How many of you have some praying mothers and grandmothers out there? Like you know, that you know, that you know, they were praying because of the situations in life you knew you shouldn’t have made it out of, you did. It’s like you felt them praying in the moment or just this feeling youContinue reading “Lost Prayers”
Category Archives: Life Lesson
Why did I do that???
Well, when you get stuck, you get stupid. You date guys you normally wouldn’tYou entertain nonsense you never thought you wouldYou accept jobs that don’t align with where you’re goingYou compromise on a whole other levelYou get desperateYou get thirstyYou want change, so…You get stupid Now what? Unfortunately, I don’t have the answer but IContinue reading “Why did I do that???”
Love to Hate
You always take from me but rarely give back You subtract but never addYou divide but never multiply You run out on meAnd often not on my sideHere one moment, gone the next. You’re a four-letter word I can’t escapeYou got me going in circles You offer quantity…sometimes But quality…a hit or missProductive interactions…depends onContinue reading “Love to Hate”
Identity – Part 2
In Part 1 of Identity, I started off with the lyrics to Nina Simone’s song, Blackbird. A pretty depressing song but filled with so much insight into Nina’s identity and the allegory of her world at the time. There are so many themes represented and I’m ready to dive back in and see what moreContinue reading “Identity – Part 2”
Identity – Part 1
Why you wanna fly, Blackbird?You ain’t ever gonna flyNo place big enough for holdingAll the tears you’re gonna cryCause your mama’s name was “Lonely”And your daddy’s name was “Pain”And they call you “Little Sorrow”Cause you’ll never love againSo why you wanna fly, Blackbird?You ain’t ever gonna flyYou ain’t got no one to hold youYou ain’tContinue reading “Identity – Part 1”
Controlling Comfort
So I was talking to a friend and the word “control” came up. She was walking me through an interaction she had with another friend and ended with, “that’s not controlling…is it”? I’m typically of the adage, if I have to ask myself the question, the answer or response is likely the very thing I’mContinue reading “Controlling Comfort”
Gut Check
Have you ever been gut checked by God? Gut checked??? What, pray tell, does that mean, Trina? Glad you asked… According to the Oxford dictionary, a gut check is “An evaluation or test of a person’s resolve, commitment, or priorities, typically with respect to a particular course of action”. Put in simpler terms and for theContinue reading “Gut Check”
Did You Ever Love Me?
Did you ever love me? The words that somberly came out of his mouth during one of our last conversations. The words I was shocked to hear and honestly didn’t know how to answer. He hurt me and although the remorse of what he had done could somewhat be heard in the tone of hisContinue reading “Did You Ever Love Me?”
Dear Nobody
Dear nobody, it’s been fun. Dear nobody, it’s been real. Dear nobody, it’s been exciting and exhilarating but I think it’s time to bid you adieu. All rides aren’t meant for you…in this case for me. We had lots of ups, but sadly, more downs. I forgot to read the sign that says you mustContinue reading “Dear Nobody”
New Hope
Hope has been a recurring theme in my life since the end of last year. The Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve and the first sermon of the year all had themes of hope. I should know by now that this was no coincidence. God was preparing me. It’s almost like when you pray forContinue reading “New Hope”