My dilemma with always saying yes and learning how to resolve it began in childhood. One Sunday my father asked if I felt like going to the store to buy the paper. I asked if one of my brothers could go instead. Suddenly, my 6’4” father leaped from his chair, stormed into the bedroom, and …
The Dilemma with Always Saying Yes and How to Resolve It Read More »
It was only a few months ago I sat at my desk anticipating what I would do in 2020. Never in my wildest imagination did I think surviving a stay-at-home directive would be an accomplished task. Yet here I am mandated to remain at home to keep myself and others safe. The stay-at-home order befits …
The Coronavirus Stay-at-Home Directive: How to Remain Healthy and Positive While at Home Read More »
Your aspirations and visions, it’s time to bring them back to life. Do you remember what inspired your dreams? Was the desire to dance sparked while watching Misty Copeland’s performance in Swan Lake? Did you decide to write children’s books because you loved how words transported you to another place and time while listening to …
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A spa experience is one of the best ways to rejuvenate a tired mind, body, and spirit. It\’s even more rewarding when an esthetician or massage therapist understands the unique needs of melanin toned skin. Yet, trying to find a Black-owned spa can be challenging. Brooklyn, New York, is the home to two Black-owned spas. …
It’s a well-known fact that depression and feelings of isolation increase around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. I would like to add another occasion to that list– Mother’s Day. Mothers should have a day of recognition because it entitles them to be honored for their unconditional love, support and commitment to their families. However, there …
Mother’s Day: It Can Be A Painful Memory Or A Joyous Celebration Read More »
February 14, Valentine’s Day, is the day we acknowledge our significant other, our boo, our soulmate by adorning them with flowers, chocolate, jewelry, or dinner. But suppose you don’t have a significant other right now. Does this mean you can’t celebrate the day of love? Of course not!
In 2003 my parents, my two children and I moved into our new home. Marie started befriending my mother shortly after. At first, I thought she was just being a nosey neighbor. I’ve had my share of those. But something happened. The bond between Marie and my mother transformed into one of the best friendships …
By Ora Cook In her daily devotional for women, Joyce Meyer explains the battles she encountered because of her call into ministry. Joyce entered what was considered (and still is in many respects) a man\’s world. Joyce\’s battle was with those closest to her. Instead of being happy and supportive, her family and friends were …
By Ora Cook The Word of God says, “The thief comes to kill, steal, and destroy.” What is he trying to kill, steal, and destroy? Our mental and emotional wellbeing. He does this by producing situations which leave us wounded and devastated. Causing us to believe there isn’t anything of worth, importance, or value left …
By Ora Cook I can’t explain it nor do I understand it, but the feelings are real. Despite hearing how great the movies are, I just cannot not get past the internal block that is preventing me from watching 12 Years a Slave and Lee Daniel’s The Butler or anything else related to the struggle …
An interview with Dr. Yulanda Tyre on Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Read More »
