The saying goes, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” As a man of faith, I believe we were all created for a great purpose; however, the objective cannot be achieved without the help of others. Therefore, we all need each other. Even if you don’t feel this way now, everyone needs someone at some point. In Genesis 2:18, … Read more
Your mind is an amazing place. It can be an escape where you can indulge in daydreams and fantasies. It can help you problem-solve and come up with creative and practical solutions. It helps you keep track of your day-to-day life. But you can also get stuck in your head while you zone out of … Read more
As a believer in biblical teachings, one of the most profound yet most complex commands to follow is the one to love others. We freely give love to others, especially when we are on good terms with them. Someone treats us well; we treat them well, with love, kindness, and respect. But what if someone … Read more
I recently made a big move in my life and decided to relocate to a new city so I could get a fresh start. You see, I had become so dug in with people who were not good for my mental health. They were increasingly negative, and I had fallen very deep into that muddy … Read more
It’s been one of those days: everything that could go wrong has gone wrong, and life is spiraling out of control. We’ve all had days, weeks, and even months of that feeling that we’re rapidly losing all control and falling down in the mud of a taxing existence. Feeling out of control is a sensation … Read more
Anyone is capable of breadcrumbing and emotionally manipulating others. However, breadcrumbing is a tactic straight out of the narcissist’s playbook. I’ve been breadcrumbed, gaslit, and deceived on more than one occasion by both overt and covert narcissists and lived to tell. Perhaps you’ll relate as I break down what narcissist breadcrumbing is and why it’s a … Read more
Is someone in your social circles displaying signs of low intelligence from time to time? You can’t help but notice they think, speak, and act differently. How they conduct themselves in various settings clashes with what’s socially acceptable. They might be someone dear to you, such as a family member, partner, co-worker, or best friend. A person’s ability … Read more
From a young age, we learn that unconditional love is the standard, the ideal. It’s what we should strive for because that’s how Prince Charming loved Cinderella, how Aladdin loved Jasmine, and how The Prince loved Snow White. Fairy tales, TV shows, movies, novels … all of them embody this concept of loving someone unconditionally, … Read more
If you are a pet mom or pet dad, you know how deep that bond with your fur baby stretches. The love you have for your pet is so much more than just loving an “animal.” But, sadly, pets have a much shorter life expectancy than people do, and you will have to face their … Read more
It was one of the most painful moments in my life when my boss verbally harassed me at work. With one short phrase, “Perhaps you should wear revealing blouses to make more sales,” he slandered, embarrassed, and belittled me. The insinuation was that I had no skills in my job other than using my body … Read more