It’s Memorial Day! For those of us blessed enough to work for places that recognize federal holidays, it’s a day off from work. But is it really a day off? Do we really get a day off? A better question I’ve been asking myself, especially today, is should I have a day off from posting Read more about Can We Really Have A Day?[…]
Being without a job can be a bit scary. Trust me; I’ve been there. I was wrongfully terminated from my job. While my case was being settled, I learned some interesting things about myself. I went through a process of ups and downs and I would like to share with you what I learned. The Read more about 3 Questions I Asked Myself When I Got Fired![…]
I’ve been working in higher education for almost 20 years. The best part about my job is watching a student matriculate through the college experience successfully and graduate. For most, graduating from college is the first goal they accomplish as an adult. It is a big deal, not to mention an expensive one. So, when Read more about Learn To Celebrate Your Success Instead Of Booing Someone Else’s Failure![…]
After the birth of my first child, I experienced postpartum depression. I would hold my baby when I had to feed and change her, but there was a huge disconnect between us. Or should I say, I wasn’t connected to her. My ex-husband was extremely supportive of me. He tried everything he could think of Read more about I Had Postpartum Depression And Here’s How I’m Celebrating Mother’s Day[…]
I am happy to announce a new I Press On initiative. Together, we will PRESS through our work week with a daily email. Each day, the email will reflect an inspirational concept formed by the letters in the word PRESS. In other words, I will use the acronym P.R.E.S.S. and each letter in the word Read more about Introducing The New “P.R.E.S.S. Through The Week” Emails![…]
Postpartum depression IS NOT the same as the baby blues. It just isn’t. Postpartum is probably one of the least accepted of mental illnesses because people think it’s not that serious, or that it will go away quickly. Here is what most people don’t know. A major symptom of postpartum is that the mother has Read more about Rasheeda Joins The Conversation About PostPartum Depression In The African-American Community![…]
Once again tragedy has gripped our nation in an unexpected unimaginable way. I am struggling to find the words to bring sense to the events surrounding the murder of Robert Godwin, Sr. Nonetheless, I feel compelled to address the incident. Why? Because this is not a time to be silent. This type of event has Read more about Facebook Live Showed His Death, But Social Media Can Redeem Itself![…]
I am dealing with so many health issues. In fact, I just spent the night in the emergency room. When I add on top of that everything else I have going on…all I can say is “wow”. But through it all, I made a decision. I won’t complain! The African-American community (especially the African-American church Read more about I Won’t Complain![…]
First let me say that I am by no means a political commentator. But, our country’s political climate has caused me to write about politics in my blog. Why? Because United States citizens are becoming increasingly more depressed, and the Trump administration is to blame. Some even feel like strangers in their own land. So, Read more about Come on Shaun King… North Carolina Isn’t The New Mississippi: Why The State Of North Carolina Should Inspire the Nation’s Post Trump Administration[…]
By Marlin J. Reid People have this idea that the prophet Elijah was a strong powerhouse. This is not completely accurate. We don’t know much about Elijah, but we do know he, “was a man subject to like passions as we are” (King James Version, James 5: 17). Yes; he performed the miracle of the Read more about The Prophet Elijah Was Human Just Like Us: 5 Things We Can Learn From Elijah[…]
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