How Much Do You Push Yourself To Leave Your Comfort Zone? #NaBloPoMo

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My road is not always easy, nobody said it would be, and if you use the word perfect, I know you’re not referring to me. But here’s what I do, Forget the junk behind me, I set my sights on my higher calling. And by faith, I’ll apprehend. –“Press” by Fred Hammond  . I never [...]

Music Mondays: Feeling Stuck? A Song To Empower Yourself In 3 Minutes

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Let’s face it: feeling stuck in life kicks rocks. It does. I know this for a fact because it happened to me last week (hence my absence from the blog–my apologies). a Song To Empower Yourself The gamut of emotions that you go through during a moment of being at a standstill can feel like [...]

Jada Pinkett Smith On CNN: Bold, Fearless, And Speaking Out For Social Injustice [VIDEO]

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“So much about Jada inspires me, but mostly it is her boldness, bravery, and actions for social good. The talented and beautiful actress is fearless when it comes to speaking out on injustices. She applies that same fearlessness to her career and her family life.”   These are the words that I said about actress [...]

QuickVid: Wisdom From Ella Joyce: It Is Never Too Late To Change

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How often have you had an experience where you have made a mistake or misstep in life, and because of it, you convinced yourself that it was too late to turn things around for yourself? I know that I have had a few moments where I felt that way myself. . When those feelings of [...]

Honoring Women’s Month: 8 Phenomenal Women Of Inspiration

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Although I missed out on International Women’s Day due to everything that was happening in my family at the time, I did not want to let this month go by without recognizing it somehow!   There are so many women who have inspired me in my lifetime. However, I wanted to take a moment to [...]

Music Monday: When Grief Takes Over, Listen To The Voice Within

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A few weeks ago, I shared the news in a post here that my family had suffered two unexpected deaths within two weeks of each other. I kind of left it at that, because at the time, it was still much too difficult for me to speak on or even express how I was feeling [...]

You Are Beautiful Stickers: Big Inspiration In A Little Package [VIDEO]

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      It always blows me away how the tiniest acts of kindness and expressions of love can make such a phenomenal difference in the lives of others.   On her website, Oprah features Chicago artist Matthew Hoffman as part of  her “Super Soul Sunday” program.   His mission in life is simple – [...]

The Beauty Of Empowerment Through Unity: The Door by Ava DuVernay [VIDEO]

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“The Door,” by Ava DuVernay, the fifth Miu Miu Women’s Tale, is a celebration of the transforming power of feminine bonds, and a symbolic story of life change .The Door by Ava DuVernay The symbolic center of The Door is the front entrance of the protagonist’s home. As she opens it to greet a friend [...]

Pausing For Encouragement Part 1: Words Of Wisdom From Kierra Sheard [VIDEO]

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These words truly lit a fire in my heart and rejuvenated my mind…..I hope that they do the same for you.   Listen as Stellar Award-winning Gospel Singer Kierra Sheard shares words of encouragement, wisdom, and inspiration. .. Kierra Sheard. .

Recap: Monica Cost Empowerment Series: Ending The Waiting To Your Beginning

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Last night I had the pleasure of beginning the Monica Cost Empowerment Series. Monica is author of the book “The Things I Used to do to Sneeze!: How to Live an Authentic Life with Awesome Sensations.” As I participate in these special series, I will be sharing my notes taken from the hosted “Power Calls” [...]