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: reality check
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…
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Desensitize (v): to make (someone) less likely to feel shock or distress at scenes of cruelty, violence, or suffering by overexposure to such images. (Google) The times that we are living in right now, right as I am writing this post, are pulling out an array of emotions: anger, confusion, fear, disgust, sympathy and acceptance. Acceptance….
[Mid-WYFE Motivation] Forgiveness is the perfect gift for yourself
One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do in life is to forgive. I was raised on the core values of respect and honor and above it all was love. I watched my grandmother give everyone she could reach love and compassion, whether they deserved it or not. And all I’ve wanted to do…
[Mid-WYFE Motivation] Life is about the fight
I’ve always wonder why things seem to come so hard for me. And I don’t mean understanding an algebraic equation or trying not to fall during roller skating. I’m talking about fighting for personal matters of the heart and soul. From fighting about my blackness to my first white boyfriend in elementary, to fighting to stay off…
[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] Did you make that jump yet?
So over the last few posts I’ve talked about “cleaning house” mentally before entering the New Year, and then I challenged you to take steps toward those long-term goals that have mysteriously taken a back seat in your life. Now since we’ve made it past the hard part, have you jumped yet? Have you made…
H.E.R. Crisis 