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Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder: How I Give Love like Belle
It’s Saturday night, And I just finished watching the Disney classic: Beauty & the Beast. I was in tears from the opening scene to the final moments—I see so much of myself in Belle. The story of the Beast begins long before Belle enters his castle. He was once a handsome, but selfish prince—who turns…
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May Mood: Writing Daily, Manifesting Love, and Living Soft
Happy Friday, Classy Beauties! May has officially entered the chat—BIG s/o to all my earth signs—Taurus babes🫶🏾 It’s your time to shine!🎂🎈 A new month means a brand new season of blog posts! I couldn’t be more excited for this era. My goal is to write every single day in May. I’m sharpening my pen…
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The Truth is: There is No Savior, You Must Save Yourself
“And Jesus can’t save you. Life starts when the church ends.” – Jay-Z: Empire State of Mind ‘09 For many years, I sat quietly. Watching. Listening. Observing the theatrics inside the church walls. I watched grown men & women fall to their knees. Begging the Lord for salvation in the next life; while doing nothing…
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Many are Called but Few are Chosen in this Life
Once upon a time, there was a young bronze girl who dreamed beyond her block. Beyond the fences, beyond the sky. She wasn’t born with a silver spoon— but she carried a silver lining. A spirit that glows in the dark, a mind that wanders through galaxies instead of inheritance. And still— she saw beauty…
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Will the Truth Set You Free or Bring You to Consciousness?
“But of the Tree of Knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” — Genesis 2:17, NKJV “God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and…
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Life, Love, and Library Dates: Our April Adventures
Life has been so full lately — in the best way. This past week was all about living, loving, & soaking up the simple joys with my daughter. We kicked it off by celebrating her Celebration of Learning event to end 4th grade with a bang! She sang with her classmates, & it was the…
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Rainy Spring Mornings in the Heart of the City
No wonder I wake up feeling so refreshed. The sky outside my window is a soft, moody gray. Rain falls in gentle sheets. The hum of the city wraps me in a velvet calm. I turn on soft R&B jazz—honey smooth, slow, & thoughtful. It floats through my home; though the thunder roars louder, like…
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The Sunday Sacrifice of Love: Saint & Sin, Pt. 1
“Saint, wake up,” Sin whispers. Saint lays peacefully. His chest rises slowly beneath a slightly opened white shirt. His green plaits frame his face like a crown carved from chaos. Sin loves him like this: still, calm, & vulnerable. Royalty in his most intimate form. Sin always puts Saint to bed after they combine energies…
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Unconditional Love Comes Through Self & Your Children
The greatest love I’ve ever known didn’t come from a romantic partner. It came from me—through the journey of learning to adore myself; & eventually, through the heart of my child. Growing up with teen parents & being the oldest sibling—I spent a lot of time with self. There was no roadmap, or anyone ahead…
