Homecoming

This episode centers homecoming as the process of finding ourselves again after survival required us to adapt. A return to the body, to ancestral knowing, and to a deeper sense of belonging within ourselves.Rooted in Afrocentric thought and Buddhist teachings, this space explores healing through embodiment, spiritual awareness, and the lived experience of Black identity across the diaspora. This episode speaks to collective healing, decolonization, and reconnecting with the body as a source of wisdom.Through this lens, pleasure becomes a gateway—an opening into self-trust, emotional healing, sexual wellness, and spiritual alignment. This is a return to self, a reconnection to ancestral memory, and a pathway toward Black joy, liberation, and wholeness.SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES Join the Inner Circle: While you can listen on any platform, the heart of this journey lives on Substack. This is my primary home for sharing deeper archives, engaging in community dialogue, and offering resources that aren’t available anywhere else. 👉🏾 Subscribe to the FREE Sacred Koi Podcast Substack at https://sacredkoipodcast.substack.com/welcome Connect with Me:* Instagram: @sacredkoipodcast or @acetheyogi* Website: https://acetheyogi.comReferences & Inspiration:* The Black Joy Project: Founded by Kleaver Cruz - https://kleavercruz.com/the-black-joy-project/* Lineage: Teachings of the Shangpa Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism - https://www.kauaidharma.org/TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro00:44 - Why ‘Homecoming’ is the first step02:02 - Why the name ‘Sacred Koi’?04:09 - Who Am I?06:49 - The Compass08:40 - Reclaiming Joy & Pleasure13:26 - The Road Ahead This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredkoipodcast.substack.com