“Kenya, I can’t thank you enough for watching the kids. I was really in a pinch, but like the amazing sister you are, you’ve come through once again.” Kenya watched her big sister rush around her bedroom gathering and packing things for her last minute business trip. She watched with both admiration and jealousy. She... Continue Reading →
"I always wished I could control myself and I prayed that God would let me just react in a chill mode when things upset me." Some say it is a culture thing, others say it’s just embarrassing! Counseling is not supposed to be a negative aspect, it is the complete opposite. But yet, so many... Continue Reading →
"When you have finally decided that "enough is enough" and that you need to get in shape, congratulate yourself, as the most important work has already been done." Click to read I Want To Start A Fitness Plan: Where Should I Start?
I love summer like I love poetry. And the obvious, I was born on the first day of summer. June is my favorite month of the year. Nikki Giovanni is one of my favorite poets. Here’s a poem she wrote about summer: Knoxville Tennessee by Nikki Giovanni I always like summer Best you can eat... Continue Reading →
"And while I'm not against a trip down memory lane, or catching up for old time's sake, what I won't do is entertain someone else's man." When I separated from my ex- husband, I did not make a huge announcement. There was no change to my Facebook status and I did not post anything exclusive... Continue Reading →
Gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. "she expressed her gratitude to the committee for their support" synonyms: gratefulness, thankfulness, thanks, appreciation, indebtedness; Websters Dictionary Life is not a cakewalk for some. It can be incredibly difficult and challenging. What's easy is to be thankful when... Continue Reading →
"What I am now grateful for is the intuition to know what I needed when I was at my rock bottom." Click to read Life Lessons-How Yoga Transformed Me
I love poetry and quotes. I find myself studying poems and quotes then inserting my own story. Poems are inspirational; especially when written by people we admire. Quotes are always fun to untangle. Stories give movement to poems and quotes. Merging the two has a feel good flow. Enjoy my transformation of Maya Angelou’s poem,... Continue Reading →
"They tell me that turning 30 will be just fine and that eventually I'll find my place in life, in this world." I had someone tell me one day while attempting to look busy to avoid conversation that I always look so put together. After I guffawed loudly I thanked her and went on to... Continue Reading →
Cierra has been in Atlanta for 16 years when she moved from California with her parents in 2000. She's the oldest of 5 children. She's a wife and mother of three kids ages 2,5, and 8. Cierra has always been an avid reader and writer. She published her first chapbook in February of 2016... Continue Reading →
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