You are going to make mistakes. You are sometimes going to do the very thing you said you wouldn’t. You are going to stumble and fall. You are going to be rude to yourself and ask yourself, “Why did I just do that, don’t I know better?” You do know better but, humanity in itself represents the inevitable presence of error. You will make mistakes … Continue reading Forgive Yourself.
You need to set some boundaries. A life without boundaries = open season on your a**! When you avoid setting boundaries, you are only encouraging disrespect and a lot of stress. Stress is the number one killer and in most cases, its avoidable. Letting people use you as a doormat to a home you’re not even welcome in is pure blasphemy. One more time for … Continue reading A Life Without Boundaries
It ain’t trickin` if you got it! I will always trick on me because I earned it, because I’m worth it and because I deserve the best of everything and I will always gift that to myself. Never stop dating yourself, rather you are in a relationship or if you’re single. Treat yourself to vacations, gifts, a new home, a trip to the hair salon, … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Should Date Yourself
Typically, people apply for jobs that they’re qualified for. You wouldn’t apply for a CEO position straight out of college. You wouldn’t apply to a Senior Technology Specialist position when you just got out of law school, right? Right. That said, it would behoove you to date like an employer. In other words, think of dates as interviews and don’t go on one until they’ve … Continue reading Date Like an Employer!
Sometimes when a relationship, situationship, friendship etc. doesn’t work out, we only recall the bad that came from that experience. But that perspective not only limits your scope, it also causes you to miss a rather large point. People can enter your life to show you what you don’t want. We expect people to show us what we desire but trust me, knowing what you … Continue reading I Know What I Don’t Want!
I have an e-commerce store, Kulturally Appropriate, and I’ve had it for a few years now. I started this business with $50.00, some creativity, a dream and no business plan – that’s the truth. Furthermore, not only did I lack a business plan, I had yet to create a marketing strategy as well. My only true plan was to start the business and getting started … Continue reading Posting on Social Media is Not a Marketing Plan.
I won’t dim my light because its blinding you, put some shades on! One more time for those in the back. I won’t dim my light because its blinding you, put some shades on! This season that I’m in includes unapologetic laughter, more flights than problems, a better body, a more expansive mind, in-depth spiritual healing and severed ties. It’s a great time to be … Continue reading Am I Too Bright?
That’s my superpower, I never give up! In my youth, I was forced to grow up because real life events occurred that shattered the fantasy land that youth requires. Now, I knew that criminals, jail, pain, divorce and anxiety are all real. They aren’t reserved for motion pictures and hood classics. That’s my story and although I wish things panned out differently, they didn’t. Whatever … Continue reading What’s My Superpower: Tenacity
Are you a patient person? Yes or no? I’ve learned to be. Patience is necessary because custom orders take longer. You desire a bold, exciting and unapologetic life, right? You want to travel, procreate, party, love, succeed? A basic life doesn’t require patience just complacency. That said, when you desire a personalized experience in this life, not one copy and pasted from societal norms and … Continue reading Custom Orders Take Longer
To be happy, what a chore it once was. I thought happiness was linked to a healthy family, money, vacations, a good job, kids, the perfect house, a nice car etc. but it’s not. Materialisms gift moments of happiness but not true internal joy. Being happy is merely a decision. Each day you can choose to be miserable or to be happy – simple, but … Continue reading 10 Things I Wish I Knew About Happiness When I Was Miserable!
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