A 20-something’s Guide to Wellness: Embracing Aging

Photo by Giftpundits.com on Pexels.com As of today, I have officially hit the milestone of landing in my mid-twenties. However, the only phrase that comes to mind to describe how I feel on this occasion is, "full gratitude". It is said, sometimes ironically, that the human brain reaches full development between the ages of 24… Continue reading A 20-something’s Guide to Wellness: Embracing Aging

Overcoming Generational Poverty in the “New Normal”: Part 1

Photo by Harsch Shivam on Pexels.com Let's all say it together. The pandemic was traumatic. There was death, financial ruin, and insurrections. In 15 months, our world underwent a dramatic pivot. No matter how much many of us sought solace by looking towards the day that the world "returned to normal", the world was never… Continue reading Overcoming Generational Poverty in the “New Normal”: Part 1

Weight Loss Part 1: The Call to Action

I remember going to the store one day to shop for jeans. I had always prided myself on the way my body was shaped, and how lucky I was to have inherited it. But, something was different this time when I tried on a pair of pants. They didn't quite hug me the way I… Continue reading Weight Loss Part 1: The Call to Action

The Dagger of Friendly Faces

Friends. A loaded term that can range in meaning from the guy you kissed outside your dorm homecoming night to the best friend you've known since childhood. In theory, friends are supposed to always hold your best interest at heart. However, we live in a world that doesn't work off social theories. We live in… Continue reading The Dagger of Friendly Faces