It’s taking me a while to process the grief and pain. I am scarcely able to put into words the gut wrenching horror as I watch a man walk free after shooting a black child. When I think of it, the parallels between Trayvon and my own son come to mind. But for the grace… Read More
Unlock the Power of Writing it Out
I was up early this morning. Sitting on my backyard swing, the gentle breeze caressed my face like a kiss from God. I heard the birds’ sweet melodies. The stillness enveloped me and my soul was at ease. I love that time of day. It’s when my thoughts are most pure and clear. Before the… Read More
You’re Worth More than Can Be Measured
Sometimes we get so caught up in achieving our goals that we forget to celebrate the journey. Let’s take a break from compulsively counting the numbers and just start living. Understanding that we are worth so much more than we can measure is the key to enjoying the whole of our experience. Loving on Me… Read More
What to Do When You Is What You Is
Watch out world! America is making some decisions, and we’re getting them all in before the summer break. We’ve acted on voting rights, abortion, same-sex marriage, and immigration all in the same week. Couple that with Paula Deen and the Zimmerman case and I don’t know about you, but I am exhausted, exhilarated and anxious… Read More
Will We Ever Learn that Different is Not Deficient?
I read an article yesterday that said 18-24 year olds were more or less color-blind. The person quoted, who was my age, said that rather than determining ethnicity or what drives them spiritually or culturally, that their bonds are created based on shared values. Hmm…Sounds good on the surface, but is that the world we… Read More
It’s Okay to Be Kind to You Too!
A couple of days ago I caught myself complimenting a friend, and coupling it with a tear down of me. What is that about? Don’t we deserve the same kindness we offer others? I say yes! Join me in choosing to be kind to you. No more self-deprecating remarks, comparisons, or constantly finding ourselves lacking.… Read More