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Mental Health

Did you know that May is MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH? Cymone Lashae is a young creative, speaker, author, and SURVIVOR of Bipolar Disorder for over 10 years. I founded a non profit mental health organization “Of A Sound Mind Inc.” in 2020. She is extremely passionate about mental health awareness and also peer support forContinue reading “Mental Health”

Knock Out

On February 25, 1964, 22-year-old Cassius Clay known as Muhammad Ali shocks the odds-makers by dethroning world heavyweight boxing champ Sonny Liston in a seventh-round technical knockout. The dreaded Liston, who had twice demolished former champ Floyd Patterson in one round, was an 8-to-1 favorite. However, Clay predicted victory, boasting that he would “float likeContinue reading “Knock Out”

One Letter

Com·pete (verb) 1. strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same. Com·plete (adjective) 1. having all the necessary or appropriate parts. Pause and look closer at these two words…do you see what the difference is? Once you noticed what it is, like me;Continue reading “One Letter”

Bruised and Broken

The other day while driving down the street, I saw something in the road up ahead; but couldn’t quite make it out. As we got closer, I slowed down to take a look. To our left, close to the median; I saw it laying on its side. Right next to it was another one, IContinue reading “Bruised and Broken”

The Lump

My 2022 has started out with a lump. I woke up with soreness and a lump under my swollen left armpit. At first, I shrugged it off as I had been doing some new exercises targeting my arms. Last night the pain was alerting me that something wasn’t right. My husband and I prayed overContinue reading “The Lump”

It’s Here!

It’s finally here, December has arrived, the last month of the year. I know you’re thinking 2021 has come and thank goodness it’s almost gone? Throughout this year, many of us have or had something that we’ve been praying about, something that we asked ourselves, and even asked God…when will I see, experience or possessContinue reading “It’s Here!”

The Stones

Before we moved to Florida back in 1999, we were involved in street ministry for kids. When I considered the move, I thought my season for this type of ministry was possibly coming to an end. But to my surprise, I found out that a team member, attended training with someone in Jacksonville who wasContinue reading “The Stones”

The Keys

The piano is a widely recognized instrument known for its beautiful sound. Every key has a different range, from soft to strong. Well, some years ago, I purchased a keyboard for the sole purpose of making a joyful noise, well at least I was going to try. I exited the music store with the salespersonContinue reading “The Keys”

Running or Looking?

The other day out of the blue I found myself humming, I Wanna Run To You by Whitney Houston. I goggled the title of the song to see if I could find a reason why this popped in my head. It was a song from the movie, The Bodyguard. I pulled up and read the lyricsContinue reading “Running or Looking?”