What’s in a name? – “Tariro”
Tariro – “Hope” 1. This name belongs to my younger sister, the fifth born. Tariro means “hope” and oh gosh, have I had a tumultuous relationship with this wor
What’s in a name? – “Kundai Rudo”
Kundai Rudo – “Victorious”/ “Love” 1. Generally, the set up with names in Zimbabwe (for some people) is to have one Shona name and one English name. With this followi
What’s in a name? – “Tendai”
Tendai – “to be grateful/thankful” 1. “Thank you” has been an expression and a prayer I have utilized many times. It is both magical and effective because as
What’s in a name? – “Tinoreva”
Tinoreva – “we intend to convey or speak or call out.” 1. One of my favorite things about being human is our ability to assign meaning. We can give meaning to any
What’s in a name? – “Kudakwashe”
Kudakwashe – “God’s will” 1. Another series. yay! I call this the “What’s in a name?” series and listen, I really love the idea of droppin
The Blossoming ways of the Flame Lily
I am blossoming like the Flame Lily (Gloriosa Superba) 1. The choice I made to follow the writer’s path has been glorious and daunting. I read enough articles on people who start
Healing Wounds &Uncovering Divinity
My Mother & Grandma’s Influence 1. I was around 32 years old the first time I recognized my mother as a fellow woman. Many people have this journey at different times, so
The Day I saw “Her”
The Series: Celebrating the Brilliant “Hers” in my Life 1. I decided to write a series titled “The day I saw Her” to celebrate the women who have inspired and forti
What it sounds like in my head now
“Healing thyself” – both fascinating & daunting… 1. One of the most fascinating parts about “healing thyself” is recognizing what’s changed. It is
Poem: Cauldron of Women
Loving you feels like surrendering to an ancestral truth, Being loved by you feels like ancestral joy made manifest, Beholding womanhood feels like ancestral glory, grace and grit.