Good Night, Black Child

Season 4, Episode 1 - Pride and Community

In this episode, we meditate using a visualization of a waterfall. We explore the ideas of having and showing gratitude. As always affirm our love.

In this episode, we meditate using a visualization of a mountain. We explore the idea of unexpected outcomes. As always, we affirm our love!

In this episode, we meditate using a visualization of a lakeside castle. We explore the idea of valuing, the time it takes to learn something new or accomplish a goal. As always affirm our love.CONTENT WARNING: A story in this episode explores feelings after the loss of a parent and hunger/starvation. Please consider this and skip minutes 12:49 to 20:00, if you do not want to listen to this portion of the episode.

In this episode, we meditate using the water as inspiration.  This week, as we celebrate the anniversary of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we think about his ability to listen, empathize, and vision for the future. We also consider wise advice about how to learn someone's character through "listening" beyond just our ears.

In this episode, we meditate using the water as inspiration.  We also explore the idea of being aware and staying open to our surroundings and those in them. As always, we affirm our love!

In this episode, we meditate using a visualization of a tree. We explore the importance of making aligned choices. 

In this season premiere, we meditate using the image of a star. We also explore the idea of living by our values listening to a poem about the seven principles of Kwanzaa, and then hear a story about how those principles can be used to help us!Are you looking for ways to support "Good Night, Black Child"? Visit youngliftedblack.com to purchase merchandise, donate or get in contact with us. Remember, we love you.

In this episode, we meditate using a visualization of a waterfall. We give some context for Black History Month and explore the idea of wisdom from our elders. As always affirm our love.

In this episode, we meditate using a visualization of a mountain. We explore the ideas of confidence in our abilities, no matter the circumstance. As always, we affirm our love!

In this episode, we meditate using a visualization of the forest. We explore the idea of true beauty being found in our spirits of joy, hope, and resilience. As always, we affirm our spirit of love.

In this episode, we explore ways in which dreams can help us to hear our ancestors, and meditate using the water as inspiration. This week, as we celebrate the anniversary of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the presidential inauguration, and the vice-presidential inauguration of our nation's first Black woman as VP, we remember the words of Dr. King. The second segment this week features three less quoted parts of his famous speech.Trigger warning: The speech does reference incarceration and brutality. As we are always concerned with the healing of our kiddos, we recognize some grown-ups may not want to play this before bed.

In this episode, we affirm our right to take up space and meditate using the water as inspiration. This week, as we experience change and awakening in our society, we explore the ideas of change and in-the-moment decisions in fun light-hearted stories.

In this episode, we meditate using a visualization of a tree. We explore the ideas of mindfulness, the pressure to be perfect or find perfection. We discover the joy of finding personal peace.

In our season 2 premiere episode, we return to our starlight meditation. We also explore the history and principles of Kwaanza, and have a story about giving! Welcome back! Habari Gani?!

This episode is the epilogue to our season. We have a message for care givers at the beginning and a bonus meditation at the end. Thank you for joining us! Please visit us at goodnightblackchild.com.Notes from the show:The significance of the number 7It was prominent in many ancient cultures. Most famous of all were the seven wonders of the world.In the Old Testament, the world was created in six days and God rested on the seventh.The number seven is also featured in the Book of Revelation (seven churches, seven angels, seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven stars).In Supreme Mathematics the number seven represents God.The Koran speaks of seven heavens and Muslim pilgrims walk around the Kaaba in Mecca (Islam’s most sacred site) seven times. In Hinduism, there are seven higher worlds and seven underworld.In Buddhism, the newborn Buddha rises and takes seven steps.Credit from PT, Scribd

In this episode, we meditate using a visualization of a waterfall. We explore the ideas of perspective, gratitude, and seeing beauty in all things. As always affirm our love.Episode Notes: The first story features mysticism. If you're uncomfortable with this content skip 11:30 - 21:05 to listen to this week's folktale.

In this episode, we meditate using a visualization of a mountain. We explore the ideas of practicing empathy. As always affirm our love.Content Warning: ⚠️ Story about burns/fire, if this is a sensitive topic, skip mins 19:58 - 21: 56.

In this episode, we meditate using a visualization of a lakeside castle. We explore the idea of the ability to make a difference, even if we underestimate ourselves, or others underestimate us. As always affirm our love.

In this episode, we meditate using a visualization of the forest. We explore the idea of doing our personal best, taking our own time, and reaching a goal with help. As always affirm our love.

n this episode, we meditate using the water for our inspiration. We explore ways in which anyone can be powerful, regardless of their physical traits, and as always affirm our love.

In this episode, we meditate using a tree for our inspiration. We explore thoughtfulness and intentions, and as always affirm our love.

In this premiere episode, we meditate on friendship and community. We hear an original story about Nancy(a character based on the famous Anansi), and a traditional folk tale about Anansi. Happy Juneteenth!