There will be times in life when you literally wonder, “Can I go on?” With every triumph, there will seem to be a more imposing obstacle and with every victory, there will appear some random act meant to snatch joy from your life. Life simply isn’t fair and tough times are inevitable, but what do …
Jay-Z penned a heartfelt ode entitled “Song Cry” (circa 2002) that depicted an array of emotions that no longer manifested physically, so instead, he had to make the “song cry.” As I write this opus to mankind, all I can think to do is make the pen cry. Unless you are oblivious to the world …
It’s #FGF – Feel Good Friday – and this is the #GraduationEdition! #BrotherWord is giving you a double dose of the feel good. Each year hundreds of high school seniors prepare to walk the stage, receive their diplomas, and embark on a new phase of life. And as common as graduation ceremonies may seem, it …
Every person, whether still in school or not, should read this, print it out, and remind themselves as often as needed that they possess everything to #LiftOff. Lift Off By: Donald Livingston (@DLive87) “Education then, beyond all other devices of human origin, Is a great equalizer of the conditions of men.” – Horace Mann, …
It’s graduation season again and many are being promoted to their next elevation. Whether it is the kid who is now graduating from kindergarten and entering “big school” or the junior high student venturing off into the shark pool of high school, or even the high school graduate that is cutting the strings to become …
Miracles happen around us everyday, but oftentimes we are blinded to them because our idea of what a miracle looks like is based on something only derived of on a hollywood movie set using a green screen and plenty of CGI. But prayer is powerful and miracles still exist! “Miracles are a retelling in small …
Our mind is our strongest tool and greatest asset and how we perceive life and the events that happen daily will shape the life we desire. Everything may not be in order or as we wish, but a positive outlook can literally transform the impossible into the possible. As a man thinketh, so is he! …
It’s #FGF – Feel Good Fridays – and today BrotherWord is sharing a story about how one man turned tragedy into triumph. In 2007, Dr. Kevin Morton Jr, was a victim of gunshot. At the time, Morton was the manager of a fast food chain in Eastpointe, MI. and a student at Oakland University. Rushed …
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This pain I feel is wearing me down, how much turmoil can one person endure before they begin to drown. One thing is for sure, either you are going through, about to go through, or just coming out the storm, but before you give in, it’s after when the sun comes out and rainbows are …
