Recently, I was in a coaching session with one of my mentees. We were discussing that she needed an attitude adjustment. FACT: she had spent considerable time reliving hurts inflicted on her by another person. She was “stuck” in the situation and could not find a way to put it behind her. This is a
On a Thursday of last month, I was participating in our weekly prayer line with my sister circle. We not only pray during our calls, but we share praise reports from the previous week. Several circle sisters had prayers answered, but others, in addition to prayers being answered, had received “Out of the Blue Blessings”
When spring was coming to an end, my grass was amazing. It looked great! I literally ran my bare feet it as if my lawn was a plush carpet. I was proud of it. But, as the summer progressed and the hot days increased in intensity, my grass began to turn brown. It
Recently, I met with a business mentor to review the new business plan he is helping me with. I was particularly excited about my draft because this is a completely new business venture, and I was proud to have already outlined the foundation for the business. When I sat down, he said, “I reviewed your
If you are a football fan, you have probably heard about the Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs mind-blowing playoff game. In my opinion, this was one of the best playoff games in the history of football, (well, since I have been watching football). This game, for Buffalo, was highly emotional and super important. The
A few months ago, I attended one of my favorite galas. It felt good finally to get dressed up and have a good time... with Covid safety style, of course. At the end of the gala's formal program, we had time to fellowship and dance. While mingling, my friend, the gala's visionary, came around to
A little more than a month ago, one of my sorority sisters encouraged me to join a yoga class to help accomplish my fitness goals. For years, I've wanted to get into better physical condition: build strength and endurance. However, this is one area I've struggled with in accomplishing the goals and plan I
This is the time of year when we start to wind down, prepare for the holidays, spend more time with family, and take extended vacations from work to reset for the upcoming New Year. Personally, I begin thinking about what my focus and goals will be for the next 365 days. After turning 40 in
This past October, I suddenly and unexpectedly lost my Aunt Shelley, my mother’s only sibling. Shelley’s death was a devastating shock to my family. While preparing for her mother’s homegoing service, my cousin, Michele`, asked me to speak on behalf of our family. When first asked, I felt on this occasion, I would not be
The Champion’s Pledge I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are my works, and my soul knows that well. I will empower my faith, activate my confidence and tackle my fears. There is NO one that can do what I do, the way that I do it. I am unique as a fingerprint and I
