Body Language is one of the most effective mechanisms for telling what a person is projecting. For example, if you watch those around you, you can tell… Read more “The Importance of Body Language”
Forgotten
Forgotten – a word utilized efficiently and more challenging to prevent. I think of the forgotten children that are in the foster system. They long for good,… Read more “Forgotten”
Promises
Promises. One word that I think most people are sick of hearing. We hear it from politicians, corporate big-wigs, personal relationships, and those with whom we have… Read more “Promises”
What Mirrors Don’t Show
Mirrors reflect our images onto a reflective source that shows us what it sees. It does not show the inner scars. It won’t tell you a person’s… Read more “What Mirrors Don’t Show”
Gentle Winds of Change
Every day our world changes. We wake to know a loved one who has passed or lost something important in our lives. We might have had positive… Read more “Gentle Winds of Change”
One Step Closer
Every step we take is another step closer to meeting a goal, arriving somewhere we’ve been striving to see, another moment in time that we meet our… Read more “One Step Closer”
Southern Storms
I know I shouldn’t complain. There are many people without power, homes, belongings, and material possessions who have had their lives turned upside down because of the… Read more “Southern Storms”
Losing Control and Getting It Back
It’s not hard to lose control of a situation or in your life. It becomes much more complex to regain what you lost. One of the most… Read more “Losing Control and Getting It Back”
Becoming Numb
Being jaded is something that comes when your heart has become broken so much that you are tired of being used, abused, and discarded like a piece… Read more “Becoming Numb”
Caught in the Undertow
Whenever you think of being caught in the undertow, what’s the first thing that enters your mind? The first thing that comes to my mind is the… Read more “Caught in the Undertow”
When the Drama Builds
Life can become filled with drama. One of the most challenging things any of us can do is walk away from unnecessary drama. When people we love… Read more “When the Drama Builds”
People and Time
Do any of you ever have those days where you feel like you hate people? It’s not so much that I hate them. It’s the way they… Read more “People and Time”
In The Blink of An Eye
Life can happen in the blink of an eye. One minute we are born, and it feels like no time passes before we are growing. We make… Read more “In The Blink of An Eye”
First Responder Heroes
Who do you think of when you think of who the first responders are? Do you think it’s the police? Maybe. What about the Fire Department? How… Read more “First Responder Heroes”
Judging Other’s Faith
Christianity is of the religions that get a bad rap. I can’t help but shake my head at the number of people who judge Christians off the… Read more “Judging Other’s Faith”
Living With Mental Illnesses
Living with depression and anxiety can be a train wreck. You have days where you can get out of a funk and days where you feel like… Read more “Living With Mental Illnesses”
Standing on Your Own Two Feet
Yesterday was bittersweet for me. It was my ex-husband’s birthday. I paused for a moment because you know that feeling where someone was once important to you… Read more “Standing on Your Own Two Feet”
When Dreams Help Give Inspiration
I’ve said this before and meant it. My mind is like a walking movie theater. When I dream, my imagination can create some doozies of ideas. I’ve… Read more “When Dreams Help Give Inspiration”
Catching Up While Slowing Down
Have you ever heard the expression “slow down and enjoy what life has to offer?” Many of us are on the fast track in life. We are… Read more “Catching Up While Slowing Down”
Comics and Adults – Keeping Us Young
What is it about comics? As kids, many of us grew up watching an eclectic mix of comics. For me, I am hooked on comic book characters… Read more “Comics and Adults – Keeping Us Young”
Challenge Your Diversity
Are you constantly stuck in a rut? Do you engage in conversation with the same people day in and day out? Do you feel you have a… Read more “Challenge Your Diversity”
Trauma Can Change Us
Traumatic events can have an overwhelming reaction in our lives. For me, it was the death of my child and the collapse of my marriage to make… Read more “Trauma Can Change Us”
Becoming Cold-Hearted
When I was a kid, I loved jamming to songs like “Cold-Hearted Snake” by Paula Abdul. Music was therapy. It had a way of making me feel… Read more “Becoming Cold-Hearted”
Staying Motivated on Dreary Days
This morning I woke up frazzled. My heart has been playing ping pong with itself for a while now. Many people think they know what is best… Read more “Staying Motivated on Dreary Days”
Personal Space
Everyone needs a space that is designated for them. It can be their sanctuary. The world has so many issues that affect all of us differently. We… Read more “Personal Space”
Dealing with Selective Listening
