The Inspirational Corner

"Keep taking time for yourself until you're you again." ~Lalah Delia~ In a filtered society, sometimes our identities get lost in the confusion of trying to be what others want us to be instead of becoming an authentic version of ourselves. As women, we constantly put everyone else's needs before our desires and dreams, which causes us to lose passion for the things we love. In t...

"Once you realize you deserve better, letting go will be the best decision ever." ~Author Unknown~ We often spend most of our lives accepting many things we don't deserve. We sometimes situate ourselves around people, places, and environments that don't deserve our presence. We stay in friendships, jobs, romantic relationships, and many other things past their expiration date bec...

"And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer." ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald~ Summer is officially here, and it's time to enjoy the longer days, and shorter nights with sand planted between your toes as the wind beckons you to more lazy days....

“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” ~Oprah Winfrey~ The summertime is quickly upon us, and this is the perfect time to be intentional about planning trips and celebrating yourself. In the summer months, the days are longer, and nights are shorter, giving us plenty of time to be outside and soak in the ambiance. However, to enjoy this summer, celeb...

"Sometimes you need to take a break from everyone and spend time alone, to experience, appreciate and love yourself." ~Robert Tew~ Self-love is the foundation of everything we attract, especially in our inner world. When you admire yourself, boundaries, self-respect, and self-worth flow with ease. However, we live in a world where many people emulate self-hate which is a result of unheal...

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn, or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. ~Denis Waitley~ We have often heard that happiness is an inside job, and when we look outside of ourselves, we will chase the high of being happy. However, if you take control of your happiness, you can create enjoyment in your everyday li...

Fill our own cup first and feed everyone else from the overflow. We must first nurture and fill our own cup with the sweet nectar of self-love, self-nurture, and self-care. ~Diane Johnson~ Mother's Day is a perfect time to tap into your inner self and figure out what you need and what has been lacking in your life. As women, we often give so much that we forget to prioritize ourselves. Giving...

“Nothing is more precious than being in the present moment. Fully alive and Fully aware.” – Thích Nhất Hạnh You can choose how you live because stress is a choice. When you are living in the present moment, you will intentionally embrace your freedom by living in the present moment. The present moment is where we find peace, joy, and fulfillment. In today's world, we are overwhelmed because we...

"Living a chic life requires letting go of the struggle and embracing the ease." ~Stylicia A. Bowden~ When you hear the word chic you may think of elegant, trendy, modern, and stylish. However, being chic can go beyond your outward appearance into living your everyday life. If you desire a chic life, you must learn to let go of the fight, surrender to the flow of life, and submerge yours...

"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building the new." ~Socrates~ Life is about taking big steps, but our doubts and fears sometimes keep us from leaping into the unknown. We try to do everything to avoid our soul desires, but ultimately our dreams, desires, and destiny pull us in a different direction. Are you ready to face your fears, crea...

"Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it." ~Tori Amos~ We often believe healing is in a specific destination; however, we must let go of rushing the process to start our healing journey. When you realize your healing is your responsibility, you will stop outsourcing the process to others. When confronting unhealed wounds exercising grace...

"Joy doesn't simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day." ~Henri Nouwen~ We constantly fill our calendars with things to do, places to go, and people to see, but what if we decided to make time for joy? Making a date with joy is essential because life can pull us in so many directions that we lose our joyful essence. Happiness doesn't just happen; h...

"Life itself is a privilege, but living life to the fullest is a choice." ~Andy Andrews~  Often we are motivated to live a life based on practicality, fear, or disempowering beliefs, but what if we choose to live an overflowing life because we deserve it? Many years ago, I found myself unhappy because I was living my life based on others' opinions and society's dictation on how I should live....

"Happy people find a way to live with their problems, and miserable people let their problems stop them from living." ~Sonya Parker~ We often minimize our happiness to make others feel adequate, yet; we are not enjoying our lives thoroughly if we downplay our joy. I spent many years being around people who benefited from my misery, but when I decided to create a new perception and narrative, my fr...

“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” ~Maya Angelou~ No two people have the same path or journey, so finding your voice in a chaotic world is essential. As a writer, I have endured many challenges in becoming an author. However, I can create the life I desire without asking for permission or receiving external validation. In this episode, I will discuss why I...

"To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness." ~Robert Morley~ Self-love is not a fluffy concept but it is the glue that holds your overall well-being intact. When you start to love yourself everything changes in your inner & outer world. In this episode, I will discuss the beginning of my self-love journey, how it changed my life, and my current book project that focus...

"Excuses make sure your life is the same as it was yesterday." ~Author Unknown ~ Sometimes, we allow fear, unbelief & self-sabotaging patterns to stop us from living our dreams and desires. Recently, my daughter helped me realize that my self-sabotaging behavior was stopping me from following my dreams. To manifest the life you desire, giving up excuses is required. In this episode, I will discuss...

Self-trust is the first secret to success. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~ It is common for us to outsource our trust to everyone regarding life decisions. However, this behavior can be detrimental when we believe we are not worthy of what we desire. Many times, self-sabotaging behavior is the root cause of not trusting ourselves. In this episode, I discuss three sustainable ways to build your self-tru...

It's not rebels that make trouble, but trouble that makes rebels.” ~ Ruth Messinger~ We have entered into a new year filled with excitement, expectations, and new energy. Over the past several years of my life, the new year wasn't special to me because I found myself recycling past trauma & and tragedies, which kept me trapped in a cycle of insanity. However, at the end of 2022, I decided to let g...

"If you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello." ~Author Unknown~ We often go into a new year with baggage; whether it is an old mindset, relationship connections, or something else, learning to release it can be challenging. However, to make peace with each passing year, we must be willing to say goodbye to people, places, and things that no longer serve our well-b...

Lessons are little reminders to show us that we are human and there is still time to mature into a greater, higher, and evolved self. ~Stylicia A.Bowden~ As we take time to reflect on 2022 I'm sure we can think about the many lessons we learn and how they change our lives. Every year we rush to go hard to set goals and get everything done before a new year arrives. But what if we decide to take th...

You'll never go broke by investing in yourself. ~Author Unknown~ Self-worth, self-love, self-respect, and self-care begin with YOU. When you don't invest in your well-being you deprive yourself of luxury. Your self-luxury increase when you take the time to take care of YOU. Overall, no one benefits from your lack especially not YOU. In this episode, I discuss letting go of the chase, increasing yo...

"Invest in yourself it pays the best interest." ~Unknown Author~ When we think about investing, the things that may come to our mind are real estate, stocks, bonds, IRAs, 401K, and other mutual funds. However, we never contemplate the idea of investing in ourselves. Although we didn't learn the importance of investing in ourselves during our school years, now is the time to change the narrative. O...

“It’s not selfish, but selfless to be first, to be as good as possible to you, to take care of you, to keep you whole and healthy, that doesn’t mean that you disregard everything and everyone, but you gotta keep your cup full.” ~Iyanla Vanzant~ As the holidays arrive, an array of hustling and bustling will soon fill the atmosphere. Many people will feel anxious and in a rush to get things done. Bu...

Beyoncé's Summer Renaissance album has been the catalyst for women's empowerment, women owning their beauty and not apologizing for speaking their truth. This album has been my renaissance of tapping into the unapologetic woman I am evolving into daily. So, to celebrate a body of work that liberates every woman, I am discussing the term "that girl." This catchphrase has been a social media concept...