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Taking the Next Step to Becoming Healthier
Today I did something significant for myself. I got up this morning with taking care of me in mind; mind, spirit, body and soul. After eating breakfast, and spending some devotional time with the Lord, I went on my one hour Fitness Walk around our community. Generally I listen to “Praise and Worship” music or a personal development audio book. Today I decided to listen to “Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg. It was recommended to me by one of my mentors. The book focuses on teaching women how to help one another and empowers them by giving advice on how they can pursue their dreams and ambitions. Sheryl Sandberg was…
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Check the fruit
If you are not sure of my fruit… this tree just like the one in the Bible speaks. I am NOT the same person I was a year ago. If you can’t see it by my fruit… don’t ask the sucker branches by my feet… Lela Jefferson – http://www.poetryofablackgirl.com Latest Project: “Poetry of a Black Girl: The Darkness and the Light” the 1st poetry volume penned by Lela Jefferson is now available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com!
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When Home No Longer Feels Like Home
We all at times must learn how to detach from the cord and go and explore on our own. We must leave so that we may become who we are supposed to be and more. However, we all should realize, before we soar we must crawl and sometimes fall. Picking yourself up from the ashes and beginning all over again shows true strength. Learning to be happy with one’s self before finding a mate… can prevent a life of suffering, filled with bottle up disgust and hate. When home no longer feels like home… it is time to leave… but you should never try to escape. by Lela Jefferson –…
