I have a family member/friend (who shall remain nameless). She re-gifts ALL THE TIME! Personally, I see nothing wrong with it. You practice the art of appreciation by accepting the gift given to you. Then, you practice the gift of giving by forwarding the blessing to someone in more need. Your kids get two of […]

You ever feel like the outside world sees you differently than you see yourself? For example, to them, you have a great body; to you, you’re fat. To them, you have it together; to you, your life is in shambles. To them, you are godly and spiritually mature; to you, you’re further from God than […]

A few months ago, my girlfriends and I took a trip to Tampa. For all of us, it was much-needed relief from day to day life. We laughed. We talked. We ate. We drank. We had a blast! In the midst of our time together, we committed to moving on from our pasts. Inspired by […]

I don’t know if it’s an oldest child thing, a black girl thing, a desire to “make it” thing, or just who I was born to escape being, but for as long as I can remember, I’ve aimed for perfection. This led to virtually uninterrupted straight A report cards from Kindergarten to college, extreme workouts, […]

About a week after my brother was admitted to the hospital, the trauma doctor delivered a blow. He told me that the chances of him making it were slim to none. His lungs were in bad shape, his body was still in trauma, he wasn’t responding to anything they had tried. I told him, “Thank […]

For nearly 7 years, I was an only child. As a result, my mom and I were extremely close. However, I longed for a sibling. I would pray for one, ask for one, and even wish for one on birthday candles! Then, my mom told me she was pregnant…with twin boys! Now I was outnumbered! […]

In college, my roommate often accused me of having body image issues. To her, I “had a nice shape” and didn’t need to be concerned with working out or dieting. To me, I needed to maintain a certain size to feel confident. Fast forward 15 years, and I’m sure she’d say I’m not too far […]

You ever leave the company of an elder, a seasoned diva, and she bids you adieu with the adage, “Take Care”? Something about that directive, even if short-lived, resonates within the soul of a younger Queen. Why? Because she means it. Every single word of it. She means it because she remembers the days that […]

Written By: Serena T. Wills Allergy season is coming (spring and fall) and while others are enjoying the blooming flowers, fresh cut grass, flourishing tress or the fall leaves and ragweed that comes with it…you are not! Here are some quick tips that I have found helpful that I have learned on my wellness journey […]

Written By: Serena T.Wills Over the past few years if you are like me you have heard more about gluten and celiac disease. I did not pay attention to it until I had to become gluten free due to medical conditions. So the first thing I asked my doctor was, “What the heck is gluten […]