I’m a White Woman, raised in a Black City & I still have Racism within me.
When I wrote this, it was for me. Then I shared it with my Black friends. They think it’s important and should be shared to a greater audience. This is for them.
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How Fear Eats Our "What Ifs" for Breakfast
I’m so tired of my fear right now. It’s like having another person in the room with me at all times, making me doubt my every move. And when I say “every move”, I mean EVERY MOVE.
How Not to Punch Friends Who Think the Pandemic is a Conspiracy
One of the biggest challenges for me during all of this uncertainty, is feeling how I feel about how we should be acting within our communities, while having to deal with the fact that not all of my family and friends feel the same way. In fact, I seem to be in the minority.
Pandemic Life: Finding Excitement in the Little Things
In a way, we’re getting to know ourselves all over again. I mean, we live our lives in the manner that we do in part because of how the outside world dictates we do things. I’ve never really thought about that before, but now, it’s hard not to see. And the interesting part is that we’re watching this “new normal” grow right before our eyes.
Shockabuku: How Sometimes I Need a Swift Spiritual Kick to the Head
Ever since the holidays, I have not been able to gain any traction in my work. Like one of those dreams when I’m trying to running but I can’t seem to build up any speed at all. At least I can say that it’s not for no reason. The past five months have been intense, and until about two weeks ago, I had not been feeling so great. Then I received a Shockabuku.
Setting New Year’s Intentions Instead of Resolutions
I always want to start the new year bright eyed and bushy tailed, with confidence exuding from my pours and optimism oozing from my eye balls. AND I always find that come New Year’s Eve, I’m so stinkin’ tired from the holiday, that all I want to do is sleep. I mean, who wants to start 2020 in a coma.
Gratitude & Reassurance from the Universe...in a Bowling Alley
You know what the Universe did this week? Gave me a big ole pat on the back. It said, “Girl, you’re doing so well. You’re being of service in a time of need in a big way, and I see you.” How did the Universe tell me this? The message came while listening to oldies, in lane one of a bowling alley with carpeted wall decor. No kidding.
How Not to Turn Crazy This Holiday Season
This time of year, I am particularly prone to “hamster wheel brain” and “chicken with my head cut off syndrome”. I mean, let’s be honest here, I’m prone to it all year long. So, add in multiple deadlines, revenue goals, holiday cards (both personal and professional), Christmas gift shopping, all the events and parties, and the one enjoyable task on my holiday to do list, pie baking, and I am ripe for anxiety overload. Self-care is important this time of year and I mustn’t let that go slack, that’s for damn sure.
Three Steps to Move Through Overwhelm and Gain Clarity and Strength
I have figured out three steps that I take when anxiety and overwhelm strike, that help me break everything down into manageable actions. Oddly, these steps have nothing to do with organizing or making lists. Those are procedures that come out of clarity. The three steps that I am referring to help me gain that clarity and in turn, strength and confidence to deal with the various shit shows that arrive unexpectedly.
Allowing the Ebb and Flow of Anxiety and Growth
This past week, I slipped into old patterns, and ended up in my doctor’s office due to out of control anxiety. I was pretty sure that what I was experiencing was anxiety, but when you feel like you’re having a heart attack, it helps to have a professional tell you that you aren’t actually dying.