Here is what I have since come to learn: anytime one embraces her light, the voltage is turned up. And this causes one of two reactions from those around her. They will either celebrate her light for the warmth and clarity it provides, or they will despise her light because, in its presence, they cannot deny their shadows. The latter of the two possible responses usually results in attempts – consciously or unconsciously, maliciously or innocently enough – to dim, if not eliminate, her light.
2024: A Year of Commitment
At the start of each year, I seek guidance from the Spirit on purposefully living into it: How am I being instructed to approach the new year?… I now know that 2024 is the year I must align all things with my sense of purpose and finish what I start, no matter how long it’s been or how long it takes. That boils down to a concept that is a huge area of growth for me – COMMITMENT.
Successful or Faithful?
: “God does not demand that I be successful. God demands that I be faithful.” – Mother Teresa
Choose Wisely
Some sociologists say that we are the average of the five closest people to us… Therefore, it is vitally important that you choose your friends wisely. Make sure you surround yourself with people who can help you build a bridge to your destiny. This means they need to have similar mission, similar vision, and positivity when it comes to your …
Jump In, Already!
Repost from April 28, 2014 Have you ever seen those people who stand at the edge of the pool, trying to talk themselves into jumping in? Imagine this: It’s a hot, sunny day, and everyone around is having a great time splashing and playing games like Marco Polo and water volleyball. Everything inside of me wants to partake in the festivities; …
The Orator
The Orator. That was the title one of my best friends gave me. This is the same best friend who knew for years that behind the smiles and charisma, underneath the “floetic” orations that I often gave, was a young woman who had not found her voice. How ironic!