In the Fire
April 17, 2021
In the fire, this is our most beautiful time, our most glorious moment … More In the Fire
Category: Personal Development
The Marathon Continues
October 24, 2020
“We got turned down, we failed, had setbacks, had to start over a lot of times. But we kept going at it. In anybody’s case that’s always the distinguishing factor.” – Nipsey Hussle The Marathon Continues: The mantra coined by Nipsey Hussle which became the total embodiment of resilience and the need to set new … More The Marathon Continues
This is Me, Healing
September 26, 2020
The editing process for this novel has required me to dig deep into my emotional well. I must admit that it has been very therapeutic. It has recently brought up something I was trying to hide from myself (as a protective mechanism): my broken heart. I always hope that by sharing the lessons I learn … More This is Me, Healing
Sh#t’s Complicated: Entanglements, Tears, Faint Hearts, and Unconditional Love
July 20, 2020
“You can either be a host to God or a hostage to your ego.” – Wayne Dyer I have been putting in a lot of time editing draft 4 of my novel. This is deep into the process in which I must be very introspective regarding my characters’ motivations and how … More Sh#t’s Complicated: Entanglements, Tears, Faint Hearts, and Unconditional Love
Examining the Soul – A Novelist’s Journey
May 25, 2020
How does one examine the soul? In lieu of having any mystical or magical abilities, I believe one must start by doing a self-assessment, keeping it as objective as possible. I often refer to this as “Looking in the Mirror” and it can be done in many different ways – some of which include personal … More Examining the Soul – A Novelist’s Journey
Open Letter to Toxic Love
April 2, 2020
I read your invitation and I hadn’t quite found the words to say to you in reply. Until now. In a moment of rest, I found clarity. So many years have passed since our last swing at this relationship thing. You hurt me deeply. But the loss was not without a lesson. I have did … More Open Letter to Toxic Love
My Thoughts on Achieving Divinity
January 5, 2020
J. Krishnamurti said, “Truth is a pathless land.” I take this to mean the spiritual journey is never complete. It is a continuous process from which one never graduates despite their age. One must be in a constant state of growth, revising what one knows to be true in order to acquire wisdom. The spiritual … More My Thoughts on Achieving Divinity
Change Your Path and Live Your Best Life
November 11, 2018
Are you living your best life? Or are you just lingering? Are you being true to your inner core or are you living life through limitations placed on yourself by others? Many people are content with being cogs in the wheel of capitalism or whatever system they belong to. Most, however, are not even aware … More Change Your Path and Live Your Best Life
Love Happens! Not Really. You Must Constantly Create It and Nurture It
August 18, 2018
She sees Him – past His exterior and into the depths of His soul She accepts Him fully – not only His gloriousness but also His shortcomings She not only basks in His light, She also accompanies Him in His darkness I think they call this unconditional love Many of us talk a good game … More Love Happens! Not Really. You Must Constantly Create It and Nurture It
Take Courage
June 9, 2018
I often talk about this spiritual journey that I am on. I believe we are all on such a journey – the personal experiences and awareness of the journey differs from person to person. Yet, we are on this journey. This journey is met with pain, grief, joy, and plenty of obstacles. Life isn’t perfect … More Take Courage
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