The heart of a matter, is the essence of it. Anything that comes from a person’s heart, is true and meaningful. Heart can also be a reference to a greater version of love.
Mardi Gras is quickly approaching. King cakes, Mardi Gras beads and decorations are placed in the front entrances of almost every grocery store in Louisiana. Personally, when I think of Mardi Gras, I don’t think of festivals and carnivals. I … Continue reading Are You Concealing Your Emotions?
I’ve only been to one Masquerade ball in my life. It was a rare and crazy experience, at the least. One night, maybe around 5 years ago, I remember being bored while living in New Orleans. I picked up my … Continue reading Masquerading Through Life
Before I start writing, I just wanted to share this to all the consistent readers of my blog… the last few weeks I purposely took a hiatus from writing. Though there were thoughts and feelings on my mind that I … Continue reading Mature Decisions
I feel society has glorified the feeling of being “in love”. The way society brands being “in love”, it makes everyone want it. I know I want it :). Being “in love” is supposed to feel like some type of high … Continue reading Are You “In Love”?
Everytime I’m about to enter into a new season of life, there are birth pains. Just as a pregnant woman has contractions (or labor pains) that lets her know that she’s about to go into labor. I feel there are … Continue reading Feeling the Birth Pains
I read a statement earlier this morning one of my friends posted on Instagram that read, “People who have been single for too long, are the hardest to love. They’ve become so used to being single, independent, and self sufficient, … Continue reading Been Single for a While Now
How much are the people in your life worth? I’m not talking about monetary value, as you can’t place a dollar amount on a person or their impact in your life. I’m talking about sacrificial value and consideration value. Who in … Continue reading Know Your Worth
Life is crazy! We can wash our face, pretend to smile, and put on a show so that everything appears to be fine and dandy. Then we walk by friends who cordially ask “How are you?”, and if we feel good enough … Continue reading Heart Sick
Yesterday I learned something about myself. I suppose that life has a way of teaching you things, or allowing you to rediscover what you may’ve already known, especially if you are patient enough to sit back and reflect on life. … Continue reading A Callous Heart
One of my Facebook friends posted this blog a few years back… it’s just her perspective on life, social media, black culture, and societal ignorance. Though it was a private blog, which I respect by not disclosing her identity… I … Continue reading A Young Woman’s Perspective on The World Around Her
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