Stuff We Talk About

Although my mother went home to be with the Lord, she told me something years ago that I will never forget. I want to pass on the same...

By Vernalee Are you magically persuasive? Yes or no. Before you answer, though I am as gregarious and as talkative as they come, don’t take my word for it. See what the experts have to say. According to Lolly Daskal, President/CEO of Lead from Within, “If you know the right words, you can just about get anything you want.” Power words are the secret weapon of persuasion. “Here are seven of them–study them, use them, practice them, and watch what happens. 1. You In a Yale st

By Vernalee The phrase don’t bite the hand that feeds you means that you shouldn’t be unthankful, ungrateful, or unappreciative. You never know when you may need that person again. Don’t cut off people who picked you up when you fell, who feed you when you were hungry…Those hands should never be forgotten. When people are generous to you, be thankful. Humility and appreciation will take you further and for sure will pay off! Photo credit: pininterest

By Vernalee The African Proverb - If you escaped from the lion's den, why go back for your hat has a thought provoking meaning. Think about it!. “In the pursuit of our dreams, we must make conscious efforts not to allow petty things to distract or derail us from the path of success. We must understand that some things are simply irreplaceable. A hat can be replaced but life cannot. Don't confuse a brave act with a brainless act. If you have managed to overcome a big challen

By Vernalee There are days when external sounds dominate our space. Those sounds can interfere and disturb the flow of our day and our life. You can’t cut them out, but you can decide what you allow in; what your ears hear. You simply have to be selective and ignore the noise; particularly noise of no significance that doesn’t really matter. You have to stay in your lane, continue your drill, and not stop or turn around at every sound that you hear. It can interfere and

By Vernalee As we journey through life, many people cross our paths. Some become friends; some frenemies, some mere associates; some drifters - while others stay. Regardless of their roles or purposes, they were meant to be there. We learn great things from some even if it is to stay out of their way. There are so many reasons for our meeting or associations. Maybe, many of these folks are just there as mere placeholders. Who knows? Only time will tell. Some help us to ach

By Vernalee “Beware of the naked man who offers you clothes is an African proverb used to call out hypocrites. You know who they are. They are those people “who are single but give advice on how to have a happy marriage; those people who are overweight supplying dieting tips; environmentalists who do not recycle; politicians who send their children to private schools but campaign on the virtues of public education,” and the list goes on. You get the point; right? The prove

By Vernalee Reflecting on the old time gospels such as "I will trust in the Lord" takes you to a place of peace. It helps you to recognize the presence of God and the serenity that it brings. Proverbs 3: 5, 6 says " Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take." Trusting in the Lord bears the fruit of knowing that he will take care of you. There is no better feeling tha

By Vernalee I start and end my day with a daily prayer. My prayers are personal as they provide an opportunity for me to be thankful and communicate directly with our Heavenly Father. 🙏🏽 Jesus provided us with the foundation on how to pray. In Matthew 6:5-8, Jesus taught, “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men … but when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray t