Author Archives: rekeshiashudson

Marriage is a job. Marriage is work. Marriage is hard. Marriage is a sacrifice. Marriage is a liability. Marriage is an asset. Marriage is intention. Marriage is privilege. Marriage is joy. Marriage is peace. Marriage is friendship. Marriage is value. Marriage is opportunity. Marriage is partnership. Marriage is choice. Marriage is uplifting. Marriage is cherished.Continue reading “Perspective & Perception: Power in Partnership”

Your words have power. Power to transform. To heal. To redeem. To set free. To hurt. To harm. To motivate. To dictate. To persuade. To dissuade. Your words have the ability to transform your current state of being…existing…into living the life you desire. You choose. Be it simple and satisfying or extreme and electric. ThroughoutContinue reading “Use Your Words”

The Lord is our provider. He takes care of us. I am patient. God cares. He knows my heart. He sees me. He trusts me. I am His. He is mine. I am a leader. I am strong. I am smart. I am beautiful. I can do hard things. I am loved. I am enough.Continue reading “Ellipsis”

Created. Developed. Nurtured. Believed. Performed. Evolved. Internalized. Tired. Tried. Tested. Exhausted. Excited. Fluctuations. Palpitations. It’s all so simple. Life never promises sunshine or rain. Heartache or pain. Decisiveness or indecisiveness. Weariness or peace. It’s all so simple. Life fosters it all. Life fosters your highs, lows, buffaloes and unicorns. Life embraces chaos and confetti. DecideContinue reading “It’s all so simple.”

It takes time. Love takes time. Life takes time. Growth takes time. It all takes time. What do you do with the time? What do you do with the dash? How do you feel? How do you overcome this?  How do you accept what is not? How do you appreciate what is? How do you knowContinue reading “Something to Think About”

Patience is a virtue. Pray until something happens. Pause, seek understanding, be still, honor God. As the evening draws to a close, a sunset is anticipated. As the morning dew settles on the green pasture, the sky awaits the sun to brighten the day and warm the Earth. Nature anticipates. Humankind anticipates. Development anticipates. TurmoilContinue reading “The Great Anticipation”

In the morning, you have given gentleness, kindness, patience, calmness. In the vigor of the morning, you have provided sun-rays, birds chirping, a risen Savior, a song for the day that resonates in our hearts. Our mornings are normal. Historically, tears daily and wandering minds inquired, “Is it normal for individuals to cry everyday? IsContinue reading “In the Morning”

If you’re struggling with the loss of a loved one, I want to share some promises with you from the author Clare Mackintosh. Thank you so much to a friend who shared these words a year ago. It has helped me and I hope it helps those who have loss love ones. I promise thisContinue reading “Promises Fulfilled, Even in Grief”

A year of satisfaction for the sake of mankind and for the uplifting of my spirit. The year of 37, I shared my grief journey with countless widows. I have met and bonded with some phenomenal new people. I have failed my exam a few times. I have used an inappropriate tone and body languageContinue reading “38 and GRATEful”

Be careful how your past hurt may be inflicted upon someone who genuinely loves you. The impact of your hurt may cause stress and fear within someone who wants what is best for you, desires to be near you. If you are not careful, your unhealed wounds will infect those who are near. This weekendContinue reading “Bruised & Broken”