Battling the Storm: The Week in Review

Boy, did the devil test me this week. So, I must say, THIS was one of the most trying weeks of my life.  I might call it downright depressing.  I won’t go into gory detail about all the things that have happened, but let’s just say personally and professionally I’ve been tested and broken to…

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Because Sometimes I Long for Peace

My mom sent this picture while she was on vacation, and I thought it was the best representation of what I desired at this moment. To be in a calm environment, with no other signs of life around; just being in my presence, silencing my mind and enjoying my own little taste of uninterrupted tranquility….

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Dear Sis – F*ck Them

Originally posted on A Thomas Point of View:
Dear Sis, I know that you are hurting. I know that life right now seems unbearable. The pain that you feel when people who love you seem to disrespect you and your feelings has you wondering what the hell did you do. You cry. You try to…

Coloring Book 

So…I just recently gave Chance the Rapper a listen..(definitely behind the wave, but don’t crucify me ladies and gents lol).  I’ll admit, I haven’t really listened to Chance the Rapper before, so I will say I’m behind the game on him, but with all the good things I’ve heard so far, I finally decided to…

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Say His Name Too.

Charles Kinsey has been added to the list of victims of police shootings.  He was unarmed and fully complying with law enforcement. The only difference between him and others is that he fortunately lived to tell his story.

Tears

You told me you would never make me cry, But I’m lying in bed with you, wiping away the tears from our last argument.

A Little Positivity as Told by Andra Day

I’ll rise up Rise like the day I’ll rise up In spite of the ache I will rise a thousands times again And we’ll rise up Rise like the waves We’ll rise up In spite of the ache We’ll rise up And we’ll do it a thousands times again – Andra Day, Rise Up Remember…

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Count your Blessings and Find the Balance.

Do you tend to forget to stop and smell the roses?  Or do you get so bogged down with the unhappy parts of life that you forget to counter-attack that negativity with things you love. I find myself forgetting to do this often, and I am not afraid to admit it.  I am human, and…

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