Immediate Family I’m grateful for… My marriage that is a constant source of honesty, grace, encouragement and sacrificial love My mom for being such a loving person My bright, healthy and happy son A loving husband that encourages me to…
Archives for November 2020
Boundaries for the COVID-19 Holiday Season
For so many of us, the word boundary causes great anxiety. Often, society tells us that our job is to always accommodate others, even at the expense of our own peace. But in the time of coronavirus, school closures and an impending flu season that has run right into the holidays, many people have had to think about how to set new and improved boundaries when it comes to protecting their families.
Ask for Gifts You Want This Christmas
Can you believe that we are only five weeks away from Christmas? I am SO looking forward to focusing on joy, hope and peace with my family instead of COVID-19 and election news for a few days. This year has been a dumpster fire has been so hard, and it’s only right that we saturate ourselves with joy whenever and wherever we can.
Tears for Our Sisters
This is a poem that came to me on the day that we received the verdict for the case involving the cops who killed Breonna Taylor. The ruling reminded me of so many others, and the fact that Black women have been irreparably harmed by white supremacy and racism in America.
We are so sorry, Breonna. We will always keep your legacy alive.
Self-Care Practices for Fall & Winter
Around four years ago, I started to take my self-care practice very seriously. After falling into a depressive state, I began therapy and I soon realized that my mind and my body are really all I have. This realization lead…
Holiday Activities for Socially-Distanced Families
For many of us, this holiday season will be our first spent away from our extended families. And it can be particularly rough if like me, you haven’t seen your family much this year due to social distancing. But, necessity is the mother of invention. COVID-19 is apart of our lives right now, so we must do some things differently.
November Affirmations
Which one of these affirmations resonates with you the most? I’d love to know! Keep blooming,
October Affirmations
Which of these affirmations resonates with you the most? I’d love to know! Keep blooming,
A Prayer to God Who Sees Us
Maker God, thank you for all that you have formed and shaped. Thank you for all that you have provided, as well as all that you’ve kept us from. Thank you for knowing us from the very beginning. Thank you…