Happy March-Eve, Divas! Another month is coming to an end and it’s been one packed with all kinds of awesomeness! We kicked off the month of love celebrating some awesome divas … OURSELVES! I challenged us all to celebrate the wonderful diva we see in the mirror each day; work on our positive self-talk and …
Glancing through my timeline on Facebook last night, I saw the cutest little diva on the red carpet: Too adorable for me! And, I, who have been so far removed from all things current had to ask just who she was. Quvenzhane’ Wallis is a 9-year-old actress that was nominated this year for the Academy …
Courtesy of Melanie @ Only A Breath This week I have to admit was one of those weeks that seriously tested my focus and dedication to making a true change. I shouldn’t be surprised, really. That’s typically what seems to happen when you make a conscious decision to walk a different path. What I …
Two years ago rather than come up with a list of resolutions that I knew I most likely wouldn’t keep I chose a word to be my “theme” for the year – gratitude. My intention was to have that word be something I worked on regularly and help me stay on track with my goals …
I had a teacher in 6th grade who was a complete God-send. She was one of those teachers that had a tough exterior but once you got to know them they were the sweetest, most sincere and caring individuals you’d ever meet. I can’t recall the exact scenario she used (I believe it was a …
I ran out of gas this morning on the way to work. Yeah. I know. I completely forgot I was supposed to get gas yesterday. It was too late. Too cold. Too dark. And I was too tired Saturday night on my way home. Completely side-tracked until I got in the car this morning and …
That friend called me again. Many of you may have one just like her (or him). There’s always something! No matter how good things are going, no matter how positive the outlook – there’s an urgent problem that will put their entire world in chaos and they try to suck you into the madness. DO …
Am I the only one that has a hard time letting go? Whether it’s things, people, thoughts? From being a packrat at times to holding on to toxic relationships – I can count numerous occasions where I have kept things around way past their expiration dates. I was driving around running errands earlier today and …
A conversation with a friend brought back the words I wrote in a post entitled Dreamkillers a couple of years ago: I remember years ago, someone very close to me said some very harsh words that stayed with me for years. Many times when I would go to do something new, their words would come …
Ever had something happen or be said that makes you just stop and question yourself. Did I just see or hear what I think I did??? I had one of those moments earlier over the weekend. My first reaction was disbelief. A very unfair allegation was made towards DWP and its motivations in a public …
As an inspirational speaker, Sherika V. Washington has a desire to share the tools our young people need in order to be heard, understood, and respected. Through a spoken presentation that includes practical application exercises, our young people will leave on fire; ready and equipped to make a change in themselves and in society. Speak …