PEACE: Silence is Golden

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Words are an optional choice. Speaking is the art of communication with others, and silence is the language for within. Prayer usually begins in the heart and is expressed through the mind. So often, the spoken word is reactionary to a person or situation. Our forms of speaking can be used to […]

PEACE: Go Find It!

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Our world is engrossed in so much information that it can frequently be difficult to find refuge in the security blanket of truth. It is important, during these moments, to contemplate putting our faith on autopilot — and wben we do, we settle into the quiet warmth where His promises become real.  […]

PEACE: I make me happy, this you can bet

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD “Because I’m HAPPY!”  The mind is a terrible thing to waste, and there are daily practices to help us maintain our sense of happiness.  Growth of the “happy seed” is internal, and depends on your commitment to watering it with self-care. We all need to master the automatic switch that turns on […]

The Strength of HER: Ode to Kamala

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD The orchestra of heartbeats lives within. The conscious movement of care is intentional. Love is the constant and only unrest lies in the alternative. The mighty electric vibes can either be embraced or ignored. They are invisible to those who fear the call to excellence, but feed Queens to rise and lift […]

PEACE: Spaces of Meaning

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD It is important to reserve space that breathes life into your soul. Either it’s a walk in a park on a beautiful day or surrounding yourself with loved ones — space in time matters.  Those special moments filled with wonder and laughter — or just silence and stillness — ignite appreciation.  Beauty […]

What do you see in the mirror?

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD At different stages of our life’s journey, we pause to look in the mirror and see our physical selves.  When we take that occasional glance, what might be overlooked is the point of our existence. Are you living the existence you had imagined at this point in your life?  The intensity of […]

PEACE: The Pull Up

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Yes, that day, I was feeling really bad, Ms. Celie. But you helped me.” This line in “The Color Purple” speaks volumes about sisterhood and the woman-to-woman connection that heals.  People often mask their emotions, hiding the pain in their spirit. We have grown so accustomed to disguising hurt — it happens […]

PEACE: Giving Thanks vs. Gratitude!

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Many will say a quick “thank you” after receiving an act of giving, but there are some clear differences between saying “thank you,” and the internal gift of “gratitude.”  The “thank you,” is the response, and “gratitude” is the presence of peace.The courtesy of a “thank you,” is welcomed by many. But […]

PEACE: While You Wait

Many of us want what we want — exactly when we want it.  Unfortunately, the plan He has for us demands patience. Life is a giver of ALL things, and it is our divine duty to be proactive in preparation for things to come.  The gift is the process where lessons await our understanding. Strength […]

Finding peace in nature

When the rain comes pouring down, it represents the universe cleansing our environment. The tap-tap-tap on the windows — even the splash falling into a pet’s water pail — possesses a hypnotic quality that brings balanced energy.  Many people overlook the power of nature — or take it for granted as a mere part of […]

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