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Hi, I’m Stacie J. Whitaker-Harris—a published author, certified recovery and peer support specialist, mindfulness coach, and artist. My journey has been shaped by over 20 years of writing, storytelling, and community advocacy. From publishing essays and poems as a middle schooler to contributing to university newspapers and appearing in local news, writing has always been my passion.

As a woman of faith with a Master’s in Law (business focus) and a Bachelor’s in Nonprofit Management, I am committed to empowering others through my words, art, and coaching. In 2020, I discovered my love for painting, which began as a form of therapy and blossomed into a creative outlet, with many pieces sold and displayed in local contests. My work reflects a dedication to healing, growth, and honoring the God-given potential in all of us.

What Is *Embracing Me*?

Embracing Me is more than a blog—it's a journey of self-discovery, healing, and honoring the divine within. Here, I share my life experiences—good, bad, and transformative—to inspire and uplift. I spent years hiding my gifts and stories out of fear. But through faith, I’ve chosen to embrace who I am and share my God-given talents with the world.

From essays and poetry to coaching and peer support, my mission is to guide you toward wholeness and inspire you to live fully and freely in harmony with your mind, body, and spirit.

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Whether you’re looking for inspiration, seeking coaching, or simply curious about my books and art, I invite you to explore and connect. Let’s walk this path together toward healing, restoration, and empowerment.

© 2025 Stacie J. Whitaker-Harris. All rights reserved.

Friday, February 28, 2025

I Am the Creator: Walking in My Power, Purpose, and Possibility

This evening, while out on my walk, I had the privilege of witnessing the sky in all its glory. It was breathtaking—a vast canvas painted with clouds stretching like the branches of a great tree, interwoven with planes flashing their lights in the fading daylight. As I took it all in, I couldn’t help but reflect on the beauty of creation—not just in nature, but in the world we build around us every single day.

As I passed house after house, I saw people unapologetically curating their own environments. One home still had a Christmas tree shining brightly in the window, even as we approach March. Another celebrated Easter with colorful decorations, while others displayed signs from the Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Memorial Day. It struck me—life itself is an ongoing act of creation. We are all architects of our own experiences, shaping our spaces, beliefs, and realities in ways that are deeply personal. 

And while I firmly believe in a Creator—a divine force greater than myself—I am also certain of this: I, too, am a Creator, made in that image. I hold the power to shape my world, to cultivate an environment rooted in love, peace, joy, hope, and optimism. I can intentionally create a space that overflows with abundance, where love welcomes, peace grounds, and joy radiates outward to touch others. I can build health, wealth, and prosperity, not just for myself but for the generations that follow. 

I am my ancestors' wildest dreams.

As February comes to a close, and with it another Black History Month, I am reminded that I am not bound by a single month of recognition. I am a lifetime of celebration. And while the world tries to instill fear, discord, and doubt, I choose faith. I choose resilience. I choose to stand ten toes down in love, brilliance, and truth. 

Much like my Sister-Friend and Pastor Erin Dooley, I refuse to live in fear. I choose to create. Because creation is our birthright. It’s in the way we dream, the way we build, the way we love, the way we rise—again and again. 

And in this moment, as I walk with my dog, feeling the warmth of the evening air and the soft breeze against my skin, I can’t help but smile. My heart is full. I feel happy. I feel blessed. I feel grateful for the journey—every step that has brought me here, every step I am taking now, and every step that lies ahead.

The sky, in all its brilliance, is a witness that anything is possible. 

Throughout history, the world has tried to impose its narratives—political wars, cultural wars, religious wars, racial conflicts, and debates over identity. But at the end of the day, we all have the power to shape our own truth. The world we create within ourselves determines the world we see around us.

So today, I am choosing a new truth. A truth beyond history books and annual commemorations. A truth that declares: I am more than a survivor. I am thriving. Every obstacle that was meant to break me has only set me up for something greater.

If there’s one thing I hope you take from this, it’s this: You are a creator, too. You have the power to create the life, the love, the joy, the success, the peace you desire. 

So what will you create next?

 "If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be."Maya Angelou

In Power and Purpose,

Stacie J. Whitaker-Harris

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