Olokun, the volatile orisha we never fully know
On Olokun, the orisha of the ocean depths: a figure who resists one gender or story, and what depth, mystery, and firmeza mean for keepers.
Lukumi
Being Cuban and carried on the waves of Yemaya
Born in Havana, raised in Miami, living in Melbourne — reflections from a Cuban exile on African and Indigenous ancestry, light skin privilege, and Yemaya.
When the world needed a woman, the orisha Oshun
A devotional reflection on a Yoruba creation myth of Oshun, the orisha of love, and what her story can teach us about what the world cannot be built without.
Drowning and emerging: Yemaya and life’s crossings
Yemaya is the orisha present at birth, death, and spaces between. This reflection considers her healing presence and the comfort she offers in uncertain times.
Four roads of Yemaya, the orisha of the ocean
The orisha Yemaya has dominion over the world’s waters. Her attributes are expressed through “roads” representing different aspects of her character.
The beautiful highs and surprising lows of visiting Miami
I’m back in Melbourne with new information, lessons, and ideas to process and integrate. Here are my reflections–the highs and lows of visiting Miami.