Browsing Category: Soul

Why does it feel like half the job of being an adult is getting over the negative things you went through as a child? We may not even remember the trauma, but we can definitely feel them. There are varying degrees of how childhood trauma affects us as an adult. Some may feel like permanent […]

One of my favorite things to do with this blog is profile strong black women. Regina King comes with no exception. She definitely deserves her flowers. I remember watching her play a police detective on Southland and then turning the channel to watch the Boondocks and her portraying both Huey and Riley. She’s played a […]

You may know Nora Lum by her stage name Awkwafina, but there’s more to know about the American-born rapper and actress. For instance, did you know Awkwafina was a name given to her in high school. Nora used this name to create a persona to combat her bouts of depression and anxiety. Get to know […]

Nobody wants to be alone, but there are actually plenty of benefits to living by yourself. There’s no doubt that it can be lonely, but you get to learn a lot more about yourself. Living alone gives us a better understanding of ourselves and improving our relationships with others. A Better Relationship with Friends and […]

When we talk about abundance, we talk about a mindset of no lack, or scarcity. A person with this mindset knows who they are and are confident in their beliefs, values and insecurities. Having abundance is not something that can be faked, or it would be defined as narcissism. It’s a mindset that gives an […]

We have conversations that probably end up in arguments because we don’t do a good job of empathic or active listening. Empathic listening is a way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual interesting and trust. Each person has the opportunity accurately interpret the message of the other person, and respond appropriately. […]

There are are two types of people. Those that no with the crowd and those who decide to go against it. Both have been a victim of herd mentality because they come to realize why people give in to peer pressure. Belonging to a group of people is an essential need. The problem begins when […]

I will say. SZA is probably my favorite “iZA.” Right next to the GZA. All jokes aside, I’m happy that it’s SZA SZN and we’re about to get new music from the very talented R&B singer. In her interview with Cosmo, SZA talks about her Grammy snub and her legacy in music. Photos were taken […]

We tend to put anger in the category of negative. As if there is no reason for a sensible person to ever be angry. If you know me, you know that I believe that each object has a positive and negative side to it. Sure, untamed, anger can make you do reckless things without caring […]

The worst part of any relationship is most definitely the break up. The crazy thing about breakups is that if it is being contemplated and actioned upon, it was probably necessary. It’s a necessary evil for two people who have taken the time to try to sync, but it just didn’t work. The evil gets […]