We all appreciate compliments. They make us feel good, and they’re a great way to start the day. But what about criticism? Receiving criticism can feel like a personal attack, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There’s no denying that criticism can be tough to take. Nevertheless, If you’re able to appreciate and learn from it, it can […]
A Morally Bankrupt Underhanded Coward
Morally Bankrupt…unfortunately, some people may never recognize they have reached the point of moral bankruptcy. Denial, rationalization’s first cousin, maintains their perception of reality. Denial helps a person maintain fiction in the cold light of fact. Denial is a perversely remarkable creative ability that carries a tremendous potential cost. Donald Trump is a morally bankrupt underhanded coward. The man is […]
A HAUNTING Voice From the Past…Fountain Hughes
Hey Folks! This blog post is for you. I hope you’re having a great day and are ready to learn something about and listen to the voices of African American men who worked to build this country up and have never been shown any appreciation. Throughout history, thousands of men and women desire to be talked about and shown […]
Sojourner Truth…Is What They Call Her 2
Sojourner Truth They called her Sojourner Truth, but in actuality, her name was Isabella Baumfree. She was born in 1797 in Ulster County, New York, to James and Elizabethan Baumfree. Along with her parents, she spent her life on the Johannesburg estate as a slave. Dutch was her first language since Dutch people enslaved her. Despite everything, when she turned […]
1…Your Strength Skills … Never Stop Improving!
Strength… It is virtually impossible to move forward in a world of negativity without having mental strength through the following attributes: Adaptability – able to adjust to new conditions. Endurance- enduring an unpleasant or difficult situation without giving way. Steadfastness-firmly loyal or constant; unswerving. Dependability- trustworthy and reliable. Effectiveness -successful in producing a desired result. With personal strengths comes the balance […]