Getting in on the Subject of... A.I. The use of generative A.I.

How can we incorporate generative A.I. (AI) while maintaining moral integrity? That question prompted my latest Substack 3 of 3. I’d love your thoughts: open.substack.com/pub/jnicolec...

Health as Resistance A Better Understanding

Here’s my latest Substack 2 of 3. Health as Resistance. We can’t ignore the ways that health as been weaponized. Being healthy is more than fundamental act to survive it’s a radical act of revolution! open.substack.com/pub/jnicolec...

Brain-Health Me, Please! I went to a Brain Health conference today...

Bluesky is where the Substack seed was planted for me. Thank you Bluesky writers for that cultivation. Here’s one of three of my latest Subatacks… this one is about brain health: open.substack.com/pub/jnicolec...

Did anyone here watch The Brutalist? Where are The Brutalist think pieces and essays? Specifically from those who are in film. I have so many thoughts… I won’t spoil that 3 ½ hour movie for you. Just know I was disappointed…

Whew, I’d like to encourage you to write an essay or something longer form on this. Been known. But we want to experience joy, success, rest, and happiness so we’ve played into the integration illusion. I think with intent of hoping it’ll be real, understandably so. Anyway… thank you for this

A liberation like no other!

Happy birthday!

That granny loss hurt is ineffable. Sending you love as you continue to accept this reality. 🩷

Webbie vs. The Breakfast Club names always gives me the deep, soul-cleansing belly laugh that I need. And that damn animation. Whew, chile.

What is a Louisiana boy to do when up against a name like Chalarmay... Chalar-ma-gay... Sharlia-may?

New Substack is up

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My grandmother’s funeral was this past weekend. I wrote about the experience on this latest Substack. Thank you for reading…

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I think I’ve forgiven. Like, truly. While I’ll always remember I release and hope that everyone chooses to show up as better people.

Currently grieving … open.substack.com/pub/jnicolec...

I don't know who needs to hear this but boycott is inconvenient to your capitalism.

Thank you Rosemary Robertson-Smith (my elementary school principal) for this. This was January ‘94 at Montessori in Alexandria when I was 6. This was the time when I was snaggletooth hence the smile.

Yes, I am my child’s parent and her friend! Parenting has taught me many lessons! Like to hear about it? Here it go…. jnicolecollins.substack.com/p/big-friend...

Thank you!

Champagne Tears and Sobriety Cheers My Spirit-led Journey

I’m in my 8th month of sobriety! I’d love for you to read my latest writing on Substack. Just in time for Dry January. I hope you enjoy. jnicolecollins.substack.com/p/champagne-...

Most Abuse is not physical… but it’s still just as destructive as black eyes & bruises. Perhaps more so #DVawareness

We are deeply saddened by the passing of poet & advocate Nikki Giovanni, who died on Dec. 9 at 81. 🌹 Honor her legacy by watching GOING TO MARS: THE NIKKI GIOVANNI PROJECT, directed by Michèle Stephenson and Joe Brewster. Now streaming on HBO Max. 🖤 #NikkiGiovanni
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Whew. But all the time.

Cultivate Tranquility, Harvest Insight The classical Theravada model of meditation employs the practices of shamatha and vipassana, both. Ajahn Brahmavamso explains the path of tranquility and insight.

"The reality of now is magnificent and awesome. When you have abandoned all past and all future, it is as if you have come alive. You are here; you are mindful. This is the first stage of the meditation, this mindfulness sustained only in the present. Reaching here, you have done a great deal."

Writers! How do you decompress from writing something heavy? I usually do a LONG bath soak with lavender oil and candles all around. What about you?

This ignorance allows so many abusers to live in bliss while the abused carry the trauma in their bodies and psyche often getting to a place where we try our best to just get over it.

This isn’t AT ALL excusing them. You heard me say “I don’t want to”, “I’m uncomfortable”, “I don’t like this” You saw me get terrified. You heard me tell you not to do something. & you did it anyway. You’re not stupid.

But, unfortunately, they think it’s part of playing a game w/a woman’s body.

I had a pivotal morning. This is the 1st morning in 2 weeks that I didn’t go outside & smoke 1st thing. I attribute this to seeing my puzzle better. The issue is that both of my assaulters didn’t even realize and still don’t accept that they assaulted me. This helps me know how to move forward.

As board President I am extremely proud of the work we are doing over at The New Orleans Video Access Center. We empower storytellers w/the resources to share their voices on screen. If you’re able, we’d appreciate any support in our mission. Thank you! www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=... #givingtuesday

All 5 agreements get me through a difficult time. Thank you Don Miguel Ruiz for answering the call and publishing your work.

Today is another day to get it right. To reach for whatever you consider greatness. To right the wrongs of yesterdays, to make for a better tomorrow.

Live through kindness; love and respect will be your reward.

I wish you all the best day yet.

My brain tries to make sense of everything and won't stop until it does. Like it's assembling an 1 billion piece puzzle and must get it right. There are multiple puzzles happening. This sometimes will lead to me being harder on me because making sense of other people can be too daunting of a task.