Paying My Grandparents' Gift Forward
Taking Care of the Caregiver
Each of us who serves and supports others - personally or professionally are like lighthouses in our families and communities. While lighthouses exist solely to save others from peril by warning them of danger, often, our own private internal spaces are dark and lonely. We often give more light than we receive. So, who protects and cares for the lighthouse?
Cousin, did you know there is a such thing as a "lightkeeper"? A lighthouse keeper or lightkeeper (also known as a "wickie") is responsible for tending and caring for a lighthouse, particularly the light and lens in the days when oil lamps and clockwork mechanisms were used. Think about your flame. Who makes sure your wick is trimmed so your candle burns bright? Who repairs and maintains your body, mind and spirit so you continue to operate in your purpose? Who makes sure your oil is fresh and replenished so you never run out of fuel? Even lighthouses need care and maintenance.
Pause and let our wickies to help take care of YOU!
The "Wickie" Serenity Squad
Kimberly Brazwell
Lindell Canty, Jr.
Lindell Canty, Jr.
Founder & Exec. Director
Roots in Columbus, OH
The Ohio State University alum
Genius Zone:
Trauma and healing centered social justice & storytelling
Wickie Subject Matter Expertise:
Inner child and generational healing & creative arts
Favorite Form of Rest:
Nature, meditation & journaling
Lindell Canty, Jr.
Lindell Canty, Jr.
Lindell Canty, Jr.
Dir. of Technology & Events
Native of Washington D.C.
Saint Paul College HBCU alum
Genius Zone:
Technology, business operations & project execution
Wickie Subject Matter Expertise:
Technology, travel logistics, sports and politics
Favorite Form of Rest:
Walking & scenic driving
Nasir Bayan
Lindell Canty, Jr.
Charlie Brazwell
Coach & Retreat Facilitator
Representing Atlanta, GA
The Ohio State University alum
Genius Zone:
COMING SOON!
Wickie Subject Matter Expertise:
Somatic practices, wellness advocacy, coaching & training
Favorite Form of Rest:
COMING SOON!
Charlie Brazwell
Lindell Canty, Jr.
Charlie Brazwell
Program Coordinator
Repping Gahanna, OH+
The Ohio State University senior
Genius Zone:
Project ideation, organization, coordination and event support
Wickie Subject Matter Expertise:
Women's gender and sexuality studies, psychology & literature
Favorite Form of Rest:
Reading & movies
Serenity + Science and Healing + Health Tech
7 Types of Rest
7 Types of Rest
7 Types of Rest
Turns out, a nap can't fix everything. Just as there are different types of stress and trauma, research is showing there are different types of rest - SEVEN, to be exact. Our bodies, minds and spirits get unique benefits from Sensory, Creative, Emotional, Social, Mental, Physical and Spiritual ways to recover and recharge.
Opus Sound Bed
7 Types of Rest
7 Types of Rest
From the Opus website:
"SoundBed uses vibroacoustic technology to deliver low-frequency vibrations throughout your body that quickly releases you out of stress response and into a place of deep relaxation and receptivity.
Oura Smart Ring
7 Types of Rest
Oura Smart Ring
From the Oura website:
"Oura translates your body's most meaningful messages — sleep, activity, stress, and heart health — to transform how you feel every day. The finger provides the most accurate reading of your heart rate, blood oxygen levels, temperature, and more."