Author: skyybanks

My Awakening- Values in Action (Day 4)

That mirror again!! The past few days were valued centered assignments. I was required to not only identify my top ten values but also rate them on a scale of 1-10 as to their applicability in my life. Was I putting the walk in the talk? I came up short. ...

My Tree of Life -“Reset 10” Values (Day 3)

When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things. 1 Corinthians 13:11 Today’s challenge focused on values. The aforementioned scripture spoke volumes to me as I thought about those things that...

My Nappy Hair!!

I’m up this Saturday morning dreading the routine detangling, shampooing, and moisturizing the natural. Lying in bed, I mull over the desire to keep it; riding the same emotional rollercoaster for two years now. Then I dig deeper.. Picture this:  You have an interview for a...

The Silent Killer: HIV or Self?

Everywhere I turn; my ears, eyes, and mind are inundated with sex, from sex scandals in the church, to schools, to child trafficking, and porn on the internet and television.  Television alone is near porn with the salacious videos of skimpily clad women showcasing their body...

Guess Who…….

His tongue circled her areola with gentleness. Sucking slowly and softly he took as much of her breast in as his mouth could hold. Her moan was barely audible. She was afraid to show her delight. His tongue flicked across her erect nipples as she...

AND I AM………..

An alter ego is defined as a second half, or a second personality or persona within a person.  Often times we channel the things we would like to say or do through this persona.  More often than not due to fear of being judged.  Living...