Authentic Conversations

When I was young, I dreamed of making my parents proud by graduating from high school and a Historically Black College or University, which I accomplished through God's grace. Another dream was to write a bestselling book and appear on Oprah Winfrey's show; the book is written, but Oprah hasn't called yet. Despite graduating, I always questioned if I made my parents proud, as they never explicitly said so, even though they attended my graduations and congratulated me. I've realized that...

There are moments in life when emotions seem to fade into a dull silence. You might find yourself feeling detached, indifferent, or numb to things that once stirred strong reactions. This numbness can touch many parts of life—anger loses its edge, disappointment barely registers, and relationships feel distant. Yet, amid this emotional quiet, faith can remain a steady anchor. This post explores the experience of numbness and how faith can provide strength and meaning when feelings grow faint....

Speaking to someone has not always been my favorite thing to do but I knew that it had to be done. On this journey of developing Authentic Conversations w/ Ms. Simone, I needed to learn and make sure that the words I spoke were effective, efficient, and encouraging. This comes from many tests and trials of being misunderstood, having to over-define/explain what I was saying, and my excessive need for pleasing people; that will be discussed in another blog soon. Communication is defined as the...