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Absolute Perfection Is Closer Than You Think

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

3 min

Absolute Perfection Is Closer Than You Think

Psychology, my field of study, is considered a science. Basically, that means that psychology has theories that can be put to an objective test. One of the most well known theoretical perspectives is Humanistic Psychology made famous by people like Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow. They believed in ideas like unconditional positive regard and self-actualization. What? I know these are words that we don’t often use in our daily conversations so here goes. Rogers believed in trea

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

2 min

Here’s What Love Has To Do With It

I have an aunt who makes special calls to me on my birthday and every holiday. I don’t mean just the big family holidays like Christmas or Thanksgiving. She calls on Memorial Day, Labor Day and even Independence Day. We talk for a while. We catch up and share our plans. And she ends every call the same way, “Love you”. And every time, without fail, I feel nothing but good and love. It’s the sincerity in her voice that touches my heart. She speaks right from her heart to mine.

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

3 min

What's Your Story?

You’ve probably heard people say, “I didn’t know I was poor until….” In the majority of cases, the person making this statement has reached a level of success that’s not usually associated with being poor. As the people continue to share their life experience, it becomes evident that they were telling themselves a different story. So, even though by some economic standard their finances were scarce, they were not bound by scarcity consciousness. That is, the stories they were

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

4 min

Turn Doubt Inside Out

Each year I look forward to celebrating my birthday. My Taoist teacher helped me expand my practice of honoring the day that I entered the world. He encourages us to use the energy of our birthday as a catalyst to move our personal development forward. So many traditions honor the power of our birthday. Many African traditions say it marks the moment our spirit chose to come from the ancestral realm into the physical world. Astrologers talk about the Sun returning to the plac

The Road From An Ordinary to An Extraordinary Life

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

3 min

The Road From An Ordinary to An Extraordinary Life

As a child, I knew that I wanted to work with children, to listen to their troubles, to nurture their dreams, to be a catalyst for their greatness. I think this desire came pre-installed but my Mama reinforced it. She made it her business to help us avoid the mistakes that she believed she’d made. It was clear to me that the generations that follow yours should live an immensely better life. And they should explore the breadth of human potential in ways that build on their pr

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

3 min

Get More Bang For Your Buck

I usually associate the phrase get more bank for your buck with financial investments in commodities or mutual funds or bulk purchases at places like Costco and BJ’s. You invest in a product in the stock market. If it does well, you get extra income. You buy larger quantities of merchandise so you can pay less for the product. You may need a little more storage space but you can get a quality product that lasts a longer time. But I think one of the best ways to get bang for o

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

3 min

Can't Nobody Do It Like You

Many years ago there was a soda ad that labeled the drink, “The Real Thing”. It’s a great line. It appeals to our desire for authenticity and quality. The real thing says there’s only one. There’s nothing like it. Deepak Chopra says, “There are no spare parts in the Universe”. He’s referring to the idea that every person has a purpose to fulfill on earth. It’s another way of saying that we are all “the real thing” and the whole world needs us. Our gifts, talents, and purpose

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

3 min

Unleash The Power Of Gratitude

“Count your blessings”. Say, “Thank you”. It’s very likely that you heard these statements from your parents and grandparents, elders or spiritual teachers. Like many children you may have ended your day with nightly prayers or affirmations. The adults in your life coached you to say what you were thankful for and to ask for special blessings for those you love. If you ever forgot to say thank you, your caregivers reminded you until it became a seamless practice. These early

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

3 min

We're Not There Yet

"Pour libation for your father and mother who rest in the valley of the dead. God will witness your action and accept it. Do this even when you are away from home. For as you do for your parents, your children will do for you." This quote from ancient African (Kemetic/Egyptian) sacred texts is my offering to honor the lives of those who were murdered in Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. I call their names kno

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

4 min

Say Her Name

I teach a course called, The Black Woman. Don’t be misled by the title. I’m under no illusion that there is a single, solitary being called the Black woman. Rather, I’m a Spelman graduate who was blessed to sit at the feet of Toni Cade Bambara, author of the 1970 anthology of the same name, The Black Woman. I was mentored and nurtured by her and many other women who believed in a Black woman’s story. Women who believed that a Black woman’s story could change the world. Women

