Today is my 30th Birthday, and I feel good. That, in itself, is a huge accomplishment. As mentioned in my previous blog, July 22 has not always been a day…

Today is the anniversary of Brad’s death. I am always emotional on July 20. I woke up feeling sad. It’s been 11 years, which seems surreal. I sometimes worry that…

When one chapter closes, take a deep breath and sit with it for a moment but do not dwell. Accept what is, and then turn the page. We don’t choose…

To be happy, one must acknowledge things for the way they are at any given moment in time. We must make a conscious effort to seek acceptance. It may not…

After work on Wednesday, I drove home to find Cassandra and “Big Momma” (her jeep) waiting for me at my house. We went to grab some Thai food and made…

Light. Bliss. Acceptance. Positive Transformation. Meditation. Gratitude. Happiness. Calm. Silence. Beauty. Talent. Music. Hugs. Flow. Appreciation. Amazement. Tears. Fire. Warmth. Comfort. Community. Introspection. Self-Love. Smiles. Patience. Sharing. PE*A*CE. These are…

Conducting research for my book is necessary, in order to substantiate my points of view and gather needed statistics. Last night, as I scanned the Internet for the number of…

“Some of the brightest lights come out of the darkest nights.”– Ricky Roberts III It’s amazing how people come into your life at just the right moment. The quote above…

This post is indirectly related to my book in the sense that we have the ability to find light in the darkest of situations… it’s more of a journal entry…

Now, more than ever, I feel a calling to help people. Just days after I sent emails to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and the Suncoast Yellow Ribbon Chapter…