2020 has surely been a year a like no other. It has been filled with heartache, injustice and equality, and a pandemic that continues to ravish the country. And despite all that could have destroyed us, here we are standing, head held high, ready to take on and conquer whatever 2021 brings with it! Jamias …
We all have heard the famous poem by Clement Clarke Moore regaling the musings of St. Nick on Christmas Eve. It’s a childhood favorite of many, yet somehow we seem to overlook the true #ReasonForTheSeason. As you continue to celebrate the season, spending time with family and friends, exchanging gifts, and being merry, don’t forget …
As I was thinking about the last year of the decade and closing out 2019, a new vision (pun intended) began to manifest. 2019 culminated with a lot of lessons, trials, self-reflection, renewed faith, and some unforeseen blessings. Looking forward to 2020 and the metaphors and meaning, albeit somewhat obvious, it morphed into a greater …
As most of America is enjoying this holiday and the extended weekend, many are reminiscing on their forefathers and ancestors and the years of tireless effort, endless labor and sacrifice they made to create a better life for future generations. Today marks 125 years of acknowledging and celebrating the gargantuan monuments of labor and love …
It’s #FeelGoodFriday! No matter what happened during the week, you made it! And now the weekend is here! Here are some inspiring, encouraging, and uplifting messages that will carry you through today and the weekend. Feel good, you’ve earned it!
“Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.” ~ Mary Lou Retton. Today is literally the only day we have! Scary huh? But guess what? It’s exciting too! Don’t believe me? Take a little journey with me through today and at the end of …
Since the beginning of time you’ve shined like the morning sun, watched over and protected us like a full moon; Helped raise and nurture men from sons, daughters you’ve cultivated and groom. Never given a blueprint, manuscript, or instructions to follow or sample; Ma’Dear, Big Mama, and Mommy was how you learned, they were your …
Are you bringing a contribution or making a sacrifice? Are you merely involved or totally committed? A pig and a chicken sharing the same barnyard heard about a church’s program to feed the hungry. The pig and the chicken discussed how they could help. The chicken said, “I’ve got it! We’ll provide bacon and eggs …
At the beginning of each year, many will start the new year with vision boards, resolutions, and all sorts of promises and plans. Some will even assign the year a mantra or motto and deem this “The year of (fill in the blank).” There is absolutely nothing wrong with that and I firmly believe that …
Breaking News!!!! In a few days we will welcome a New Year!!! I’m Not Taking Anything With Me Into 2019 that does not grow me, stretch me, or make me better, or push and propel me to my purpose!!! If you owe me, don’t worry about it!!! If you wronged me, it’s all good!!! If …
