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So what are you afraid of?

Came to me in meditation today. Last year Michelle and I talked about "doing it afraid"; "it" being anything and everything because...

Monica Odom

Mar 31, 20222 min read

It's A Process

This phrase has taken up residence in my head over the past few weeks. It's a process. But what's a process, Mon? Hell, everything. ...

Monica Odom

Mar 18, 20222 min read

Intentional Care

As most of you know, I'm home for a family emergency. Continued prayers and positive thoughts requested and all those that have been sent...

Monica Odom

Mar 10, 20221 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Learning the Lesson this time

So school starts soon, and all 3 will be in pivotal grades, K, 3rd, and 6th (now at the middle/high school). They also all start on...

Monica Odom

Aug 12, 20212 min read

Y'all Ain't Gone Worry (or is it Wear?) Me...

So the Olympics have started (yeah, I'm in Japan and can't go #sadness), and this week we see Simone Biles in all her magnificence say......

Monica Odom

Jul 28, 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

I Didn't Make It...

So I said I was gonna write in May, but I didn't make It. The entire month of May, I navigated the challenges of my own mental health and the mental health of those around me and I didn't have the capacity to write about It. I fought the fight alone most days, but those who check on me constantly, like Mon, and the K-Squad, saw the spiral happening in real time and finally my homegirl said when are you going to call your therapist because this isn't you friend! I meet with my

MichelleRena

Jun 13 min read

2026 - Revelation

Once you know, you can't unknow. So be careful when you ask for things to be revealed, if you aren't prepared to deal with the revelation.

Monica Odom

May 81 min read

Book Review: The Bridge Back to You by Riss M. Neilson

Favorite quote: "I never really did fall out of love. I just learned to live without her."

Monica Odom

Apr 302 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

Apr 232 min read

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