Pieces

In a society that glorifies escapism as a way to deal with daily life situations, on very few yet imperative occasions does one come into contact with people who actively choose to show up in their communities with a healthier approach. Wellness is a concept that maintains intra and interpersonal connections, or as ZenJewels believes is, “the rest and healthy regulation in our birthright of wealth well-being, in mind, body, soul, and emotions.” In dissecting the categories of

hey, Elijah i know that you’re fatigued by the amount of courage your heart demands you to have, pressure that your family relay upon you, expectations of how to show up in this world (read: your job, bank account, society). it’s been a while since you’ve woken up from a restful sleep and attended to activities that pleases your soul. that happens often when your obligations take the majority of your time and there doesn’t seem to be enough understanding to ground yourself to

A literal setting like the Lesotho mountains can evoke sensations of power and security. Tshepo Charles Makoaela, professionally known as Charles Mak., traveled with time and discovered revelations on the version he is meant to be in this moment building towards creating his debut album “LUV”.  The 25-year-old Kroonstad native is gradually showing up in the music space in ways that are more interactive than how you’d normally label a rapper. Starting off his journey jokingly

the uncertainty of how the 365 days would go really plunged in my mental this year. normally i’d feel hopeful to write and contemplate on resolutions/plans to create a drive and feel alive. it hasn’t been easy, and i doubt it ever will. the hurdles that i’ve had to learn how to jump felt like a marathon that needed discipline instead of escapism, patience instead of bypassing. and i don’t know what made that the system of the first two quarters; perhaps the lack of boundaries

To reset and ground self in a space of relational exchange is a beautiful way to close off a year that was challenging in all aspects. To receive permission to let loose and present yourself as you are is unusual in a society that’s built to destroy human connection. Thankfully, Lumina Legacy Beauty is taking a stand against that notion and recreating alignment in ways that develop one’s mind, body and heart. Guests' Goodie bag Lumina Legacy Beauty was officially launched on

Olivia Dean’s “The Art Of Loving” Album Cover Art the lines in the palm of your hands draw me to the first time your smile connected with mine like a sealed envelope arriving on wednesday you turned to smoking your last pack and i knew you were not okay. a couple minutes before you walk away i’d like to hold you enough to stay only for a couple minutes ‘cause you reset my day. amen, we found a silver lining through your stare there’s no denying  how our hearts still linger fo