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True Strength Comes from Togetherness
When I hear phrases like “The solution to weakness is power,” I always stop and think about what that really means. Because, what is weakness? What is power? And who decides? Some might say poverty is weakness. But does that mean…
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The Importance of Self-Care
I must say, these posts are truly lining up with my current life. I recently reactivated my Peloton bike membership. I haven’t been working out as much as I’d like, nor have I been taking my self-care seriously. Don’t even ask…
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What Does Self-Love Mean to You?
I’m starting to feel a much clearer headspace. Although I still have sad moments, I’m no longer bound to my bed. Today, I decided to go for a walk and just take in my surroundings. I haven’t really been outside since…
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Acceptance: A Step Toward Healing and Understanding
After mapping out my latest project, I decided I wasn’t going to commit to the full 31 Days of Self-Love, but I wanted to share some of the posts that resonate with me now. Day 12 was about body image, which…
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Visualize It, Plan It, Execute It (Get Yourself a Vision Board)
I needed a few days to myself. These last few days have been really hard, but during that time, I was able to map out, visualize, and start planning for the launch of the new business venture I mentioned previously. It…
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Finding Light in the Darkness
Grief is really scary. Rasheena isn’t the first friend I’ve lost, but for some reason, her death is hitting me harder than anything I’ve ever felt. It feels like I’m drowning in a sea of darkness. On Day 10 of my…
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Letting Go, Healing, and Moving Forward
I recently had a conversation with someone who suggested that I shouldn’t let the feelings I have keep me in the past. That conversation made me want to repost Day 9 of my 31 Days of Self-Love blog series: “You Are…
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Life Beyond Your Four Corners
The process of grief can be so hard. Some days, I’m okay, and other days, I’m not. But at the very least, I’m self-aware about all the things I’m feeling. Not everyone understands it, but I believe that going through this…
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Trying Something New: Finding Purpose After Grief
Grief has a funny way of opening up new paths. Losing Rahseena really got me thinking about 2018 and the 31 Days of Self-Love series I wrote during that time. It was a way for me to find healing after one…
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Coping with Loss and Starting Over
Since losing my friend Rahseena, I’ve felt like a failure. This whole process has been so difficult, and I feel like there’s nothing—or barely anything—I can do. I feel like I’m failing her, not just in her death, but that I…