My Peace

Transport to a relaxing headspace with comedian, actress, and writer Sasheer Zamata as she reminds every Black woman that a peaceful existence is their birthright.

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“My Peace” was composed by Sub Q. See more of their work at kellymacmusic.com. 

Transcript

Today, I invite you to join me in a visualization exercise.

We’re going to allow our minds to be free to imagine what “peace” feels like to us.

Because when we visualize, we do just that. We dream.

So, let’s dream together.

Where you physically are right now doesn’t matter. 

Your bed. The steps outside your building. A quiet spot on the porch. 

Find a comfortable position where you may be. 

Once you’re all settled in, close your eyes and breathe with me.

Take a few long, deep breaths

Relax your neck and breathe in [breathes in].

And exhale [breathes out].

In [breathes in].

And let it all out [breathes out].

I want you to imagine a space where you are completely at peace.

A place where you are not expected to be anyone else’s hero, or leave yourself last. A place where there’s no shame in caring for yourself.

Imagine a place where your whole being is honored. Where there is ample room for all of your mind’s and body’s needs.

A place where you come first and are worthy of everything you desire.

What do you see? 

Are your surroundings familiar?

Maybe you see your favorite space. Your bedroom. A cozy nook or somewhere outdoors. Maybe you’re in the presence of someone close to you or a beloved ancestor?

Or, maybe your surroundings are completely new to you? A place that you’ve imagined entirely on your own.

What do you hear?

The ins and outs of your magical body breathing, refilling its cup? The sound of being completely and fully at rest?

Maybe you hear the peaceful hum outside your window. Or a crashing ocean wave.

Or, maybe you hear nothing at all? Just serenity.

How do you feel?

Do you feel loved? Supported? Free?

Do you feel warm, wrapped up in the arms of another?

Are you serene, reveling in the company of your own being?

Or, do you feel happy? Maybe you are filled with so much joy you can barely contain the smile on your face.

Do you feel seen?

I invite you to remember this place.

Return to it when you need a moment for yourself. Let this magical space serve you in whatever way your mind and body may need, whenever they may need it.

This is your mecca.

You were born to be here, a peaceful existence is your birthright.

This is your peace.