Tag Archives: emotional intelligence

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Knowing who you are is key to Happiness

What would happen if we understood operating in strength causes us to be happy?  What are your strengths? How do you apply what you know about yourself to live a better life? You are the expert on you. What would be the outcome if you loved you enough to operate in strength? What if we […]

TwerkYesorNo

Should you twerk?

Last week the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards created an uproar following the performance of Miley Cyrus punctuated by twerking. In case you missed it, or you want to refresh your recollection take a look at the abridged version of the segment featuring Ms. Cyrus Her exhibition of sexual innuendo and explicitness was received with […]

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Lee Daniels’ The Butler

On Friday I had the experience of seeing Lee Daniels’ The Butler. I found it to be an excellent story, well-acted, and very much worth seeing!! There were some parts of this PG-13 movie that were not my taste, however at times, when making a movie for mass appeal I guess they will need to […]

go green

Go Green!

Many people are spending a great deal of time thinking about how we can go green. Proponents are usually talking about renewable sources of energy. There are tons of books on ways to help us to plan for a healthier future, with the three Rs—Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. A number of people say there is […]

shame on you

SHAME on you!

Have you ever said that to someone? Has anyone ever said that to you? I remember as a young girl versions of the following being said about me, “Why is she so quiet?” or “She shamed to talk?” Being silent was often more pleasant than saying what I was thinking. Because of the environment in […]

Trayvon Martin

How will you respond?

The verdict is in on the case that has polarized individuals for more than a year. The loss of the life of Trayvon Martin. The speculation of what the jury would decide and how long it would take for them to come to that decision is all over now. Whether you voiced an opinion or […]

Woman Thinking

Have you ever?

Have you ever been talking to someone and they promised to do something for or with you, and the second that promise come out of their mouth you knew they would not keep it? Perhaps you got a feeling, or a small voice told you inside, “Not going to happen.”? Did you almost see Pinocchio’s […]

Seeds

Seeds = Growth Possibilities!

You are a farmer. What lies dormant inside you? Dormancy is a time when growth and physical activity are temporarily stopped. We are all gifted in numerous ways. Those gifts are deposited inside of us much like seeds; seeds that in the right conditions will grow and flourish. Seeds can remain dormant for a very […]

Father's Day 2013

How do you honor our Father?

Father’s Day. What does Father’s Day mean to you? What does it mean to me? First, I have to examine what father means to me. Thinking of my biological father brings a flood of memories. I remember him stating to my siblings and I the following, “I shoulda took you up by your heels when […]

self-care

Take Care

Are you taking care? Take care. An expression I am certain you have heard or used before. There are many ways to “take care”. Self-care is one approach for each of us to take care.  Are you taking care of yourself? Loving yourself means that you recognize your needs and honor them. What does it […]