It has been said that when one door closes, another one opens. I’ve learned that a door opens even if no door closes. Sometimes an avenue of familiar travel suddenly requires a detour to a rocky road. For me, a recent family emergency brought me to that rocky road. Surprisingly, the detour proved to be […]
Look for Your Light
There is no darkness, only light. Change your vision to unblock the light. In a darkened space, positive thoughts renew the spirit, and bring forth a new outlook. Sometimes we, purposely, close out the light . We find it is easier to remain in our downhearted state. But if we think about it, many of […]
Who’s Minding Our Rights?
No matter what the cause, the struggles put forth to defend a cause is what will be remembered. This thought came to mind after I listened to the comments made by Common and John Legend as they accepted their Oscars for the song Glory. The two wrote the song for the movie Selma; they received […]
Relax
Relaxing is not always a time to do nothing. When I come home with the intention to relax, I find myself looking for things to do that I enjoy; such as, craft projects, reading a book, or even a simple sewing project. When I mention to people how I spend a relaxing day or evening, […]
Life’s Challenges Serve as Building Blocks to Growth and Success
Sometimes we place obstacles in our own path. Is that our way of avoiding pending challenges? Challenges condition us—mentally and physically. They give us a chance to tap into the reserve of strength that reveals itself when all other options have been exhausted. The road to success may have various obstacles, but we can maneuver […]
A Cause for Courage
When my former landlord filed a lawsuit against me, I was not sure if I had the courage to challenge the accusation. Even after I read the claim and discovered it had been fabricated, based on lies, I felt helpless against the rental agency. According to the lawsuit, it had taken six months for the […]
You Are Up for the Challenge–You Are a Winner
Many challenges in our lives have proven to be bigger than we may have envisioned them to be. The challenges that we encounter do not always reveal the rewards at the onset, so we become fearful. I am sure that if the prize was immediately known, we would move forward, fearlessly. Sometimes we take on […]
Life’s Challenges Serve as Building Blocks to Growth and Success
Sometimes we place obstacles in our own path. Is that our way of avoiding pending challenges? Challenges condition us—mentally and physically. They give us a chance to tap into the reserve of strength that reveals itself when all other options have been exhausted. The road to success may have various obstacles, but we can maneuver […]
Reach Out Anyway
Reaching out to others could project you beyond your emotional comfort zone, thus, opening the possibility for rejection–or for an experience that might turn your life around and give you a better prospective. Some of us have the desire to reach out, but are waiting for someone else to take the first step. We sometimes […]
Life’s Obstacles Serve as Building Blocks to Growth and Success
Sometimes we place obstacles in our own path. Is that our way of avoiding pending challenges? Challenges condition us—mentally and physically. They give us a chance to tap into the reserve of strength that reveals itself when all other options have been exhausted. The road to success may have various obstacles, but we can maneuver […]