ROOTED IN WELLNESS

Rainbow in the Clouds

Happy May 1st, beautiful souls! Welcome, welcome, WELCOME to ROOTED in WELLNESS and welcome to the official start of Mental Health Awareness Month! ✨

My heart is so full seeing you all gathering here today. I was recently reminded of a powerful moment watching Dr. Maya Angelou. After singing that beautiful, soul-stirring line, “God put a rainbow in the clouds,” she spoke about the importance of being that rainbow for someone else. She talked about carrying kindness with her, about how vital it is to be that source of light and hope in dreary times.

And that, right there, is why YOU were invited into this sacred space.

If you are reading this message inside this group today, it’s because you have been a rainbow. You’ve been a rainbow in my cloud, or in the clouds of someone who loves you, or perhaps even in the wider community sky.

What does that mean? It means you carry kindness. It means you offer presence when someone feels lost in the fog. It means your laughter might be the sun shower someone desperately needed. It means you show up, hold space, offer support, or simply exist in a way that brings color and hope into what might otherwise feel like a gray day. You embody that promise Dr. Angelou spoke of. And for that, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. 🙏🏾

So, for our very first day together, our Day 0 SoulCast isn't about diving deep into a specific emotional storm just yet. Instead, today’s SoulCast is dedicated entirely to celebrating RAINBOWS! 🌈

Let's fill this space today with the energy of appreciation and light. Let this first day be about acknowledging the beauty that already exists within and among us.

• Feel: Soak in this feeling of gratitude and recognition. You are seen. You are appreciated.

• Share (if you feel called): Maybe share a time someone was a rainbow for you? Or simply share a 🌈 emoji to signal you're receiving this energy today. No pressure, just presence.
  

Tomorrow, May 2nd, we’ll begin our daily SoulCast rhythm, starting our exploration with the heavy clouds of Acedia (Soul Weariness). But today? Today is nothing but rainbows. Let’s honor the light we bring to each other as we embark on this month of awareness, healing, and sisterhood together.

So glad you’re here. Let the light shine!

With deep gratitude,

Minista Jazz