Years in the making and a true labor of love, my new single “I Am Love” will be streaming on all music platforms this Friday 3/3/23. Download The Book of Corinthian App and turn your push notifications on to get the news on when it drops! This song and all future releases will be available …
The Truth About Death
Here is a poem from my journal about my womb journey… The representation of stillbirth in my life Was me Corinthian I thought that it was My vision Or my business But it was me Corinthian Why did Halo live longer Than Nova? Because my masculine energy Is most dominant I haven’t even scratched …
Visual For Beauty in the Bayou
I’m excited to share my new creation with you, my first short “film”! Here is my visual that I created for The Book of Corinthian Chapter One: Beauty in the Bayou! There is some spoken word and a preview of my new song. I’ve uploaded it to my YouTube channel! Check it out and leave …
Podcast Episode 1 Season 1
The Book of Corinthian now has a podcast called “Backpacks and HairWraps”! The first episode of season 1 is now available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Anchor, Pocketcasts, & more platforms! This first episode is called “Healing Your Inner Child”. It includes some spoken word poetry that’s featured in my new book, Beauty in the …
Virtual Book Tour
Last week concluded The Book of Corinthian’s virtual book tour and I must say that it was a success! It’s bittersweet that it has come to an end but definitely more sweet than bitter. I’m grateful that my new bestselling book has received more exposure and for the beautiful connections that I’ve made this month. …
Three Times The Love: How Being A Mom Has Made Me Better
When my children’s birthdays come around, I experience rebirth. In the midst of another rebirth experience with Freedom’s birthday approaching on the same day as my book launch, July 11th, I can’t help but reflect on how much motherhood has shaped me and brought me closer to being my authentic self. As I was answering …
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Lunar
Lunar Crescent lipsBetween hipsCreative energyFlowing, shifting, evolvingAs the seasons goIn sync with the tidal flowCalmer lightLess intensePure and beautifulCalm and peacefulKeeping secrets of the darkest hoursA time to heal and reclaim powerWith every phase and eclipseThe power of lips is magnifiedThe light hypnotizesMagic is createdNew reality is shapedWith more curvesAnd less words …
Heavy Is The Head
One thing that I’ve been extremely grateful for during this stay at home order is creating a new bond with my baby boy Legend. Before Freedom was born, Legend was practically glued to me. I always carried him, we were so close. I talk more about that in a past blog. Of course I thought …
The Gift
A few weeks ago I went to the post office with a lot of packages to ship out from orders from my online shop. I had so many that I had to put them in a bag to hold them all. The line was long and I was waiting for what seemed like forever. I …
Lessons in Art Class: Self-Love Is The Best Love
Day 1 of Self-Love
The Importance of My Morning Routine
Honoring my morning routine is one of the most beneficial ways that I practice self-care. As a mom of three children, wife, teacher, business owner, and artist my plate is full. That’s cool because I love to eat; however in order to show up and be present for my family, students, and clients, I have …
Why I Choose To Celebrate the New Year in the Spring
The winter brings about a time of reflection, moments to rest, and actions geared towards preparation for the spring. Naturally when I’m doing my reflections around this time on how far I’ve come, I’m also able to note what goals I still want to accomplish, plans I want to put in motion, and habits that …
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What Breastfeeding Has Taught Me About Self-Care
As I reflect on finishing my first semester as a middle school teacher, I note that one of my greatest accomplishments is maintaining my breast milk supply for my baby girl. This isn’t my first breastfeeding journey having breastfed Jarvis Jr for 14 months and pumped milk for Legend for 4 months, but I can …
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Day 1 of Self-Care: Confidence Through Nail Art
I started going to the nail shop to get my nails done religiously every two weeks back when I was in the 9th grade. Some time shortly after that I started getting pedicures too and then soon eyebrow waxes followed. Each trip I would get new color schemes most times with designs. This became “my …
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Better Together
Jarvis and I went on a date this weekend; not just any date, we went to Walmart. We had a gracious offer for baby sitting our three children and an opportunity to get out for a few hours. Instead we both fell asleep taking mid day naps that we seldom get to do. We woke …
11/22
Today a new me emerges From the dust like The Phoenix does I transform These ashes as I burn to the ground Igniting my foundation And adjusting my crown This is transcendence -Corinthian Elizabeth
Birthing Freedom
I’m super excited about the second half of this year! Every July for the past 9 years has been a pivotal month for my evolution on my journey towards freedom. Around this time in 2010, I was preparing to leave Louisiana to go to college. This is also when I started my spiritual journey awakening …
My Soul Teacher Lesson #17: Delayed, Denied, or Divine?
