Judge Not

Listen carefully. You can hear it in conversations. You can see it in pop culture. You can even hear it in your own thoughts. Judgment is everywhere. Society influences and encourages it. It’s become as natural as walking and talking but judging and condemning others...

Toxic People

As the holidays loom near, some of us get a little anxious thinking about possible encounters with toxic people. They could be family, frenemies, acquaintances or guests. Toxic people tend to judge, belittle, control manipulate and make every effort to sprinkle a...

No Day But Today

One of my favorite Broadway musicals is, “Rent.” It’s about a group of young Bohemian friends in NY’s East Village who are struggling with life, loss, love and HIV/AIDS. Here are some of the lyrics to, “No Day But Today” “There’s only us There’s only this Forget...

My Favorite Lessons from “The Alchemist”

Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist” is one of my favorite books. It’s about a shepherd boy named Santiago whose recurring dream about a hidden treasure leads him on the adventure of a lifetime. Along the way, he meets many people and learns many lessons about life and...

Great Expectations & 3 Ways to NOT To Have Them

I’ve always considered myself to be a damn good friend. If you ask my friends to use an adjective to describe me, 9 out of 10 of them will most likely to say something like “giving” or “sweet” or “supportive” or “warm”. However, I have come to see a trend in my life....

Soul Songs (Part II): 50 More “Feel Good” Songs

  “Forgive Them Father” – Lauryn Hill  “Alright” – Ledisi  “Mama Said Knock You Out” – LL Cool J “Girls Around the World” – Lloyd  “There But For the Grace of God” – Machine “Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars “Shiver” – Maroon 5...

Soul Songs (Part I): My Top 50 “Feel Good” Songs

Everyone knows that music has a way of changing moods and vibrations. Sometimes the lyrics resonate with our hearts and minds.   Other times, it’s the music itself that stirs the soul. Here is my “go to” playlist of some of my personal favorite “feel good”...