Sometimes you gotta thank God from right where you are… That job that you once complained about becomes the best job ever when you’re still employed during a global crisis, and people around you are becoming unemployed left and right. Those bills that you hate paying become a blessing when you realize that you’re still... Continue Reading →
Focusing on Joy and Living in the Now
So I was messaging back and forth on Facebook the other night like the true night owl that I am... I happened to be complimenting one of my colleagues for really recently exhibiting this profound glow up and head to toe happiness that is quite noticeable in every picture she’s taken. It’s seriously been a... Continue Reading →
Affirmations
The Bible says that life and death are in the power of the tongue. While we often look for the input of others, I encourage you to speak daily positive affirmations over yourself as well as the people around you. The influence that a positive attitude and outlook can have on your life can be like medicine... Continue Reading →
I Am Light
So if you truly know me then you know that I’m that friend does the most and who always shows up on a trip with the most luggage... I’ve got the shoe bag, the extra bag in case I buy some things, the XL suitcase, the carryon bag with essentials just in case they lose my luggage,... Continue Reading →
The Truth About Time
I ran across this post today on Instagram and was reminded of a conversation I had as an adolescent. Back then I wanted to be a pediatrician but feared the lengthy schooling. My mother encouraged me to ask my pediatrician at my next visit about how long it took her. She told me something on... Continue Reading →
Aspire to Inspire
Do you know that someone, whether a child, peer or even an elder admires you? You inspire them to do better, reach for the stars, keep pushing, smile, persevere, etc. If y’all are anything like me, at times I’m oblivious to who may be watching. It’s the most refreshing feeling for someone to let you... Continue Reading →
Harvesting Time
It’s a new season! Fall is amongst us, and if you’re like me, I always enjoy when the weather gets a little cooler. Fall is significant for farmers because it’s the final harvest before winter sets in. In life, we also experience seasons, which is a change in the atmosphere of your life. Has anyone... Continue Reading →
The Homegoing of The Queen
Today marked the funeral of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, who passed on August 16th after her battle with pancreatic cancer. One thing this service has reconfirmed for me is that the light of God should shine so brightly through your life that no matter what accolades you may receive... in the end, all... Continue Reading →
That Same Energy
Often times we chase a prize or a goal relentlessly, but what happens when we get it? We tend to not give that same energy for the stages that follow. Whether it's getting a new job, a new relationship, or a new house, why don't we continue to have the same energy upon acquiring and... Continue Reading →
You’re Next in Line
What if I told you that your season of no is transforming into your season of yes? What if your season of "almost" suddenly turned into a season of overflow? What if everything you've been toiling in prayer for will be grated to you? What if after trying to have kids for years you end... Continue Reading →