Last year, I began the process of learning to become myself. In fact, that journey inspired this very blog. I made some tough choices about my spirituality, values and beliefs. It was scary. For the first time in my life, I made decisions based on my feelings, my truth and not on the basis of … Continue reading I am ENOUGH for 2015
Category: My Journey
The Happy Holidays and the Happy Family…..
It's the holidays for sure because I've gained 4 pounds since December 13th! It ain't even Christmas yet! But along with the holiday cookies, dinner parties and graduations(yes, December graduations are becoming quite popular), there's also family..... Where shall I begin? This morning I woke up to one of my sisters, *Rose, arguing with my … Continue reading The Happy Holidays and the Happy Family…..
Judgment and other ramblings
So, I'm annoyed. My siblings are here for the holiday and I am so grateful and happy to have them here. More people means more joy and laughter but also more hurt and judgement. I've been making an effort to be less judgmental and more empathetic and I've been talking about it with my family. … Continue reading Judgment and other ramblings
Applying for jobs…. again
I have an intense online job application phobia. I fear sending resumes and dread redrafting yet another cover letter. For the past year just the thought of applying for a job would cause my body to tense. I would feel anxious, frustrated and angry before I even start looking. I know the reason. After I … Continue reading Applying for jobs…. again
Courage in Vulnerability
I need to learn how to be vulnerable. I realize that I'm afraid to show all of me. I have a fear of showing some of my weaknesses or sharing some of my desires. I've learned to hold things in, toughen up and handle things by myself. Overall, I'm an assertive person, well at least … Continue reading Courage in Vulnerability
Where is God when it Hurts?
I really need to finish Phillip Yancy's book, Where's God when it Hurts?, because I need to understand why some people have to suffer through painful ordeals. According to Yancy, we need pain to survive. What? So are you telling me that people need to lose loved ones through gang violence, women need to experience … Continue reading Where is God when it Hurts?
I’m Deciding to Live Out My Personal Legend
I need to decide to live out my Personal Legend. Currently, I am reading the book “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho and it tells the story of a young shepherd who has a dream to travel to Egypt to find a treasure. An old king interprets this as the young man’s process of realizing his … Continue reading I’m Deciding to Live Out My Personal Legend
Freedom!
I woke up feeling free. I’ve been making some important decisions in my life and I felt as though invisible chains of distress were breaking all over my body. The feeling was so liberating that I decided to play a popular gospel song, entitled “Freedom” by Eddie James. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0noC8KAENSw As I danced and clapped to … Continue reading Freedom!
Are you ignoring God?
I have to admit. Sometimes, I ignore phone calls. Now, don’t judge. We all do it. There are many reasons for doing this, it may be that we just aren’t in the mood, we would like a break from that person, or we’re actually busy. Recently, one of my girlfriends was constantly calling me. Truthfully, … Continue reading Are you ignoring God?
Lessons Learned from Ma
My mother is a strong willed devoted mother and Seventh Day Adventist Christian. Unlike my father, she is anchored in her beliefs. She has no doubt in her mind that her faith is founded in truth, which is the Bible. She knows that she is right. As she prayed for me this morning she mentioned … Continue reading Lessons Learned from Ma
Esther Yvette 