Sometimes when things hurt really bad we just want it to stop. So we do whatever we can to make the pain go away. We try to move in the opposite direction. Far away. But that doesn’t always work. We try to “talk” the hurt away. But that doesn’t help either. And sometimes we add [...]
I originally wrote most of this over a year ago after seeing the blockbuster film, “Girls Trip.” It was a much-anticipated movie that chronicled the lives of four black women who had been friends for years and in many ways, it was a symbolization of another element of “Black Girl Magic.” We are mystical and [...]
I'm Having a Threesome! Want to do a threesome? Yup! A threesome with Me, Myself and I. Let’s do it! Let’s focus on discovering who we really are and what we really need to be happy. Let’s run our fingers through the texture of our lives to determine if it’s the right “feel.” Let’s our [...]
Trust the Process... Sometimes life sucks and things don’t go as planned. But that’s a part of the process. Sometimes you work soooo hard but you never feel like you are moving forward at all. But that’s a part of the process. And there are nights when you are laying in your bed feeling at [...]
Sometimes when you know that God has a specific plan just for you, but you can’t figure it out right now, it’s hard to remain positive. You want answers. And you want them right now. This is the part where you have to lean on those triple shields of Grace, Faith, and Mercy to guide [...]
As we begin the New Year so many of us create resolutions of “change.” We want to change our lives, our goals, our dreams and our relationships with others. But in making those changes, it first requires us to make changes within ourselves, and that can be so hard because it requires a higher level [...]
“Simple doesn’t mean easy, but if you make it simple it can be easier…” As I’ve matured and experienced life in its most raw form, I’ve recognized that the above quote is so very true. I’ve lived the life that was full of drama, complexities and intricate moving bells and whistles. All of it was [...]
This past weekend, millions of girlfriends flocked to the movie theaters to see the blockbuster film “Girls Trip.” It was a much-anticipated movie that chronicled the lives of four black women who had been friends for years and in many ways, it was a symbolization of another element of “Black Girl Magic.” We are mystical [...]
Sometimes God places a door in front of you without instructions. You don't know if you should "push or pull" the handle to walk through or if you should just stay on the other side. Sometimes the door is made of glass so you can actually see what may happen on the other side. But [...]
You are probably asking “What does this have to do with believing in yourself and your dreams?” Well, just as we use contraceptive methods to stop an unplanned pregnancy we need to create methods that stop us from birthing negativity in our lives and to control unhealthy thoughts and behavior. This is the “B” of [...]
