Dearly beloved, I want you to know, when you are the first to walk an unknown and untrodden path, it can be scary. You’re not sure what to expect…
Author Archives: Mari Benning
Let’s Be Honest…
It’s not always easy to wake up every single day with a happy attitude. There are many reasons why we could be tempted to be unhappy. I can name quite a few as I’m sure you could too!
One thing I do know is this: You do not just wake up one day and decide you are going to have a bad day, at least you shouldn’t…read more click link
What Is Your Skin’s Age?
I saw a TV show on Dr Oz, of woman who were given a skincare analysis to determine their age based upon their skin. I thought it was interesting and wanted to try one myself, seeing how many people I took a skincare assessment for the fun of it to see how old it would say I look. To my surprise, it said I was 14 years younger than my actual age! Read More…
I Want It Now!!!
In the age of instant selfies and social media, the I want it Now mentality. It’s important not to get lost in the distractions or the trials. Stay true to who you are and what you believe.
This “Gringa” Fell In Love With “Chocolate” and Created a Caramelized Legacy…
I believe rejection is the culprit in a lot of issues we deal with today, especially racism. It is also a root of envy, murder, anger, mental health challenges, depression, suicide, the drug epidemic, oppression and the like. I used music, relationships and drugs as an outlet to try and cope with rejection. For some,Continue reading “This “Gringa” Fell In Love With “Chocolate” and Created a Caramelized Legacy…”
Competition or Creation?
We are taught all our life to be competitive instead of being creative. I was never the competitive type; People must be taught to become rich by creation, not competition. Every person who becomes rich by competition throws down behind him the ladder by which he rises and keeps others down; but every person who gets rich by creation opens a way for thousands to follow him and inspires them to do so.
I needed to forgive people that have hurt me…
I was rushed to the emergency room bowed over from excruciating pain. My stomach was contracting as if I was in labor with child. I had no clue what was going on; but let me tell you, the pain was so intense, it woke me up out of my sleep and would not stop. The doctors performed a sonogram and…
Don’t I deserve to be happy?
I could not articulate what I was feeling in my heart at that moment. You know that culmination of thoughts and emotions you’ve been holding on to until now. Oh boy, the volcano was getting ready to erupt and my hubby was about to get burned up into ashes!
You Can Have Your Cake And Ice Cream Too…
One day after work, I was feeling like life was crushing the breath from my lungs. My husband picked me up and on the way home, a deep sorrow flooded my soul. I felt defeated and depleted by everything going on in my life, in our lives, and I was at the breaking point where I wanted to give up fighting against the grain. Where was the light at the end of the tunnel?
Happiness is a choice.
I was thanking God for promotion and looking for openings.
I remember a time when I was being overlooked on my job for a promotion I really wanted. I had not been employed a full year; however, I was determined to get a full-time position. During my initial interview
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