Constraints

We are born with the ability to rise up from everything that limits our goals. If we find ourselves unable to soar because we are constrained by the dictates of family or friends it is time to edit our list, erase those on our list whose main interest is to sequester and prevent us from […]

Addiction

We are all addicted to something even though we don’t admit to it. There is nothing wrong with having an addiction, unless it destroys us physically and emotionally. I would recommend being addicted to self care, exercising, listening to music, dancing, reading, and cooking. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2026

New Years Day

Some of us make New Year’s resolutions with the best of intentions but unfortunately as the year comes to a close we miss the mark. For myself this year I will commit to working in increments, resolving one thing at a time. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2026

Gifts

Gifts sometimes come to us wrapped in packages of pain, sorrow and loss. As we unwrap our gifts we have to have the discernment to pick them apart and find the pieces that fits our puzzle. It’s through the delicate job of putting the pieces where they fit that we learn the lessons we need […]

Map

Instead of looking at what other people are doing in their lives our time would be better spent on mapping out what we want and the path to getting there. Life is too short, we have to be focused on ourselves before life passes us by. Sitting in a rocking chair and dwelling on the […]

Loving Oneself

Regardless of our circumstances the one thing we can do for ourselves is to love ourselves unconditionally. We don’t need to be married or in a relationship, have a loving family or loyal friends to foster a relationship with ourselves. Being in love with ourselves allows us to give grace to ourselves and to be […]

Belief

The beliefs we are taught and follow are not always beneficial to us, it can be the impediment that keeps us docile and impoverished. If we are praying while others are preying how can we expect the sharing of resources. It’s all relegated to work like a clock, the hands keep ticking while we keep […]