Coming Home Grounds You

Coming back to New York City after nearly a year of living in Atlanta reminded me just how grounding home can be. There’s something about being back in the city where I was born and raised that instantly brings me back to myself. The loudness, the honesty, the rawness of NYC has always been part of what shaped me. It reminds me where so much of my resilience comes from and why I move through life the way I do.

As much as Atlanta has become home and a place I’ve grown to love, I’ve definitely felt homesick at times. Coming back, spending time with my mom, being around my friends, and simply soaking in the energy of this city has been a reminder of how important it is to return to the people and places that ground us.

Being here has simply reaffirmed what I already knew.

I truly believe that when something comes naturally, when it aligns with gifts and tools we already carry, it’s often God revealing part of the purpose He has placed on our lives. Sometimes purpose isn’t about chasing something distant, but trusting what has already been placed in us and having the faith to use it.

This season of life feels beautiful. Not because everything is perfect, but because I feel deeply blessed by the love in my life and the ability to pour into others the way they’ve poured into me. I’ve come into a deeper understanding of my own "Nia," my purpose. The more I listen to what God is speaking over my life, the more aligned I feel with what I’m meant to be doing. It’s pushed me to pour more into my writing, stay consistent, and trust that even small acts of obedience matter.

Sometimes it’s how God brings us back to what’s always been in us so we can move forward with greater clarity. And for that, I’m grateful.