Articles
The year, 2019, has been a short one so far but a crucial one in my self-development. I’ve come across articles that have helped me understand my feelings, thought processes, and personality better. I hope they help you just as much as they helped me.
On Aging by Zadie Smith : A refreshing take for our perspective on aging.
A Liturgy for embracing both Joy & Sorrow: From the book, Every moment holy, Vol 2: Death, Grief & Hope Copyright © 2020 Douglas Mckelvey
Leaning into aloneness by Taylor Leatherwood: “There are things to be learned in seasons of aloneness, and God puts us there when He wants us to listen”
Reassigning ambition: “Whether you’re slaying with a side hustle intact or stepping back to make some changes, perhaps progression to us all in this cultural moment is being willing to ask ourselves the important questions. Is what I’m giving my time to worth the cost? Is the pace I’m living at sustainable for the long haul?”
How to stop obsessing over your mistakes by Alice Boyes for Harvard Business Review: A logical approach to objectively look at your thoughts.
Letting the Psalms shape our spirituality by Geoff Gentry: “the Psalms show us how to call out to the God who is present in all’’.
Step One in Listening to Your Physical Body Breathe by Chante Dyson
The Black Girl in Om List Abena Boamah, M. ED by Lauren Ash: “If you’re not even saying “I’m trying to do this” but “I’m going to do this” it changes your mindset. If I just told myself I’m going to do this, the next thing isn’t “am I going to do this” it’s how you do it.”
Safety and Solace for my black body by Valerie Titus-Glover: “For me, the joy in life is in learning. Learning myself and finding solace within is not always easy, but I know that this continued journey is truly the greatest of them all. I look forward to the lessons, moments of release, and new encounters I find as I continue on my way.”
Freelance 101: Common Pricing Mistakes You Might Not Even Realize You’re Making by Raven Ishak