There is something sacred about beginnings. Not the kind that arrive loudly with fireworks and declarations, but the quiet ones—where the soul exhales, where the spirit listens, where the body waits for instruction. January is not merely a new page on the calendar; it is an altar. And how we approach it matters. For ministers of movement, the body is not just an instrument—it is a vessel. Every step carries intention. Every gesture bears weight. Every offering of movement is

I didn’t expect to be here — at another crossroads, another “not this way” moment. Yet here I am, sitting with a cup of hot tea, watching the steam curl in gentle spirals, and acknowledging the truth: sometimes life doesn’t just nudge you — it redirects you. We hear the word “pivot” a lot these days. In business, in life, in ministry. It’s become this almost trendy term — like something you check off a list and move on. But a pivot is more than a strategy. It’s a spiritual a

I have been an advocate for therapy and mental health awareness for several years. Therapy has been a safe place for me to navigate many of the unresolved issues in my life. Therapy has allowed me to learn how to live with my trauma in a healthy fashion. However, seeing a therapist is not a cure-all. Wait, did I just shock you? Going to therapy is amazing. You get to talk to someone who does not have preconceived notions about you. They have an unbiased perspective whi

I vaguely remember getting the phone call at 6 am that my father had passed. I say vaguely because as soon as I heard my brother's voice,...

Nakia O, Shy, author, When Praise Meets Worship. I find it interesting that we are still discussing the significance of dance in the...