Becoming The Vegan Cyborg: A Young Man’s Transformative Path from Poverty to Conscious Living
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins This year marks my 18th Vegan Cyborg anniversary, a blessing for a black man from the inner city. When my two daughters ask me why I decided to go plant-based, I think back to dinnertime growing up in the 1970s in Camden, New Jersey. Keeping the fridge and cupboards stocked […]
Choose Peace over Violence
By Kimatni D. Rawlins It’s a sad disposition, but as long as humans evolve weaponry, we will continue to see our children, sisters, brothers, and friends killed in acts of violence, especially America, where fear dominates the narrative. The vehemence of fury is instilled and reinforced in our society from superhero movies to advanced gaming. […]
A Conversation with Nature
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins Welcome to Mother Earth, the calm, the beauty, the intoxicating landscape. I was driving through the mesmeric Pacific Northwest without a destination and randomly came across a majestic trail off the roadway. Next, I stopped, re-shifted my direction, and began to inhale the purity. I required meditation; I needed to […]
Go Tell Your Story: A Poetic Tale of Life Evolution
By Kimatni D. Rawlins, Poetic Thought My story is one of honor, antidotal love, and family adulation, but didn’t begin with glory and instant gratification. Mother and fathers created the path, for sustained, and endless miles of opportunity. Therefore, I tell the youth to never rest on their laurels, turn one favorable situation into the […]
Mika’s Forest: A Daughter’s Backyard Sanctuary
By Kimatni D. Rawlins The Story of Mika Mika is the nickname for MiKaiya Ma’at Sumi Rawlins, a lovely 8-year old who is full of vitality and youthful wisdom. By morning she is hungry and happy. In the afternoon, she becomes energetic and entertaining. Before bedtime, Mika is most lovable because her captivating mind requires […]
The Nomadic Warriors: A Divine Creation of Outliers
Words by Kimatni D. Rawlins Nomadic is a philosophy, culture, or indigenous lifestyle adopted by outliers that view the Universe with a courageous and adventurous outlook while exploring life with fearless inspiration and keen perception. It is said that an elite federation of Nomadic Warriors appeared in an earthly state centuries ago to lead a […]
Kimatni’s “One Love” 50th Born Day Celebration
Kimatni’s “One Love” 50th Born Day Celebration As I lay back in meditation here in Granada, Spain, I thank The Most High for a half-century of life, love, friendship, and nomadic experiences. I represent the youngest of my core group of cousins who made it to 50 after our family endured a constellation of early […]