LEGACIES G   LD

          Working in the spa and wellness field over the last seven years has definitely been the seed that grew in my passion which is Jaspirituals.I saw an opportunity for change within the industry as it is constantly growing. I saw all the things tha...

About a month ago, I was burdened by uncertainty. I  quit my job as a Labor and Delivery nurse, giving up what I thought was going to be my dream job. My mind was running a mile a minute with illogical and logical worries because I was unsure of the next steps. I only...

It has been said that the quickest way humans learn is through the art of pain. Many circumstances in my life have convinced me that this is true. If I went back in time and met my 20-year-old self, he would be shocked to see who I am today.

20-year-old Shaq would say,

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You have longed for someone to come into your life and relight a spark that has dimmed. It’s been years since you entered your last relationship. You feel unlovable and hope to find a partner who will appreciate you for everything you are and everything you are not. Fi...

Dear Shaq,

On the heel of 2017, you were lost and abashed. 2017 stepped on your neck and forced you to adjust your thoughts and attitude. You suffered greatly and believed that God was punishing you for the aggressive judgments that you made about others. However, you n...

The most monumental Holliday of the year -New Years has just occurred... well not really because it has literally been three weeks, and the momentum for New Year, New Me is wearing off. I start to ponder on last year and what I loved about the year and what I did not l...

New Year New Me? We have heard it all before, and as much as we roll our eyes, you still have to admit there’s something magical about the new year. It symbolizes a fresh start, a clean slate, and a world of opportunity. While I believe that growth should be consistent...

Somethings to remember during the holiday season that are pivotal for success!

What does your anxiety look like? Is it how the media tells you it should be? Hyperventilating. Rocking in a corner somewhere. Always panicking. It’s this baseline that I’ve always kept in the back of my mind—before and after the formal education in counseling. I never...

Face it, we all have all been rejected at some point in our life. We have been rejected by career options, school choices, potential love interests and sometimes even members of our family members. Rejection sucks and it often hurts. However, remember,"Rejection is the...