Breaking the Chains....Beginning Again After the Storm

I have a dream...Celebrating Our Jubilee!

Our forefathers and mothers planted trees from which we gather fruit, and dug wells from which we quench our thirst. Civil Rights Activist marched for us, died for us and pleaded for our equality.

So what are we leaving behind for our communities today? What are we fostering in the minds of our Black children? How will we strengthen our families and our communities? How will we show the power of LOVE in the world?

Fifty years ago, Dr. King's "I Have a Dream..." Speech debuted in Detroit and transformed a nation. Today, we Celebrate the Year of Jubilee and join in that movement of teaching us all to evolve in our beliefs, values and purpose for elevation of our consciousness into the greatness that lies in the Human Spirit.

This past Sunday was Mother's Day, and my first one without my Queen Mother, Diva Dee as she was often lovingly called. It was definitely a rough patch to endure, as her memories brought both joy and pain. I don't think we are ever prepared for losing loved one, but one thing is for sure - we have to find new beginnings after the storm.

I focused on three things to manage my first Mother's Day without her, because last year, my sisters and I all surprised her with a weekend getaway. I focused on: 1) How could I bring happiness to someone else; 2) Support myself emotionally; and 3) Serve others to make a difference?  

Tune in to today's show to learn how focusing our intentions can help navigate us through the storms of life and create opportunities to find joy and peace through service to others. It's important to find some activity that can uplift your emotions into ones that nourish your soul. For me, it was taking my focus off me through service, which in turn filled my heart with lighter emotions to weather the storm.  

We are powerful, and together we rise!