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Meditation and mindfulness are vastly becoming popular in everywhere from corporate America to public schools. Researchers have found that it decreases stress and can even lessen the chances of preterm labor. But is mindfulness a New Age or Eastern Medicine practice or is it a mandate for us all that is as ancient as …
Get Out is going to be a box office smash. It is a thriller where a black character goes home with his white girlfriend and discovers it's a set up for something much more insidious. Having seen James Baldwin's I am Not Your Negro, I was struck by Baldwin's call for introspection. It was directed …
This Valentine's Day Week assess your heart health. It may be a coincidence but I think it's worth noting that Valentine's Day takes place during February which is also Heart Health Month. So here are some tips to help you evaluate both your love life and your heart health to make sure they are both …
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The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines 'Phobia' as: "an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation." This definition may sound harsh, and perhaps, that is why so many Americans suffer in silence. According to Christian Nordqvist, 35 million Americans suffer from a phobia. These range from Arachnophobia (fear of …
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The Clemson Tigers won the National Championship game Monday night and with it brought a few lessons for us all. 1. Encourage those around you and they will play well. Many people, especially in the African-American community, believe in tough love. But my Great-Grandmother always said you can get more flies with honey than with …
Well, yet another successful year of doing 8,000 push-ups for the month of July. Every year, I gear myself up for it, because I cannot fail what I created. What I have learned from the previous years, one of the best ways to reach the finish line is to have others in your corner to …
I was at work today, and started fluttering my feet. I was asked why I was doing that. In the midst of everything that is going on, I can wake up and say that I am happy about living. I appreciate going to work and having a stable job. I appreciate living my dream and …
Last week, Dr. Ben Carson was asked about his feelings on Harriet Tubman being on a $20 bill. His response sparked much controversy, as he suggested that a better option would have been placing her on a $2 bill. In just one week, Dr. Carson became one of the most notorious people in the country …
It really bothers me when I am ministering to someone whose heart is being more pliable to hearing about this Christian faith, even to the point of being interested in attending church; but all of a sudden, someone else immediately intercepts your invitation for theirs. Are we missing the point, here? When has ministering to …
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Sometimes, you just feel drained. No one is around, and it seems like there is no way out. You feel like you are in a dark tunnel, with no trace of light in sight. The old adage, "When it rains, it pours", was clearly intended for your life. Nights where sleep is at a bare …
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