by welldiva | Jun 19, 2024 | Think like a Well Diva, Uncategorized
Juneteenth, a day marking the end of slavery in the United States, is not just a time to celebrate freedom, but also an opportunity to reflect on our heritage and the enduring connections to our African roots. This year, our Juneteenth celebration is particularly...
by welldiva | Jun 1, 2022 | Featured, Spirit, Think like a Well Diva, Traveling
I recently had to ask myself “how well am I living my life?” Would I be satisfied with my contributions to the world, how I’ve taken care of myself, and how much enjoyment I’ve created in my life if my time on earth came to an abrupt end? These...
by welldiva | Feb 1, 2022 | Featured, Spirit, Think like a Well Diva, Well Diva Wednesday
As I write this in celebration of the beginning of February which I always designate as self love month, I think of the late Chesley Kryst. Of course I don’t know or fully understand what led up to her ending her life. But what she shared in her Allure magazine...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Jul 27, 2020 | Featured, Think like a Well Diva
It’s been 4 1/2 months now. We have been through most, if not all, of the states of grief over the loss of life as we knew it. Denial – no wayyy. Anger – WTF? Bargaining – Can we just go out for a little bit? We promise not to cough, sneeze,...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Jun 19, 2020 | Spirit, Think like a Well Diva
One of my favorite quotes is from Maya Angelou’s poem, Still I Rise. “Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise. I rise. I rise.” It’s a favorite because it reminds me to live as though someone...
by Renee Mitchell | Sep 28, 2012 | Think like a Well Diva
We’ve all heard that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. Well, let’s test it out. Three weeks ago, a few of us worked on shrinking that kangaroo pouch for 21 days. I’m not sure if we were as successful as we had hoped to be, so let’s try...
