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Our Seven-Day Carnival Celebration Cruise

A group of us went on a seven-day Carnival Celebration cruise recently. I have been on about four cruises so far but this was my first week-long cruise and my son’s first cruise altogether. Carnival Celebration commemorates Carnival cruise line’s 50-year anniversary. It has six zones, which are themed areas that bring together incredible experiences. Key restaurants include Latitudes, The Golden Jubilee, and Emeril’s Bistro 1397. Carnival Celebration also marks the return of innovations like BOLT, the onboard rollercoaster, Bonsai...

Life Insurance and Minimalism

The end of the year is usually a time when most of us assess our lives in a manner to plan and set goals for the new year. On top of any new year’s resolutions you may have, it would be important to include securing life insurance if you don’t already have a policy. If you have one, I would suggest having a dialog with the people you care about and informing them of the importance and benefits of life...

The Obstacle is the Way

One of my friends recently shared, The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday with me. It was a powerful read. The book is full of principle-oriented reminders and anecdotes. They serve to teach us to embrace the lessons, opportunities for growth and change, acceptance, and many other maxims hidden in every obstacle we experience. What stands in the way becomes the way is a notion that obstacles that seem to just be roadblocks, can in fact be utilized and...

Ten Safety Tips for Large Crowds

Mass social gatherings are enjoyable but they have become a target for disaster. We hear about so many senseless acts of violence that were committed during these celebratory gatherings. We cannot eradicate violence but we can mitigate the risks and dangers we and our loved ones encounter. Concerts, parades, festivals, and similar gatherings are fun and memorable. We can continue to partake in these events and also be cautious. Practicing safety measures while in large crowds greatly reduces the chances...

The Nine Fruit of the Spirit

I love to reference various theologies to emphasize points on certain topics or principles. The Bible holds numerous golden nuggets on how we should aim to live a meaningful and impactful life. The nine Fruit of the Spirit are found in Galatians and highlight the areas we should focus on in order to maintain excellent moral conduct. Fruit is synonymous with deed or action. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against...

Five Reasons Community is Important

If you are like me, you value having a community of loving, wise, honest, and supportive people. As we navigate through life, our sense of community may change and evolve. Career placements and other life events can influence how we define and redefine community. I have meaningful friendships that were formed throughout various stages of life. They are nurtured and maintained by intentional catch-ups via phone, hanging out, social media engagements, and traveling. Living in a different state than my...

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 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...

How to be More Organized

When it comes to organization, there is a saying that goes: Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up. -A.A. Milne Personally, I am at my best when things and my life, in general, are organized. It helps me concentrate, plan and execute tasks clearly. I enjoy creating To Do lists, scheduling things on my calendar, and regularly doing an inventory of things to see what I...

Letter of Advice

Dear Couples, My advice to you for a healthy relationship is to practice communicating effectively, to self-disclose often, develop strategies for listening to each other, place God in the center of your relationship, manage interpersonal conflicts, among other things in order to maintain a great understanding of each other. Effective interpersonal interaction is a rewarding way to establish a healthy relationship. Having a sense of self-concept, who we are, aids us in interpersonal relationships. When we understand what drives our...

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