In Hybrida, Brooklyn Poet Laureate Tina Chang writes, "the liberation of imagination is the body's response to dominance and containment. To build, speak, and write a way through each darkness."

come journey with me.

As I’ve continued to journey towards liberation and flourishing, I’ve found that art helps me to think, process, and heal. I’m still a little shy about sharing, but I post some of my art designs and reflections on my Instagram. You are welcome to come and journey together with me!

Whatever the reason, I'm willing to bet that putting on a smile and swallowing your emotions to keep the peace and avoid bringing personal problems is something familiar to most, if not all people. The problem is that this type of labor, emotional la
Emotional labor is a term that was first coined by sociologist Arlie Hochschild in her 1983 book, "The Managed Heart," to describe the work we do to regulate our emotions on the job. This kind of work is like those routine activities or ta
There are times when harmony is an obstruction to peace. I’m talking about the times when conflict is ignored and people are not heard and seen fully, not to mention when injustices and abuses of power are covered up. I’m talking about
I worked for a long time where all of the relational capacity I had was given up to my job. I am learning now to give life and breath to relationships that are purely for fun and enjoyment and these folks spark joy. ☺️
Toni Cade Bambara wrote in The Salt Eaters, “Are you sure, sweetheart, that you want to be well?… Just so’s you’re sure, sweetheart, and ready to be healed, cause wholeness is no trifling matter. A lot of weight when you&rsqu
Okay, here’s the deal: In this year of the rabbit I’m learning how to value my own words and work. One way I’m trying to do that is by offering the same kind of art, liturgy, and reflection for free that I’ve always done whil
celebrating two years of life with this little girl who is wild, free, and full of joy. i love being a girl dad 🥰

About Roy

Roy is a Christian writer and artist threading together the themes of theology, psychology, and an abolitionist ethic for the sake of creating work that centers the healing journeys of Black, Indigenous, and people of color. He is currently a graduate student in the Counseling Psychology program at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology.

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