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Just checking on you

Such a small phrase, but over the two weeks the weight of it really hit home. My dad had a heart attack 2 weeks ago. Because of COVID, I...

Monica Odom

Mar 10, 20222 min read

Rationing Love

As we wrap up love month, I'm still in 'What does it all mean?', or 'it's this all there is?', or a 'make it make sense.' kinda space....

Monica Odom

Feb 24, 20222 min read

Grieving Love

These posts are heavy, but very necessary. I didn't expect it to shift this way but I've been in a very introspective space so it doesn't...

Monica Odom

Feb 17, 20222 min read

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

Emotional Rollercoaster

This song describes love in my teens and early 20s. "Up and down it goes." #teamshambles #fixitJesus 'You know what's funny? I always...

Monica Odom

Feb 3, 20222 min read

It's Love Month!!

"You should show love every month." Like I was saying...It's Love Month! Christmas is my favorite time of year, followed by February....

Monica Odom

Feb 1, 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

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

People - Pleasing...that ain't it.

So I was planning to go into another Unraveling post, but I saw this on IG and had to pause. I'm a recovering people pleaser. As a...

Monica Odom

Sep 23, 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

...but do you see me?

There are so many things that come to mind when I hear 'but do you see me?' Romantic, platonic, familial. They are require us to step...

Monica Odom

Sep 2, 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

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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