The word vulnerable keeps coming up; it has come up in teachings I’m apart of and even conversations. So I looked up the word vulnerable, it is defined as capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon. No wonder no one wants to be vulnerable! I struggle with being vulnerable with others, expressing my feelings is not my favorite thing to do. However, over the years, I have gotten a lot better. I recognize there is a need for vulnerability, even the fact that I’m blogging now shows my ability to be more open and share. I do believe that there are levels to being…
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Duplicate, Share, & Empathize!
This past week I was able to go on a cruise. The experience itself was great. I went on the cruise with a great group of ladies. During one of our gatherings, I remember looking around and recognizing the power of each lady in the room, each woman had their own unique gifting and purpose. I also thought of the power of us all combined, wow! Many times as women we think the grass is always greener on the other side, she has this great life, she’s never experienced anything, but little do we know, we are so much more alike than we are different. We all have insecurities, doubts,…
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Duplicate & Share!
I was having a conversation with my cousin the other day, I shared with him how I was sharing what he taught me with others. His response, that’s what you’re supposed to do. We learn so many things every day, how to cook a new dish, a revelation from scripture or sermon, a new skill at work, a quote, the importance of lighting in a selfie (Yassss), and so much more. But what do you do with the new information you obtain??? It is so empowering when you learn something new. You feel like you can conquer the world, just from learning one new thing. For this reason, it’s so…
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What Does Valentine’s Day Mean time to You?
To me, Valentine’s Day is about loving the ones you are surrounded by including your family and friends. For some people, they believe Valentine’s Day is about a significant other and may feel down when they do not have one, but is that the only person that you can receive love from? This morning as I prepared to leave my house, I looked around and saw love all around my home. I looked at the coasters my cousin made for me as a gift with pictures of loved ones, then I looked at the card given to me by my aunt with an expression of love and a scripture picked…