As we approach the end of the Gregorian calendar year, it feels very exhausting yet still hopeful. Perhaps 2023 offers the final conclusion to all types of challenges and blessings alike. What stands out for me the most is just how luck and divine grace permeates every situation I’ve experienced in 2022. The ego mayContinue reading “Stay Ready 2023 “
Category Archives: Familial Indoctrination Experience
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keeping it one hunnit
What does it mean to “Keep it 100”, also sometimes referred to as one “hunnit”, especially in 2022? Keeping it 100 is a slang phrase similar to an older colloquialism favored in the streets (remember the “keep it real” phrase) but it is even more widespread in the public lexicon. It generally means to stayContinue reading “keeping it one hunnit”
The Apology
Why is it so hard for some of US to simply apologize (I’m s-o-r-r-ry) when we’ve hurt someone whether intentionally or innocently? False accusations. Disrespect. Inconsiderate. Betrayals. Backstabbing. Slander. Abuse. Arguments. Ghosting. Greedy. Sabotage. Lying. Shady AF. All of these behaviors represent just a few of our human proclivities that could require one to justContinue reading “The Apology”
Celebrating Femininity
Women evolve and CHANGE over time as life experiences create opportunities for growth. There is also a definitive and natural aging progression hard wired into our DNA. As women, we often spend so much time at each stage of life just trying to BE somebody (friend/mother/lover & noticed/loved/respected) that we forget to appreciate and enjoyContinue reading “Celebrating Femininity”
Parental Boundary Enmeshment
Our personal familial indoctrination and dynamics will be quite different from person to person, family to family. Some will grow up in very nurturing, affirming and uncomplicated households. Many others were raised in unhealthy, traumatic environments by people who may have had emotional, mental, physical or even spiritual challenges. Both home environments offer versions ofContinue reading “Parental Boundary Enmeshment”
G.O.A.T Rejected+Protected
Naomi Osaka. Viola Davis. Serena Williams. Wilma Rudolph. Simone Biles. Eartha Kitt. Debi Thomas. Venus Williams. Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Rosie Perez. Flo-Jo. Mo’ne Davis. Gabby Douglas. Waris Dirie. Misty Copeland. Mary J. Blige What do ALL these women (past and present) have in common? Each one has a personal backstory filled with opposition and challenges that they’veContinue reading “G.O.A.T Rejected+Protected”