I was having a conversation with some religious friends of mine and the topic of money and gambling came up. The women were all against buying power ball tickets because of some scriptures and also felt that it was morally wrong. Of course I was one of the ladies that said there was nothing wrong with… Continue reading Money doesn’t buy happiness
Category: Thoughts
Failure, you are not.
I have never been called a failure. Not everything I do leads to success but by societal definition, I am not a failure. Some people look at others who make "bad" decisions daily as failures, putting them in the category of untouchable, unfit to engage with. Like all labels, once you fit within one, you… Continue reading Failure, you are not.
The story of you…
There was a time when I didn't think I would ever have a family. I had met someone and with them, I finally came to terms with the fact that I may never birth a baby and was happy to live life with this person. Things didn't work out with them and I felt as… Continue reading The story of you…
I am not my religion.
While having a conversation with my friend, whom I met in church, I realized that many people don't really understand the difference between religion and spirituality. She and I have similar beliefs but we had a great discussion about other people in our lives who want to live a Christian life but blindly follow rules without questioning… Continue reading I am not my religion.
Suffering and peace
I think most people have wondered about their suffering. We all want to know why we go through pain and misery and what purpose, if any, it serves in life. Most times, we create our own suffering. That’s right, we cause our own pain mostly trying to keep up with the relevance of the times.… Continue reading Suffering and peace
I am not afraid.
What I am about to write, I don't think I have ever said aloud. I think I may have given my opinion to a sister or two but have never expressed this perception in full thought. I believe the world has become overly sensitive. I see too many groups of people pointing out their difference… Continue reading I am not afraid.