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When you aim to be your authentic self a freedom comes with that. Freedom to be exactly who you are, freedom to embrace your flaws, and freedom to accept your mistakes and move forward. With being your authentic self, you also inspire others. You give them courage to be themselves. Read more “The Beauty of Authenticity”
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Earlier this year I began a solo one year reading bible journey. Each scripture and books of the bible were arranged and scheduled for me to complete reading. Initially I was apprehensive and wanted to do the journey with someone. However, with God leading the way it ended up being just me and I’m glad I did. Some people may think reading the bible is synonymous with religion. Often times it is, but for me it was important to have read it fully for myself before coming to any conclusions. It was important for me to have “inner standing” and “over standing” for my own personal journey, development, and spiritual growth. Read more “My One Year Bible Journey”
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Earlier this week World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day occurred on June 1st. Being a two-time survivor and thriver I continue to uphold the torch and spread awareness through my independent and organizational advocacy. Healing is really day by day after experiencing this gradual, insidious, and unsuspecting type of abuse. Read more “W.N.A.A.D.”
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Sometimes as creatives it can be easy to get distracted. The world around us tends to only show a few ways one can achieve success. While we abstract thinkers go beyond the box and choose to color outside the lines to make our living. To me it’s even bigger than that. We are choosing to acknowledge our inner voices and trusting our guts to dive in and succeed in our soul’s divine purpose. Read more “Dear Creatives, Dear US”
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“Hair can be freedom or bondage” “Self-Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker” Netflix, 2020. Octavia Spencer was superb in the portrayal of Sarah Breedlove also known as Madam C.J. Walker; the first self-made female millionaire in the United States. Read more “Review: Self-made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker”
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We chanted as you walked off the floor in Indianapolis for the last time, “KOBE, KOBE, KOBE”. You could feel the love in that arena. Dressed and my purple and gold, I didn’t care if I knew a soul. I went to that game, by myself. I was going to pay my respects before you retired. I was a genuine fan of your work, your craft, your game. People from all over, fans, different colors, different races came to support you. Bankers Life Fieldhouse was packed to the rafters. Beautiful how you were able to bring complete strangers together in one place, on one accord, for the same reason…you. Read more “Remembering Kobe: An Open Letter”
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There is such beauty in giving back. Not just monetary items or donations, but time. The importance of giving can help through the process of healing. It’s beautiful how attempting to brighten the spirt of others can brighten your own. An example, of such love was present on Thanksgiving 2019. Volunteers from all walks of life came out to Watkins Family Center to help. Read more “How Giving Back Can Help You Heal”