Not too long ago I was having a conversation with a friend of mine about the key element in sustaining a relationship. Interestingly enough, what she said made a lot of sense in the grand scheme of things. I thought about the people I knew around me, and the reason why a lot of their relationships ended unsuccessfully. One constant factor seemed prevalent: the majority of these relationships seemingly put themselves forefront, before spirituality.
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It is a privilege to be able to take a vacation. In most cases, taking time away from work or time away from our families, both can be very demanding. Once you decide to take the time off, save some to do absolutely nothing. Traveling does not always require a full itinerary. You can still have a fabulous time relaxing. Here are my top ten ways to relax on your vacation.
Read MoreI come from an African family. Growing up, bleaching was normal. I had at least one family member who bleached their skin to the point where you could vividly tell that their skin was bleached. Their hands were seemingly way darker than the rest of their bodies, the skin on their faces an awkward yellowish tint. I recall a younger me always wondering to myself why they felt the need to bleach their skin?
Read MoreAt a young age, my mother taught me some valuable lessons such as to never depend on a man and to love yourself unconditionally.She was a single mother, raising two kids on her own. She had too much pride to ask others for help. She never felt the need to have a man by her side to make her feel complete, and I admire her for that. However, the most valuable lesson that she has taught me is to never allow a man to make you feel unworthy.
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As a student, things can get pretty hectic. As summer slowly comes to an end, back to school season is approaching. This means returning to a routine, early mornings, copious amounts of coffee, and sleepless nights.
Read MoreIt’s back to school season, and this means possibly spending more money on food. If you’re a student, you might know the endless struggle of trying to save money and not eating out during the school year. Recently, I had a conversation with a friend of mine in which he admitted to spending close to $5,000 on food in one month alone.
Read MoreSo to put it into perspective, let’s say there is a King & a Queen of an empire. They have children and because of their status and hierarchy, their children will become heirs one day receiving all of the King & Queen’s inheritance when the time permits.
Read MoreI can’t think of any better time period than now that the issues and movements of women have been put in the forefront. More than ever, we are empowered to embrace our curves, step out without make-up, and care less about wearing “too much make-up.”
Read MoreMrs. Michelle Obama is not only the first African-American First Lady of the United States, but an advocate for higher education, women empowerment, and gender equality.
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You are one of the best and because there are so many great things about you, that if you get caught up on focusing on more than one thing, you might miss what’s most important. ~You. ~
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Travel is such a wonderful way to embrace the idea of having very few essential material items in your life. You get to really know what’s most valuable to you and what’s just added weight in your pack.
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Mentor- ship is an important topic for me. As my career and personal life flourished, I became more aware of the role mentor-ship played in my own life.
I asked myself, “is a person ever too young or too old to have a mentor?” Well I had to first determine what a mentor was. A mentor: an experienced and trusted adviser." (Dictionary description.)
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I am currently engaged, about to be married, and all I want to do is shout out to all of my female friends and young family members, "TAKE YOUR TIME." I know, that sounds so cliche.
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Picture this…
You approach the looming doors of the art gallery – promising oodles of paintings and sculptures with very few explanation panels and possibly including some modern or abstract art. Your enthusiastic friend who’s enticed you to come along to see the cutting-edge temporary exhibit quickly darts off to find the special exhibition room.
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