The National Park Services contains a multitude of property in which a variety of animals call their home. Some of those species occupy the land of our national parks while some occupy the water. Today, we’re going to take a look at the occupants of … Continue reading Jaws of the National Park
30 Days of Positivity and Self Reflection
After being plagued with negative thoughts, depressing situations, and physical setbacks, I was forced in a corner to deal with the things I consumed in a multitude of extra-curricular activities. Pain stemming from years of hurt had finally begin to take its toll on me. I begin to feel the pain I swept under the carpet for years not thinking that one day, the dirt underneath would spill out. All the pain I endured from family, friends, and spouses, to academic setbacks, and worst of all self-consuming hate, had finally met me face-to-face. I was no longer able to hide in the shadows of busyness. The more I fought to ignore them, the harder their hits came. In the midst of this attack, I got on my knees and pleaded to God to rescue me. I hit rock bottom feeling as though God was ignoring me, it was in that moment that I realized it was a part of the plan. I needed to hit rock bottom to see that all the pain I had hidden inside needed to be dealt with. Throughout my entire struggles, my thoughts became negative, my physical appearance became negative, and I began hiding in the shadows materialistic items. As I laid in my bed one night, God revealed to me that the way I was going to heal is through 30 days of positivity. He told me, “How I view you, will be how YOU view yourself at the end of these 30 days.” For the next 30 days I will start by day and end my day with “I AMs”. “I am a Conqueror, I am Handsome, I am a Child of God, I am not my struggles, I am more than enough, etc.” Not only will I start and end my day with those, but I have posted notes around my room to keep myself encouraged. One reads “Accepting defeat means losing your sense of self. Fight the fight! You’ll love yourself in the end for it!” To finally cap off my days, I will bask in deep reflection. I will use these days to get to know myself more! The only way to truly heal, is to deal with those problems instead of hiding from them. I hope that through my process, you are able to see that we all have obstacles we encounter, but the tools to succeed over them, lies within one’s desire to! I challenge you to take this journey with me! It will be one that you’d appreciate in the end!
With Great Love,
J. Brant.
A Letter to Black Women
Dear Black Women, I sincerely apologize! I apologize for making you feel less than. I apologize for leaving you to raise my kids while I continue to be young, dumb, and stupid. I apologize for making you forget about accomplishing your dreams and goals while … Continue reading A Letter to Black Women
7 Things That Black-Brown American Students Encounter at a PWI.
Everyone Always Daps You Up Instead of Giving You a Handshake. One of the most annoying things in life is going for a handshake and people automatically diving in for dap. It creates this awkward moment in which you have two options: Act like it … Continue reading 7 Things That Black-Brown American Students Encounter at a PWI.
Death: The Movie
Throughout life we often question what death is. As a kid, I couldn’t fathom the thought of losing one of my family members or friends. Any time I heard that someone died, I questioned the very thing people call “life”. The thought of death terrified … Continue reading Death: The Movie
Remembrance and Reflection
September Eleventh, Two Thousand and One! On September 11th the United States endured the most horrific terrorist attack it could have. Our country was shaken and we felt helpless. Fortunately, instead of dividing our nation this attack banded us together. Throughout my school career (elementary, … Continue reading Remembrance and Reflection
A New Beginning
With tomorrow being 9/11 and today being National Suicide Prevention day I dedicate tonight’s post to those who’ve lost someone to suicide or in the 9/11 attack. May God be with you all! Approximately two years ago around this time I was in my room … Continue reading A New Beginning
Introduction to My Life
Hello! My name is Joshua Caudle and I am from the great city of High Point, NC. I am currently a sophomore in college majoring in Communications with a concentration in Strategic Communications at High Point University. Throughout my life people have often wondered how … Continue reading Introduction to My Life