Big D Energy: Spiritually Sound Destinations of Detroit

Fuel for Big Dream Energy can be found at The Gathering Coffee Co. This gorgeous, welcoming space is located a few doors down from the ultra-creative Vault of Midnight, which received the Will Eisner "Spirit of Comics" Award at the San Diego Comic-Con.

Back to the magic, The Gathering goes beyond that of a casual coffee shop. Self-described as “a philanthropic missioned coffee company, seeking to use storytelling and gathering tables as key components to create and promote unity within the local community and city (of Detroit).”

Simply step inside, have a look around, and take a peek at the impressive menu of delightful coffee drink options. You’ll know right away this beautiful café feels more like magic.

Located at 1701 Trumbull Ave in Corktown next to a cozy chic café called Folk and also right by The Bearded Lady barber shop, this eclectic neighborhood staple is a treasure trove of worldly gems awaiting their new home. Perhaps it is yours!

The upscale resale and vintage boutique features well-priced, imported, and handmade items from all over the globe, including South America and Africa. The inspiration is palpable.

“Mama Coo’s Boutique is a true reflection of my passion for my culture and for the community, a place where I want everyone to feel comfortable shopping,” said Owner Lana Rodriguez.

With gorgeous rings and finer things like distinctive handmade art and small home furnishings, the store features findings from the founder who stocks it with her many rich discoveries from traveling the world. For the full experience, you have to visit Mama Coo’s. Come check it out!

Located at 1700 Michigan Ave in Corktown, Eldorado is a dream of a fantastically funky, triangle-shaped 1870s flat iron brick-and-mortar boutique supplying soulful trinkets, treasures and talismans by way of nomadic travels since 2013.

When I first entered Eldorado, I looked all around in awe as I said, “Wow, I wish I could bring my sleeping bag and just live here.” It was then that I realized how loud I said it, as the owner responded by sharing that they have just opened up two Airbnbs right above the store, where they used to live, and that the Airbnbs are decorated just as [lovely] as the store is. Bingo!

Located at 553 Lincoln Rd in Windsor, Smudge Metaphysical Boutique & Botanica
is totally worth the quick trip over to Canada from Detroit. The dream of a shop is full of witchcraft and occult supplies, from candles to sage bundles and spiritual bath kits. This shop has no shortage of energetic offerings fit for any and every occasion you may encounter.

The Windsor-based witchcraft and spiritual store carries crystals, tarot decks, divination tools, books, incense, occult, Hoodoo, Voodoo, Santeria supplies, teas, tinctures, dreamcatchers, and so much more, all within the most beautiful atmosphere of peace and divine inspiration.

If you are looking for the spiritual store that has it all, definitely make the trip over to Smudge!

When we seek the spiritual guidance to go beyond the surface matter into greater depths, what happens is we learn the alchemy that takes the lessons from all the lemons and watermelon, and it turns and twists them together into a delicious elixir of divine watermelon mint lemonade, a most refreshing sipper than can tantalize your taste buds awake to the mystery and magic always here, always awaiting our readiness to rise again and again and again and again, just like the sun and the moon and the stars in the sky. Cheers and blessings of bliss, peaceful prosperity, and divine abundance!