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Love...Scary?

I think the scariest thing I've ever done is love myself. Why do I say that? As a recovering people-pleaser, I often looked at putting...

Monica Odom

Feb 10, 20223 min read

It's the Sweet One!

I don't like Dr. Pepper, but it fits. *Oprah shrug* The world can be cruel, so why do we feel the need to add to it? From comments we...

Monica Odom

Feb 7, 20221 min read

It's ok if you don't know

One of the things I've noticed on social media is that you shouldn't focus on what you don't want. You need to focus on what you do want....

Monica Odom

Jan 27, 20222 min read

Under Pressure

Earlier this week I had a dream that a pressure cooker exploded in my kitchen. The shit was loud as fuck, and I was startled out of my...

Monica Odom

Jan 21, 20222 min read

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

Allow me to reintroduce myself

SHE'S BACK!!! I've missed you guys so much! As you can tell, I am no good at scheduling posts. It just ain't in me, yall. Michelle has...

Monica Odom

Dec 9, 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

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

You're Built For This

So last week, we talked about the anxiety that comes up as things begin to pile up. I've been staying on top of the things that bring me...

Monica Odom

Aug 19, 20212 min read

Who you talking to?

Yeah, you read that with an attitude, huh? That's usually how it's given. Lol Communication skills are hard to come by when you grow up...

Monica Odom

Jul 15, 20213 min read

You in the kitchen, but are you putting in the work?

So I'm not one to preplan content. I usually have a general idea for a topic only to get redirected when I sit down at the computer. ...

Monica Odom

Jul 8, 20212 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

My Baby Is 6 Months Old💕

What baby, Mon!?!? This blog, silly! LOL I've been nurturing this thing for 6 whole months, and just like any birthing experience, it...

Monica Odom

Jun 24, 20211 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

Book Review: The Perfection of A Moment by Kimberly Brown

Favorite Quote: "I'm not perfect, but she'll always get the best parts of me." - Hiram asking Mr. and Mrs. Solomon for their blessing to propose to Ximena.

Monica Odom

2 days ago2 min read

Living Your Dream

Cause whose dream, big dawg?!?

Monica Odom

6 days 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

6 days 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

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