from the hood a GODDESS ??

Black Goddess Stiletto

“There is something compelling about the spirit of the word Goddess. It is a deep shifting movement within the consciousness awakening much more than the trivia of naming oneself to be ‘special’, or unique. In the context of individuality taking on a name such as the Goddess is beyond selling good looks, pretty legs, and whatnot. I say all this to ask why you chose to call yourself a Goddess not as criticism, but as a query into your thinking. The title “Goddess” or “Diosa”, in Spanish, is serious. Connecting a sacred title with Stilettos is unique, but what does it mean to you?” - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 12.10.12  

“Natural beauty supersedes the pretense of making up an image with another cultures' contribution to the personal process of becoming, of discovering who you are as a Black American woman. It is difficult. If the backgrounds you've chosen to represent you have any accuracy it is safe to say you are struggling financially, and environmentally seeking a way out of where you live, and find yourself dreaming of becoming you.

 What does it mean my reflections, and assertions, or guess into who you are and may aspire to be? Is it intrusive? I apologize, but don’t back up and not make a contribution to your development in some small way. As a father, and as a man it is fitting to point ways out of where you are towards the direction(s) you wish to go.  Your photos tell me stories.

Any man can make obvious observations about you, but the soul, yours, tells stories in all you do. You are no different from any of us in this respect. What is your soul’s story? What is your Heart Song? It is important to know it, and if you do, and few don’t, the first step into the light of your Being is in the meditations of your heart, and care of your Womb!” – Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories