Arguably, one of the most amazing gift we have been given in life is the gift of choice. We can do what ever we choose to do with our time. A wise king once said to the young, ‘Young people, itβs wonderful to be young! Enjoy every minute of it. Do everything you want toContinue reading “The Things I Do”
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I Feel You
Today I watched a movie and saw someone in an emotionally raw state. You could almost taste the pain spewing out of his pores. Tears poured down my face as I felt every piece of his heart rupturing. And it was just a movie. Why did it jar my soul like that? Maybe because I’veContinue reading “I Feel You”
That Dash
Like me, maybe you are one of those who occasionally ponder life and its mysteries. You may have discovered that life is an interesting journey – to say the least. Years ago, one of my college professors shared the poem, ‘The Dash’ with us. It stuck with me and I have read and shared itContinue reading “That Dash”
Because He Did
“I want to stand beside people on the street and not feel beneath them.“ – Liz Murray, ‘Homeless to Harvard’ Because You said yes, today I live. I rise with the dawn, reminded of whose I am. When fear seems bigger than my faith, You send courage my way. You gave me space to breathe,Continue reading “Because He Did”
Connect
There’s beauty in connecting with others whose heartstring are tied to yours in different ways. We may not always agree on everything but who does. Something bigger knits us together. In a world that is becoming increasingly divided, I choose to swim upstream. I’ll keep the circle unbroken. If we focus a little more onContinue reading “Connect”
Lies Revealed
One day a student of mine came in late with a tired look on her face. As she sat staring in space for a minute, I gave her time to decompress. After a while I asked if it had been a tough morning. She smiled wearily and commented,’ Miss, you wouldn’t understand.’ Smiling, I askedContinue reading “Lies Revealed”
Where It All Began
Today our school has its Black History Celebration. Without a second thought I represented in the black, green and gold’ of my native country π―π²π―π². That’s just who we are. My ‘black story’ has its roots in this small but exceptionally amazing Island. Coincidentally, today February 28th is celebrated on the island as Jamaica Day.Continue reading “Where It All Began”
Yours or Mine
Recently I’ve had a few moments here in the Southeast when I felt like complaining about our 60 degree weather. Then a friend of mine shared this picture from her area in upstate New York. Have you ever thought that you were in an uncomfortable place until you heard about someone else’s problem? Would youContinue reading “Yours or Mine”
Just Jump
For some reason, I don’t mourn what was for a lengthy period. I am just wired that way. Amidst the aches and pain that can come with changes, I think I do well at embracing the new. And yes, I am one of those who may put up an initial resistance, but I have masteredContinue reading “Just Jump”
Hello Younger Me
This is part of a post I originally did in 2022- Thought You’d Like to Know – The message still rings true today. She would still like to hear these words: Donβt worry so much. The disappointments, apparent missed opportunities, closed doors, open doors, failures, and successes are all perfectly designed so you would beContinue reading “Hello Younger Me”