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When the World Loves You
I hate to have to be the one to tell you this after all, you woke up today optimistic and here I am feeding you words that I know you do not want to hear but I wouldn’t be much of a friend if I didn’t tell you the truth about how the world loves… Continue reading
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Mother to Son | Langston Hughes
Well, son, I’ll tell you: Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair. It’s had tacks in it, And splinters, And boards torn up, And places with no carpet on the floor— Bare. But all the time I’se been a-climbin’ on, And reachin’ landin’s, And turnin’ corners, And sometimes goin’ in the dark Where there… Continue reading
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Alone | Maya Angelou
Lying, thinking Last night How to find my soul a home Where water is not thirsty And bread loaf is not stone I came up with one thing And I don’t believe I’m wrong That nobody, But nobody Can make it out here alone.Alone, all alone Nobody, but nobody Can make it out here alone.There… Continue reading
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The PBS Blog Podcast Ep 14 – Everything You Do Has an Intention
Today’s podcast topic was requested by one of our listeners. A few weeks ago I posted a quote to my IG that read: Today, I am explaining what is meant by this phrase and how intention works itself out in our lives. I am not going to say much here because I really want you… Continue reading
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No Whining Wednesday – Stop over-explaining yourself to People
Welcome back to No Whining Wednesday, the only day of the week where you do not get to whine, complain, and criticize for an entire 24hour period. If you are new to this blog or new to this segment, visit the first post HERE. Today’s quote: We live in a world where people post memes… Continue reading
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Establishing Boundaries
I’ve learned to establish boundaries. To understand that if I don’t feel good about something, it’s OK to say no, turn it down or cancel a commitment and not feel guilty about it. Establishing boundaries is a form of self-respect. You are honoring your integrity and taking responsibility for who you are. And when you… Continue reading
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10 Ways to Write an Unforgettable Memoir | Shayla Raquel
Check out this most excellent post from Shayla on writing a memoir. Number One is a most important point. I always wanted to write a memoir but I stopped writing the drafts and deleted the sneak peeks I’d shared with my email list (so embarrassing lol) and decided to start over. I’ve learned so much… Continue reading
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