Legend had a great month in May! He’s gaining weight, growing taller, and controlling his episodes better when he throws up and struggles to breath. He has a new care team. He’s been doing great in therapy exceeding the expectations that his old company had set for him. He’s more alert and becoming increasingly active …
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My Soul Teacher Lesson #16: Run
I pulled up to Jr.’s school on Friday. I asked him if he was going to have a good day. He said yes. There was no hesitation, tears, or hints of fear in his voice. He said, “I’m not going to cry at nap time today because you always come back to get me.” As …
Featured Painting: “Agony”
Agony: Extreme physical or mental suffering I painted this a few days after I painted Visions of Freedom . This was during a trying time for me. This was also my first day of “Sober September” when I made a conscious decision to let go of a habit that didn’t serve me anymore. It was …
Caregiving as a Mother
Never in a million years did I expect my son to have complications with his health and have developmental delays. However I can say that I was prepared that this would be a different ride from what I was use to dating back to his time in the womb. The featured image is titled “Differences”. …
My Soul Teacher Lesson #14: Wound Care
Back in March when Legend had his g-button placement surgery we were instructed to clean it once a day and that it would heal in eight weeks. To my dismay when we went to the eight week checkup we learned that granulation (extra tissue) had formed around the site and it didn’t look so great. …
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My Soul Teacher Lesson #13: Carrying Grace
I’ve been carrying Legend for almost 2 years now. First in my womb and now in my arms. I use to carry him everywhere in a carrier before he got a g-button placed in his stomach. In the womb, he was unable to sustain his own life so I did all that I could to …
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My Soul Teacher Lesson #12: Jr. The Artist
It had been a long week spent in the hospital with Legend back in March after the doctors diagnosed him with lysosomal storage disease (which has changed since then, thank God.) We were all exhausted, stressed, and ready to go home. I had asked the Child Life Specialist to come in to speak with Jr. …
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Abundant April
Spring is here, my favorite time of the year! I’m excited about this new month, “Abundant April” and all of the possibilities and opportunities that it holds. I can feel this powerful new moon in Aries in full effect and I’m taking full advantage of the productive and creative energies that it is bringing. The …
Tips For Managing Depression
One thing I’ve learned through battling depression over the years is acceptance. Instead off resisting what I’m feeling or going through, I’ve become intentional in accepting what is going on in the present and using that awareness to create change. I’ve shared some of my experiences with depression on the blog in past posts, one …
The Plug
Here lately I’ve developed this poor habit of falling asleep without putting my phone on the charger. When I start the next day my phone is already in the yellow zone or sometimes on red signaling that it needs to be charged as soon as possible. I start the cycle of putting my phone on …
My Soul Teacher Lesson #11: Rest
Legend has been in the hospital since his surgery on Monday. I’ve been by his bedside since then with the exception of leaving my husband and oldest son with him to go to the store to get a few things one evening. Neither of us have been getting much sleep, especially since his diagnosis. The …
First of February
Magic is certainly happening My visions continue coming to past And manifestations are showing up In the physical more rapidly My heart chakra is clearing My ego is transcending Those around me are elevating My consciousness is ascending I’m excited for what’s to come While being present in the now Whenever I fall short I …
Full Moon in Leo
The paradigm has shifted A new portal has opened It’s time to reset And create new focus The past is just that It’s okay to let it go This time is ideal To awaken my spirit And refresh my soul Full Moon Affirmation: I am in alignment with full gratitude for this cosmic event. …
January the 18th
Today is a special day I feel as though I am emerging again From a dark place I’m finding the light Within this time I’m being challenged to rise Above my greatest achievements And walk in my birthright of Abundance, strength, peace, and love For I am whole And no good thing will be Withheld …
Dues in December
This year has come and it has gone by Now is a time for me to appreciate the light As I reflect on all that I’ve overcome And everything that I’ve accomplished I’m in a better place from where I started eleven months ago God promised that I would be If I would let the …
What if You’re the Toxic One?
With self-love, self-care, and protecting your peace being the new trends, I see a lot of posts on social media about cutting people off as soon as you notice toxic traits about them. While there can be some truth in this tidbit of wisdom, there is also some soul searching that can be done when …
What Happened When I Stopped Eating Dairy
Every since I can remember, I’ve always hated milk. Hate is such a strong word that I try not to use often but this is how strongly I felt about the taste of milk. I remember getting teased in kindergarten for not drinking milk like the other kids in class. Thankfully, my parents never forced …
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What Happened When I Stopped Eating Meat
Around the summer of 2016, I started my journey with eliminating meat from my diet. I knew one that I would “go vegan” I just didn’t know how soon it would happen for me. First, I eliminated beef by eating more ground turkey. Next, I cut pork and started eating more chicken. By the end …
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Purging
Last year I packed up a U-haul along with my family and started my whole life over. The life that I had put in work to achieve. I had a great job with salary pay and benefits. I had just earned a promotion and a certificate in Contract Management. I was even winning awards in …
11/11
It’s 11/11 And I’m up Manifesting the greatest blessings Joy, love, peace, and riches of the soul Wealth, prosperity, abundance, And Divine overflow –The Book of Corinthian
Voyage Magazine Interview
Two weeks ago I was featured in Voyage Magazine of Dallas. In my interview, I shared information about my brand and business, The Book of Corinthian. I also had the opportunity to share more of my story, details about my vision at large, and the scoop on my latest project. You can check out the …
New in November
It’s a new month The golden era has come The gateway to freedom Where love has already won I have no reason to worry No reason to fear Everything I’ve prayed for Is finally here As I keep shedding The layers that no longer serve me I will continue to bloom indefinitely With a renewed …
A Breast Cancer Love Story: Meet Survivor and Healer, Kristen “Nikki” Cook
My name is Kristen Nicolette Cook, my friends and family call me Nikki. From a very young age, I knew exactly what I wanted out of life. I mapped out my life including where I would attend college, the courses I would take, the degree I would obtain, my career after graduation, and even when I expected to meet …
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