Living with so much potential….when will you execute?
How many times have you said, 'I will get it done today, I will start today'? How many second chances have you taken for granted? What will it take to see your potential through? Are…
Growing from insecurities
Let's get clarity on insecurities. Insecurities are nothing more than opportunities to look within, grow and love yourself more. Having the will to recognize and acknowledge your own insecurities is the first step in such growth and…
New Year’s Blinders… Are you wearing yours?
Anytime you make a firm decision to set a goal and begin taking the necessary steps to achieve it, a certain level of focus is required and often times, adjustments are needed. Although you may…
Purging for the new year
Purging, cleaning out and second chances are some of the most liberating moments in life, as it is these moments that bring clarity and offer the chance to start over once again. A chance to…
The Pit stops of Life; Is God in…
I believe too often we experience many pit stops in life that perhaps God has nothing to do with. Because of His grace, He continues to press the brake pedal, still there with you. Because of His mercy, the…
Staying the course
There is promise in consistency, in faith, and in your own personal strengths if and only if you learn to stay the course. How many times do you hear about the importance of staying focused? Especially today,…
Creating a habit of positive energy
Imagine living a life in which you are always positive; positive when it comes to personal challenges, positive when others can't see their way, positive when none of your plans unfold, and positive when disappointment…
The Mentality of always ‘Putting it off’
When you take a look at the daily habits you encounter on a consistent basis, do they invite you to a lifestyle of 'getting it done as soon as possible' or 'putting it off as long as possible'?…
Tuning into your own reality
What does it mean to tune into your own reality? Reality tv may be the first thing that comes to mind when reading a headline such as 'tuning into your own reality'. Reality has taken on…
Get into your own zone
The best way to get where you aspire to be is to simply get into your own zone. With all there is going on today, I dare to say we are living in the most distracting times…
Enjoy life…..if you know what I mean
Enjoy life! Anyone can agree that if nothing else, we must learn to enjoy life. No matter what negative and challenging experiences we endure, in the end we must always find a way to enjoy life.…
Teaching our children to be leaders
As a child growing up, I learned alot of things, such as the expectation to do well in school, make good grades, listen to your teacher, and respect your elders. I also learned to get…
Time is drawing near…
As we embark upon the last quarter of this year, 2014, it would behoove us all to do the often times dreaded self-check that is so badly needed in this life. Have I progressed at…
#WomenStrong: Reflecting on the Gray Classic Women’s Empowerment…
Photo courtesy of Neil Nicholson Saturday, July 19, 2014. It was a perfect day for the occasion. Rainy, dreary, calm and peaceful...the kind of weather that often brings a much-needed boost in motivation, inspiration, and…
Seeking Peacefulness In Chaos
~Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and…
Start Your New Year’s Resolutions Today!
How many times have you started a New Year's resolution on January 1st only to find yourself giving up or giving in only days, weeks, or months later? Perhaps this time, doing things a little…
What is the highest level of respect between…
How many times have you been asked a question or for an opinion, and felt obligated to only share an answer that would especially ease tension and spare feelings? Any time this happens and we decide not to honor…
Working on the Whole Self
When we recognize the talents and the stronger attributes we've acquired, often times, we tend to direct more attention to these areas in our lives and allow other areas to be neglected. Too often we overcompensate…