Losing a job at any age can be devastating, but facing this challenge and starting over at 50 often comes with unique emotional and financial hurdles. It’s a moment that can make you question your self-worth, your skills, and your future. Yet, this crossroads can also be an opportunity to redefine your purpose and embark on a new path—one filled with growth, resilience, and … [Read more...] about Starting Over at 50: Overcoming Job Loss and Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Self Improvement
Get Unstuck and Focus: The Power of Single-Tasking (Even If You Suck at Everything Else)
The answer - "Single Tasking"My Story: I have 50 ideas per day that often end up on a digital notepad, filed away and never implemented. Ahhh, so frustrating every time I think about it. Sometimes I look back at these ideas, and all I can say (to cope with the monumental impact these ideas could have had if implemented, even a little) is that I am grateful for the things … [Read more...] about Get Unstuck and Focus: The Power of Single-Tasking (Even If You Suck at Everything Else)
Letting Go of Shame: A Powerful Path to a Stronger, Clearer You
We’ve all made mistakes. Some were small, like forgetting an important date, while others might have caused significant pain—to ourselves or others. These moments often leave behind a lingering feeling of shame, a weight that can seem impossible to shake. But living in the shadow of your past is not only unproductive, it’s also self-destructive. Shame is a prison of your own … [Read more...] about Letting Go of Shame: A Powerful Path to a Stronger, Clearer You
Freedom is Your Natural State: Finding Spiritual Freedom in the City
Growing up in Jamaica, Queens, during the 80s and early 90s wasn’t exactly what most people picture when they think about spirituality. Back then, survival was the name of the game, and freedom? That wasn’t something we even thought about in spiritual terms. Freedom meant dodging the pitfalls of the streets, hustling to keep the lights on, or getting out of a tough situation. … [Read more...] about Freedom is Your Natural State: Finding Spiritual Freedom in the City
Machismo vs Masculinity: Redefining What It Means to Be a Man
My Uncle, with his little white convertible and parade of admiring women, always seemed to embody a certain kind of cool confidence. Looking back, I realize he was enacting a performance of machismo, a stark contrast to the more nuanced view of masculinity I've developed over time. This exploration of machismo vs masculinity began with those early observations. He would parade … [Read more...] about Machismo vs Masculinity: Redefining What It Means to Be a Man