Dear Friends and Colleagues:
 
I hope all of you are enjoying your summer. One thing I have continued to learn and embrace is the art of acceptance. In the spring I had a few setbacks, roadblocks and was forced to sit still.  Now, I understand it was the universe preparing me for growth and better things to come in my life. 
 
As I was sitting still for a brief moment, I realized that I had to readjust certain situations. I also realized that my thoughts, at every moment, are creating my future. So I took it back to basics.  Not a day at a time but a minute at a time. Paying attention to everything and really focusing on what needed to change.  I made some self promises and kept them.  I learned that some situations that I was worrying about were pointless. I had to release certain people from my life where others granted me the favor and released themselves. (Yeah I said it!)
 
I also realized that we are never alone. That little voice in your head that is guiding you is the universe speaking to you to move out of darkness into the light. The moment you think you have nothing else to give and at your breaking point find the strength to keep moving because this is when change is happening. I had to reestablish my faith, so I simply reached out my hand and asked the creator to hold it and never let go so forever can begin.
 
And it has begun. This summer has been fantastic. I have learned so much about myself. Had an opportunity to travel a bit and most importantly spend time with family.  We celebrated my Aunts, who are twins, 80th Birthday. I also saw my Uncle who is 86 very active, exercises everyday, and teaches health at his temple three days a week in Brooklyn.  Simply hearing that and seeing how full of life my elders are is motivation in itself to continue on my purpose, release the pointless and get to work, because there is a lot to be done. 
 
This month I interviewed two women who have always had a passion for writing. Their personal stories and experiences led them down the path of publishing. Paula Tutman, a local correspondent for WDIV 4 in Detroit tells us about her book DEADLINE!. Kimberly Seals-Allers, is the author of The Mocha Manual series of books and Editor In Chief of MochaManual.com, the fast growing web-based publication for today's African American moms and moms-to-be.  
 
Thank you for reading and enjoy the rest of your summer!
 
Peace and Blessings,
Yvelette