It’s the beginning of the month, and I always find myself asking the same questions: What do you want for yourself this month? How can you be closer to your happy place? Who can you help this month? When will I collect another story, or finish that book? At the beginning and end of a month is the perfect time to revisit and reflect on what you want to happen. Write it down, pray over it, and work towards making…
Do you struggle with expressing your strengths? **slowly raises hand** I know that I can do a better job with my elevator pitch. In the past, I didn’t want to come across as being boastful, or arrogant. Then it hit me; a reminder. My Dean in graduate school told me that I was too modest when it comes to celebrating my strengths. I thought that was her way of calling me humble, but no she was saying that I don’t…
If I could describe today with one emoji it would have to be the upside down grinning face. I struggled with writing this post today. Quite frankly I was in no mood to motivate myself or others. My sleep pattern has not been the best lately, and I’ve been functioning on fumes for the last three days. Have you ever felt as though you’re not being appreciated. Your work is in vain? No one is noticing your progress. YOU NEED…
What motivates me? Pictures like this! This is one of the first photos I received after the book was released. When I hear parents, or more little readers ask, “when can I read the next book?” “I want to be an Alleykat.” “I want to write my own children’s book.” ALL of the above motivates me. My heart melts whenever I receive feedback about the book, or receive a review on the Amazon page. My goal when I started writing…
Happy Halloween! I was feeling quite nostalgic, and this is probably the last time I wore a Halloween costume that I loved. Queening since 1989-1990 Lol! The second annual #SteeleThankful Challenge kicks off tomorrow, and I’ve had people asking me well what is it really about? In a world where there is so much chaos, unhappiness, fixation on material things, I feel there is a need to really look inside of ourselves, and find what we are truly thankful for….
Population of over 10,000. Predominately black in population. Some would say that most are living at the poverty level. It’s home to the Whirlpool world headquarters. Right on the shores of Lake Michigan. I’ve taken you for granted before. I must admit. I love you. I’ve lived and worked in many cities across the country. I’ve traveled. At the end of the day, there’s no place like home. We all need a secret place. A place to regroup. It’s…
Back…Back…Forth…and Forth… I’ve been listening to a lot of Aaliyah lately. The anniversary of her passing was a couple of weeks ago, so I noticed a lot of her music has been on my mind lately. I told you about the Bad Boys Reunion Concert that I attended in Chicago on September 1st right? The seats were the bomb, and I was on my feet the entire time singing along to all the great songs from the 90s. Take me…
“Please bring your gently used items to the church’s yard sale. We want to bless others within our community.” Can you identify with a statement similar to that? It may not even be for the church. It could be for an employer, a friend, or a nearby thrift store. You look over at the pile of clothes that you don’t wear, and you think about dropping them off, but then you decide otherwise. You would rather take the items that…
Imagine this… Headed to the airport shuttle stop on a sunny evening. Your waiting at a red light, and someone slams into the back of your car. You’re in shock, disbelief, and realize the person behind you is clearly inebriated. All of this happens in front of the plaza by the shuttle stop. Thank God there was no serious damage, but I made sure I got that license plate because buddy kept rolling. ✌🏾️🚗💨💨 So, now I’m waiting on the…
I can be an introvert at times. I know you’re probably thinking, “I don’t believe that R.J. isnt a social butterfly.” Now, I didn’t say all that. What I’m saying is that I’ve never been one to spark up a conversation with strangers, until recently. The only way that people will know me is if I put myself out there. Over the weekend I was invited to an “Invitation Only” event. First of all, I had no idea that these…