Introduction We cannot cure the symptoms without acknowledging the disease. —Tom Burrell The journey of a Black person in the United States of America can be fruitful like a juicy peach on a hot summer day. On the flip side, it can also be cold and empty, like being at a funeral on a fall […]

Background Listed among TIME Magazine’s “6 Most Mysterious Unsolved Murders of All Time,” the murder of JonBenét Ramsey still holds massive interest in the hearts of people worldwide. The book going over key witness statements in the JonBenet Ramsey murder case. Chapter One The Beginning Presented is an examination of statements and evidence in the […]

Introduction The car was out of control. Veering and spinning across the highway, it didn’t respond to the steering wheel or the brakes. It was only going to stop when it ran into some immovable object. I realized in that moment that there was nothing I could do to influence the outcome. I was entirely […]

This story is intended for adult audiences! Disciplined Children Hearing my Mama yell out my name on Saturday nights, Christina! Are your clothes laid out for church tomorrow? I would be sitting on the couch with my thumb in my mouth, watching T.V. Better be careful not to take too long to respond, or a […]

Chapter 1: Benefits of Owning a Family Pet Dog Having a dog has numerous advantages. Children learn essential life skills from dogs, such as compassion, patience, respect, responsibility, and trust. While dogs provide many benefits to children, children also have a lot to offer the pet in your household. Both children and dogs love high- […]

Stay Open To Love “Love is the gate to all good things.”  Love is not an object that you can hold. It’s not cloth that you can pull close, taking in its scent. Even better, love is not something that you can see. What you can do is feel love. There are times when you […]

Examples You’ve seen some short illustrations here and there, but now I turn to longer examples of setting boundaries. Perhaps you’ll relate to some of these situations and can apply them to your own life. I focus mainly on setting boundaries at work, dating, and with family members. At the end, there is a chance […]

Introduction Meditation. Meditation is this great phenomenon that has blown up in popularity, scholarship, and practice in the past several decades. You can go into any book store and find dozens of books on meditation or mindfulness. It is often overwhelming in trying to find the “perfect” book on meditation and mindfulness. In reality, there […]

I look at myself and I see the world… That’s the goal… the world Love has no color Color has options How bad is it? It’s time to become unstuck Do you want it The Water???????????????????????????????????????????????? Did you know all religion starts out as a cult, and if it survives a decade, it than becomes […]

There is no better time to start designing a remarkable life for yourself than right now. Week 1 – Identify and Remember Your Primary Goal Your primary goal takes precedence over all other aims that you have. This goal will remain unchanged throughout your physical experience. Set a goal that aligns with your core values […]

Introduction Welcome to the wonderful world of teaching. It is the most rewarding and most important job of all the jobs in the world. It can also be one of the most challenging. This book and your peers will walk with you as you take the first step into the journey of a thousand miles. […]

The Mythological Concept of a Hero in Real Life The concept of a hero represents the overcoming of odds, adversaries, and adversities to accomplish something of deep personal importance. His quest is always to become an ever-better embodiment of his values, and, in doing so, he changes the very world itself to be more like […]

Introduction – The Way of being It felt like the beginning of the end of times. It felt like the world was yearning for a new start. A new beginning built with a new morality for the living. The human spirit was about to be challenged again, and the challenge this time was a real […]

Introduction Imagine for a minute a change management consultant pitching her services to an organization threatened by a competitor or new technology. She tells her audience that the changes they want are indeed achievable and that she has the best tools, training, and technology for the job. She shows an outstanding track record of ushering […]

Chapter One It was a bright sunny morning. The cups and plates my mum was throwing at my dad smashed against the kitchen wall as she screamed her head off and pushed over the kitchen furniture. There was smashed glass everywhere. To me, standing there as a young child only a few years old, it […]