the human body must undergo a pivotal moment of transformation—what I call a "seed-splitting" event.

Relationships are built on more than shared experiences or surface-level conversations. At their core, they are about communication—both verbal and nonverbal, logical and emotional . . . it's about understanding, interpreting, and resonating with one another's emotional and energetic expressions.

 Many people, especially those who fall into the trap of being people pleasers, often mistake unconditional love for unconditional tolerance. They believe that loving someone without limits means allowing that person to behave however they please—emotionally, physically, spiritually, and even logically—without any regard for boundaries.