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…
Tag: positivity
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 💕🌻 