“We accept the love we think we deserve.” – Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower Do you feel alone even when you are with him in a room? Is he a serial cheater? Do insults fly out of his mouth when he gets angry? Do you feel like you’re constantly trying to win his love? […]
We are born into the world free of bias. There are no insecurities, false pretenses or labels. Love is received for the simple reason of being. Have you heard it say that all babies are beautiful? They are, soon as they are birthed a spotlight of light, affection and admiration is bestowed upon them. Life’s […]
Everyone has a legend to live out in life. We’re well aware of our mortality but it’s a slippery slide when life is running its marathon. We easily fall into a rhythm taking things for granted. News throughout the world reminds us of how precious time is on earth. A recent conversation with a loved […]
The MeToo movement was created to provide support for survivors of sexual violence. The group began to help young minorities living in economically disadvantaged communities deal with this traumatic event. The world took greater notice to the movement about a year ago. Celebrity voices stepped up to speak against the abuse of power being used […]
A boxing match usually lasts 12 rounds unless a knockout is called at anytime. Your hands must always remain up in front of your face to protect yourself. If your opponent’s will to win is bigger than yours then he or she will ensure your body caves into the fight. You might get hit over […]
Many of us spend a great deal of time setting goals for ourselves. We set a career path to follow early in life. While some run off to college, others try their luck in the working world. The end goal is to find low-stress, high-paying employment to bankroll a decent lifestyle. If the finances provide […]
For the past 4 years on Monday to Friday, I wake up to an alarm ensuring a timely commute to work. My arrival at the same office these past 957 days minus vacation time has been mostly uneventful. I’m grateful to have the means to put a roof over my head. It’s always a great […]
“When A Woman is Silent, Listen To Her Very Carefully” – Unknown Women are taught at an early age about all the things a lady should never say. We’re bombarded by society with the underlying message that a man’s voice is louder than ours. When she stands up to raise her voice against unfairness of […]
This morning we all woke up to our daily routine. Did you do anything differently? Many of us spend time and energy planning and hoping much of our lives. We perseverate on problems that need solving. During our downtime we are thinking about what to prepare for dinner, wear the next day or how to present […]
Have you ever stopped to listen? Has the nagging within burned a hole in your ear? Heightening anxiety as the sound gets progressively louder. Eventually, pounding on your life when ignoring its repeated thumps. Are you familiar with life’s whispers? Recently, I watched a video that sparked my curiosity. In it, Oprah asked “What are […]
