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 …
I’ve always felt like I’ve never quite fit in. Besides being (slightly) socially awkward, that sense of belonging in cultural groups has often been fuzzy for me. You see, my mom is black and from Portland, Oregon and my dad is Latino and from Panamá City, Panamá. I can remember how confusing it was to …
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 …
I remember boldly declaring, “This Summer, I’m going to fall madly in love with myself.” That was summer 2015. I hate to say I’ve fallen out of love with myself, but I certainly haven’t done a great job of loving me; spending time with me; making time for me; having a relationship with me. It …
**So as you all know, shortie got married *oooooouuuuuu* 🙂 So, I wanted to write a quick blog post to give insight, show appreciation, give shout outs! There’s no way we could have done it by ourselves so the support around us has meant so much! I also wanted to share because I don’t loosen …