So this morning I read a thought piece about a meme (image for the less trendy) of a plus-sized woman that is circling social media. The article caused me to do some personal reflection; have I been one of those…
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Thoughts Transform: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Tagged with: beauty, body, fashion, full figure, plus size, self love, self-esteem, thoughts, transformation, transformative thought
Posted in Thoughts
Posted in Thoughts
Thoughts Transform: setting a caged bird free!
Are you a caged bird without a cage? The other day I read a blog post that got me to thinking… transformative thinking. It featured a sensational discussion of differing perspectives regarding an image on Instagram, a social media site. …
Tagged with: cage bird, diversity, fraternity and sorority, inspiration, inspiration and motivation, maya angelou, motivation, poems, quotes, social justice
Posted in Inspiration and Motivation, Social Justice, Thoughts
Posted in Inspiration and Motivation, Social Justice, Thoughts
Today’s Thanks: appreciating a Teacher’s tough love!
I have long since learned that most people like, dare I say love, to be appreciated. Sometimes a simple “thank you” will suffice while other times a bigger gesture is needed. Today I put the fingers to the keys to…
Tagged with: Education, Gratitude, inspiration, motivation, Thanks
Posted in Inspiration and Motivation, Love, Thanks
Posted in Inspiration and Motivation, Love, Thanks
Thoughts Transform: Let Your Faith Shine
Today, in the spirit of #ThoughtfulThursday, I bring you the first of many posts on thoughts that may transform your outlook or enjoyment of life. Last week Maya Angelou, one of my all time favorite activists and poets, was called…
Today’s Words of Wisdom: Word’s Matter…
I have not posted for what feels like ages as my life has been non-stop chaos. However, today there is a message in my spirit that I must share. I receive daily inspirational words from a friend. Today’s message on…
Posted in Faith, Inspiration and Motivation
Today’s Words of Wisdom: A Mother’s Love…
I am who I am today because of the guidance, dedication, devotion, and sometimes heavy handed lessons, that I received from the many mothers in my life. I learned a long time ago that life’s journey is only as rich…
Tagged with: Grandmother, inspiration, love, Mother, Mothers Day, motivation, quotes
Posted in Family, Inspiration and Motivation, Love
Posted in Family, Inspiration and Motivation, Love
Today’s Words of Wisdom: Love is
Today’s Words of Wisdom are inspired by a video I watched a few weeks back (included below). I have been reflecting a good amount on friendship and unconditional love after recently considering ending a longtime friendship. As I have grown…
Tagged with: Eat Pray Love, Elizabeth Gilbert, Friendship, Jane Austen, love, Nicholas Sparks, Northanger Abbey, quotes, Relationships, Religion and Spirituality, Soulmate, wisdom
Posted in Family, Inspiration and Motivation, Love
Posted in Family, Inspiration and Motivation, Love
To Procrastinate or Not to Procrastinate
As we approach the end of the semester I feel the stress levels rising all around me. You can always tell the student who has been on top of his/her studies throughout the semester from those who have not based…
Tagged with: Procrastination, Student affairs, Time management
Posted in Inspiration and Motivation, Student Affairs
Posted in Inspiration and Motivation, Student Affairs
Today’s Word of Wisdom: Service is…
Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth. –Shirley Chisholm, member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. One thing that truly motivates and re-energizes me is serving others. I have been committed to community…
Tagged with: Adoption, Delta Sigma Theta, inspiration, motivation, quotes, service, Shirley Chisholm, Women's Suffrage March
Posted in Inspiration and Motivation, Service
Posted in Inspiration and Motivation, Service
25 Books and Movies that will change your life!
I love most things that involve stories, especially when they are inspirational. I found a fabulous list of books and movies to inspire. While I have read and watched most of them, there are a few that I haven’t. Guess…
Posted in Inspiration and Motivation
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