71-80 some of the tangible things that have added to me Have you ever heard someone say, “I need something tangible”? The truth is, everyone is made up of things you can touch or feel.  When we think about our daily activities and things we just have to have, we think of love, friendship, companionship and all that good stuff.  But tell me part of you doesn’t think about that favorite purse that just makes you smile, the lipstick that makes you look like a million bucks or in my case those loud color shoes that match absolutely nothing I … Continue reading Pieces of Me: 71-80 some of the tangible things that have added to me

61- 70 are some of the personality traits that make me up Characters or personalities are funny.  I once worked with a young lady who spent her days defining herself as shy, but half of the time she is loud, rude and at time plain ugly towards others. When I approached her about this behavior she kindly told me, “I am shy in my family.”  The reality was she was right, because her family members were very outgoing in comparison to my client.  Many of us define our personalities based on our experience in our worlds and that may not … Continue reading Pieces of Me: 61- 70 are some of the personality traits that make me up

41-60 are some of the things that I do to express who I am Express yourself!  I believe that your actions will always speak louder than your words.  When people hear you say, “I love to dance”, but see you holding up the wall at a party; please don’t get mad when no one believes you love to dance.  I’m not saying you should be on the floor all night, but I am telling you, if you’re in the club you might as well dance.  So how do you love something and never do it? Do what you love. 41-60 … Continue reading Pieces of Me: 41-60 are some of the things that I do to express who I am

31-40 are some of the things that helped build my joy The word build is used to describe something being constructed or formed.  When I think of what builds my joy, I think of actions and others.  What is your joy constructed from and how often do you make sure to partake in these things? 31-40 are some of the things that helped build my joy 31.  I am a risk taker (mostly when it fits my dreams) 32.  I can be open to new things 33.  But then again I can be closed if I feel unprepared; I mean … Continue reading Pieces of Me: 31-40 are some of the things that helped build 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