She May Not Be The One (Music)

#5 You know there is a real chance you are not the only one… #4 You’ve hurt her so much; you’re no longer sure what she will do next… #3 She told you that she has cheated on her ex-boyfriend(s)… #2 She does something wrong and blames it on you…when your hands are clean #1 She calls you the wrong name…then offers no real explanation… Continue reading She May Not Be The One (Music)

5 Inspirational Quotes by Women

 5 Inspirational Quotes by Women A Middle of the Month Pick Me Up   I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning to sail my ship.  — Louisa May Alcott   I don’t think of all the misery but of the beauty that still remains. — Anne Frank. Don’t settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had. We need to live the best that’s in us.  –Angela Bassett   I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes … Continue reading 5 Inspirational Quotes by Women

From the Heart of The Radiant: My Secret Life Exposed: Getting the Help I Needed

Over the last few months I have been updating the blog to address issues of self-improvement and development.  During this process I have received great feedback and personal stories from my followers.  Thank you all for helping Radiant Sunshine; as we continue to improve we will be adding different contributors.  Our first contributor is an anonymous female living with mental illness.  Join me in welcoming this contributor as she shares her story…. My Secret Life Exposed: Getting the Help I Needed Mental illness is a huge stigma I wasn’t ready to deal with, but conquered with an open mind and … Continue reading From the Heart of The Radiant: My Secret Life Exposed: Getting the Help I Needed

Pieces of Me: 21-30 are some of the things I’ve learned and adjusted over time to fit my joy

21-30 are some of the things I’ve learned and adjusted over time to fit my joy I remember when I was in high school; I was so Pro-Black that it came off as anti-everything.  I look back at that stage with such admiration because it was the first sign that I could receive information and it actually created an emotion that led to action… how else would I have become an advocate?   Sounds silly, but over time I was able to find a Love of Being Black that didn’t isolate others or deny my feeling.  Growth is learning to adjust … Continue reading Pieces of Me: 21-30 are some of the things I’ve learned and adjusted over time to fit my joy

I’m married to my best friend: How life really plays out?

“I’m married to my best friend” The chill from the wind made this Saturday, October night seem different than any before.  I watched as children dressed in costumes dominated my neighborhood with their hopes for filling bags with treats.  I was wearing a simple pair of dark jeans, stone wash jean jacket (yes I said stone wash) over my favorite yellow, red, black and green tee-shirt.  Far from over dressed, I had two simple plans; go to the Black Star concert and get home safely.  Both plans I achieved without a hitch.  It is what that took place between those … Continue reading I’m married to my best friend: How life really plays out?