There comes a time in life when we decide to be happy regardless of how things turned out. I'm not talking about toxic positivity or pretending that things don't still hurt. I'm talking about focusing on things that we can control. I remember hearing Steve Harvey talk about how he was able to change his … Continue reading Today, I Choose Joy
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Lessons From Eat, Pray, Love”
I'd heard that life can be gut-wrenching. I never imagined I would experience living while feeling like I'm dying. I never questioned God's mere existence till 2019 when I lost my daughter. I am still recovering and rediscovering how I fit into God's perfect plan. I am still learning how to give myself grace. So, … Continue reading Lessons From Eat, Pray, Love”
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On this day last year, I was going through my first miscarriage. My 32nd birthday propelled me into one of the darkest years of my life. In that place, I discovered there is beauty in darkness.
Why Black Panther is Important
I remember sitting in American History class. My high school was predominantly white with maybe 30% or less minority population. I sat next to the only other black person in the classroom. We flipped through the history book and found the section of African American history. I am not exaggerating, out of a 400-page book, … Continue reading Why Black Panther is Important
International Women’s Day
Recently, last year to be exact, I heard about this holiday, which is surprising because it began in 1909. Incredibly, it is celebrated all over the world! This past Saturday, I was blessed to see a vision that I’ve had for years come to fruition. The vision was to see women of diverse nationalities at a tea party, enjoying … Continue reading International Women’s Day