Rise Above it All: There is a secret to rising above all of your circumstances in life. The answer is similar to what is required for my rustic bread to rise. You guessed it—it’s yeast. So what does that have to do with my current situation and trying circumstances? Glad you asked. The scientific name […]
Straight From the Heart: Mean it. Say it. Carry it out. Only let it derive straight from the heart. I believe love is an act, more-so than a saying. If you feel love, give it away, but with a little caution, of course. If you feel hurt, express it, but not in the form of […]
One Day You May Awake: Be sure to take a long look at your surroundings because one day you may awake to a new day of joy and tranquility. I really do believe this. The tests and trials that you may be facing are temporal, not eternal. There are challenges in life that are designed […]
Fear Not: Don’t be afraid of the unknown that lies ahead in 2021. This is what history reveals to us regarding the future: The meaning of life is about seasons of life. Everything begins and ends in seasons. What happens next, especially if it’s out of your control, will eventually serve its course and come […]
Order Out of Chaos: On January 6, 2021, our nation’s Capitol was rocked by a group of hurting, angry, and disappointed individuals. In the minds of some of these individuals, all they wanted was for their voices to be heard on Capitol Hill, while others tried to forcefully “take back America!” I must admit, it […]
Enjoy chocolate and strawberries and have a prosperous New Year: A prosperous New Year can only be made possible if you choose the psychological distancing this time around. Let me explain: We were instructed to social distance from family, friends, neighbors, companions, large crowds, etc. Now it’s time to distance ourselves from the pain, hurt, disappointments, […]
It is December 31, 2020 and the end has finally come: It’s the end of a year of atrocities, debt accumulation, pain, suffering, and death resulting, largely in part, from a global pandemic. This year was similar to the making of zucchini bread. The ingredients by themselves are bitter and undesirable at first, even the […]
Codependency: Have you ever felt tied and entangled to something or someone? I think perhaps we all can concur that life gets a little chaotic sometimes and relationships become binding instead of beautiful and beneficial. You may even feel trapped sometimes. Whenever there is an excessive psychological or emotional reliance on a person/partner, especially someone […]
Chicken Soup Soul Food: It may appear that your ship is sinking. Hold on. Change is on the horizon. Rainy days and hard times don’t last forever. Remember the trials that you faced before? Where are they now? And what are you up against now? The answer is clear: The bad times come and they […]
Health & Wellness: I’m sure you already know that over 80% of your immune system is in your gut. That means that your immune system is paramount for keeping you healthy and disease-free. Your daily maintenance on the outer appearance is not nearly as important as having a healthy gut. Start by maintaining the inner […]
