Category: Self-Empowerment

Individuals have power, too—not just gods

December 9, 2011

Far too many times people use (g)God(s) or religion as a crutch more than as a springboard. Owning up to one’s prowess and greatness takes courage. Dr. Cornell West maintains that it takes courage “to love,” “to have faith,” “to hope,” and other such actions and held beliefs (Terence Blanchard’s Choices, “Winding Roads”). Well, not being afraid and realizing the power within takes courage, too. Responsibility is often a burden that, at times, people do not… Read more of: Individuals have power, too—not just gods

2011 Dec 9

not too long ago i had a paltry $3.11 to my name

December 1, 2011

The week of August 9th 2010, I had $3.11 in my bank account. My savings accounts totaled around the same. The bills in my pocket were a tad over $10, and my business account was a goose egg. I was a financial mess. And it’s not like i was unemployed or was stuck in a mediocre, under-paying gig; i was, unfortunately like many of my peers, foolish beyond belief, possibly more so than them. See,… Read more of: not too long ago i had a paltry $3.11 to my name

2011 Dec 1

my life in 365 days

January 10, 2011

Directly inspired by Ev’Yan and her “my life in 365 days” post, i’ve decided i want to try taking a photo … every day … for a year. It’s tempting to think it’s easy, but as a person who’s attempted (and “completed”) several poetry 30-in-30s (at least one poem every day for 30 consecutive days), i know better. The fuel to do so and excitement is there for the first couple days. But then life… Read more of: my life in 365 days

2011 Jan 10

essential ingredients to breaking and forming habits

January 8, 2011

We all have habits. Some good. Some not so good. Some downright terrible. It’s an accepted rule that habits take 21 consecutive days (three weeks) to form—or to break. Knowledge is power, so they say, so let’s use that power to make or break some habits. To begin, it’s best to take a few minutes to think about habits we have—all of them. The good and the bad should be acknowledged. Now, write them down.… Read more of: essential ingredients to breaking and forming habits

2011 Jan 8

finding that writing sweet spot

December 28, 2010

Everyone is capable of writing. I think many people are under the impression that there’s a secret code to doing so, some sort of arcane practice or rite of passage they must go through first. Nope. You just need to find that writing sweet spot, that place where you feel most comfortable—and the medium that works for you. For me, depending on what i’m writing, be it a poem or random thought or idea or… Read more of: finding that writing sweet spot

2010 Dec 28