Is it just me or was January a whirlwind? I feel like I’m just now settling into the New Year and putting some of these ideas to action. How’s everything going with you? Are you remembering to put one foot in front of the other and take it one day at a time? Are you being …
Tough questions that need answers: “Lauren, are you just pushing the ‘Trust Your Truth and Dope as is’ message or are you really living it?” My Truth: Saying words are easy. Actually living and being is harder.Never have I ever wanted to be someone who’s hypocritical. And I’m not sure I see myself as a …
First of all, if you read that in the dirty way, you nasty.I’m simply asking how’s your head game, as in how’s your mind?Are you using old ways to get to new levels in your personal life or career?Do you find you keep banging your head or getting the same ol’ results?Well then, this is for you! Lately, …
It’s so interesting to me that I felt so internally focused this birthday. I had no desire for a gathering with lots of people nor did I feel like I needed to get all dressed up. I didn’t feel sad nor did I finish 26 badly, it’s just my focus was not on celebrating outwardly …
Tuesday – November 27, 2018 Today, I gave myself. Frankly, I don’t know the origins of the widely recognized “Giving Tuesday” or what it’s all about; and I may be using “giving” in the wrong sense, but either way, today, I gave myself so I could receive what someone was giving to me. Some may …
One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever heard – “DON’T TAKE YOURSELF TOO SERIOUSLY.” I tend to think and have very high expectations of myself (which is good), but sometimes it overtakes me and affects how I operate. I become this rigid mess of a person piecing things together that may not necessarily …
“When we don’t understand something is a gift, we won’t give it the proper credit [appreciation/time/love] it deserves” – Luvvie Ajayi —- Sometimes, I silence my voice or deny myself an opportunity to experience and enjoy something because I fail to realize it’s a gift. I downplay it or I ignore it or a I …
As I finished my corporate workday, this question continued to be asked of me “…But Lauren, who do you say you are?” I’d think on it for a second and then lose focus and continue on with my work. After the 4th time I figured I should probably take the question seriously. If God’s asking …
Snow days. First and foremost, I haven’t felt this freedom since college. Snow days were like getting an extra day back on your calendar. And these last few days, I’ve used it as my excuse to not leave the house. It’s been pure bliss my friends. I’ve been able to knock out some wedding planning. …
If you’re looking at your mountain and it feels impossible, I challenge you to take a walk down memory lane. How’d you get to this point? This morning I found myself in the book of Numbers with the Children of Israel (I often read an aspect of The Children of Israel story and think they’re …