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Just Be, Girl!

I feel like a toddler. Like I should be doing something but my mama want me to be still. Why is it so hard to fall into rest? The art of...

Monica Odom

Jan 13, 20222 min read

Go shorty, it's ya birthday!!!

A Minute With Mon turns 1 this week!! Now, I'm still in a resting phase, so I ain't go keep yall long. I just want to say thank you....

Monica Odom

Jan 6, 20221 min read

2021 Reflections

The past two years have been so unkind to a lot of people. So much so that it almost feels wrong to recap all the positive things that...

Monica Odom

Dec 31, 20214 min read

When Did I Stop Playing?

If you've tuned in to #coffeeandcocktails, you've heard Michelle and I talk about the importance of meditation in our lives. And if you...

Monica Odom

Dec 19, 20212 min read

Getting Comfortable In This New Skin

I hate clothes shopping. It's the absolute worst. Going in the store, figuring out what I like, trying it on. Just ugh. It's even...

Monica Odom

Dec 16, 20212 min read

The Month of Gratitude

November is here which means it's practically Christmas. Yeah, I know, I know, Thanksgiving is between Halloween and Christmas. But like...

Monica Odom

Nov 4, 20212 min read

Declutter...Everything

It's time. You've been holding on to it for a while now. Everything says move on, but for some reason, you choose not to. I'm guilty of...

Monica Odom

Oct 28, 20212 min read

How much do you love me?

A question I've asked many in an attempt to solidify my position in their life, not realizing that no matter how much they loved me, love...

Monica Odom

Oct 14, 20212 min read

Reassessing Your "Why"

So many times we find ourselves in spaces that no longer move us, but how often to we ask whether we are still motivated to do the things...

Monica Odom

Oct 7, 20211 min read

The Unraveling: Relationships

Told you. LOL This topic can go down so many roads, so let's take a walk, shall we? What if the unraveling is happening in your...

Monica Odom

Sep 16, 20210 min read

The Unraveling

I'm an overthinker, and that carries over into my dreams. Sometimes I will hear a word or a phrase, and then pray and meditate on it for...

Monica Odom

Sep 9, 20213 min read

Reflections of 38

For the past few years, I've really looked forward to my birthday. During my quiet time across the past week, I've been thinking about...

Monica Odom

Aug 26, 20213 min read

It's the Forgiveness for ME!!!

Forgiveness has been on my mind this week. Yeah, I know we talk about forgiving others, but I ain't worried about them. I'm talking...

Monica Odom

Jul 1, 20212 min read

Creating space for more

I'm on vacation this week but I wanted to share some photos. Most of you know I'm in Japan until next summer. This week I've seen parts...

Monica Odom

Jun 17, 20211 min read

Don't forget to change the water

If you love fresh flowers, you know you have to change the water from time to time if you want them to last. Otherwise mold will start...

Monica Odom

Jun 10, 20212 min read

Time for a change

Have you ever noticed that when your emotions are in disarray that every negative habit is amplified? For some people it's rage. Others...

Monica Odom

Jun 3, 20213 min read

Lower The Net

Parenting, marriage, and life in general, I guess, are akin to walking a tight rope to me as long as you have supportive family and...

Monica Odom

May 27, 20214 min read

You don't know what you don't know

So there I am sitting in this lady's office, and she's basically telling me that I'm doing the most for the lesser. Like wait, isn't that...

Monica Odom

May 20, 20212 min read

Yeah, 'Bag Lady' hit different now

This song has been in my head allllllllll week. Makes sense though, because last week I kinda opened the door to how I got started on...

Monica Odom

May 13, 20212 min read

Healing, a necessary mess

Healing is a hot topic lately. It's all over social media. The books, the memes. Therapy is being talked about and encouraged. The level...

Monica Odom

May 6, 20212 min read

Living Your Dream

Cause whose dream, big dawg?!?

Monica Odom

15 hours ago1 min read

Book Review: Hostile Takeover By Christina C Jones

Favorite Quote: "The way he looked at me made me blush, the way he protected me made me feel invincible, and the words he sometimes spoke over me seemed deeply rooted in a level of respect I appreciated more than I could articulate." - Nala

Monica Odom

15 hours ago3 min read

Trusting the Divine Plan

Healing is not linear. Lessons repeat until you learn to approach them differently.

Monica Odom

Apr 32 min read

Happy International Women’s Day!!

Although every day is a day to celebrate women over here, I couldn’t let the day end without formally acknowledging International Women’s Day! I hope each and every one of you had a day filled with peace and that you found joy in at least one moment! In spite of the enemy’s attempts to steal, kill, and destroy I found joy in being able to worship in person today. I have missed church three Sundays in a row and that just isn’t my jam. My pastor delivered a powerful word (per u

MichelleRena

Mar 81 min read

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