A few days ago I felt the need to express something in my spirit. I initially put it off. However, after listening to a podcast a Facebook friend sent me earlier today, I feel the need to self-reflect. The podcast she shared with me was like a personal life documentary….
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Random Thoughts
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Dreams of My Father
Last night, I had a nightmare. I dreamt my father was trying to kill me. The dream was so vivid. My heart was racing a little when I opened my eyes, and I couldn’t go back to sleep. I suppose my thoughts were waging war in my mind, unbeknownst to…
Interesting Aspects of Life
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What Are Your Family Values?
As I think about the family values within the black community I am saddened by our combined failure to promote and encourage a healthy home life. The facts don’t lie. 7 out of every 10 black children are born in a single parent household. More families are getting divorced. Many…
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My Thoughts on Abortion
Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision striking down Roe v. Wade. This is a big deal. After seeing a few ignorant social media posts I decided to write a blog expressing my thoughts on abortion and the ruling today by the U.S. Supreme Court. I will not dare…
Spiritual and Mental Clarity
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Abortion. Where Do You Stand?
A drafted opinion from the Supreme Court was recently leaked to the public. Why is this important? The leaked draft contained information on how our Supreme Court judges will eventually vote to strike down Roe v. Wade, which will give each state the right to create their own laws regarding…
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Community Investment
Today was interesting. It started with me pulling the sheets over my head, wishing I didn’t have to go to work. As I didn’t want to get out of bed. I was tired from working and traveling all day yesterday, and I didn’t get to my hotel until almost midnight….
Relationships
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Thoughts on Marriage
A few nights ago my brother and I found ourselves discussing the topic of marriage and family, specifically in the African-American community. He shared a few ideas that really made me think. He made the statement that, “most successful marriages are those that are financially stable.” Now I know the…
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To My Future Wife
The holidays make us all emotional. Christmas and Thanksgiving will always help me recognize what’s most important to me… family and love. It is now a few weeks into 2020; I’ve begun to notice a lot of females on social media posting unfiltered heartfelt opinions… mind you, this isn’t always…
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Life Lessons: Growth requires change
One thing I will never understand is why people are so afraid of change. Some people will never look to build a relationship with someone outside of their circle of friends… or better put, “safety net”. I was talking to a friend tonight about how some of his friends and…
Relationships
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My Depressing Dating Life
My dating life sucks right now. It seems as if every woman who I find attractive either lives thousands of miles away, is in a committed relationship, or she is simply not interested in me. It’s even hard to find someone to flirt with! And, the sad part about it…