.png)
Soul Care Meditation: Ancestral Lessons from Written and Poetic Storytelling (Poetry, Journaling, Letters) - Pt 3, A Spring Blessing - Mental Health Awareness Month Edition
- Andrea Angie (GA)
- May 27
- 4 min read
Updated: May 29
Writing (scribbling) is a sacred act of remembering + becoming. Through journaling, poetry, and letters, we create space to honor our stories, process our experiences, and offer truths as a gift to ourselves and those who come after us. In Part 2, we exchanged words for Craft + Creation through storytelling.
However, in Part 3, we explore how our ancestors perceived the power of the written word—not only as a record, but also as a ritual of healing, testimony, and hope.
With open hands + contemplative hearts, we practice Sankofa—reaching back to gather the courage + creativity of those who wrote before us. Whether it was a diary hidden beneath a pillow, a poem scribbled in the margins, or a love letter sent across miles, each written word is an act of reclamation and rhythmic liberation. In the quiet of the page, we find room to breathe, to grieve, to celebrate, and to dream aloud.
A Holy Haiku - Written + Poetic Storytelling
Ink flows, truth revealed
Pages of testimony
Scribble from your soul.
Amen + Asé
This haiku invites us to embrace the robust power of scribbling on the page—allowing our words to cradle silent dreams, reveal hidden emotions, and transform pain into purpose.
This is the heart of Sankofa: returning to the gift of storytelling with words—remembering + reclaiming the practices that ground us in gratitude, connection, and hope.
Reflection for Your Journey
SOULjourner,
How has writing—poetry, journaling, or letters—helped you process or remember?
What stories do you long to write for yourself + future generations?
How can you make space for written storytelling in your soul care routine?
Let these prompts invite you to explore storytelling through your written words, as a sacred, ancestral practice—one that brings communion through shared memory.
A Blessing
May your words flow with honesty and hope,
May your pages cradle dreams and heal old wounds.
May every letter, poem, and journal entry
Be a sacred offering—
A testament to your journey,
And a gift for generations to come.
For May's Mental Health Awareness Month, affirm: "Through empathy, I/we return to our belovedness + reclaim in the spirit of Sankofa, to go back and get it, by the enablement of the Holy Spirit”
A Special Free Gift for You
To deepen your journey into sensory awareness + sensing pleasure, I invite you to download my complimentary PDF guide, Savoring Sensuality with Soul.
This pastoral guide explores the importance of presence, surrender, and gratitude in experiencing life's replete pleasures more fully. It offers pastoral care on how to engage your senses and celebrate your neurology.
Download Your Free PDF Here:
As you explore this resource, remember that your unique journey is a celebration of soulful living. May you find daring shalom + sensual pleasure in every moment.
With soul,
Pastor Angie
SOULjourner, go Deeper on my Autism+ page for more resources.
A Gift Set SOULution
Featuring the botanical-themed Charcuterie Gift Box
Elevate your next collective care gathering with the Melanated Musings Charcuterie Board Gift Box Set.
In the heart of your home or gathering, add flair wherever you dare with a fusion of art, Black culture, and whimsical elegance.
Add a pop to any tabletop for your hors d'oeuvres + desserts.
Let the captivating charm bring a touch of soul to your next soirée (bridal shower, hostess gift, team party, bachelorette party, birthday party, anniversary celebration, or just to feel lavished), as they remind you that sometimes, the most beautiful stories begin with a simple, heartfelt gesture.
What’s Included: Free Gift Wrapping
1 x Choose board shape: Round Charcuterie Board with Groove - 13.5” x 13.5” or Rectangular Charcuterie Board with Groove - 12" x 9"
1 x Choose Board Design: Noir + Leaves or Mocha + Leaves
1 x Tamarind Oh! Sauce, 10.5 oz. Ingredients: Guava, Water, Tamarind Puree, Ginger Juice, Brown Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Organic Lemon Juice, Organic Lime Juice. A phenomenal sweet and tangy sauce for veggies, meat, and YES—desserts. Use it on your charcuterie boards to replace jams + jellies.
Or you can BUILD YOUR OWN GIFT SET >>
Until next time,
Gift from your soul.
✧
Deepen Your Soul Care Journey
Beloved SOULjourner, as you continue to nurture your gift-giving practice, discover sustainable gifts designed to embody intentional gift-giving + connection.
Soulful gifting for social change in the soul care boutique. Be inspired to amplify your ARTvocacy through peace + play vibes.
Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only as I share my pastoral care, my journey, and bring to you valuable research. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing any medical concerns or symptoms, please seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.
JOIN THE SOULJOURNER COLLECTIVE
Receive soul care wisdom + exclusive peace practices in your inbox. Enter your name + email to join our global community of intentional gift-givers.
