Writing as Sacred Practice
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A Gathering of Sacred Memory

Over the last year, you’ve stood with Aya Collective Publishing — and we’re so deeply grateful. Maybe you came out to the launch of our newest texts,📖 Finding the Voice Within and Reconsidering Eve: Toward a Deepened Consciousness Maybe you joined us as we unveiled powerful, commissioned artwork at Strive Publishing. Or maybe you found one of our books online…
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Meet Meelah Crawford

Tell us about yourself. Name, hobbies, interests, family (however you would like to answer) My name is Jameelah Crawford. I’m a poet, filmmaker, and published author based in Minnesota. I’m a multifaceted creative who loves exploring different ways to express myself and collaborating with others. For me, creativity is more than just a passion—it’s therapy…
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Elevating the Sacred In Our Writing Practice

In her work on Endarkened Feminist Epistemology (EFE), scholar Cynthia Dillard reminds us of the power of (re)membering through spiritual consciousness and sacred practice. For me, writing is one of those sacred practices. It calls me back to myself, helping me gather the pieces I have been seduced to forget. Through writing, I hear my…