Regardless of what you do for a living, the type of position you hold, how many degrees you've earned or what school you attended, we all unequivocally fall prey to criticism be it constructive or otherwise. We hear others views and comments regarding how we should behave, act and/or look and because of our own insecurities, the tone and/or how the views are presented we tend to internalize the words taking the criticism harshly and personally. The ability to see ... << MORE >>

What kind of time are you spending? Quantity or Quality? We all share a common interest of life transitions, gatherings amongst friends and family, networking amongst colleagues, joint ventures and/or individual excursions but what does it all mean? If the event or circumstance is bound by living in the moment, active participation and being part of the process than quality time is what is defined. If, on the other hand, you are physically present at the events, meetings and/or activities yet your mind ...<< MORE >>

The end of Thanksgiving is winding down yet the gift of giving is still in the air. Although this can be a stressful time for some and an elated time for others, reflecting on our own choices, circumstances and situations is worth analyzing. It's amazing how many people ... << MORE >>

These days there are numerous ways to communicate with others but face to face is still preferable to the internet and text messaging. Although face to face communication has somehow lost its fizz there should be a revitalization of this method of communication. In the workforce, previously, the norm was business luncheons with healthy comprise and debate but now it's teleconferencing either at work or from home. Physical dating and social gatherings to the movies and dinner have been replaced by cyberdating and web cams, and quality time spent with loved ones have been replaced by social networking sites. The cycle of life will continue to be in existence but ...<< MORE >>

As a parent, one of the hardest things in life is to let your children learn life's lessons on their own. But, it's a miracle and blessing to watch them grow up to be such wonderful, vivacious human beings. Observing their unique mannerisms, hearing their independent opinions and watching them at play is priceless. We pray that they take heed to all the values and morales we instilled in them as they embark on their own journey and experiences, making the right decisions, and knowing that in the end you will be there to love and guide ...<< MORE >>

Life is consumed with activities, responsibilities and a variety of mixed roles and emotions. It's easy to get swept away in the "busy" schedule without feeling as though you don't have a moment to breathe and catch your breath. Sometimes the only way to sanity and finding inner peace is to stop what you're doing and breathe - exhale. It is so important to find your inner peace, the center of who you really are and the makeup of your defining inner beauty. For me, I find it through music and dance enabling me to release all ...<< MORE >>

I heard it once said that, "in life there are no guarantees" and "there is safety in numbers." No matter how true these statements may be, most of us depend on others for protection yet it's "others" as well as "ourselves" that we need protection from. We, as individuals tend to be our worst enemies. We find ourselves subjected, at times, to having our safety net disturbed or destroyed where fear, anger, confusion, victimization, abuse, and/or loss ...<< MORE >>

There are so many four letter words in the English language but the greatest of those is Love. Love is unconditional, endless and the most precious of gifts. Some tend to use this word aimlessly without emotion or forethought while others embrace the wonders behind the one syllable word with the big meaning. To love is to gain strength, belief not only in someone else but one's self as well. Being true to yourself is the beginning of defining who you are. Knowing yourself offers the opportunities for growth and development. Love at times could be blind, awkward, scary and exciting yet ...<< MORE >>

A child is as delicate as a flower and with love and attention he/she can bloom into a beautiful, charismatic adult. It is without this nurturance that things can go awry. Recently I had the rare opportunity to watch my cousin play professional football. Who would have guessed, a women's pro ball team. Unfortunately, unlike the WMBA, this particular sport like some children have yet to be given recognition. And although the silence of this particular sport for women is still a factor, the heart of the players on the team beat in harmony and in unison because the ...<< MORE >>

Most of us have been in a situation where we find ourselves divided and stuck. We have things we need to do but not enough time to do it in leading to our inability to accomplish the smallest of tasks because we somehow fall short in the categories of time, money and/or knowledge. We tend to forget we have a network of people we come into contact with daily that can and are willing to assist us. One solution is to identify, discover and utilize your personal "network" or "resources." Many of us equip ourselves with the willpower ...<< MORE >>