The Moxie Sphere

Dear Intentional Reader, There is something that is inevitable as we grow older and become adults; and that is friendships ending without a fight. People rarely talk about the kind of friendship breakups that don’t explode: no dramatic argument, no blocked numbers, no final speech — they simply fade.

Every year when February approaches, the internet starts screaming in red. Everyone is talking about Valentine's Day except me and you, maybe? That is if you don't care about Valentine's Day. It's not like I've never cared about it all my life. I used to, but if I'm being honest about it, it was because of pressure; and I was way younger then. The pressure is lowkey still there, but I now have more control over it! Today I chose to put my thoughts into writing, so hi there, thank you for stopping by. I appreciate you taking your time to read this piece.

Dear Intentional Reader, Before you start reading, pause for a moment and breathe. Focus on exhaling. Breathe in. Hold for six seconds. Now breathe out. This post is specially for women — African women in particular. That breathing exercise wasn’t random; it was intentional; and it was meant to help you release stress, soften your body, and return to calm.