Jasmine's Journey
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Jasmine C. Tate
Most of the people who know and love me would describe me as optimistic. I am generally a happy person, but I am human and have my rough moments too. Music is powerful tool to change perspectives and attitudes. Below are three songs that always remind me of my blessings and help me get through unfavorable days or moods. Read and click below for three songs that always lift my spirits because...
Read MoreI don't talk about my mom much in effort to avoid the pain. Distraction has been the best way for me to work around my feelings.
I allow myself two days per year to feel the pain, the anniversary of her death and Mother's Day, and have taken those days off when necessary for the last few years. When I heard United Way would be hosting a School Makeover Project to transform the elementary school in a low income neighborhood, I debated on whether or not I should move forward with my plans to take the day off. I decided to work and help hundreds of other volunteers make an impact. Today marked the first time in my life I've lived longer without her than I knew her on earth. Because I was distracted by work, I didn't have much time to think or feel.
"Leave your feelings at the door," is a statement that's been heard and repeated by many over the several decades. Although sometimes necessary it's often hard to do. As I silently mourned my mother's death, I felt gratitude for the people, tools and practices that help me push through emotions, good or bad.
Read MoreEvery new year comes with new possibilities, resolutions and gym memberships. Because I am goal-oriented and results driven, I always get super excited to start a new year, reflect on the previous and track results and achievements along the way.
Spring has come and we’re three days away from the start of the second quarter of 2018. It’s often said that time flies when you’re having fun, but it’s also true that time flies when you’re busy. Both have been the case for me in 2018. As I review the list of goals I set for the year, I’m thankful that I’ve been able to increase my credit score, nurture my blog, give more of my time through volunteerism and maintain a more balanced diet.
There are several items on my list that I am on track to accomplish, but won’t be able to check off until we near 2019, but those below are things that I’m struggling with and how I plan to push through.
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