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Sep 11

Why No One Can Compete With You. Ever.

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by GG of PeaceLoveandPrettyThings If you are your authentic self, you have no competition. - Scott Stratten It’s happening. I’m starting to do that end of the year reflection thing. You’re doing it too, I just know it. How are you feeling about your journey through 2012? Being hard on myself was so 2010 and 2011, so I happy to…

Sep 11

It’s Not Your Hair, Honey; It’s Your Attitude

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A re-post from 12/7/2011 for your viewing pleasure! It's one of my favorites! by Taneica of ShatterProofGlassDolls ‘Black men don’t love their black women.’ ‘Once I got my big chop, I was no longer seen as attractive.’ ‘I don’t have long straight hair, therefore, I am not what society deems as beautiful’. Depending on who you talk to, some of…

Sep 11

The Season for Giving

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by Kim Jackson of PeaceLoveandPrettyThings As the season of gratitude that we call Thanksgiving comes to a close, the season for giving—Christmas—comes in on its heels. Amidst thoughts of holiday décor, fine foods, snowy weather and presents under the tree, be reminded to give things that are intangible, like your time and your love. Why not: Volunteer to serve food…

Sep 11

Why Fear & Goosebumps Aren’t Really Bad

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by GG of PeaceLoveandPrettyThings A few months ago, I wrote a post about fear and the role it often plays in why we do or don't do things. Here are some snippets from the comments: "...In 2012 I would like to start school. I would like to stop telling myself I can't do certain things..." "...would love to stop myself…

Sep 11

What Strong Women Do…

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by GG of PeaceLoveandPrettyThings “I don’t want to walk through life like I’m asleep. I want to feel everything. The joy. The pain. The wins and the losses. I want to fall and shock myself at how I’m able to keep getting up.” -me And while I’m falling down and wiping my tears and getting back up, I want to…