The holidays are coming. The holidays remind some people of the loved ones they’ve lost. It can be hard to enjoy the Holidays when you are thinking about people you wish were still here. Logging into Instagram and scrolling down your timeline, and seeing happy families is not a joyful experience for everyone. It can... Continue Reading →
In many ways, boundaries are the beginning of personal and spiritual freedom. I did not always know how to set boundaries. I had to go to therapy to learn how to set boundaries, and I wish I had done it sooner. Before I set boundaries, I felt like I was being run raggedy trying to... Continue Reading →
It has not been easy for me to try and maintain a work-life balance. The weeks fly by. The two days I am off on the weekend are filled with trying to take care of my living space, spend time with my family, and maintain my social life. Now that I am in London, I... Continue Reading →
My son can’t even talk yet, but he knows how to tell us “No.” He knows how to communicate that he doesn’t want something. I would imagine that at his age it is easy for him to say no without worrying about the social consequences of him speaking the truth or hurting my feelings. Saying... Continue Reading →
As I get older there are some songs that I just cannot listen to with the same intensity that I did when I was younger. At times I feel as if the banging beats give me a headache. Do not get me wrong, I love music of all kinds, but some music I can only... Continue Reading →
The internet has changed so much since I was younger. Long gone are the days of opening my email and hearing “you’ve got mail.” Now I can be reached all day on multiple platforms all day. It seems like the notifications do not stop ringing. The internet has grown into a terrific way to connect... Continue Reading →
It can be difficult to navigate a healthy relationship when you and your loved one have vastly different ways of communicating with each other. A lack of effective communication can make you feel unheard and unloved. Sometimes we write off what we do not understand as a lack of care when it is a lack of... Continue Reading →
Am I taking responsibility for my actions or am I looking for a way to find peace without self-edification? I've noticed recently that people have gravitated toward belief systems that don’t cause them to have to take responsibility for their actions. Everyone else is the negative energy that they need to keep themselves from. They... Continue Reading →
Do you remember when you made an earnest request before the creator asking and hoping for the things you have now? Do you remember feelings of sorrow and crying out wishing for your prayers to be answered? What happened when your request was granted? What happened when you realize that you were living in the... Continue Reading →
Has it ever seemed like everything good was happening for everyone else except you? You are barely able to maintain your job, while others are getting promotions. You may be having family problems, while others seem to have happiness in their families. It can be very disheartening to feel that you must continually give congratulations.... Continue Reading →
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