Packing Light

Recently I signed up for a free 21 day meditation with Oprah and Deepak (who is no relation to Tupac as my sister seemed to be curious about), called Shedding the Weight - Mind, body and spirit. It was free, so I figured, why not? Can't hurt, right? I'm up to day 17 and I … Continue reading Packing Light

Being my own best friend

I've been getting the message of being your own best friend a lot lately, from all different places.  It's like  the universe is sending me signs.  One of these signs came from Afrika Bohemian of Tribe 53's post called  UHURU THURSDAYS: WOMBMAN OWN YOURSELF!  She had been inspired by a post Tikeetha from A Thomas Point of … Continue reading Being my own best friend

Knowing Your Worth

What is speaking the truth?  Speaking my truth?  Speaking your truth? It’s all different.  What is true to me may not be true to you.  But what matters is that we are true to ourselves.  To our true, authentic selves.  I was out the other night, for drinks and really wanted to go dancing.  Once … Continue reading Knowing Your Worth

My Son, My World (anxieties of a mother)

Yes, everyone says enjoy it because time flies by so fast.  Well guess what?  Those people are so right!  It’s like one day you are complaining about sports practices and band concerts and all of a sudden it’s like his whole childhood has flashed before my eyes.  Like you’re watching a movie. 

Ups and Downs and Other Lessons

It’s been a couple of weeks since I started my blog.  To be honest, around the same time I was starting my blog, I had just shared one of my first writings publicly.  (See link at bottom of blog)  It was a response to a blog I had read by Wendy Grossman, as well as, … Continue reading Ups and Downs and Other Lessons