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Encouragement 101: Do What’s Good

You have a decision to make. We often make choices based on what makes us feel good. However, our “feel good” may not be our “what’s good”. Right choices are often hard choices. However, make the wrong decision and you can make your life tougher than what it has to be. Choose what’s good and … Continue reading Encouragement 101: Do What’s Good

Do You Really Have To Specialize In One Particular Field? Not Really. The Joys of Being a Generalist.

If you are anything like me, you have spent several hours a day either trying to figure out what your purpose in life is or how to fulfill your already discovered purpose. Life’s clock is ticking and society is pressuring you to figure out why you are taking up space on the earth. What pressure!! … Continue reading Do You Really Have To Specialize In One Particular Field? Not Really. The Joys of Being a Generalist.

The Dilemma of Discovering Your Purpose (and Specialization)

If you are anything like me, you have spent several hours a day either trying to figure out what your purpose in life is or how to fulfill your already discovered purpose. Life’s clock is ticking and society is pressuring you to figure out why you are taking up space on the earth. What pressure!! … Continue reading The Dilemma of Discovering Your Purpose (and Specialization)

To Sis, With Love – Look At You Now!

    To Sis, Wow! You have come such a long way. The naysayers have to take a back seat now. They talked about you, ridiculed you, and said you would amount to nothing, but look at you now! You have gotten yourself together, and well put together at that. Sis, I like where you … Continue reading To Sis, With Love – Look At You Now!

MY NOVEL NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON KINDLE

Get Your Copy! I wrote this book with women in mind.  It is important for all women to honor other women and cultivate healthy relationships among women. This novel is truly exemplary of such principles. In addition, special attention was made to show appreciation of different cultures with characters from the Caribbean, Africa, and the UK. … Continue reading MY NOVEL NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON KINDLE

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Engaging, Lively, and Culturally Rich! Life As Josephine takes place in the 1990s, chronicling the formative years of a strong-willed Bronx, New York teenager, Josephine Peters. Josephine is confident and self-assured but feels misunderstood by her mother Frances. She rocks her hair naturally, in afros and twists, during a time when it was not so popular, especially … Continue reading GET YOUR FREE E-BOOK

Blind Faith (vs. Being Blinded By Your Faith)

    I am a Christian. I know God is real. I know this because I have experienced Him. Not because I was coaxed into it by my parents dragging me to Sunday School when I was a child. Not because I was told if I did not believe I would go to hell. Not … Continue reading Blind Faith (vs. Being Blinded By Your Faith)

Encouragement 101: Shhhh! Don’t Say What You’re Thinking

You remember when you were younger and you said everything that was on your mind?! Back then it was cute because kids say the darndest things. However, you are no longer a child. Not everything that can be said should be said. Practice weighing your thoughts and use the necessary wisdom to determine whether those … Continue reading Encouragement 101: Shhhh! Don’t Say What You’re Thinking

Shhhh! Don’t Say What You’re Thinking

You remember when you were younger and you said everything that was on your mind?! Back then it was cute because kids say the darndest things. However, you are no longer a child. Not everything that can be said should be said. Practice weighing your thoughts and use the necessary wisdom to determine whether those … Continue reading Shhhh! Don’t Say What You’re Thinking

Encouragement 101: Be Understanding

It is important that you are open to understanding. Understanding not only others, but yourself too. Often times, we are our biggest enemy. We are not patient enough with ourselves so we can get a full understanding of who we are and our purpose. Though we often assume we do,  we don’t always know ourselves … Continue reading Encouragement 101: Be Understanding