Reflection on the Early Days

It’s Memorial Day back in the U.S., and that’s ok. It’s Monday here, and that is my present. I have always been down for the holidays, all of them! Any excuse to make and devour a good meal…

SenegalTonesha SyllaMay 30, 2018

A lesson from my nephew

Every day is a new day here. No day is in the absence of a lesson or more profound understanding. Lessons come with much frustration, pain, and often confusion before you arrive at knowledge.

SenegalTonesha SyllaMay 1, 2018

A little peace for me?

Those were my thoughts as we drove through the streets headed into Dakar. It was just before sunrise and I appreciated those minutes of calm before the start of my journey.

SenegalTonesha SyllaApril 19, 2018

Wait, Delta is Homeland Security now?

I couldn’t run any faster, I just ran and hoped for the best. I was too stressed even to be embarrassed. The only thought I could hold in my psyche was to keep running.

SenegalTonesha SyllaApril 8, 2018

"I hope you get Senegal out of your system!"

To say I was hesitating to tell my Dad about the move to Africa would be an understatement.

SenegalTonesha SyllaApril 1, 2018

Waves of Acceptance

I’m not sure who was more blindsided my mother or me.

SenegalTonesha SyllaMarch 23, 2018

Fear & How The Journey to Africa Began

Fear is inevitable, but fear can always be overcome when you have a true desire to let go of its chains. I once told a client, "the hardest thing you have to do each day is face yourself and be okay with it."

SenegalTonesha SyllaFebruary 27, 2018

I moved to Africa.

You may be wondering how I manifested this. I say that because a lot of you ask me often about manifesting, so here's how it happened...

SenegalTonesha SyllaFebruary 19, 2018