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

3 min

The Universe Is On Your Side

My octogenarian godmother says, “If you pray, don't worry. If you worry, don't pray”. It’s similar to what my mother says, “Let go and let God”. It sounds so simple and easy. But many of us find it challenging, in part, because we believe in taking action to get what we want or to achieve a goal. It’s hard to imagine that anything can happen if we don’t “do something” that’s tangible, observable. And it’s true; we do have to put work into our goals. But my mother and godmothe

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

3 min

More Harmony & Justice For All

Mmmmm. Mmmmm. You’ve probably made that sound when you ate something that was really, really good to you. It’s very likely that you just couldn’t help yourself. The sound arose and emitted itself without your express permission. It was so honest and true that there was no need to put a harness on it. Just let it rip. Slow and easy or hard and fast. No matter the speed. It was pure, unadulterated good. Mmmm. Yaaaassss. You’ve very likely had that same feeling on the dance floo

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

3 min

Eat Your Peas And Count Your Blessings

My elementary school was literally in the backyard of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth home. Okay. Not exactly in the yard where they might have had family barbecues but right behind it and about 1½ blocks from Ebenezer Baptist Church. I grew up surrounded by powerful symbols of the civil rights movement with parents who gave me the message to make the world better and fight for what’s right and just and fair. And of course, do unto others as you would have them do unto you was

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

4 min

About That Life You Crave

So, what about that life you’re craving? That perfect life with fewer bumps and bruises and more good stuff. Suppose it showed up right now. What would you have? More money? More time? More help? More love? A bigger home? A vacation home? Better health? A smaller waist? Peace of mind? Freedom? Joy? Wait. I think we might be making progress. The things we crave lead us to our deepest desires. I’m reminded of a talk with a friend who was concerned that he was behind on building

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

3 min

Glory

We are approaching the bounds of the annual celebration of Black history and heritage so thoughts about Black people’s contributions to American, world and human history will begin to fade for many people. However, I’m reflecting on the meaning of Black history and heritage for all people, everywhere. I recently read the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture blog post, “The Origins of Black History Month”. It offers a quote from Dr. Carter G. W

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

3 min

Put Your Mouth On It

Women in my grandmother’s generation often used the phrase, “Don’t put your mouth on it.” They were not referring to something that should not be ingested. This was their reminder of the power of the spoken word. To “put your mouth on” something is to give it the power to manifest. It’s a highly valued and time-honored idea in various traditions around the world. In the Dogon cosmology Nommo is associated with this power. The ancient African mother deities Yemonja and Auset a

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

3 min

Ate The Whole Thing

Have you ever known kids who wouldn’t eat foods that had a particular ingredient, like cooked onions? Some kids simply refuse to eat these foods or push them around on their plates. Others bargain with their parents to do things they hated like wash dishes in order to avoid eating the food they dislike. My cousins refused to eat cornbread dressing because it had onions in it. My aunt would make a special pan without onions just for them. I loved it and I still love it, onions

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

4 min

Let's Do The Math: 1+1=1

Nope. The math is not wrong. Yes. 1+1 = 2. And 1+1 = 1. Both equations are accurate. Most of us are very familiar with the idea that 1+1 = 2. In fact, I’m sure that many of us remember how excited our parents got when we responded “2” after being asked, “What is 1+1?” We were rewarded with hugs, candy, money, toys, smiles and a most highly value gift, our parents’ pride in our accomplishment. If we’d responded “1” to that inquiry, it’s very likely that our parents would have

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

3 min

Nothing and Everything

You ever work with people who think that they have all the answers? And maybe you even wondered how they always seemed to know the right thing to say. Those who know everything may seem to have everything. But one thing they’re missing is advantage. The person who has everything has the least advantage while the person who knows nothing is rich. Why? Simple. This person has room to build, grow, flow, and expand. When you know everything, you’re full. Adding more is like havin

Dr. Sandra Y. Lewis

3 min

Give and Take

If you’re a driver, you’ve probably seen those signs that say, “Take Gap. Give Gap.” They’re posted where several lines of traffic must merge into one. When all drivers cooperate, it’s a vision of #reciprocity in action. I give a space and then I get a space. It’s quite wonderful. In everyday life, often to our dismay, the give and take is not always so simple or easy. I remember having a discussion about #reciprocity with some parents and children in one of my yoga classes.

Transform Burnout, Overwhelm & Anxiety into Energy & Purpose-Driven Success

Transform Burnout, Overwhelm & Anxiety into
Energy & Purpose-Driven Success