Category Archives: Lessons, Mistakes & Misguided Thoughts

The honour and the irony of the moment did not escape me. The day I sponsored my cousin’s daughter was the same time my heart felt heavy knowing my own godmother was fighting for her life due to illness. This is part of being in midlife. This is one of the saddest parts of beingContinue reading “Midlife Has A Forward & Rearview Mirror”

I suspect this will be a recurring topic for me. It’s a big part of a woman’s life. What was once an unspeakable subject is slowly making its way out of the dark. I feel a change happening with ‘the change’ amongst women (sorry, I couldn’t help myself). Menopause (as it will be referred toContinue reading “First Signs of ‘The Change’”

Jump on that new opportunity Jump toward a different way of seeing it all Jump onto an unexpected cloud Ride it high and dream that giant dream There is nothing but your own fear to stop you Leave it on the ground Leave the burdens behind Leave all that is weighing you down Why? BecauseContinue reading “Jump”

I don’t mean to be morbid. The sun is shining and the temperature outside is climbing each day. Spring is officially here, but my mind goes elsewhere. What else is new? I have been thinking about my impact on others in my life, or even those I meet in passing and may never see again.Continue reading “How Do I Want To Be Remembered?”

You’ve done it. I’ve done it. We have all done it. Our happy mask cracks and a tear streams down our face. We are showing another emotion other than happiness—and the first thing we say is, “I’m sorry.” Stop! Stop! Stop! We need to stop saying we are sorry when we show any other emotionContinue reading “Stop Saying Sorry!”

No one gets out of life without experiencing some form of emotional turmoil. It is what truly shapes us and alters our growth right down to the spiritual level. So, if this is as common as having a belly button, why is it still taboo to talk about it in social circles? It is saidContinue reading “How To Navigate Through Emotional Pain”

It’s great to have choices in life. What’s even better is enjoying whatever choice you make, even if you change your mind. Doing what makes you happy, even in the smallest daily aspects of life. For example, dressing up makes me immensely happy. However, washing my makeup off, slipping into comfy clothing, and jumping intoContinue reading “The Joy of Being 44!”

On average, 30% of adults will suffer a form of an anxiety disorder at some point in their lifetime. I believe that number is much higher because so many people try to mask their anxiety by self medicating using drugs, alcohol, and other substances. Therefore, I believe this issue is grossly underreported. Did you knowContinue reading “Anxious ‘Animals’”

44 turns around the sun 44 ways to say “I’m done!” 44 feelings mixed into one 44 things I have not won 44 blessings when I thought I had none 44 thank yous from no one 44 I love yous missing from the one 44 places I didn’t have fun 44 signs that point toContinue reading “44”

I know. Yes. It’s a new year. We are just coming off the holiday season with all the good vibes and good tidings. However, if I have to be honest and sincere I am not feeling the positive spirit at this moment. It’s my first blog of 2023 and I always write from the heartContinue reading “Positivity: The Struggle Is Real”