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This year, the Creator has invited me to embrace a new mantra. My life is a canvas and I am the artist I create the lifestyle I want to live and I take responsibility for what I create This mantra is how I manifest a life filled with experiences that lead to self-mastery, rewarding relationships, timeless love and meaningful contributions to Earth. How do you bring things you want into your reality? How do you create the world you want to live in? Currently, OurSpace is creating a world where Black folks can grow food for ourselves and work cooperatively with each other. The Ujima Jams are an entry point into this world. We hosted a Ujima Jam at FreshTable Gardens to celebrate Earth Day (eve). FreshTable Gardens is an African American, woman-owned and operated farm. The farm is located on 15 acres of land in Upper Marlboro, MD. Farmer Vicky’s mission is to cultivate and produce organic food and herbs that nourish her and her community. Farmer Vicky can co-create what her heart desires on these 15-acres. Her current goal is to create three distinctive growing spaces on the farm. During this Jam, we helped with preparing one of the growing spaces. We tilled and placed wood chips around the high tunnel. We also explored the 15 acres with Farmer Vicky and met Ray Parker who is the founder of The Educated Horsemen. After our exploration, we enjoyed some delicious food and drinks made by the Farm 2 Food Sovereignty Academy, Chef Shawn and Farmer Vicky. This Jam was a beautiful reflection of intergenerational support and community building. Thank you Farmer Vicky for reminding us it's never too late to create a fulfilling life on Earth. Photo Credit: OSW Team & Farmer Vicky
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What in your life is irreplaceable? Meaning, what in your life is so special that it can not be replaced if it is lost or destroyed? For me, my connection with my Creator is irreplaceable. There is no substitute for the kind of communication and energetic exchange that I am able to receive from the Divine. Mama Earth, what is something that you have created that is irreplaceable? Trees Trees are essential to the fabric of Earth Trees provide us oxygen, support wildlife, improve air quality, conserve water and preserve soil. If all the trees disappeared, the Earth would not be able to sustain us or itself. In many ways trees represent the cycle of life and death. Trees also connect us to our cultural roots and everything around us. The Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance knows the importance of growing and protecting trees. The Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance is a collective of farmers, growers and gardeners that supply heirloom seeds and grow culturally meaningful crops. One of their many goals is to educate our communities on the importance of protecting our environmental resources.  During our Ujima Jam at Tayman Field, we had the opportunity to support the early stages of growing Persimmon trees. The American Persimmon is native to Maryland and produces edible fruit. We learned how to mix soil and place the persimmon seedlings in growing bags. At the end of the Ujima Jam we were able to lay down landscape fabric in rows and plant over 30 persimmon seedlings in growing bags. We know it will take years for these trees to bear fruit. Still, we are grateful for the opportunity to preserve one of Mama Earth’s sacred treasures. Thank you to Mama Bonnetta and the whole Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance for teaching us agricultural and communal practices that will benefit and sustain future generations. I am grateful for the opportunity to bloom this season with y'all! Photo Credit: OurSpace Team
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MJI am everything and I am nothing. 
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