I have a lot of questions today - have you ever asked yourself, “How much do I really love myself?” I know, that’s a really random question that I have never asked myself either, but I think it’s worth asking. Do you love yourself enough to have love left over to give to others? Is it possible to love others while hating yourself?
Read MoreWhen people counteract the #BlackLivesMatter slogan with #AllLivesMatter, I say you are absolutely right in stating that all lives matter. HOWEVER, when we say that black lives matter, we are simply bringing to the forefront the issue that, for a very long time, black lives have not treated as if they matter. The #blacklivesmatter slogan simply means that all lives matter INCLUDING black lives.
Read MoreWhat we say to ourselves is as significant as what we say to others. Have you ever wondered why we are so hard on ourselves and yet are easily forgiving towards others? If it's unacceptable for other people to say mean things to you, why is it acceptable for you to say mean things to yourself?
Read MoreWorking from home is a new concept for most people during this corona virus pandemic. For some, it’s exciting to not have to wake up early to go into the office. For others, the idea of working from home in a tight space with their spouse, kids, dogs, and everything else in between sounds like hell. So how do you ensure that you are able to successfully work from home daily and remain sane during quarantine?
Read MoreOne of the biggest lessons I’ve learned over the years is mastering the ability to say no to people. Most times we make commitments to things that we don’t really want to do because we are afraid to say no and hurt people’s feelings.
Read MoreHave you ever heard a song that just made you feel so sad, or made you feel like dancing, or made you feel like falling on your knees in worship? Music has the power to move people, words have the power to change people. Everything that you consume is affecting you one way or the other. What are you listening to?
Read MoreWe all know that one person that as soon as they walk into a room, your mood instantly changes and you ask yourself, ‘why are they here?’ We also know that one person that as soon as they walk into a room, everyone is so happy that he/she is there. Which one are you? Are you grumpy and always complaining that you make people not want to be around you? Are you aware that you are emotionally draining your friends and family whether in person or over the phone?
Read MoreThe most amazing thing happens to a woman’s body when she’s pregnant – the miracle of carrying a baby and having it feed from you in utero is just unfathomable. The body goes though so many changes during this period, it’s no wonder, women don’t really tend to feel like themselves.
The joy comes when you get to see the tiny human you have been carrying in person. Nothing compares to the warmth you feel when you see their eyes open for the first time, when you see them smile for the first time, when they say their first words, or take their first walk. It’s a lot of FIRSTS that will get you excited every single time.
Read MoreAs the year draws to a close, it’s imperative to take a moment to reflect on your life in the past year - challenges that you have overcome, prayers that have been answered, and asking God to search your heart to see where you need to change and become a better person.
Read MoreThis past weekend, WM Hope Foundation hosted its second annual fundraising dinner, on December 1st, to commemorate World AIDS Day. It’s always a great pleasure to see people united for a great cause that in many ways, has affected each one of us in one way or another. According to a report by the World Health Organization, as of 2017, there were 36.9 million people living with HIV/AIDS worldwide; 940,000,000 died from the disease.
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