Big and Everyday Wins Matter It seemed like he would be in school always. I was blessed to have him working the last couple of years at home instead of on campus. My son graduated college and I had all the feels. I felt admiration, anxiety, nervousness, happiness, nostalgia, and…

Note to Self Do you care that you might be “too much for some people?” For some people this statement might refer to the person being very direct, speaking their mind, and or telling the dog’s honest truth. Some of us consider ourselves introverts, extroverts, or omniverts. This saying of…

Any portion of toxicity is a red flag- Guard your mind We have heard the term toxicity used in speaking about toxic people, toxic positivity, toxic masculinity, and toxic relationships. But did you know that toxicity can be in the form of a simple statement? Negative statements made by others…

Admiring Pops in the Late Stage of Dementia My Dad has Dementia and it’s Okay was an article I wrote almost a year ago (https://jackiebell8601.medium.com/my-dad-has-dementia-and-its-okay-ebeda04204a1) It’s true, it’s okay, but you see dementia has its stages. Right now dad is in the late stage. He has slowly declined right in…

The Journey is Short I have to admit that I am quick to hold a grudge! How did this become part of my modus operandi? Holding a grudge helps no one. It’s like what they say about unforgiveness. When you don’t forgive someone, you are essentially holding yourself captive. …

Dealing With Difficult People They say joy is more stable than happiness but how do you remain joyful when certain people want to steal your joy? If you’re like me, you might choose to overlook a fault and not attend to it. However, there are times when gnawing negativity gets to a boiling point. …

Why Dialogue on Social Justice is Good for the Soul — Writing has been beneficial to me for so many reasons. Mainly it is a mode of communication where you can express yourself and be as free as you want to be with your thoughts. When there is something heavy on your mind or on your heart, writing lends a way…

Have you Counted Your Blessings? I like to think that nothing is wasted. Here it is a few days before the ball drops in Times Square announcing the new year. Have you taken stock of what went right in 2020? …

Hold on to Faith and Hope — the Vision will Come I’m in the middle of figuring life out. How about you? Some say you must first have a vision- you need to see yourself where you want to be. You need to speak as though those things are manifesting…