A Mother's Cry

September . The word is based on the Latin septem ~ meaning "seven" and is the ninth Month of the year. The number seven is important in various religions and studies, it conveys completeness and perfection. September is known as the Month of birthing and the transition between drastic occurrences in the Seasons. Last Month, which was August, we focused on novel emergence of ideas and concepts, new and renewed visions, dreams and goals. This Month we will maintain a focal point of the reality of birthing these things which we have previously conceptualized. They are now coming into fruition! I cannot address the subject of birthing without thinking of the incomparable Role of a Mother in this process. Mothers are the canals through which life emerges. Consequently, she is to be admired, adored, respected and revered. She is piety and must be treated with deference, for without her existence, we would not understand the weighty importance of accrouchement, "the time (pr...

  Ever since I can remember, when the Month of August arrives, discussions begin about the #8 and inevitably shouts of "New Horizons" are heard. These conversations are filled with hope, plans for unity and peace and personal balance. The atmosphere becomes sprinkled with Creative Risings and innovative initiatives. Preparing for this Month, I thought of a familiar adage that contains the statement, "As a Phoenix, rising from the ashes" which is often used when talking about next level life experiences. Meditating on this concept, my mind saw a picture of a Crescent moon. Upon further study, I learned that Crescent moons represent Motherhood and Fertility (you know that caught my attention) and that it is also said to be symbolic of development, creative power and manifestation.  The end of the moon's cycle (the waning phase) is leading into a NEW moon. It is the feminine symbol that universally represents the rhythm of time as it embodies the cycle. As we give ...

  Free to Be Me ~ Purpose-Driven Freedom One of my greatest life achievements has been finding my Voice and the Freedom to use it. For most of my life, I have been ide ntified mostly by my bloodline and connections, seldom as just myself.   A few years ago, I had one of many life-changing experiences. this experience opened my eyes to the power of personal freedom. I saw a beautiful butterfly appearing to be flapping its wings near a windown, but the butterfly was not going anywhere. It was not making any progress in what appeared to be an attempt to fly away. To be free. Thinking that maybe it was stuck and needed some assistance, I slowly made my way over to where the butterfly was and tried shooing it away. However, even though the wings kept flapping, the butterfly still did not move from that spot. After watching it for some time, I went back inside, thinking that maybe if I left it alone, it would do what it was designed and purposed to do, FLY! Days passed and I thought...

 "Honoring Fatherhood" "...if I am your Father, where is my Honor?" Malachi 1:6 "For you have countless instructors...but don't have many Fathers..." I Cor. 4:15 The entire Month of June, we Honor and recognize the Gift of Fatherhood. We value the place of Fathers in our lives and we salute them. As the proverbial "Daddy's Girl" I have so many memories of the first man that ever loved me and that I loved. He was the first man to hold me in his arms and say, "I love you and I will take care of you." I have a memory that goes all the way back to the Second Grade in Elementary School. It was Field Day and I was participating in a Race. The entire time, preparing and running, all I kept thinking was, "My Daddy is watching me. I have to win. I have to make him proud." Unfortunately, I came in 2nd. To say that I was devastated would be an understatement. I remembering receiving the 2nd Place ribbon and running to the safety ...

Happy Mother's Day, Moms. It's all about YOU right through here (smile.) You are the Queen who carries and brings forth Life. Today and everyday, you are a Jewel, a nurturer. A nourisher. A soothing balm in time of Crisis. Your hand rocks the cradle that rocks the World. You provide sustenance; comfort and you are the Source of affection where there is pain. You breathe for that child while you carry them inside and you are solely responsible for what they receive. They eat and drink what you eat and drink. When you are happy, they feel it. When you are sad, they feel it. The Gift of Motherhood, whether planned or unplanned, is simply amazing. The knowledge that there is a whole person growing inside of you is mind-blowing. The lessons, the regrets, the evolution, and constant revolution. Yes, we have had some low valleys and times of despair, but in many of those times, we have found our children to be the wind which moves us forward. From the moment of conception, until the W...

What is Sarcoidosis? Since my diagnosis, I have been asked this question more times than I can count, even from Medical Professionals. Honestly, I only remember hearing of this Disease in reference to the death of Comedian Bernie Mack. Since being diagnosed, I have learned that there are thousands and thousands of people with this Disease, including well-known Celebrities and everyday people such as myself. It is often present in the body with no major symptoms and way too often, Sarcoidosis is misdiagnosed for many years. So, what is it? Sarcoidosis is a condition where there is an abnormal collection of inflammatory cells that form Granulomas which, though alot of patients have them in their lungs, they can gather in any organ in the body, including: lungs; heart; kidneys; bladder; brain, eyes, etc. These Granulomas also gather on the skin and in lymph nodes. The extent to which the person suffers is different. There seems to be no specific cause, though there are many speculations, ...

MARCH is "National Women's History Month. I read that since 1995, an annual proclamation from each President, designates this. In addition, the National Women's History Alliance selects and published the Theme each year. For 2021, the Theme captures the spirit of Women in these most difficult and challenging times. However, I have chosen to share the distinct impact of the history of Rev. Dr. Essie C. Greene, who embodied the essence of a Woman who life journey continues to enhance lives to this very day. Rev. Essie C. Greene was born January 20, 1940 and transitioned from the physical realm on March 14, 2011. She received her early education in her hometown of Seaford, De; graduated from William C. Jason Comprehensive High School and at the age of 60, astonished herself and others by receiving an Associate's Degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling from Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, MD. She also received her Doctorate Degree in Theology from LOGOS Bible Inst...