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2020 A Year Of Reflection
2020 was a year that everyone anticipated and was excited for but had no idea what we were in store for. 2020 began a new year, a new decade, and a whole bunch of chaos that once only would be thought of for a movie or tv mini-series. If anyone told us that in 2020 New York City, the city that never sleeps would look like a ghost town, the world would be in a pandemic, or a global wake up call to end racial injustices would happen we would say please go to the nearest nuthouse, don't pass go, and don't collect 200 dollars. Unfortunately, way too many unforeseen events took place that will forever be grained into the history books and in our memories no matter how soon we want the year to end or to forget about it all. Let's take a quick look.
By Tammy Reese6 years ago in Motivation
A Seat on the Couch
I started therapy four years ago, and it was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I didn't realize that I had suppressed the pain of my broken heart trying to cope with my mother's sudden death at age 15. I was angry. Bitter. Upset. Confused. However, it was all shielded by accolades and smiles. Just when I thought I was stable, the onset of father's mental illness crippled me even more. I had no idea how to navigate my feelings and digest the new version of him. The absolute worst part- I didn't know how to help him. He needed so much and I felt incapable. I cried frequently. I felt like I was failing him, my family, and myself. Then, I thought a fresh start would renew my spirit, but relocating to Dallas only made me feel more alone. Sadder. Empty. Money wasn't the solution. The distance made matters worse. My biggest mistake? I had created such a "strong woman" facade that no one sought to check on me. If they did, I deflected because vulnerability scared me. Not to mention, sometimes talks with friends and family only infuriated me more. I had the audacity to expect them to know what to say or how to respond about situations they had never endured. This was my spiritual warfare, not theirs.
By Ebony Palmer6 years ago in Motivation
The Number One Reason You Fail and Five Ways To Help You Avoid It
Let me be clear, I’m not going to tell you how to avoid failure, because 1. It’s unrealistic, and 2. Failure is necessary. Success is built upon numerous failures that led to success by way of knowing what NOT do next time.
By Taryn Watson6 years ago in Motivation
The Fast Life
Well hello you and how are we today? I say to myself in the mirror almost every single morning. She knows who I’m talking about that girl that is inside my brain. For most of my life I have called her stupid. I know it sounds positively insane to call the girl in my head stupid. However, we all know that is really just me trying to understand why I seem to pick the hardest hill to climb every single time.
By Katherine Lovell6 years ago in Motivation
Awaken your inner child.
The fact that I am even alive to write these words is a blessing in itself. I have spent the majority of my life in darkness, in the hell of my own mind. I have lived in deep separation from my authentic self, clouded with expectations, judgments, fears, and lack of self-worth. The journey is never easy, but I am grateful to be moving forward on my path home. Each day I am finding more of my voice and will continue to do so for the rest of my life. What does it mean to listen to your authentic voice? Who or what even is "your" authentic voice? Who are you, and who am I?
By Sarah Christine Ray6 years ago in Motivation
