Browsing Category: Soul

It’s always about getting more. There’s a reason why the richest person is not always the happiest. The biggest reason could be because they didn’t appreciate what they had before the riches. To be honest, we spend a majority of our time ruminating on the negative things that are in our relies. We could actually […]

There are is no doubt that having relationships with others is essential to our wellbeing. We are naturally social beings. Yes, even when we want to lock ourselves in the room and not hear from anyone for a while. A reason why most people don’t know why we socialize is because it gives us a […]

It’s been a crazy year. I hope everyone is still thriving physically, mentally and spiritually. In this issue of Allure, the beautiful Alicia Keys tells us how she’s been adjusting to the changes in her own routine. She also gives us guidance into prioritizing self care with some examples of her own. Check out the […]

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 […]