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The Power of Our Words: Choosing to Build or Destroy!

We’ve all experienced it: voicing frustrations about traffic, complaining about co-workers, or feeling let down by a missed chance. Whether you know it or not, complaining is as inherent as breathing and can often serve as a release. However, as the proverb states, “Complaining is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but doesn’t take you anywhere.” All it does is generate anxiety and stress for those around you. My purpose in weaving together my stories isn’t...

The Gangsta-Thug Narrative: Who’s affected…2?

The Gangsta-thug …image and enthusiastic embrace of society’s stereotypes are the most pressing problem facing African-American males.  When they see you, it’s shameful that the hue of your skin defines who you are in the eyes of the world; (the police)for sure. (You are an abomination!) And so…the rules of law don’t immediately pertain to you. In most atrocious ways, you are guilty until proven innocent. Then again, that part…until proven innocent never comes into play. Why? Because you fit the Gangsta-thug narrative! Therefore, there...

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Actions….Put Into Words 2!

Actions  speak…I plan to start this blog post by asking you: Who do you think has more credibility? A person who speaks with conviction and is passionate about their beliefs, Or someone whose words don’t mean anything? Okay…I’ll tell you what I think.  It’s a simple fact: actions speak louder than words. In my experience, if someone is confident enough in what they believe in taking action, the words they speak are less relevant. This is because their efforts have...

Actions….Put Into Words 2!

Actions  speak…I plan to start this blog post by asking you: Who do you think has more credibility? A person who speaks with conviction and is passionate about their beliefs, Or someone whose words don’t mean anything? Okay…I’ll tell you what I think.  It’s a simple fact: actions speak louder than words. In my experience, if someone is confident enough in what they believe in taking action, the words they speak are less relevant. This is because their efforts have...

BRAIN-CHILD ATTESTATION

    Don’t Let Your Past Bother Your Future. Encouraging Words can be powerful. Especially in times like these, when we feel a little down and not quite ourselves again after the recent events in our lives—no matter how big or small they may have been.   Because of this…we all need words that uplift our spirits during these challenging times– mainly because the world isn’t as it once was but will eventually get better if we follow instructions without...