It’s frustrating when you try to talk to people who don’t hear you. No, I’m not referring to those who are hard of hearing. The ones I’m… Read more “Dealing with Selective Listening”
Do What’s Best For You
I’ve heard this phrase a lot in my life and never fully comprehended what it entailed. As I’ve navigated my roads in life, I’ve often come to… Read more “Do What’s Best For You”
Switch
What would it be like to switch lives with your nemesis? Would it be eye-opening? Would you have a new appreciation for the drama they live with?… Read more “Switch”
Find Your Happiness
What about your work, do you enjoy the best? Is it the people? The challenges? The stories? What about the ever-evolving changes that you may or may… Read more “Find Your Happiness”
Diamonds in the Rough
One of the things I hate most is when successful people look at the rest of us like scammers or peons. I recently connected with a person… Read more “Diamonds in the Rough”
Contemplation
Contemplation is something that we all are forced to do at some point in our lives. Let’s say you are contemplating choices that you never thought you’d… Read more “Contemplation”
When You Are Falsely Accused
Today’s blog is going to piss some of you off. I won’t apologize for this. First, let me say that as a victim of sexual assault, if… Read more “When You Are Falsely Accused”
When Anxiety Hits, Remember You’ve Got This
Have you ever found yourself nervous about a presentation? You feel overwhelmed and feel the presence of every eye watching you. You start to sweat and lose… Read more “When Anxiety Hits, Remember You’ve Got This”
Always and Forever
When we meet that special person, we are convinced that the relationship will last always and forever. When it doesn’t, we’re lost. When it does, it feels… Read more “Always and Forever”
Remember Your Roots
How often do you run? You may be a physical runner, you may run from your emotions and conflict, you may run from the drama, but we… Read more “Remember Your Roots”
Spontaneity
I love spontaneity. I think it’s because I have a free spirit. I like some form of order but doing things on the spur of the moment… Read more “Spontaneity”
Power of Solitude
I think that I’ve gotten to a point where people no longer surprise me. Between the violent attacks that happen too often, the bullying, the finger-pointing, and… Read more “Power of Solitude”
Use Your Voice to Help Others
Sometimes standing up for what you believe in doesn’t align with corporate big-whigs. I graduated from a local Ivy League school. I received a top-notch education, which… Read more “Use Your Voice to Help Others”
Listening to Your Heart is Like Listening to the Wind
There are days that I detest the expression to “listen to your heart.” Granted, when we listen to our hearts, we have a feeling that is impossible… Read more “Listening to Your Heart is Like Listening to the Wind”
Breakaway
We all have songs that have meaning in our lives. “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson has significant meaning for me. When I first heard the song, I had… Read more “Breakaway”
Happy New Year’s 2021
We made it! Happy New Year! 2020 can kiss our grits. Suffice it to say that 2020 is a year everyone is not sorry to see go.… Read more “Happy New Year’s 2021”
Head and Heart
How many decisions do you make with your head and not your heart? I wish decisions based on personal feelings were a simple fix. The New Year… Read more “Head and Heart”
Addiction
Do you have an addiction? I have several. I’m addicted to my phone. It’s something that I hesitate to acknowledge, but it’s true. I’m also addicted to… Read more “Addiction”
Planning For Funeral Expenses
There are so many questions running through my head. One of those questions is what do I want 2021 to bring? Do I want to return to… Read more “Planning For Funeral Expenses”
Making Better New Year’s Financial Planning
Over the last four years, I have begun to get my financial life back on track. It’s been challenging because I love to hang out with friends.… Read more “Making Better New Year’s Financial Planning”
Christmas Day 2020
Christmas is finally here. Last night mom and I attended Christmas Eve service at two different churches and socially distanced to stay safe from the virus. The… Read more “Christmas Day 2020”
Christmas Eve 2020
It’s Christmas Eve. It is a day of celebration throughout the world. As I reflect upon the last 366 days, I feel a ray of hope beckoning… Read more “Christmas Eve 2020”
Christmas Dream Countdown
What are your Christmas dreams? Are they to have a White Christmas? Is it that everyone get along? Do you wish for something to happen and hope… Read more “Christmas Dream Countdown”
Cancer at Christmas
My heart dropped this week when I heard one of my uncles succumbed to cancer five days before Christmas. He was the uncle I feared most. I… Read more “Cancer at Christmas”
Be Careful of Boasting
Boasting is a touchy subject for many reasons. When we are excited and happy about things that go well in our lives, we want to share those… Read more “Be Careful of Boasting”
