This is a glimpse of my story about living my life without a mother. I know I share this burden with others. My heart is thankful for God’s protection, grace, provision, and mercy.
Author Archives: sistateacher
Seasons Change
Just as the weather has seasons, life too has them. At the time of transition, it can trigger a multitude of feelings such as anxiety, fear, confusion, anger, etc. Transitions are a time of change that requires adjustments The transition can be beautiful or ugly; however, your response to it makes all the difference. ItContinue reading “Seasons Change”
Grow, Glow, Flow
Grow, Glow, Flow …a song reflecting my current peace, love, and health journey. If it don’t help me grow, I don’t need it. If it don’t help me glow, I don’t see it. If it don’t help me flow, let it go. I’ve been working to be my best self. Growing, glowing, and flowing requireContinue reading “Grow, Glow, Flow”
Reducing Harm
Reprinted from NJSpotlight. July 9, 2024. Written by Taylor Jung, Social Justice Writer Harm reduction: In Paterson, a world of assistance in one small building. A lifeline to social services — and personal connections — for people with substance use issues Potential for change Harm reduction refers to programs and policies that help reduce negativeContinue reading “Reducing Harm”
Is good eating healthy?
I would say, it depends upon the ingredients and who’s cooking. Eating healthy requires effort and it can also taste good. So I say yes, good eating is healthy. Make sure all food groups are represented on your plate. Vegetarian Pasta Salad using a 5-quart pot, fill the pot with cold water 3/4 full, putContinue reading “Is good eating healthy?”
Awareness..what is it?!?
Mental Health Awareness Month is a time for ALL OF US to increase our awareness and decrease the stigma. MENTAL HEALTH IS HEALTH We SEE you…SUPPORT you…HEAR you and you are not alone. Share resources with others when they are in crisis or need someone to talk to when…you need someone to listen. An articleContinue reading “Awareness..what is it?!?”
Why Memorial Day
The origin of Memorial Day trace back to 1865 when freed slaves started a tradition to honor fallen Union soldiers and to celebrate emancipation and commemorate those who died for that cause.❤️🖤💚🫶🏼In 1865, black people in Charleston, South Carolina, held a series of memorials & rituals to honor unnamed fallen Union soldiers and celebrate theContinue reading “Why Memorial Day”
Why the Voting Rights Act
Choose to LOVE 2024′ is a divine initiative to educate people on their voting rights. Voting rights are based on Kingdom and civil rights. https://www.cynthiaecrawford.com/blog/post/2288149/choose-to-love-2024-why-did-we-need-the-voting-rights-act-of-1965 LOVE of the ‘Choose to LOVE 2024’ initiative is an acronym. L = Look Back O = Observe the Present V = Visualize the Future E = Each Time isContinue reading “Why the Voting Rights Act”
Choose to LOVE
Choose to LOVE 2024′ is a divine initiative to educate people on their voting rights. Voting rights are based on Kingdom and civil rights. https://cynthiaecrawford.com/blog/post/2287604/choose-to-love-2024-meet-dr-viva-white LOVE of the ‘Choose to LOVE 2024’ initiative is an acronym. L = Look Back O = Observe the Present V = Visualize the Future E = Each Time isContinue reading “Choose to LOVE”
The next year, season
Since my last blog post, there have been challenges, transitions, tears, disappointments, answered prayers, increased self-awareness, growth, new assignments, connections, laughter, excitement, and expectations for the best outcome in the next year, 2024. My next season will be more than I can imagine. I must say I choose to end balanced, gentle, and strong. I’mContinue reading “The next year, season”
The Momnibus Act
Black Maternal Health Momnibus The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income country and significant disparities in outcomes – and the crisis is only worsening: the maternal mortality rate in 2021 was 89 percent higher than the rate in 2018. The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act will address this crisis throughContinue reading “The Momnibus Act”
Setting boundaries
Share and listen to the 9/21/23 Healing the Helper replay. https://www.clubhouse.com/room/PrWg9nQG?utm_medium=ch_room_pxr&utm_campaign=WCt7e70xOHzpPdMLD1smrA-908093 Here are some helpers listed healer, socialwork, teacher, educator, EMT, nurse, doctor, healthcare, paramedic, counselor, therapist, attorney, police, and accountant Setting and establishing boundaries are important for your health, healing, progress, process, and growth.
The Legend
Like the Legend of the Phoenix, it all ends with beginnings. According to legend, each Phoenix lived for 500 years, and only one Phoenix lived at a time. Just before its time was up, the Phoenix built a nest and set itself on fire. Then, a new Phoenix would rise from the ashes. Both theContinue reading “The Legend”
Increase your debt
Increase your debt sounds a bit ironic, BUT there are some things you owe yourself. consistency discipline focus There are some things you owe YOU!! Keep your promise and pay the debt you owe. discipline will help you focus and remain consistent with your efforts to increase your debt.
Reset
A reset is to start again, AND starting again can be different depending on the situation. Who wants to reset their cell phone? Not me because it removes personal preferences that were set up. Also, it returns to the basic function of the phone. Who wants basic? Not me. Yes, I like my preferences. Preferences.Continue reading “Reset”
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