Kayla Harley

Black History Month Dueces. 22 ---  I felt some type of way... I'd just finished Breakfast ~ A French/Kenyan Crepe, Potatoes + Grilled Tomato, Steamed Carrots w/ Mango Juice, and a sip of Black Coffee. I longed for the beach, but there was work to BE DONE -- the warm water and waves, kites flying in the air, and White Sand so soft you melt into it with each step. But all in all, I knew I had TO get to it! I came to Malindi - not to witness a wedding but a Playwright, an Artist, a Friend, a Host. And every day since I agreed to jump on board, I'd be rocking and rolling. Time is over the Essence. This weekend is the COOL DOWN>>> Watamu, a PLACE so LOVELY + Serene. Energizing & Free. Tomorrow, I book it. Nairobi. Then HOOME. <3 to MD. Day #1 Well, I made it. The Motherland. God willing ~ you cross the Atlantic Sea + Land Safely and discover that there is no reason to Fear. The images of poverty, lack with strips of refugee camp life, beggars and thieves -- enlarged...

So, you’re off to another adventure? I can relate. Is this your 3rd go around? Did your feet touch the soil before you booked another one? Or were you still in the air when you hit SEND on that new flight reservation? Ha. Yes, it’s a thing.  One might think that a person living this way is up to something…or not much of anything. However, it is far from the truth. The nomadic way of living has been around for ages, much like animals migrating in Season, travelers tend to relocate from place to place as a reflection of where they are in their mind and heart space. One’s birthplace or hometown isn’t meant to be the final fate of their life’s journey forever. In fact, it’s getting away from “the norm” that causes our wits to be tested. In new places, where more is out of our control — spontaneous and unexpected than not. Our senses are heightened and the zeal for adventure and joy is just thought away. Let’s revisit this — conditioning. Much of our youth, adolescence, teen, and young ...

 Home. His/Herstory has shown, The United States of America has mostly been comprised of immigrants -- a "newfound land" that welcomed foreigners seeking religious/spiritual freedom, political asylum, economic pursuits, and opportunity and a place that one could make their future brighter. From the early 1900s on -- immigrants would come for a short stint of time to work a "respectable job" or go to school, sending back hope and money to their families in their homeland. However, as the 2K Millenium approached, citizens began to make this their new home coming to stay for a good while and living out The American Dream.  A Traveling Black Woman But as it is said, "The Grass isn't Always Greener" and what many both foreigners and American soil born and raised citizens began to discover was that there was a conflict of interest in the lifestyle -- the history and how it relates to the whole of the person, today. Was the information true? Relevant? How cou...

  People tend not to understand. Being an Artist means that you get no days off. It’s a 24/7 kind of job whether a Creative Commissioning Artist, a Teacher, Administrator, Advocate or Affiliate there is no way to clock in and clock out of Inspiration. It just hits you and you have to be ready. That’s why it ’ s helpful to just check out of life and into a hotel at times. Not to vacation, but to get a good night's rest, wake up and actually get things done. Maya Angelou, Pulitzer Prize Writer said that she couldn’t write in her home because she was surrounded by too beautiful of things. I get it. There are layers to inspiration in if you’re not in the right setting it can mess with your mental space too. Follow IG: @na.bee Travelista Blog or  www.kaylaharley.com Getaway, not to Escape Reality — but to become it.” This is one of my many #beebodi quotes about wellness vacations, remote working travel excursions. Travel is a way of life and renders culture usually inspired by the ...

  Encountering a Miracle. Embracing the small Miracles of LIFE. A Special visitation, in T&T.   https://www.koditt.org/ There is a lot of talk. There is a lot to say. After all, hundreds and thousands of people have died due to this strange virus (Coronavirus) — that’s displaced, separated people from their loved ones and uprooted a way of life that normally consists of the gathering of families, quality time spent among neighbors and friends, and an intimacy that comes with building community. But no matter “what dem say” . — when you li v e and move by the Spirit then you learn to trust God in all things and expect to see that the Righteous are never forsaken. (KJV, Psalm 13:5) “But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. This is the way, the mantra if you will by which Chrisitian’s are when it comes to making the impossible possible. On Sunday, September 12, 2021 a Pastors Mwale and Chantel Henry welcomed the congregation of KODI in their n...

 I'm back, yall! But with a spin. Who'd ever thought that I'd land here during the most uncomely of times when the Media is insisting danger, concern, tragedy and death. The Coronavirus is relentless--but that doesn't stop this traveler from making moves. Once I set the plan, it's full speed ahead. #Godspeed #overcomingfear #over Sweet T&T--well, Bittersweet. The Pandemic still holds its after-effects on this multi-cultural island, as Trinidad struggles to return back to complete normalcy. I'm not just talking about open businesses with masks but real Trini style. There is no liming in homes, at the bar or in the streets. No fetes to crash, jumping up is "not"-- as the year marks its first year in history of no Carnivale.  Nevertheless--breathing different air under the samesky does some thing to the Mind and Heart.  Especially when that Air is Sea Breeze.   I went to the TOCO for the first time ever yesterday. I can thank Machel for that! ".....

Pictures say 1,000 words. Comment below -- what are these giving you? People have been asking me a lot lately. What's changed? You've got this GLOW. Hmmm.... interesting. Not much. Life is still very challenging and a waiting game in many of ways. And yet I decided as best to show up for myself more instead, take responsibility for my Joy, and despite the things I have no control over be radical about my Self Care. Travel YES, but also active rest. Hydration. Sleep. Laughter. And working on expressing my Love Language Daily.  Oh yea, and Leveling UP my Skills! I taught a Master Class on Somatics at Howard Univ. Day #1 Freshman/Sophomores. It's my Pleasure and Joy to share this work. It adds to my JOY!!! Follow Me on All platforms:  IG: @na.bee  Youtube Twitter: Wellness/Health Booking: www.beebodi.com Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/naturalebee/