… But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will. — Sam Cooke, King of Soul, 1931-1964 It’s been quite a while since the last time I shared my life in this public forum. A very, very long time. But a change, in […]
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Leaving the Land of the Status Quo and the Valley of Settling for Less
Near the latter part of 2015, I was super excited about coming to you daily with my gratefulness journey and got off to a pretty good start. However, it didn’t take too long for me to realize that much of what invokes the spirit of […]

The Ex Factor – The Grateful 49 Project – 10.21.15
I have a friend who is dating a guy that she has no intentions of staying with for the long haul, but she is choosing to stick with him until “something better comes along.” When I heard her make that statement, I asked her (out […]

The Spirit of “Can Do” – The Grateful 49 Project – 10.15.15
Anyone who is familiar with the Christian faith is intimately acquainted with Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (KJV) It is oftentimes the go-to verse that is uttered when a person is faced with what appears to be an insurmountable […]

Joyful, Joyful – The Grateful 49 Project – 10.12.15
Just a few short moments ago, a profound sense of joy filled my soul and spirit, quite unexpectedly. Yes, it is currently Monday. Yes, I am presently working in a position that is far removed from my life’s purpose. Yes, I could use some more […]
Grown Woman. Making Decisions and Choices… – The Grateful 49 Project – 10.9.15
Today I am serving up a double-dose of gratefulness, just because… First of all, I am grateful for the artistry of the one and only Jill Scott, not only for blessing me with the soundtrack for the last 15 years of my life, but also […]

My Extended “Family” (431,900 & Counting) – The Grateful 49 Project – 10.7.15
My gratitude for the day reaches out to the women & girls, men & boys who are a part of the Brown Girl Collective (aka BGC) Family. When I was called to create a space that celebrates BOLD, Brilliant and Beautiful women and girls of African […]