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Is it really impossible at 30 for women to find love? I keep reading that many women don’t even bother because
This Question I answered on Quora: Love doesn’t care what age you are. There is no time limit and no boundaries on love. If you continue reading negative articles, and statistics,
How do husbands and wives keep their marriage spark alive after years of being together?
I answered this question on Quora right after our 40th anniversary a couple weeks ago. Yes, you can have a lasting, loving marriage. https://www.quora.com/How-do-husbands-and-wives-keep-their-ma
How can mindful meditation improve your parenting style?
There is no question that Mindfulness will improve you as a parent. It certainly helped me. I started practicing Mindfulness when my husband and I adopted our middle son, who was born with alc
In the absence of real stress, do people generate undue stress by exaggerating the trivial?
Exaggerating the trivial is common for many of us. It comes in the form of worry. I have done it multiple times, especially when our kids were small. I feared something would happen to them, w
Michelle Obama interview: Gayle King exclusive at the Essence Festival
Ms. Obama shares powerful advice and insight into relationships and our health https://www.cbsnews.com/live-news/michelle-obama-interview-gayle-king-exclusive-with-former-first-lady-live-stream-2
Finally, a Positive Black Story Out of Chicago!
So tired of negative stories reported about my hometown of Chicago...especially Southside where I was born and raised. Many great people living there! Where are these positive stories?? Here is o
PRAISES FOR OUR BLACK MEN
This story warmed my heart: Praises for this father...having the courage to bring his child to college. Praises for this professor...truly helping students... Praises for Morehouse College....for
Don't Give Up on Love
I believe that everyone has a soul mate., and while marriage may not be for everyone...or should be...there is love for you. Don't give up on love. With that in mind,I am sharing our 38 years of mari
Mindful Breathing for Stress Relief
You have within you your very own stress releasor. See my latest video to show you how to use one of your most valuable assets. Love, light and blessings, Janet
STAYING BALANCED IN A SEEMINGLY UNBALANCED WORLD (video)
Despite what is going on around you, you have the power to stay balanced, even in the middle of chaos. In the late 1990s, my world was crumbling. Every time I turned around there was a sudden d
Self-compassion, Self-acceptance, and Stress Relief With Mindfulness
We hear how our nation is so divided, and that we should be more compassionate and accepting of others. How can we do this if we don't have compassion and acceptance of ourselves? Many of us think we do love ourselves until we make a mistake, or something devastating happens like
You Are Already Whole, Perfect, and Complete
Lately we hear a lot about division in our great nation. Political parties are definitely on opposite sides. Our views on gender equality, sexual preferences, and especially race have separated man
Use the Election to Tap Into Calm and Peace
Yes, the presidential emotional climate with all the vitriol is stressful and wearing. However, you can use it to tap into peace and happiness already inside of you. In fact, the campaigns and the
I Didn't Know If Law Enforcement Would Listen or Dialogue With Us
Seeing and reading the news lately, various spokespersons for the police and black communities stress that a dialogue needs to happen between both sides to begin the healing process from the recent ki
Finding Peace During These Confusing Times
There is so much noise, conflicting messages, anger, and tension in the air, especially as election time nears. Screaming voices yelling untruths about one another, situations, and events seems to b