Highlights of Cancun, Mexico

My son experienced his first international trip this summer! We visited Cancun, Mexico for five days. Traveling during the pandemic and especially with a toddler was interesting. It was comforting to see how clean and sanitary the hotels, restaurants, and other public places were in Mexico. There were sanitizing stations everywhere. Our hotel had a walk-through, light spraying sanitizing machine. Our luggage were sprayed down upon entry. Masks were available per request. Our resort accommodation was all-inclusive. Just taxes and...

25 Ways to Spend Alone Time

Recharging regularly is a good way to maintain our sanity and peace. Spending time alone is fruitful in various ways. It can help us feel centered and it also challenges fear in numerous levels. Here are some helpful ways to spend alone time in order to refuel. Draw/color Take a nap Read a book Go for a walk Pray/meditate Watch a movie Get a massage Visit a museum Enjoy some soup Do yoga/stretch Create a budget Clean your home Do...

30 Ways to Show Gratitude

We can easily get lost in our daily routines and forget to express or show gratitude. There is so much to be thankful for. Surviving a pandemic is a huge one. I challenge you and myself to be more intentional about expressing gratitude in various forms. Let us aim to do so cheerfully. With love, compassion, and sincerity. 30 Ways to Show Gratitude Praise God. Spend time in nature. Compliment a stranger. Indulge in a guilty pleasure. Say your affirmations,...

The 11 Pillars of Servant Leadership

Great leadership qualities include the ability to influence others, show empathy, communicate effectively, delegate tasks, scout talent, among many others. There are also various types of leaders. Understanding what type of leader you are will forecast the amount of success you can achieve in the leadership role. One leadership style that can coexist with and even enhance the others is servant leadership. Those who follow the servant leadership model aim to be wholesome individuals in order to elevate the people...

25 Ways to Instantly Feel Happier

Happiness is an everyday quest. We long for it. We need it. It can be difficult to pull ourselves up when we are down. Having a list of ways to feel joyous to reference can help. 25 Ways to Instantly Feel Happier Pray. Smile. Dance. Sunbathe. Meditate. Paint/draw. Volunteer. Read a book. Go on a walk. Retail therapy. Kiss a baby. Show gratitude. Go for a run. Eat a sweet treat. Stretch/Do yoga. Take a nap. Enjoy nature. Think positively....

The Proverbs 31 Woman

The Proverbs 31 Woman is the epitome of a fulfilled woman, in my view. She’s virtuous and noble. She emits light and love. She is intelligent, resourceful, and skilled. She’s complete. She’s favored by God. Some women tear other women down. They are envious of other women’s academic accomplishments, relationships, physiques, traditions, among other things. Nurturing healthy friendships with other women is difficult but it is extremely necessary. Women have innate skill sets that are paramount in shaping the world...

Motherhood is Alluring

When asked how I view motherhood, I often reply that I feel it is the closest analogy to understanding how much God loves me. Our beautiful toddler son, Judah, is an incredible child. He is jovial, smart, and independent. Motherhood has given me a great deal of joy, education, and lifelong memories thus far. A few key experiences worth sharing are: Breastfeeding There was no doubt in my mind that I would breastfeed my baby. A mother’s breast milk is...

Twelve Powerful Daily Affirmations

Citing affirmations is a powerful way to manifest abundance in every area of our lives. Affirmations are insightful, empowering, and fruitful among other things. I enjoy saying my affirmations in the morning and throughout the day. It serves as a way to boost myself and set a productive tone for the day. Affirmations can be spoken or written down. Twelve Powerful Daily Affirmations A – I am astute. I can accomplish anything. F – I am fearfully and wonderfully made....

How to Maximize Your Time

As we close in on year 2020, we can all agree that we feel we either have had a lot of or not enough time. Time is a non-renewable resource. Many of us have realized that we need to maximize our time. Worldwide lock downs and curfews, unemployment, among many other disruptions have given us extra time. How we spend it is paramount. Five Ways to Maximize Your Time One of the best ways to maximize your time is to...

Inspiration from The Four Agreements

The Four Agreements was written to serve as a practical guide for personal freedom. Author Don Miguel Ruiz shares the reasons why we are deprived of joy and unnecessary struggles and offers solutions to live by. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements is a transformative code of conduct that can bring us freedom, love, and joy. The agreements are ones we make with other people, with God, with life, and most importantly, with ourselves. I encourage you to...

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