Supportive Community: “Keep elevating, sis!” Saboteur: “She finished another item on her list to build her business. I need to work harder at reminding her that she can’t make it.” Sound familiar? Self-sabotage is the inner critic or saboteur whose goal is to remind you of what you can’t do, won’t do, and aren’t capable… Continue reading
Tag: self-love
Calm Through the Storm
I am gliding into September wanting to grow in my VALUE practice. That said, I remember Hurricane Irma in September 2017 in the Tampa Bay area as a major storm referred to as a category level 3. A storm of like this heavy rain and wind gusts greater than 90 mph. Most often the power… Continue reading
VALUE Season
Welcome to the VALUE season! Like hurricane season, it is full of trials and tribulations, but what’s for sure is that VALUE is possible. During hurricane season, tropical storms may occur, resulting in rain, blown leaves, and potential destruction. While also offering days of beautiful skies and rejuvenation of nature. VALUE season, for me, changes… Continue reading
Loving Me In Spite Of: My Journey of Exploring My Inner Child
My journey to self-love began with changing my mindset. As I explored my inner child, I discovered unfortunate incidents buried deep within me, and they lay dormant until a triggering event happens in my life. The triggering event is the catalyst for how I respond. Loving me includes healing from these things, ridding myself of… Continue reading
Putting It Into Practice: “Mkay”
My dad is an instrumental part of my life. Although he is not here in body, he lives on in spirit. Hearing a snippet of his voice “mkay” or “love you too, babe.” His laugh. Feeling his hug. Picturing him standing back, observing what his family is doing. I imagine him sitting on my lanai.… Continue reading
Consider Me: Breaking Down the Invisible Wall
When I was nine years old, I was a little chunky. Subsequently, I was picked on at school. My dad believed the solution was exercise. He began to teaching me to consider me. First, my journey to exercise began with a conversation. Second, the benefits. Finally, I wouldn’t be alone in the process. At the… Continue reading
Letting Go: May Gave Me Permission
As a child and teen growing up in the 70s and 80s, I asked my parents’ permission. Certainly, asking was the expectation. I would always start my ask by saying, “Mom/Dad may I…?” I couldn’t do what I wanted, how I wanted, or when I wanted. However, as an adult, I asked less and did… Continue reading
Self-Love: I Choose Me
I’ve come to realize that there is a consequence to contorting to the status quo and not listening to my gut. Dimming my light by accepting what isn’t for me. Subsequently, taking an emotional toll on me. Feeling sadness. Expressing frustration. Haunted by episodes of isolation. It became clear that I needed to refocus my… Continue reading
Health and Wellness: Snarky Snacks
On July 9, 2016, I had type 2 diabetes and hypertension. I recall going to church that day knowing my blood sugar was over 300. Not feeling well- my health and wellness in question. The choir was singing “Worth” by Anthony Brown & Group Therapy. Immediately, God told me to change my life. Get healthy,… Continue reading
Hope: Kaleb’s Heart
My grandson is seven years old. For a little person, he is sensible. He’s had experiences that many children his age have not. Finding hope while adapting to circumstances extending past what video games he wants to play. Wondering who he will play with outside, or what happened on the playground. He is a child.… Continue reading