Posted by Kim Jackson on 11:26 AM
We each have those mornings where we wake up and feel completely lacking in energy. Whether it is due to the past night’s activities, the change in weather, or a restless night—there are some days when it requires an extra boost to get out of bed.
While you can energize your physical self with vitamins, exercise and a healthy breakfast; it’s necessary to energize your mind as well so that you can productively tackle all the items on your “to do” list for the day. Not to mention that what your mind believes is the key to how well you accomplish everything else--you'll never make it to the physical exercise if you don't believe you have the...
Posted by GG on 11:36 AM
Were any of you able to attend the Autumn Soul Session Vol. 2 that went down in DC in early October?
This event featured two up and coming artists that you definitely should check out:
http://www.deborahbond.com/
Vol. 2 of the Autumn Soul Session featured the self-proclaimed "people watcher, dreamer and lover of philosophy", Debórah Bond (pronounced De-BOR-rah). She credits Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, and Sade as the roots which shaped her sound. Her unique and "eclectic mix of R&B, funk and British soul" receives accolades from fans and critics worldwide. The debut album "DayAfter",...
Posted by Kim Jackson on 2:58 PM
This life has an infinite number of potentials for you; we live in a made to order Universe. Whatever you believe is possible for you and take consistent action upon is what becomes your reality. If you keep telling yourself that your dream isn't possible, you will come to find that you are absolutely right. But my friend, if you draw a line in the sand and tell the Universe that your dreams are a reality RIGHT NOW, and take action as if that were the case, you will come to find that you are absolutely right. The question is how long can you live in the fire of your dreams' manifestation? -Jackson Kiddard
What have you been dreaming about? How...
Posted by Kim Jackson on 2:42 PM
PLPT GEMS PresentsTiffani RogersDancer. Educator. Stylist.When did you first discover your "passion for fashion" so to speak?From as early as I can remember my greatest joy is getting up and deciding what I am going to wear. It's like asking yourself, 'Who do I want to be today?' Fashion allows us to be anyone we want to be. I remember putting on fashion shows with my sister in my living room and looking at my mother like she had 3 heads when she tried to pick out my clothes for the first day of Kindergarten. My parents even let me decorate my room at the age of 5 when we moved into our new house. I picked out the wallpaper (pastel pink ice...
Posted by GG on 10:38 PM
We're used to getting our way.
We don't want to be left behind.
We don't like being uncomfortable.
We don't want to end up alone.
We want more money or status.
We feel pressed for time.
We think that things or situations can make us happy.
We are waiting for others to do or be something different.
These are some of the things that make us impatient.
These thoughts swirl around in our minds: "I just can't wait until...." or "I'll be happy when..." or "I wish this person would just grow up and ..." We want what we want and we want it now.
Do you...
Posted by Kim Jackson on 1:52 PM
In this PLPT Guest Post, Pastor/Professor Lawrence Ware reminds us that we are indeed special, unique and most of all--loved.
There are over 6 billion people on Earth. Think about that: 6 billion people.
Confronted with that number, it is hard to feel special. What is one person compared with that number? How can any person feel special, unique, individualized? What makes one life valuable compared to so many others? Am I more than just a face in the crowd; more than just a social security number? Am I significant? Do I matter?
I think you do. Let me tell you why.
St. Augustine was this black guy from the Fourth Century. He was a philosopher...
Posted by Kim Jackson on 1:10 PM
In the past, it seemed that people were afraid of engaging in long term relationships, yet recently, more people seem to be open to conquering the distance; let’s talk about some of the reasons you might want to consider a long distance relationship as well.
While being in a LDR is much different than being in a relationship where you’re in the same location, there are definitely some positive aspects to getting to know your partner with some distance between you. In order for it to work, both parties have to act as mature, responsible adults, and there needs to be communication up front about what each person hopes to gain from the relationship....
Posted by Kim Jackson on 8:02 AM
When our lives don't go quite the way we would like them to, we feel out of control; we start to feel unworthy of the things we desire, so we beat up on ourselves, instead of affirming how much we’re actually worth. We feed feelings of insecurity about everything from our jobs to the way our bodies look.
What we might want to do in these instances is to spend some time reflecting on what we offer ourselves, our families and the world that are worthwhile contributions.
So how do we nourish our spirits and start to get some of that control back? How do you affirm your worth?
Compliment yourself - Stand in the mirror. Look at yourself. Note...
Posted by Kim Jackson on 12:38 PM
What if you could make money doing what you love?
Most women I know would love to earn an income from their passion, yet most of them never get started with a business or a side hustle because they just don’t have the right information or support to move forward. If you’ve been thinking about putting yourself out there and finally starting your business, I invite you to join me and other women entrepreneurs on November 11, 2011 for a unique online event, Side Hustle Boot Camp LIVE hosted by Rosetta Thurman and Kimberly Linton.
The Side Hustle Boot Camp LIVE virtual event will be a full day of inspiration, information, motivation and collaboration...
Posted by GG on 6:14 PM
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Many of us have the desire to lead healthier lifestyles and just don't know where to start. The idea of a lifestyle overhaul can be extremely daunting. But you have to start somewhere. What is more important than your health, really? It's a matter of making it a priority. Below are a few small changes that I've made to get me on the right track. Maybe some of these will be helpful to you too. Baby steps can give you the confidence to eventually take bigger, bolder steps to get you where you want to be.
Instead of cutting out sweets; treat yourself to one small sweet a day.
I have a major sweet tooth i.e. sugar addiction. One day,...
Posted by Kim Jackson on 1:20 PM
Posted by GG on 4:31 PM
My mini-me's!
Do you think that children are born with the natural inclination to think for themselves?
I do. Early on, their instincts lead them to explore and express themselves without concern for how it will be perceived. Case in point, my one year old's most powerful means of communicating displeasure right now is to smack the source of her displeasure right in the face. We obviously can't tolerate that behavior as she gets older, so we are teaching her how to express herself with words. (So far, she still prefers smacking and screaming.)
We discipline our kids to...
Posted by Kim Jackson on 10:56 AM
The ladies of Organic Fusion sent us information about a great event happening in the DC area on this Sunday, October 9th; and we wanted to pass it along to our readers who might be nearby and want to attend. The Autumn Soul Session Vol. 2 will feature Deborah Bond, Levi Stephens and Shae Fiol as the host. They flyer is below, and you can visit TheLivSuite website for more info.
Send us feedback if you guys attend! We'd love to know what you thought of the sh...
Posted by Kim Jackson on 4:01 PM
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When faced with difficulties, it's easy to get down on ourselves, to think negatively or to try and approach solutions through our frustration (which rarely works). When you've reached that moment when you can feel yourself teetering on edge, use these affirmations to help you to pull through, and to start to see the lesson. This way no matter how much you're shaken up, you'll be able to pull yourself together to handle your hardships with grace and poise:
I choose to see this differently. I release my negativity and I welcome a loving perspective.
I choose to view life with a perspective of gratitude.
I make the most of my current...
