How often do you live in the present moment? Right now. This second. Not thinking about what happened before or thinking about what you would like to happen. Being focused on what is around you in this very moment. Not thinking about where you would like to be. Society encourages us to focus on and... Continue Reading →
Life After Divorce- Moving On
I had no clue what it was like to be single or dating when my marriage failed. Dating was not what was immediate in my mind. I really just needed some time to myself. The funny thing was that several of my friends had been through ending long term marriages or relationships and they all... Continue Reading →
Life After Divorce- Unpack Your Bags
Confession. I was never the girl that dreamed of my wedding. I always thought that brides were beautiful, but I didn’t fantasize about being a bride. I didn’t comb through wedding magazines or wonder about the man that I would marry. I’m not too sure why, I’ve just never been that girl. When I got... Continue Reading →
Life After Divorce- The End Is The Beginning
I remember the moment that I knew for sure that it was over. I stood there in the middle of the living room floor, not really listening to him speak, and simply thinking “How the hell can I get out of this?” Yet, I went with the motions of going to couples therapy and... Continue Reading →
CLS Attends Punany Poets Event
A couple weeks ago, CLS had the opportunity to attend the romantic comedy event, Punany Poets. Jessica Holter, founder and CEO of the Punany Project, began the show with a poetic introduction. Up next, we were provided an introduction to the show by Dheeaba, the longest running member of the Punany Project. Dheeaba helped audience... Continue Reading →
African-American Woman, Mom, Wife, Military Nurse- Success With Wanda Parks
An entrepreneur, wealth and wellness coach, Wanda Parks is living her life to the fullest. As a Registered Nurse, Mrs. Parks is passionate about transforming people lives by teaching and coaching in spirituality; physical, mental, and social well-being, and financial wealth. Wanda is superwoman. She’s a wife, mom, grandmother, career coach, and a military nurse.... Continue Reading →
Why Your Horrible Attitude Keeps You From Getting Ahead
You own your own car, have your own place, are an independent woman, and you're cute as hell. On the outside, you have it all together. But really, you have a rotating door of friends, you can't keep a man, you spend a lot of time alone, you can't figure out why your life isn't... Continue Reading →
Saying No And Why It’s Good For Your Soul
Really, I think the problem started way before I arrived at her “spa”. It started when I did not interview her properly. Ask her the questions that I needed to know. It started when I did not listen to my intuition. I can’t tell you how many times I did not listen to my intuition... Continue Reading →
I’m Not Crazy!
"Even as a writer I'd be ashamed to put it on paper because I didn't want people to think that I was crazy. But what I've learned is that my battles are never for me." I'm a big advocate for healthy mental health within the African American community. Unfortunately, we tend to stick with... Continue Reading →
Morning Motivation- Positive Thinking Can Change Your Life
It only takes a moment out of your day to stop, refocus, and remember the things that you should be grateful for. Check out my article on http://www.kimberlyelise.com and see 4 Practical Ways to Think Positive & Have More Joy ~Tamara


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