The Limitations of Mastery: On Philosophy, Boxing, and Grief On Discipline, Randomness, and What Grief Reveals About Control, Strength, and Survival

The Limitations of Mastery: On Philosophy, Boxing, and Grief On Discipline, Randomness, and What Grief Reveals About Control, Strength, and Survival   By Oluwakemi Amusan   “Randomness does not care about readiness. Meaning does not prevent meaninglessness. And still—inexplicably—continuation.”   I love boxing, not as spectacle, but as the embodiment … More The Limitations of Mastery: On Philosophy, Boxing, and Grief On Discipline, Randomness, and What Grief Reveals About Control, Strength, and Survival »

When Mothers Kill Their Daughters’ Magic: How Generational Fear Rewrites a Girl’s Power into Shame, Shrinking, and Self‑Silencing

When Mothers Kill Their Daughters’ Magic: How Generational Fear Rewrites a Girl’s Power into Shame, Shrinking, and Self‑Silencing By Oluwakemi Amusan   She was twelve when she discovered she could stop dad’s wrath with her smile. Thirteen when she realized her walk could make boys stumble over their words. Fourteen … More When Mothers Kill Their Daughters’ Magic: How Generational Fear Rewrites a Girl’s Power into Shame, Shrinking, and Self‑Silencing »

Sending The Heart’s Memo to The Brain: Why You Should Put Your Goals on Paper

  Sending The Heart’s Memo to The Brain: Why You Should Put Your Goals on Paper I.                    Introduction   When it comes to achieving our dreams, the journey begins with a simple yet powerful step: writing down our goals and desires. This act of putting pen to paper (or fingers … More Sending The Heart’s Memo to The Brain: Why You Should Put Your Goals on Paper »

THE FEMININE ENERGY WOMAN AND HER WOUNDED MASCULINE

THE FEMININE ENERGY WOMAN AND HER WOUNDED MASCULINE PICTURE THIS: When unhealthy she is like: a bottomless pit, a stagnant pond. A ditch for dumping wastes CAUSES   Internalization of misogynistic values and power structures that insists women only ever show feminine traits such as: passiveness, selflessness, and compliance, or … More THE FEMININE ENERGY WOMAN AND HER WOUNDED MASCULINE »

Healing the Wounded Feminine through Inner Child Therapy: A Path to Self-Discovery and Empowerment

Healing the Wounded Feminine through Inner Child Therapy: A Path to Self-Discovery and Empowerment (INNER CHILD THERAPY)   “A grownup is a child with layers on.” – Woody Harrelson   An important concept for healing the wounded feminine in women with predominantly masculine energy is Inner Child Therapy. This concept … More Healing the Wounded Feminine through Inner Child Therapy: A Path to Self-Discovery and Empowerment »

THE GILLETTE TOXIC MASCULINITY COMMERCIAL, AND THE BEST WE CAN BE – FOUR POEMS IN AN ESSAY

THE GILLETTE TOXIC MASCULINITY COMMERCIAL, AND THE BEST WE CAN BE – FOUR POEMS IN AN ESSAY Oluwakemi Amusan Introduction In January 2019, Gillette aired a commercial targeted at men. The commercial highlights toxic masculinity and asks men to re-consider their ideas of the best a man can be. It … More THE GILLETTE TOXIC MASCULINITY COMMERCIAL, AND THE BEST WE CAN BE – FOUR POEMS IN AN ESSAY »

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