✨ Yvette Sojourner’s Weekly Chronicles: Nourishing Mind, Body, and Soul ✨
Hello, Lovelies! 🌷 Yvette Sojourner here, wrapping another week with a heart full of stories, fashion insights, and a sprinkle of wisdom from voices that resonate deeply with my spirit. This week’s curation is a testament to the power of self-discovery, inclusivity, and historical reverence. And, as a special treat, I’m sharing a selection of reads that have inspired me in honor of Women’s History Month.
📚 Must-Read Musings
- Discovering Financial Love Languages 💸: Dive into “Your Love Language Is the Secret to Finding Financial Bliss,” and let The Everygirl guide you to monetary harmony.
Explore Together - Generational Journeys 🕰: “These Revised Guidelines Redefine Birth Years and Classifications for Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha,” a thought-provoking read from Mental Floss that sheds light on our societal fabric.
Define Your Era - The Joy of a ‘Couch Friend’ 🛋: HuffPost delves into “We All Need A ‘Couch Friend’ In Our Lives,” reminding us of the simple, profound comfort in true friendship.
Value Simplicity - Accessorize with Whimsy 🍭: Harper’s Bazaar’s “Why Don’t You … Store Your Lollipop in a Leather Fendi Case!” tickled my fancy with the delightful absurdity of high fashion.
Indulge in the Playful - Kendrick Lamar’s Cultural Symphony 🎵: Reflect with Lithub on “What Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer Win Meant For American Music,” and the doors it opened.
Honor the Art
👀 Must-See Magic
- Quinta Brunson’s Empowering Message 💖: “I Like Myself, America and You Can’t Stop Me” | Quinta Brunson | TEDxUCSD is a declaration of self-love and resilience.
Embrace Your Story
📚 Empowering Reads for Women’s History Month
Celebrate with “10 Books to Read This Women’s History Month,” a collection curated by Well-Read Black Girl, fueling our minds with stories of incredible women.
- The Source of Self-Regard by Toni Morrison
- Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde
- A Black Women’s History of the United States by Daina Ramey Berry and Kali Nicole Gross
- Ordinary Notes by Christina Sharpe
- Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall
- New Daughters of Africa: An International Anthology of Writing by Women of African Descent by Margaret Busby
- I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
- Thick: And Other Essays by Tressie McMillan Cottom
- Mouths of Rain: An Anthology of Black Lesbian Thought by Briona Simone Jones
- Lighting the Fires of Freedom: African-American Women in the Civil Rights Movement by Janet Dewart Bell
🎧 Soulful Serenades
Starting my mornings with Max Richter and winding down with RIOPY before bed has become my sacred ritual. Their music, a sanctuary for the soul, gently escorts me through the day’s highs and lows.
✨ Wrapping Up With Heartfelt Reflections ✨
This week’s selections are a mosaic of the beautiful, complex, and sometimes whimsical experiences that shape our lives. From exploring the nuances of financial love languages to the profound impact of Kendrick Lamar’s artistry, each piece has enriched my understanding of the world around me.
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, let these empowering reads inspire you to discover, reflect, and grow. Until next time, may you find joy in learning, solace in music, and comfort in the stories of those who walked the path before us.
With love and light,
Yvette Sojourner 💕