Last week was rough for me. How about you? If it was smooth sailing for you, then I want to say “congratulations” but for those who were in the same boat as me, this post is for you. FLIGHT OR FIGHT Last week I was tried and tested in many ways, and by Thursday night,…
Tag: Mid-WYFE Motivation
What’s next after you fail? A World Record.
Sunday morning, I woke up to an article entitled “U.S. Hurdler, Who’s Not Going to Rio, Breaks World Record.” And I said to myself, whaatttt? How does that happen? My confusion drove me to click on the article, my inquisitive nature implored me to read, and I’m so glad I did. Here’s how someone can…
[Mid-WYFE Motivation] Don’t run from your tears, embrace the strength behind them
I come from a very long line of strong, independent but loving women. Woman who themselves have been tried and tested, and who gladly stood up to any obstacle that came their way. My grandmother, Ethel D., was the matriarch of my family before she passed and I wanted to be just like her. She…
[Mid-WYFE Motivation] Take the fear out of the unknown by saying “Yes”
Life has started moving faster and faster for me. I am enjoying this wonderful and amazing new writing journey of “please read my words and tell me what you think but don’t hurt my soul”, in hopes of making this my full-time career. And as unbelievable as this journey is going, even with the headway…
[Mid-WYFE Motivation Poem] Blood has nothing to do with love
This week we celebrate a holiday full of fellowship and love with our family and friends. Thanksgiving is a time for us to reflect on our blessings – those from the past year and even those yet to come. I’m truly humbled by all the blessings I’ve received up to this point in my life. And…
[Mid-WYFE Motivation] Remember to step back and take a look at your masterpiece
Originally posted on Nov. 8, 2015 How many times do we really take steps back voluntarily to reflect on life? And I’m not talking about those times when something fails and we are made to step back. No. I’m speaking of those moments before an obstacle or failure hits, where we pause, look up and step…
H.E.R. Crisis 