Pinned“140 Life Lessons I Wish I Knew at 20” AKA FSB140When I hit 40 a few years ago — a light bulb went off. Self-acceptance “dropped on me like a ton of bricks,” as I heard Jada Pinkett Smith once describe it. The clarity you gain is like crystal, and…Life Lessons12 min readLife Lessons12 min read
Mar 16, 2022Hurry Up and Relish the WaitWe’ve all been there. The spot that Dr. Seuss dubs ‘The Waiting Room’ in the classic tale of “Oh, the Places You Will Go” (P.S., which is still 100% one of my all-time faves). Y’all know what I’m talking about. The life space between where you are and where you…Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
Feb 15, 2022(Un)InvitedSometimes, we invite change; other times, it invites us. After all, it is one of life’s few constants. But, either way, change is inevitable and bound to show up on our doorstep. I read quotes all the time that try and relieve the stress of abrupt or subtle shifts. Inspiring…Change3 min readChange3 min read
Jan 18, 2022B+ or -, But Stay Hopeful.Let’s face it. It’s not always easy to keep a positive attitude when the stuff is hitting the proverbial fan, as it has the over the last two years. Positivity can sometimes be a reach (unless, it’s your blood type), especially during sustained times of heightened stress, grief, or pressure…Hope3 min readHope3 min read
Dec 16, 2021As Goes the Mind, so Goes the BodyThe end of the year is always stressful due to the pressures of the holidays, the shopping, the socializing, the loved ones, etc. Coupled with a two-year long battle of existing within a pandemic, and well…it’s enough to drive those with even the strongest of mental stamina to the brink…Meditation3 min readMeditation3 min read
Nov 21, 2021Rx: Not What the Doctor OrderedI don’t know much about the medical field, but I am familiar with the symbol ‘Rx’ for prescriptions. Rx also stands for “Reaction.” Now, that is a word I know well, mostly from my own daily retorts to life, people, and circumstances. Thankfully, with…Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
Oct 13, 2021Let Go — Not So Frou FrouMany of us remember the 2004 classic, “The Garden State.” I actually forget the story line, but acutely recall one song from the movie’s soundtrack — “Let Go” by Frou Frou. To this day, the melody graces most of my play lists — not for its accolades but for its…Letting Go3 min readLetting Go3 min read
Sep 15, 2021Life: the Ultimate High-Wire ActSince my 20s, I heard repeatedly that balance is pivotal to living a peaceful existence. But, I didn’t quite understand what living a balanced life meant…until I realized, I was off kilter, which is why I didn’t get it — make sense? Billy…Balance3 min readBalance3 min read
Aug 18, 2021The Favorite Party Guest: FearFear is a son of gun! Whether consciously or subconsciously; a majority of decisions we make on a daily basis are rooted in this invisible yet powerful emotion. Don’t get me wrong, fear is normal. Because fear, at its core, is not only…Fear3 min readFear3 min read
Jul 20, 2021Good Night, Body. Thank You.Everybody talks about how enlightening your 40s are — and they are! PSA: it’s also when your body informs you can’t necessarily do all the things you used to jump up and do without prepping. Well, you can, but not without consequence… Many of…Exercise4 min readExercise4 min read
