Tag Archives: self esteem
3 Mind-Blowing Characteristics Anyone Can Develop to Triumph Over Life’s Difficulties Part 2
Yesterday, I made the determination that I would have major breakthroughs in every aspect of my life by six in the evening. I had them in my home with my little darlings and my husband. I had them at work in that I didn’t allow the early morning interaction to set the tone for my… Read More »
Kicking The Boogeyman in the Groceries: Chris Rock is Back Ya’ll! All Hail the Tambourine
Originally, I was planning on calling this piece F*CK OFF!but it didn’t seem polite and in our current boor-like culture, I didn’t want to add to our collective rudeness. This piece is inspired by the brilliant Chris Rock. Although millennials have taken ownership of the term “bullying”, I’d like to offer some major insights and… Read More »
Burn the Manual Presents: The Power and Cost of Visibility
When people want to punish those they love nothing works better than rendering them invisible. Nathaniel Branden in his brilliant work on self esteem and its effects on relationships often highlights the need for psychological visibility. With this powerful ingredient, the ways that persons interact are filled with opportunities for growth and unlimited emotional intimacy.… Read More »
Men Refusing Domination
Everyday all around me and in multiple formats, the world reminds me that I’m flawed and not a “real man”. Men who Resist Domination are often seen as weak, pussies, someone to trifle with. We are often seen as less of a threat to the world. For not upholding toxic and typical masculinity, we pay… Read More »
Nine Things Black Folks Need to Stop Doing Part 8 (Addressing Mental Health Issues)
If we really want to move forward and make some changes, we’ve got to get and keep our minds together. So many of us are bat shit crazy with no desire to get better. We can’t move forward when so many of us are consumed with emotional and psychological pain. I have met several people… Read More »
Nine Things Black Folks Need to Stop Doing Part 3
We all need to put on our big boy shoes and handle our business when it comes to sex and money and our young people. In fact, I know a whole lot of older folks who could use a good talking to in this regard as well. Nobody is kept safe by being kept stupid.… Read More »
Nine Things Black Folks Need to Stop Doing Part 1
Stop worrying about what white folks think or feel about you. Much of our collective suffering and inability to rethink solutions and possible outcomes have their root in the seduction and performance that is whiteness. Far too many of us believe that we can appease the “theys” in our worlds if we constantly and stupidly… Read More »
Why People Prefer Misery over Being Happy
“Learn to value what’s right over what’s easy.” Suze Orman We live in a society of instant messaging and the ability to meet, interact with and co-create with strangers and friends all over the world. There is little reason to work hard and plan long term. Everyday I am surrounded by and deal with entitled,… Read More »