Category: Motivation

Goals, Motivation

A Year-Long Adventure: Staying Strong with Your Goals

Damita Miller-Shanklin Achieving your goals requires a combination of planning, commitment, and consistent effort. Here are some steps you can take to increase your chances of accomplishing your goals throughout the year: When planning how to reach your goals is to set clear and specific goals. You can not be vague, instead make it specific like “lose 10 pounds in three months” not just “lose … Continue reading A Year-Long Adventure: Staying Strong with Your Goals

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Inspiration, Motivation, Purpose, Religion, Women's Ministry

SHE SPEAKS WELLNESS: Embrace Who God Made You – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Minister Sonya Hosey, Contributing Writer If God gave you a blank check, what amount would you enter? “It is an absolute human certainty that no one can know his beauty or perceive a sense of his worth until it has been reflected back to him in the mirror of another loving, caring human being.”― John Joseph Powell, The Secret of Staying in Love Do we … Continue reading SHE SPEAKS WELLNESS: Embrace Who God Made You – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

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Austin Texas, Authors, Books, Children, Connecting, Education, Inspiration, Latest Issue, Motivation, Parenting

Madelyn Patterson’s New Book: It’s Okay To Ask: What Is That Sticking Out Of Your Neck?

Written by: Damita Miller-Shanklin I had the pleasure of speaking with a great person who has gone through a transformative journey and has a powerful story to share through her new book. The book title says it all and if you know Madelyn Patterson this book was written to help others feel comfortable when interacting with someone who has a tracheostomy aka as a Trach, … Continue reading Madelyn Patterson’s New Book: It’s Okay To Ask: What Is That Sticking Out Of Your Neck?

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Community, Community Magazine, Digital Magazine, Inspiration, Motivation, Purpose, Ujima Magazine

Acts Of Kindness

Source: United Way Damita Miller-Shanklin We all know from childhood, we should be kind to others. As adults, we should continue to be kind and caring because it’s the best thing to do. The act of kindness is shown the most during the holiday season. If you are looking to share some love and kindness here are a few ideas: These are just a few … Continue reading Acts Of Kindness

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Black Women, Community, Community Magazine, Connecting, Contributing Writers, Digital Issue, Education, Health and Wellness, Motivation, Women's Ministry

She Speaks Wellness-Wrap Me in Your Arms

Contributing Writer, Minister Sonya Hosey August Issue-Page 4 There is a song by William McDowell called “Wrap Me in Your Arms.” The lyrics say, “Take me to that place Lord; to that secret place where I can be with you. You can make me like you. Wrap me in your arms.”  This song shares an experience of intimacy with God, which reminds us that there … Continue reading She Speaks Wellness-Wrap Me in Your Arms

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