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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 co
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
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 a
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 sm
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-k
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
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
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. W
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
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
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 p
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 alread
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 sid
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 abo
Whose Goals Are You Chasing?
This is the time of the year when many people drop their goals or New Year's resolutions. If you're one of them, don't beat yourself up...read on.
You Don't Have To Live In Fear
Most of the things we worry about and fear, we cannot control. We can't control the weather, the traffic, or what others say to us. So, why spend
You Can Create Your Day
You can direct the course of your day. You are a powerful being. Most people drag themselves into work gritting their teeth, putting on the mask a
What Do They Think of Me?
In this day and age, when anyone can post their opinions or reviews on news websites, social media, Amazon, and on literally a billion of other
LET IT GO TO ALLOW SOMETHING BETTER
Walt (my husband) and I will be presenting at the National Conference for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees this week. 

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5 Lessons We Can Learn From "Straight Outta Compton"
Just saw the Blockbuster movie, "Straight Outta Compton" which has crossed cultural and race lines, and has far surpassed box office expectati
Despite Your Challenges, There Is A Way
It may seem that you are facing insurmountable challenges. We all have them whether its relationships, finances, health. They are part of the human e
Black Women Businesses Skyrocket
Businesses specifically owned by black women are outpacing that of all women-owned firms! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/07/02/blac
How to Deal with Anger and Sadness
Watching the Charleston, South Carolina massacre news reports, I felt like many, angry and sad. Sadness is anger turned inward.
How to Deal With Changing Relationships
I mentioned in an earlier blog, my niece Allison Semmes is starring as Diana Ross in the tour of “Motown the Musical.” What st