Recently, the topic of having ‘mommy and daddy issues’ has been greatly explored in mental health spaces, as more people seek to heal from traumatic childhood experiences. Childhood abuse, abandonment/neglect, parental narcissism, generational curses, etc. are the main culprits of this discussion and are revealed to be more common in our society than not.
Spiritual apathy is often a silent battle that many believers face but do not have the courage to admit it out loud. At times, spiritual apathy is a struggle that perpetually rises within a person’s heart or mind over time when they have experienced great moments of longsuffering or adversity.
Many of you may have come to this point in your walk with God in that what you see happening on a day-to-day basis doesn’t align with what has been spoken over your life. Actually, as I am writing this blog post to encourage you all who are facing this experience, I too am struggling to understand the adversity that comes along with receiving such revelation from God.
It often seems as if our hard earned money is going out into the hands of big named brands more so than staying in our bank accounts. Why? Well for starters, we live in a world that encourages us to spend, spend, spend.
Experiencing a period of grief does not always involve mourning the death of a loved one. Grieving can occur when God requires one to walk away or give up something in order to submit to the call of being chosen.
Although being ‘liked’ by a massive audience seems like the ultimate goal for many aspiring social media influencers, bloggers, video content creators, artists, models, small business owners, etc., there comes a time when one must ask whether being ‘liked’ is worth sacrificing one’s values for social media fame and acceptance.
There are many articles that examine the lives of Millennials—-some of which even describe this generation as having a mindset of self-entitlement, and a grave addiction to technology and social media. Although this speculation may be true according to the individual Millennial, there are many pressures lingering over the average Millennial’s head that often get overlooked in these articles. One major area left untouched is the pressure of being a Millennial who proclaims Faith in Christ.
Many fist-time travelers, such as myself, often find themselves making big mistakes when they don’t have the right information needed for international travel. After enduring my own share of travel mishaps, I want to share with you a list of do’s and dont’s that can potentially save you from a travel disaster.
My first time traveling abroad will forever be engrained in my memory. I always wanted to travel internationally, but I often had this nagging fear of leaving my comfort zone to travel to a foreign environment.
Sadness and/or depression is a touchy subject. Yet, it’s a topic that is now running wild in everyone’s households. Many people, along with myself, have either encountered symptoms of depression or know someone who is dealing with it.
No one wants to be humiliated, rejected or betrayed. This can be one of the most painful experiences one can ever encounter. When it happens, you may feel alone, not worthy of love or respect, and that the world as you know it… is over.
‘Change’ is a word that many people don’t like to hear. At times, I find myself running from it. But I’ve come to realize that to elevate to the next level, whether it’s a new job, new relationship, new environment or lifestyle, some things just can’t remain the same.
One day, I was listening to a podcast featuring Dr. Phil. He was sharing his thoughts on the disappointments we face when having overly high expectations that don’t often reflect reality. He also mentioned something about accountability, and how we often fail to reflect upon our own actions when making decisions.
I’ve always thought a good outfit had to ‘match.’ When I say ‘match,’ I mean the pattern or colors had to be coordinated a certain way to avoid a noticeable contrast. My purse had to match my shoes, or pants had to match my shirt/ jacket, etc. But later I began to realize how boring that way of thinking is.
Now, I know many of you are puzzled reading the title of this blog post. But, I want to explain how embracing your emotions, like anger, can lead to a better handling of situations. Today, we live in a society where being angry is avoided. ‘Just get over it already,’ or ‘good vibes only’ are the answers to everything. No one wants to deal with the reality of emotions.
Yellow seems to be the ‘It’ factor this season, amongst other fashion fads. But it’s something about mustard yellow that is catching everyone’s eye. Along with clothing, you may see this statement color in shoes, accessories and even hair extensions!
Having issues with money can be a stressful experience while ‘adulting.’ At times, the ‘money train’ is easy when you’re able to save or spend money however you choose. Yet other times, there may not be enough money to cover your expenses.
Cie W. is a Baltimore-native blogger and creative writer who is passionate about teaching the word of God and discussing topics not limited to self-development, health, fashion and travel. She has recently earned a master’s degree in communication studies and is striving to develop future projects in content creation.
