Hello there! I'm Mel, known as Mel The Oracle! I went on a business sabbatical in March 2022 and have since exited Instagram as well. As I slowly re-emerge, rebuild and recreate a website, I am also re-devoting my energy towards returning to my roots of vulnerably modeling humanness, teaching by living, reminding you to invite all dimensions of yourself to the table & building intimate community around humanness. Join my weekly love note, Teaching By Living, or tap into the links below to get more intimate with me! >>>>>>>>>> "I love opening and reading your emails because they help me slow down. I notice I breathe a little slower when I read your messages. You are giving me space to direct my attention inward." - A.A "There are so few places online to experience the level of genuine care, thoughtfulness and compassion that your newsletter offers. That is why I open them week after week." - D.S "You dive into topics that make me do deep dives and remind me its okay to be different. Thank you for holding space." - K.S
sink into the solstice ❄️
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Happy Solstice Reader!
The seasons have officially shifted and the winter solstice ushers in the winter season (obvi). This time is also known as "The first light" or "The returning of the light". Because although today is the shortest day of the year and there are more waking hours of darkness than light, from this day forward, our waking hours in light increases and begins to prevail over our waking hours in the dark.
So although winter is often associated with darkness, dormancy and stillness, this is also a time of rebirth as well.
And in the spirit of rebirth, I wanted to share with you that over this past month I submitted all the paperwork and tax documents to close and terminate Grow Your Lovespace LLC. This was made official on the 10th of this month!! Many of you will know how personally significant that decision was for me; it wasn't easy, but it was damn sure necessary.
Letting that old entity die has made space for the birth of Teaching By Living LLC which will house all the endevors I pursue moving forward. I talk more about the purpose of that name and how I came to it in the podcast episode I released today.
As I spent the week in my feelings about the new steps I'm taking, the clarity I'm syncing with and the decisions I have made lately, I thought of you.
Is there something that you are shedding or needing to shed in order to give birth and way for new light? If so, absolutely use the energy of the winter season to gather, turn inward, hibernate and let what you're shedding disappear in the darkness. But also know that you can equally utilize this time to not only birth the new thing, but also hold it close, incubate it, gather it, feed it, nurture and nourish it in preparation for the next season.
Like a newborn. After it comes through the portal, Earth side, taking those first three months to honor its journey and arrival, but also keep it close to the bosom, close to home. Prioritizing its protection, safety and wellbeing, before allowing the world in.
I hope you handle yourself and the new you, the new project, the new level, the new role, the new...whatever it is, with this much care, intention and deliberateness this winter season.
Breathe deep and invite the dark, but also celebrate the light.
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I'm going to leave you with two gifts:
~ The first, is today's podcast episode called 'Moving with eras of purpose'. Every era or season of your life opens up the door for new ways to express, live out and live through your purpose. The more you settle into the truth that the medium and means through which your purpose is expressed can, and probably will, change, the more peace you find in shifting and moving with those eras and seasons of purpose. This is what I dive into in this latest episode. Click here to tune in and listen! Share it with a friend if it resonates with you!
~ The second is a playlist to help you celebrate and bring some movement and energy into the new season. It's called Speak My Language: A Short Afri & Latin Vibe It REALLY is an entire vibe, so I suggest you listen!
We'll talk soon,
Mel xx
Check out the things I've loved this week
Things I've loved this week
~ My updated Podcast cover! I LOVE IT! I've dedicated the rest of December and Q1 to my podcast. A true season of focus (shot out to my multi-passionate genius sis, Joi). I love creating and breathing life into things I love. This is a prime example.
~ Onion tea!!! I know that sounds gross right, but it is so delightful! My dad was sick this past week and my Dominican bruja sis, Jasmeen, suggested I make some onion tea (it's a Dominican secret lol) although many different Caribbean countries have their own versions. Any who, it was a joy making it for my family AND it is now going to be a year round staple. It's SO DAMN GOOD. This is the base recipe I used, although I added some things of my own. Let me know how you like it!
~ Reading this book by one of my favorites, Sobonfu Somé. My friend Dennis bought it off my Amazon wishlist for my birthday this year and I am enjoying it. I'll probably be referencing this book on an upcoming podcast episode!
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Hello there! I'm Mel, known as Mel The Oracle! I went on a business sabbatical in March 2022 and have since exited Instagram as well. As I slowly re-emerge, rebuild and recreate a website, I am also re-devoting my energy towards returning to my roots of vulnerably modeling humanness, teaching by living, reminding you to invite all dimensions of yourself to the table & building intimate community around humanness. Join my weekly love note, Teaching By Living, or tap into the links below to get more intimate with me! >>>>>>>>>> "I love opening and reading your emails because they help me slow down. I notice I breathe a little slower when I read your messages. You are giving me space to direct my attention inward." - A.A "There are so few places online to experience the level of genuine care, thoughtfulness and compassion that your newsletter offers. That is why I open them week after week." - D.S "You dive into topics that make me do deep dives and remind me its okay to be different. Thank you for holding space." - K.S
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