Akilah "Kiki" Monifa

Oakland, CA, USA

Blesbian boomer, writer, author, journalist, podcaster, performer, comic, blogger, Substacker, grandmother of one and mother of three who celebrates love, joy, and gratitude. She mediates through Insight Timer and her practices including forgiveness. She enjoys short mediations and learning from people all over the world.

Reviews

Pamela Grimm

Jul 22, 2026

I have been doing a gratitude list for a number of years and I do it before I go to bed, but since I first listened to your practice, you have inspired me to start in the morning and I complete it at night. Thank you for sharing your practice. 🙏🏽

Muzette Stallings

Jul 18, 2026

Thank you for explaining your practice! It is very simple and I’m adopting it, starting today. I can’t wait to read my journal one month from now!

Jackie

Jul 17, 2026

Excellent suggestion. Also, I like that the it is easy to do. Nothing complicated. Easy to add to my daily routine. And I know it will be beneficial for me. Thank you.

About

Speaks English

Joined Insight Timer in July 2026

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