I have a question: How has adversity contributed to your personal growth? 

Whether created on my own accord or otherwise, adversity leaps into my life to teach me valuable lessons. During such times I am reminded of the powerful Serenity Prayer:

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can...

I have a question: How does contentment serve you?

For me, it serves as spiritual satisfaction in any given area (or all areas) of my life. As I gradually learn to embrace contentment and become hungry for growth, this silent companion replaces calamity with calm.

However (comma), whenever I feel ...

Not so secretly, I am a huge fan of books and plants. Why?

Solitude.

Books readily remove me from disruptive or unexpected life experiences. They also have the uncanny capability of introducing me to new understandings such as introspection, history, and personal development. In the quiet moments,...

Twelve years ago, on January 7th, I wrote a poem dedicated to my definition of contentment and self-love.

At the time it was written, my living situation appeared bleak on the outside. The obstacles I encountered subjected me to doubt, discouragement, and internal discord — all while approaching th...

Happy New Year, ya’ll 🎉

Yes, we are well into the year and my salutation is surely intentional. No doubt, this jubilant journey of ‘22 has begun with new adventures. I don’t know about you, but it has already introduced me to the unexplained and unexpected — in positive ways. A welcoming such as th...

I have a question for you: When was the last time you experienced a spiritual, mental, or emotional breakdown?

You know, the kind that has you crying uncontrollably while searching in desperation for a solution to (fill in the blank). The heart pounding, gut wrenching kind of breakdown that has you...

I have a question: When was the last time you laughed with your Self?

Ya’ll, I laugh with my Self all the time! Why?

Firstly, because I can. LOL! (Pun intended). Secondly, because I understand and fully accept my quirkiness. I’m animated, make up my own vocabulary to express my Self, and will choo...

I have a question: How do you encourage others in their healing?

As the world evolves, more and more people are sharing their past and present traumas, dis-eases and unspoken complexities.

When such topics are shared, it is imperative each individual has a trusted community to express their hurts,...

I have a question: How do you define success?

Though the treasures we use to balance the scales of success vary from person-to-person, there is one commonality—perception. Does that come from our upbringing or simply a composition of variables from defining moments in our lives?

Tangible and Int...

I have a question: What is the current vision for your life?

At present, mine keeps me up at night.

It causes me to toss and turn with triumph in my sleep. It wakes me with evidence of tears upon my pillow. It kisses me with comfort when I shiver with doubt. It supplies my veins with unspeakable v...

I have a question: Have you ever avoided your reflection in fear of what you may see?

I have.

Once upon a time, when I tried to peer into the windows of my soul, I retreated in fear of what I may find.

A Poem Riddled with Pain

I recently read a poem I wrote during my toxic entanglement with Al...

I have a question: What is the value of a journal?

For me, the collectible for record keeping is a priceless, prized possession!

Journaling as a Record of Spiritual Growth

Just as smartphones and social media platforms reintroduce me to memories with visual timelines of my past, journals allow ...