Christina Gobert, Contributor Happy Summer! Time seems to have flown by this year as we are now in the summer season. Here in Texas where temperatures regularly reach 100+ degrees this time of year, it is safe to say our daily lives are altered by the sweltering heat. In an effort to support you in keeping cool, I want to provide some suggestions/helpful reminders from … Continue reading Staying Cool This Summer From the Inside Out
Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor-in-Chief Summertime has arrived. We are feeling the hot weather creeping into our lives making it hard to breathe. But we also know the summer brings family time and vacations and just an overall time of joy! In June, many Fathers will be celebrated. My father passed away in 1993 and there has been a void in my life since that time. I … Continue reading Viewpoint
Finding Her Way Aubrie Edmond, Contributor Last weekend, I went to the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz, California. If you’ve ever been to Northern California, you see at least one bumper sticker for this place on the back of a car in most parking lots, regardless of the city. I’ve been to Santa Cruz at least a dozen times and my boyfriend goes to school … Continue reading Optical Illusions
She Speaks Wellness Minister Sonya Hosey, Contributor Women wear T-shirts with the empowering phrase “I don’t look like what I’ve been through” and openly discuss their experiences. Despite spending billions of dollars on makeup and hair and achieving success in our careers, we share stories that, at one time, only our inner selves can hear. Transparency is critical, but listening to your inner voice and … Continue reading Don’t Look Like What You Have Gone Through
by Jacqueline Johnson In the age of curated social media feeds and seemingly perfect parenting blogs, the pressure to have it all together as a mom can feel overwhelming. The reality, however, is far from the picture-perfect images often portrayed online. Many mothers find themselves navigating a delicate balancing act, striving to meet the demands of motherhood while also practicing self-care and maintaining a sense … Continue reading Imperfect Moments
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