Becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. It’s forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuosly towards a better self. Michelle Obama If you don’t see that your story matters, chances are no one else will either. So even though it isn’t always easy, it’s important for you toContinue reading “Power of Voice”
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We All Have a Gift
Having a conversation with my mother a few months ago, she questioned whether or not she possesses any talents. I was in shock. How could she not know or realize her talents and the gifts God gave her (all of us). In the image above she actually made that outfit she’s wearing. She could sewContinue reading “We All Have a Gift”
Difficult Decisions of a Mother
My most cherished position in life has always been motherhood. Once I became a mother, I prayed for wisdom, especially with regards to making the best decisions for my children. Never did I imagine soon after giving birth to my second daughter that I’d be faced with the toughest decision of my life thus far.Continue reading “Difficult Decisions of a Mother”
Social Disintegration of Society (In the Present) Through the Eyes of Emile Durkheim
According to “Ritzer’s” Introduction of Sociology, Durkheim believed that the educational system should provide individuals with training for life in a broader society. He taught sociology of morality in hopes of the moral system being passed on to young people. His perspective was that society is held together by mechanical solidarity (a social/moral consensus). TheContinue reading “Social Disintegration of Society (In the Present) Through the Eyes of Emile Durkheim”
Moment in Time
Looking back over the years in refference to crime, it seemed as though criminal activity changed with the decade. At least according to what was choosen to be shared through news media, it appeared that way. Even though various crimes have always occured, the attention of a particular crime, as I recall, has always beenContinue reading “Moment in Time”
Limitless Peaks
My soul cries out yearning for the better me, I know I’m capable of being what I was set on this earth to be. A successful intelligent being overcoming all my misfortunes, at times I feel trapped inside a fire that’s scorching. Faced with adversity my mission is triumph, resilence is an attribute my ancestorsContinue reading “Limitless Peaks”
In The Presence Of An Angel
As a single mother I often felt guilty wondering if I was neglecting my children by working so much. Looking back, I some how managed to always have the weekends off and fortunate enough to keep a schedule during their school hours which meant having dinner together every evening as a family. Once my oldestContinue reading “In The Presence Of An Angel”
My Blogging Journey
I decided years ago to no longer allow myself to be overcome by fear. My eleven year old grandson has always encouraged me to not only embrace, but also utilize the world of technology which I’d intentionally made every effort to avoid (including cell phones). After seeing my progress since launching my blog on MarchContinue reading “My Blogging Journey”
Close to Loosing my Freedom
The year of 1996 I returned to California, excited for a fresh start. Almost immediately after moving into a beautiful new apartment in a quiet neighborhood, I began working. There were several relatives currently residing in the complex. One of which was my brother. Due to my qualifications, it wasn’t long before being offered anContinue reading “Close to Loosing my Freedom”
My Back Against the Wall
My first explicated lesson on faith came twenty-seven years ago from my then four year old daughter. Although I grew up attending various churches, the concept of spirituality was never explained in ways I was able to comprehend. It sounds silly now, but as a child I thought only blacks could be baptist and onlyContinue reading “My Back Against the Wall”
