Author name: Joy

The vast majority of us have been in situations where things got so tense and uncomfortable that we just wanted to hide away, never to return to the place that brought about such discomfort. Speaking for myself, there were plenty of times I said or did something inappropriate that, in the moment, seemed reasonable, but

Tonight, I’m just taking it easy. I don’t really know what to write about. I think I’m just exhausted from the heat. Sometimes, there are no words to say, no speeches to give to inspire or motivate. Sometimes, I just have to be still, and that’s okay. It’s not supposed to always be go, go,

Most of us, in some way, are experiencing tough times right now. The job market is piss poor, and the economy has been flushed down the toilet with 1-ply toilet paper because that’s all people can afford. Relationships nowadays seem to be mostly based on social media instead of in person, and don’t even get

Here we are again, standing at a divide in the road. On one hand, the advancement of technology in the modern world is great. It helps the average Joe to have a plethora of knowledge at their fingertips. It helps in the creative capacity too. There have been quite a few times when I have

When I think of staying in one’s lane, multiple thoughts come to mind. Of course, the most obvious use of the saying is “Safe and conscientious driving.” But over the past few years, staying in your lane has taken on the meaning of knowing one’s place and minding one’s business. Most times, it’s safe and

I once told a friend to imagine that GOD gives us 50 seeds each to plant throughout our lifetime. I then asked her, “Where would you plant your seeds?” She didn’t answer the question, but I could tell from her facial expression that she had thought about it. I reflected on that question recently and

How is it when you’re trying to focus on a task, a gnat comes in to distract you? That’s what I’m experiencing right now, distractions…minus the gnat. I can’t seem to focus on the task at hand. Believe it or not, this is the fourth topic I’m trying to write today. I’m blaming my inability

As America celebrates a very special holiday today, Juneteenth, I can’t help but think about all the people throughout history who fought for freedom. Speaking out at a time when one was told to keep quiet must have been nerve-wracking, but their resilience and fight for justice were stronger than the consequences they might have

Yeah, it took me a while to get to this point, but I’m here now, and I am so grateful. It’s hard to walk away from the old and familiar, but there came a point when I had to choose to either stay uncomfortable where I was or deal with the discomfort of trying something

I’m having one of those days when I feel like anything is possible. In this world, it’s so easy to get discouraged, but every once in a while, hope creeps in, and one’s perspective changes, even if just briefly. Today, I’m riding the wave of hope. I don’t have all the answers…(Heck, I don’t even