Zakiya Gayle

2 worlds.

Posted on November 18, 2020November 18, 2020 by Zakiya

18
Nov

There are 2 worlds. One where you are living out your gift, and actually actively using it. And one where you are not. If you are here on this website, you are in the world where you are not. You’re doing things related to it, how could you not, but fully.. truly… honestly. You are [...]

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Short Refuel, Sunday Letters

The Down

Posted on September 28, 2020November 1, 2020 by Zakiya

28
Sep

Dragon, The thought that all of your feelings of “potential” are just bullshit and you’re no way near as special as you feel, is a terrifying one. When that thought comes, it seems to not just linger, but latch on and take root. Almost seeming to draw on your own source of energy to help [...]

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Short Refuel, Sunday Letters

Some truths your body wants you to know…

Posted on September 28, 2020November 1, 2020 by Zakiya

28
Sep

The following post is an adaptation from Zakiya's popular "Love Your Body Challenge" Dear Dragon, On this 17th day of loving your body, i’d love for you to think about these truths today. When you’re reading them this first time around, i’d like you to say them out-loud. This is so that your mind is [...]

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Short Refuel, Sunday Letters

The Unspoken Female Truth: Self Punishment

Posted on September 27, 2020November 1, 2020 by Zakiya

27
Sep

Sundays. Inevitably, even through the hectic weekends, Sundays bring a pause. A pause of reflection, a space for growth, a space for grace... And this is why I write to you today. To reflect on this unspoken but prevalent act that we both do, as women. Self punishment. Now, your version of it may be [...]

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Short Refuel

Stop Rushing

Posted on April 8, 2019October 29, 2020 by Zakiya

08
Apr

There is doing the work knowing in your bones that it is real. And there’s doing the work hoping, praying, consulting, and trying to make it real. Today my Wild Dragon Woman, I urge you to stop rushing shit. Make a decision, and with full KNOWING follow through. Fully focused, sure footed steps that leave [...]

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