By Lori Radun When my older son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, my first reaction was relief – I finally knew the reason for his behavior. However, I was also overwhelmed with sadness, fear and anger. I felt sorry for my son and for myself. Like many others in similar circumstances, my question […]
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October is National Bully Prevention Awareness Month. Special shout out to Tray “Poot” Chaney, Don Cox, and Lamar Tyler for putting together this video which drives home the point that we must stand up and speak out against bullying. Contrary to popular rhetoric bullies are not necessarily abused at home and don’t always suffer from […]
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By Lana Moline Perhaps you are growing weary as the person who everyone looks to for encouragement or a kind word. I know I’ve certainly seen those days but here’s what I know. Only you can be you. I had the privilege of speaking to a friend who is gifted in hospitality but over […]
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By Lana Moline Some time ago I read in a book that “unprocessed hurt reproduces itself.” While most may think that this quote is reminiscent of the phrase “hurting people hurt people,” that is not exactly the reflection I am having today. Today my hurt is because I am still, along with many others, mourning […]
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By Deborah L. Shipley Have you ever wished yourself away? I am not referring to leaving your precious life on this Earth; but rather, just wished you weren’t a certain way or did not have some particular qualities and mannerisms that were so apparent to you. I know I have. In the past, I’ve […]
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VIDEO: Iyanla Vanzant teaches a “MUST KNOW” lesson in this clip where she talks about how we, as people, adjust our “vision” based on our circumstances and what’s going on (internally & externally) in our lives. What exactly does she mean by this? Listen in to this thought provoking and inspirational clip and make sure […]
VIDEO: Where you are in your life is NO ACCIDENT. You created your reality as it currently exists and YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE IT. It’s easy to stand still and invite you neighbor, your teacher, your cousin, your spouse, or even your children to be quiet observers at your pity party…but overtime STANDING […]
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By Alice Randall FOUR out of five black women are seriously overweight. One out of four middle-aged black women has diabetes. With $174 billion a year spent on diabetes-related illness in America and obesity quickly overtaking smoking as a cause of cancer deaths, it is past time to try something new. What we need is […]
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By Ayize Ma’at Ladies, Love yourself. Love yourself. Love yourself. Stop looking externally for validation, approval, recognition, celebration, adoration, etc. The source of truly lasting peace and love exists within. Ladies go within and learn to cherish you. You are o.k. just as you are. You are beautiful just as you are. You are imperfectly […]
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By Kerul Kassel It’s hard to imagine that this could be so, but I’m finding that I have to be ambitious about being “lazy”. How amusing! If you’re like most of my clients (and myself), you’re very used to packing every day full of activities, responsibilities, “stuff”. You may take pride and pleasure in the […]
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How Gratitude Can Help Us In Our Everyday Lives As Moms
/in Inspiration, Living With Intention, motherhood, Parenting/byBy Lori Radun When my older son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, my first reaction was relief – I finally knew the reason for his behavior. However, I was also overwhelmed with sadness, fear and anger. I felt sorry for my son and for myself. Like many others in similar circumstances, my question […]
Stand Up And Speak Out Against Bullying!!
/in Inspiration, Living With Intention/byOctober is National Bully Prevention Awareness Month. Special shout out to Tray “Poot” Chaney, Don Cox, and Lamar Tyler for putting together this video which drives home the point that we must stand up and speak out against bullying. Contrary to popular rhetoric bullies are not necessarily abused at home and don’t always suffer from […]
Nobody Else Can Do What I Want You To Do. That’s Why I Created You
/in Inspiration/byBy Lana Moline Perhaps you are growing weary as the person who everyone looks to for encouragement or a kind word. I know I’ve certainly seen those days but here’s what I know. Only you can be you. I had the privilege of speaking to a friend who is gifted in hospitality but over […]
My Thoughts In The Midst Of The Storm
/in Inspiration/byBy Lana Moline Some time ago I read in a book that “unprocessed hurt reproduces itself.” While most may think that this quote is reminiscent of the phrase “hurting people hurt people,” that is not exactly the reflection I am having today. Today my hurt is because I am still, along with many others, mourning […]
LOVING YOURSELF 101: Let Go Of How Other People Feel About You & Accept ALL Of Who You Are
/in Inspiration, Living With Intention/byBy Deborah L. Shipley Have you ever wished yourself away? I am not referring to leaving your precious life on this Earth; but rather, just wished you weren’t a certain way or did not have some particular qualities and mannerisms that were so apparent to you. I know I have. In the past, I’ve […]
Inspirational Moment: “Your Eyes Will Adjust”
/in From Across The Web, Inspiration/byVIDEO: Iyanla Vanzant teaches a “MUST KNOW” lesson in this clip where she talks about how we, as people, adjust our “vision” based on our circumstances and what’s going on (internally & externally) in our lives. What exactly does she mean by this? Listen in to this thought provoking and inspirational clip and make sure […]
Do You Have The Courage To Be You?
/in Inspiration/byVIDEO: Where you are in your life is NO ACCIDENT. You created your reality as it currently exists and YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE IT. It’s easy to stand still and invite you neighbor, your teacher, your cousin, your spouse, or even your children to be quiet observers at your pity party…but overtime STANDING […]
Do Black Women Secretly Desire To Be Fat?
/in A Woman's Point Of View, Black Women, Inspiration/byBy Alice Randall FOUR out of five black women are seriously overweight. One out of four middle-aged black women has diabetes. With $174 billion a year spent on diabetes-related illness in America and obesity quickly overtaking smoking as a cause of cancer deaths, it is past time to try something new. What we need is […]
ILLEGAL BUTT INJECTIONS: When Low Self Esteem Turns Into A Nightmare
/in Black Women, Inspiration/byBy Ayize Ma’at Ladies, Love yourself. Love yourself. Love yourself. Stop looking externally for validation, approval, recognition, celebration, adoration, etc. The source of truly lasting peace and love exists within. Ladies go within and learn to cherish you. You are o.k. just as you are. You are beautiful just as you are. You are imperfectly […]
Do You Have The Courage And Faith To Be LAZY?
/in Inspiration/byBy Kerul Kassel It’s hard to imagine that this could be so, but I’m finding that I have to be ambitious about being “lazy”. How amusing! If you’re like most of my clients (and myself), you’re very used to packing every day full of activities, responsibilities, “stuff”. You may take pride and pleasure in the […]