My most ambitious DIY project?

February 25, 2025

Daily writing prompt

Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on.

Oh, this is a good one! My most ambitious DIY project? Whew! That would have to be turning my entire homeschool curriculum into a spiritual and energetic experience—one that seamlessly blends the principles of chakras, moon phases, planetary influences, and ancient wisdom with traditional education.

The Vision: More Than Just Schooling

When I first started homeschooling, I knew I didn’t want the rigid, one-size-fits-all approach. I wanted something fluid, intentional, and deeply connected to my children’s spiritual and energetic well-being. The goal was to create a curriculum that felt alive—one where my kids wouldn’t just memorize facts but would feel the lessons, embodying the knowledge in a way that aligned with their inner growth.

The Execution: Creating a Universe of Learning

This was no simple “print some worksheets and call it a day” type of DIY project. I literally built this from scratch:

Daily Energy Themes: Each day of the week is ruled by a different planet and principle, so we incorporate its energy into the lessons. Monday (Moon Day) is soft, reflective, and intuitive, while Tuesday (Mars Day) is all about action and courage.
Chakra-Infused Learning: Each day also corresponds to a chakra. If we’re focusing on the Solar Plexus, for example, we tap into personal power and confidence-building exercises while doing math or public speaking.
Color-Coded Days: I assigned colors to each day based on planetary correspondences and chakras, so even our clothing, foods, and crafts reflect that day’s energy.
Astrology & Moon Phases: The moon’s cycle affects moods, productivity, and creativity. We adjust our subjects based on whether the moon is new (planting ideas), waxing (building momentum), full (expressing), or waning (reflecting).
Cultural & Spiritual Depth: I incorporated African spirituality, Kemetic principles, and ancestral wisdom into history and storytelling.
Movement & Energy Work: Yoga, breathwork, and Reiki-infused lessons are all part of the mix to keep their spirits balanced while learning.

The Challenges: Pushing Through the Chaos

This wasn’t something I could just Google. There were no templates, no existing guides—just my intuition, my research, and a LOT of trial and error. Some days, the structure felt overwhelming, and I’d second-guess whether I was doing too much. Other days, life got in the way—chronic pain, family chaos, and just the exhaustion of being a homeschooling mom while running businesses.

The Reward: A Curriculum Unlike Any Other

But let me tell you—seeing my children connect with learning in their own divine rhythm? That makes every late-night planning session and every tweak to the curriculum worth it. Now, they don’t just learn history—they understand how energy moves through time. They don’t just do math—they connect numbers to sacred geometry and abundance. They don’t just write essays—they script affirmations and manifest their own realities.

So yeah, this is hands down the most ambitious DIY project I’ve ever taken on. But it’s also the most rewarding, because it’s more than education—it’s an ancestral, energetic legacy.

Now, I gotta ask—what’s YOUR most ambitious DIY project?