Mind

Self Respect

Self Respect

What is self respect? How does self respect differ from self-esteem? Self esteem is definitely thinking highly of yourself. However, self respect trains people how to treat you and what you are willing to tolerate within relationships. Our self respect…

Emotional Needs

Emotional Needs

According to pediatrician, Gabor Mate, “The secret of parenting is not in what a parent does but rather who the parent is to a child. When a child seeks contact and closeness with us, be become empowered as a nurturer,…

Good Company

Good Company

Good company is definitely a blessing! Humans are social beings. We do our best when we feel we belong and are of value in the communities we belong too. Establishing community requires effort as does maintaining any relationship. Sometimes, we…

Fun

Fun

What do you do for fun? Fun is defined as enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure. How do you break up the monotony of your days? Often, we can work long hours, pay high child support payments and toil without a…

Bliss

Bliss

What brings you bliss? When are you truly happy? Life is full of happy moments! Laughter, sharing a good story and enjoying the company of those you love are some of life’s greatest gifts! Why take those treasured moments for…

Thoughts are Things

Thoughts are Things

The thoughts you think are powerful. Thoughts are energy and where thought goes energy flows. Intentionally choosing uplifting thoughts and not holding onto anger is a sure way to improve your mental well-being. Listening to uplifting speakers and reading positive…

Tough

Tough

I tend to act tough when I don’t want to be vulnerable. I allow my masculine energy to flow through me and often times close my heart to others. However, I am learning to be kind which is easier said…

Moving Through

Moving Through

Losing someone you love is never easy. After someone is no longer in your life, it really makes a person question who and what is important. Staying stuck in the pain of loss is optional. Who has been prepared to…

Think for Yourself

Think for Yourself

When you are distracted, you are less of a threat to a system that thrives on complacency. There is a direct correlation between consumerism and corporate big business. Every alcohol advertisement, every beauty product and car ad you see is…

Life’s Terms

Life’s Terms

Some where in the aftermath of big life changes, things start to settle down and we begin to live from day to day again. Living on life’s terms can mean going with the flow. What is your flow? Who do…