Dusty Lion

Dusty Lion Dismantling HIV stigma one conversation at a time.
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Full post; link in bio.After some much-needed rest from battling chronic fatigue, I use the downtime to reflect on my pa...
08/25/2025

Full post; link in bio.

After some much-needed rest from battling chronic fatigue, I use the downtime to reflect on my past and approach my writing session with renewed enthusiasm. Especially, after revisiting some tough experiences. In my blog post, I share a track and field experience from my teenage years. Please, take a break and join me as I explore the ups and downs of self-discovery and the importance of embracing personal growth.

A wise teacher and executive producer often told me during our editing sessions, "Art is the medicine." At the time, I w...
08/11/2025

A wise teacher and executive producer often told me during our editing sessions, "Art is the medicine." At the time, I was still learning what that truly meant. But I understand it now, and I am excited to share with you in this weekend's blog (link in bio), my zine titled "Nothing Said Never." It tells the story of a plant named Nothing who discovers the power in surrendering and the beauty of community healing. This artistic medicine came at the perfect time, coinciding with my lessons in my Herbalism class, as I was facing creative and emotional blocks. However, thanks to a little nudge from my therapist, I transformed those feelings into art.

I had a fantastic writing session yesterday! It was so inspiring that I decided to take a new direction with my blog pos...
08/03/2025

I had a fantastic writing session yesterday! It was so inspiring that I decided to take a new direction with my blog post today. I’ve been deepening my process of reparenting myself, particularly through the use of flower essences like Elm and Marigold. Throughout my herbalism journey, I’ve learned valuable lessons about the true meaning of reciprocation, while also processing grief over things I once believed were beneficial for me. I think you’ll find some insightful takeaways in my post as well.

Link to full post in my bio!

Today's writing session was a doozy! I wasn't sure I had the courage to revisit an experience for lesson 8, but the luck...
07/28/2025

Today's writing session was a doozy! I wasn't sure I had the courage to revisit an experience for lesson 8, but the luck of the draw with a journal entry pushed me forward. I mean have you ever felt completely depleted, scared, or just plain tired after reflecting on a situation? Coming out of last week's post, this session's experience (as exhausting as it was), was a blessing in disguise. It was a sign that I needed to give myself permission to rest, and the journal entry served as a reminder. Drawing on teachings from Siddhartha and The Kybalion, I discuss how rest rejuvenates our body, mind, and spirit. I also give a hint about lesson eight!

Read my full blog; link in my bio.

I didn’t expect that revisiting parts of my past would bring up so many emotions. This morning and a bit of the afternoo...
07/19/2025

I didn’t expect that revisiting parts of my past would bring up so many emotions. This morning and a bit of the afternoon, I spent my time writing the seventh lesson of my book, which focuses on overcoming resistance. As I wrote this lesson, a flood of feelings — joy, pain, sorrow, disappointment, and fear — washed over me. All of these emotions seem to come to a sudden halt when I give space for hindsight to sit in my awareness.

Read my full blog post here through the link in my bio!

AI is weird and so strange. Anywho, this image of my working book cover was AI-generated using Canva Pro.Full blog in my...
07/09/2025

AI is weird and so strange. Anywho, this image of my working book cover was AI-generated using Canva Pro.

Full blog in my linktr.ee (link in my bio)

I initially thought I would have this book and the additional features and tech content ready before my advanced herbalist class began and before my two weeks of PTO were finished to do more writing; however, the class starts next week and I go back into full swing with work too. I still have a considerable amount of writing and technical engineering left to complete. I am determined but to help me remain consistent with my routine, I'm deciding to make it a bit fun, something that I have been doing with a few other classes. I'll share updates on my book's development with everyone through my blog.

New blog post alert! https://lnkd.in/eVDKRmxxIf you have some free time, inbox me! I'd love to connect with you and conn...
06/30/2025

New blog post alert!

https://lnkd.in/eVDKRmxx

If you have some free time, inbox me! I'd love to connect with you and connect some dots with our work and passions!

I couldn't be prouder of myself and the people who have come before me, including my ancestors, as I celebrate my 10-yea...
12/04/2024

I couldn't be prouder of myself and the people who have come before me, including my ancestors, as I celebrate my 10-year HIV anniversary today. The last ten years have been some of the toughest years of my life, but I'm so glad I never faced those dark nights or the struggles I went through alone or took cutting my arms too deep. I'm still here, and I’m proud to share my story by telling Robert Rayford's story. Read My 10-Year HIV Positive Anniversary Dedicated to Robert Rayford: ACT 1 here: https://bit.ly/3OZ1JEV

My latest blog post, According to Black Tarot, This Is America’s Tower Moment Part 2 of 3, is live! Take a new perspecti...
12/02/2024

My latest blog post, According to Black Tarot, This Is America’s Tower Moment Part 2 of 3, is live! Take a new perspective, and let me know what your thoughts are. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4iiggZJ

My latest blog post, According to Black Tarot, This Is America’s Tower Moment Part 1 of 3, is live! Take a new perspect...
11/12/2024

My latest blog post, According to Black Tarot, This Is America’s Tower Moment Part 1 of 3, is live! Take a new perspective, and let me know what your thoughts are. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YNA2mK

We just launched the landing page for the S-4-S Share Community. This is the perfect place to learn ALL about it and how...
11/07/2024

We just launched the landing page for the S-4-S Share Community. This is the perfect place to learn ALL about it and how it works. If you're interested in joining, we can use more people for supportive roles that are not yet filled, and you will still have the opportunity to learn and teach!

I've been channeling a lot of energy into mapping and editing this landing page for the S4S Share Community! If you have...
11/07/2024

I've been channeling a lot of energy into mapping and editing this landing page for the S4S Share Community! If you haven't signed up for my email list, this is the perfect time to stay up-to-date with S4S Share and other insightful thought pieces I'll be sharing!

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