How would you describe yourself to someone? What setting am I in? I think that is important. I believe we convey a lot about ourselves through our attire and grooming, even without words. I hope people can see past my skin color to find a youthful, middle-aged, put-together, proud, adventurous,… Read more.

Dogs or cats? I grew up with cats. I had one named Joy white paws. She was gray with, you guessed it, white paws. I wanted a best friend, and since we moved a lot and it was the 80s, a pet was the closest thing to a close companion.… Read more.

What do you think gets better with age? A memory gets better with age. An ordinary event can become charming, then with time it’s embellished, eventually becoming sacred and almost holy. Negative memories can also change, often becoming exaggerated or rationalized. The past is either vilified or justified. Memories have… Read more.

What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life? Reflecting on this post prompt, I realized that true comfort is not solely dependent on money. The Bible scripture John 14:16 reminds me that the Holy Spirit is a comforter, Someone that alleviates distress. Something I need desperately… Read more.

What are you most excited about for the future? I am thrilled to apply my life experiences, both positive and negative, to the future. I have been hurt and have hurt others badly. I reflect on these experiences and know that I have two choices: to win or lose. While… Read more.

What’s your definition of romantic? I believe in authentic expressions of pleasure in your significant other, stemming from the creative depths of the soul. Read more.

How do you express your gratitude? As a child, gratitude was expressed with a thank you, a hug, a smile, or perhaps a squeal of excitement. Now, it is expressed with tears. Every true gift is a sacrifice, every true gift has a price, sometimes both giver and recipient pays… Read more.

How important is spirituality in your life? Spirituality is immensely important. I feel there is a cognitive dissonance between the particular type of spirituality I ascribe to and my practice of it. It resonates in my soul as hypocrisy. This is not to be confused with reconciling with those who… Read more.

How do you practice self-care? I wish I could practice self-care in the traditional sense. Even simple, cost-effective self-care like getting enough sleep is sometimes not accessible, so I have my own ways of taking care of myself. For me, self-care means studying, reading, practicing forgiveness, being more honest and… Read more.