The struggle is real for me if I skip my morning routine. I give myself at least 45 minutes every morning to complete it. It keeps me grounded and it brings me peace. It helps keep my anxiety in check. As soon as I open my eyes I say a very short and simple Yoruba prayer: Ori pele atete niran gnbe ni koosa. Ko soosa tii da ni gbe leyin Ori eni. In English it translates to this: Head I call you. You always quickly bless your own. You who bless a person before any spirit. No spirit blesses a…

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