Cultural “The Heart Is Not for Loving”: A Provocative Re-Education on How We Actually Love in African Indigenous Thought by Repiyah Hentkhepra For centuries, the world has been told that love resides in a red, pumping organ beating beneath the ribs. The modern world sells heart-shaped chocolates, heart-themed emojis, heart-rending stories, and heart-focused romantic philosophies. Yet, this entire cultural framework rests on a fundamental misunderstanding. In classical Meritah (African) By The Rising Firefly • 5 min read
Cultural Lineage, Loss, and Remembrance Through Ancestral Presence By The Rising Firefly • 4 min read
Cultural Commitments From One Civilization to Another Civilization By The Rising Firefly • 4 min read
Cultural Understanding Postpartum Depression: A Compassionate Guide to Holistic Healing By The Rising Firefly • 4 min read
Cultural The 6Ws of a Conscious Life : Using Ancestral Intelligence (AI) and Oral (Hi)stories for Embodied Mindfulness By The Rising Firefly • 10 min read
