It's sad that we're almost at the end of 2018, and yet this issue of "light-skinned" vs "dark-skinned" is still alive and thriving. So much so that the ridiculous concept has been given a name. "Colorism". Alice Walker first coined this phrase in her 1983 book, "In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens" , where she defined …
Having Peace of Mind
The older I get, the more I appreciate how all of our experiences, both positive and negative, have helped shape and frame the individuals that we are to become. I say "are" because no matter how old we get, we are still evolving, whether you acknowledge it or not. I have called upon and embraced …
When Life is in Transition…
Transition: the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. All of us, at one point in time or another, have found ourselves in a state of transition. Some of these states of transition are by choice, others come from natural means, while others are unwillingly imposed upon us. I'm talking …
What is goin on America?!
Is it just me, or are you feeling like the world is going crazy right about now!? I couldn't believe it when I read that the police officer, Jeronimo Yanez who murdered Philando Castile was acquitted of all charges. Smh. What kind of society allows this to happen? Then on Sunday morning in Seattle, police officers …
Finding Peace with your Truth
Truth: The true or actual state of a matter; truth to self; authenticity. We all have our own individual, unique, personal Truths. And I believe that we are meant to realize these various "Truths" in our own way, in our own time. They can't be rushed, nor can they be dictated, formed, or shaped by …
Superficiality VS Authenticity & Realness
I've been contemplating this concept of superficiality versus authenticity for some time now, because it feels like lately I've found myself in situations that highlight just how many or how few folks that I interact with, fit into one of these categories: superficial: existing or occurring at or on the surface; apparent rather than real; shallow; not …
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4 Ways Women can better support one another..
The one thing that continues to perplex, anger and sadden me, is the fact that we live in a time where Women spend more time bitching about the next Woman when we should be focusing on uplifting and empowering one another for any and every reason, no matter how small. It's a shame to admit that …
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Lessons learned…
As I sit here and write, I realize that the older I get, the more blogs I write that begin with "the older I get"! But alas, it is with getting older that I have had the opportunity to learn many life lessons which I continue to take and shape the way I not only …
Feed your Soul, Not your Ego…
The older we get, it's imperative that we keep our brains active and stimulated! Refuse to allow yourself to settle into a mental and physical rut.. Be adventurous! Try new things, be open to learning about unfamiliar concepts, explore ideas and beliefs that differ from your own. The important thing is to constantly challenge yourself, …