It is my belief that a life full of vitality, love, experiences, purpose, direction, integrity and intention is the life we all aspire to live out, to seek, to strive for. When passion ignites our lives we find a true sense of purpose, of hope and existence. I remember being in an undergrad class during…

The best thing about a new day is a new opportunity. It is a fresh start. A new beginning. A revitalization. Every day is a new beginning so long as you believe, however not everyday will feel like a new day. Some days will feel like the same day over and over and over again.…

I have always been a firm believer in second chances. Sometimes even a believer in third and fourth chances. After all, we all are human. We all make mistakes. None of us are perfect. Perhaps they didn’t realize the error. Perhaps after the lesson learned they will realize their mistake and reassess and things can…

There is an undeniable need to revitalize one’s life and rejuvenate one’s self on a periodic basis. The need often fulfilled by time off and time away. Time off from work and other obligations or responsibilities. Time away from the constant draining demands of our lives and hectic schedules. Time to just savor the moments…

It was a casual Monday evening. I had just finished cooking a very low key dinner for my children and I and decided to retreat to the living room to spend the remainder of my evening catching up on my readings for my consecration class. “Baby, bring mami her purse” I stated to my son.…

After decades of formal and informal education, an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree and advanced training programs I have come to the conclusion that without a doubt I must secretly like the thrill of a deadline, the pressure of an accomplishment, the stress of procrastination. I must, there’s no other way to…

I am despised. I am met with sarcasm, anger, wrath and a mean spirit. I am told that I am a “headache, drama, that I think I am better than others, that I am dumb” and so much more. I am told these things by someone who I have extreme limited contact with, someone whom…