One of the most iconic shows in the history of television is “The Waltons.” Known largely for the closing tagline, “[g]ood night, John-Boy!”, the Waltons were a poor, working-class family that lived in a fictional town in the mountains of Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II. The Walton family consisted of two …
The Glory of Inner Change
There are few things more beautiful than the transition of summer to autumn. As the chlorophyll dissipates, the green leaves take on brilliant shades of yellow, orange, purple and fiery red. Some people are surprised to know that the beautiful metamorphosis in color actually occurs because the leaves are dying. The beautiful leaves will provide …
The Season of Transition
Fall is one of the most favorite seasons of the year. It is a time for children to transition back to school/college; we transition our wardrobes from summer to fall/winter; some transition to new jobs; some of us are transitioning from middle-aged to senior life; and there are those of us who just need to …
Exposing Hidden Figures
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” ~Jeremiah 29:11 {KJV} In 2016, the country was introduced to three beautiful, smart and highly intelligent African-American women at NASA who served as the brains behind one of the …
“A Junkie State of Mind”
People of God We have been robbed We are the VICTIM …of embezzlement Press charges! Against one that I used to call my friend Life turned out Mind set a blaze She whispered in my ears and stole my joy Shouted across the room and stole my time Laid beside me and stole …
Release to REDESIGN
Wow! I can’t believe that we are almost in the last quarter of 2017. And during this last quarter, you should be strategically planning those things you would like to accomplish for the next year. Yes, that is correct. If you are waiting for the next year to start planning, then you are already behind. …
Transition Is Hard
Transition is hard. In life, we go through so many transitions that at times we do not even realize it. Transitions with family, work, kids, and friends, just to name a few. These can be hard times and even confusing, especially when they happen all at the same time. I find myself trying to make …
Zombie Living
I noticed my life was very similar to zombies, especially in the early morning (I’m usually so tired, that I am unconsciously moving from one destination to the other). Every day was the same routine, and every day I became more dissatisfied about how I spent the last 24 hours of the previous day. I …
Maintaining a Healthy Spirit Through Transition
The late Dr. Myles Munroe taught that the only thing constant in life is change and that you have to prepare for it so that when it comes, you’ll be a victor and not a victim. With change there is always transition from what is familiar to what is new. And in almost every situation, …