How to understand and overcome your church hurts
If you’ve been a part of a church or any group, you’ve probably experienced hurt. Many of us have been there. Either someone has said or done something that was hurtful, has misunderstood or judged you, or has made you feel unwelcome. One of the saddest things about “church hurt” is that it is very […]
8 manageable ways to get better sleep at night
Do you struggle to fall asleep at night? Do you wake up in the middle of the night tossing and turning for hours unable to fall back asleep? Then, when you finally fall asleep, your alarm rings because it’s time to start your day? That’s annoying! It can feel like a waste of your night. […]
How to shut off your brain and get rest
Shutting off the brain is difficult especially for anyone trying to accomplish goals, care for others, and maintain healthy relationships. There are always task lists roaming around in our minds. First off, you might want to thank your brain for helping you to constantly problem-solve; it keeps you creative and able to produce a lot […]
Women, our insecurities, and the truth about who we are
Happy Women’s Month ladies!!! Women are just incredible, aren’t they? Our bodies, our emotions, our minds, our ways, our beauty, our being. God made us beautifully. But as women, we frequently struggle with our self-image. We may feel not skinny enough, fit enough, voluptuous enough, tall enough, short enough, smart enough, quiet enough, gentle enough, […]
These four aspects have kept Black people rising
As I reflect on Black history, I recognize several aspects that have kept Black people moving despite all the ills of colonization, slavery, discrimination, living in a world where brown skin has historically not been celebrated. Our sense of humor. We have a way of making difficult situations humorous. Our sense of community. We love […]
Black history: Dancing our way to peace of mind
You can’t talk about Black history without talking about dance. But first, if you didn’t read my earlier post on African musicians’ influence on Black history, go ahead and do so. Right now, let’s talk about dance. Dancing is something that all people have done from generation to generation. However, Black people have played a […]
Black history: Changing the world one artist at a time
In honor of Black History Month, I want to take you on a short journey of five African musicians that have influenced history. February is Black History Month, which began in the early 1900s in the U.S. to promote achievements by Black Americans and other people from African descent. The 2021 theme is “Black Family: […]
How to help your adolescent child get through depression
Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: It is easier to say, ‘My tooth is aching’ than to say, ‘My heart is broken.’ —C.S. Lewis Depression is marked by sadness, emptiness, and/or irritable […]
The great advantage of being an African immigrant
Being an African immigrant in the Western world gives us perspective on cultures. As much as it has its challenges, there’s something fascinating about seeing where you come from through different eyes. It is much harder to notice ourselves from the inside but when we take a step outside, we can gain a broader view. […]
Living in a connected yet disconnected world
Why do we know so many people, but don’t know many people? OR let me put it this way, why do we have many connections but don’t feel connected? We are living in the most connected and the most disconnected times. We are living in an oxymoron. Of course, the pandemic has made it worse, […]
