HELLO! It’s been three months since my last post, and I’ve got to tell you the minute you think your healing is complete is when your next mission starts. Let’s dive in! “All too often, our so-called strength comes from fear, not love; instead of having a strong back, many of us have a defended…
Tag: positivity
On Location! 📍💕🌻
Hey guys! As always, I’m back! A couple of days ago, while getting ready for work, I decided to listen to a podcast. Man, it was right on time! Dr. Brenè Brown is one of my favorite authors, and her research on shame, courage, and other emotions has truly been inspiring to say the least….
Metamorphosis 🦋
• a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one by natural or supernatural means.—Oxford Languages, 2022 🐛🐛🐛 Sometimes I feel overwhelmed and a tad bit off course—but that is the beauty of change. I realized that I do not have to be perfect—I have to be…
Focus On Your Strengths 💪🏽🏋🏽♀️
I’m glad to be back! The spring semester of grad school is finally finished. This go-around was different from the last, and although there were struggles, I found my strengths. What are your strengths? I found out just how strong I was during the pandemic, but I never honestly thought about my strengths. What are…
Give in or Grow? 🌷
Week 6 of writer’s block, and I’ve had enough. I’ve started posts. I’ve deleted posts. I’ve napped, cried, rewatched NCIS more times than I’d care to admit, and still—nothing. I got some unsolicited advice and quickly tossed it to the side. Because…honestly? How can this advice be sound? In actuality…it was the best advice ever….
Pressure on My Toes🩰
Overthinking.Overworking.Overexerting, and now my toes hurt. I’ve been reading “You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience” by Tarana Burke and Dr. Brene Brown, and reading many of my feelings as shared experiences among other Black people propelled me into self-acceptance. “Shame resilience, according to Brene Brown, “is the ability to…
Choosing Happiness: Granny’s Request 😇
Wow! 2021 is coming to a close, and it has been a phenomenal year. I am thankful for many things–the health of my family and friends, new additions to the family, my health, peace of mind, temperance, and for the confidence to step out on faith and finally start Garden of Growth. This year has…
Guess Who’s Back? 😉
Hey Gardeners! I know it’s been quite some time since the last post, so I wanted to let you know—I’m fine! LOL! I’ve been working, going to school, learning, listening, and trying to be as present as possible. I’ve been “focusing in” on different areas of my life. It’s been rewarding, and I want to…
En Route 🚏🚦
“During the course of a journey; on the way.”—Oxford Languages, 2021. Hi! I know it has been a minute since my last post. What can I say? LIFE! I went back to school this summer for a second master’s degree. It has kept me pretty busy. Do not get me wrong—my brain loves the challenge….
Garden of Growth 💕🌻 