Episode 59: But Are You Flourishing?

I Can't Fux With You! Confessions of An Uppity Black Woman

Sticking with this concept of luxury, we are fuxing with the people who help us flourish. These are people selected with intention. Let's refresh our collective memories regarding the dictionary definition of luxury - inessential but conducive to comfort and pleasure; sumptuous living and surroundings. I consider relationships to fall into this category. They are technically not essential. I guess we can survive without them, although it would be a sad and dry existence. The type of relationships that we have are a matter of life and death - this is not an exaggeration. Our relationships no longer require assurances that the animal will be caught and slaughtered, and the children will be fed. Relationships for the Uppity Black Woman are necessary for self-actualization and flourishing, effectively, we should only be participating in relationships that assist us in manifesting the highest vision of ourselves. Those type of relationships exist when both parties possess the characteristics of psychological well-being. Hence why it's not only the lawyer/bus-driver that is a mismatch but so too is the lawyer/lawyer, when one of our legal eagles does not possess the capacity to assist the other with flourishing, because the n**ga is not flourishing themselves. So what is a #ubw to do. First step - stop believing the lies the people have shared that there are no "good" Black Men, that they are scarce. They are there and available. #UBW must position herself to assess whether SHE is in a space in which she is encircled by those who too are on the journey of self-actualization and growth. It always comes back to YOU booboo.
References in Today's Episode

• Shadow of Scarcity - Socouyant
• Lincoln University students continue protests on Founder's Day
• The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett - Paul Brunson: 'The 70/30 Body Shape Is Scientifically The Most Sexy (Podcast)
• In Search Of Black-On-Black Love
• Pew Research Center - Interracial marriage: Who is ‘marrying out’?
• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
• Details about Joan Rivers’ death emerge as lawsuit is filed

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