This organisation is the nuclei of my re-birth, I had lost my way for awhile, forgotten my reason for being here for awhile, lost my sense of self,  my sense of purpose. Then came Spice Youth Toronto, a youth organisation dedicated to something that I am passionate about, sharing resources, creating linkages, networking, self development, cultural retention and handing down and I was reborn. The fire in my eyes and bounce in my step returned with a vengeance.  Buoyed by the unwavering support of those who believed and continue to believe in me more than  I did in myself and surrounded by friends who are more like sisters, I have blossomed and the transformation has begun.

I can feel it in the tilt of my head, the bounce in my step, the purpose in my stride and the vision in my mind’s eye. Sometimes its scary, I can feel it getting bigger than me and I often worry that it will consume me. I think about Spice Youth everyday, all day, it has become my addiction. I awake in the middle of the night with ideas of what we can achieve, what I can do for my people through this organisation.

It’s tiring at times though, sometimes the burden feels heavy, but I am so lucky and blessed to have a team who share my passion, who I often don’t need to go into details with, but who can immediately see where I’m going with a particular train of thought. How rare is that? I can tell you, rarer than a finding a diamond in the middle of the highway. Together we make a formidable core…strong and united. The sky is our limit…I firmly believe we can do anything we put our minds to. We will not rest until the name Spice Youth is synonymous with excellence, vitality and progress.

Stay tuned for updates on the progression…