• Breaking Barriers

    Find Your Freedom

    Yesterday I got a chance to experience something new. I went out of town for work. When I finished my day, I decided to go for a walk on the beach. I’ve never been to the beach by myself. It was so relaxing. It’s something about the water that is so calming, the cares of the world no longer matter. There’s so much freedom in being close to the water with the crush of the waves.  On my way out of town, I called one of my friends. We have this running joke, whenever I leave the office during the day, I call or text saying, I’m freeeeeeee. LOL. As…

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    A Heart of Thanksgiving

    On this day 34 years ago, the Lord saw fit to bless me with life. I’m so grateful for him seeing something in me and wanting to share me and my gifts with the world. On my birthday today, I am truly grateful. I realize the older I get the more I appreciate the simple things in life such as life, food, shelter, family, friends, and genuine nice gestures. I could go on and on but I’ll stop right there. Although things are not always how I would ideally want them to be, I have sooooooooo much to be thankful for. The same is true for you, you have soooooooooo…

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    Do what makes you happy?

    I often focus on being happy, finding joy in small and big things and taking control of what you can take control of in your life. You hear the saying, life is too short, all the time, but what does that mean? Will you be happy every moment of every day? Someone I know would always say, perspective is everything, and it truly is. How long will you allow your situation to take control of you? In the real world, sometimes you must do things that you don’t want to do and be okay with it. I’m sure even if you love your job, there are days you may not…