Life

Is there ever a “good” time?

With all that’s going on in the world, I would be remiss if I did not discuss this very important topic. Suicide is a leading cause of death – yes, even among Black people and every racial and ethnic category as well as age group. The data is sobering and sad, but not to be […]

Life

Fear Less

Do you find yourself immobilized or unable to take action that you know is for your good? I’m continually reminding myself and others that fear is both normal and natural. The goal is not to have “no fear” no matter how popular the phrase may be. The goal is to fear less.

Life

The Magic of New Beginnings

There’s something special about the opportunity to begin, often again, for a new day, month, quarter, chapter, phase, or year ahead. While we can get bored with the day to day comings and goings of life, at the start of a distinct period of time or experience it can be easier to rally our energy […]

Shawna Marie Aarons-Cooke
Life

The Life You Choose

“Is this the face of extreme stress, trauma re-activation, complex grief, depression, and anxiety?” It’s fairly easy these days to post positive inspiring messages. However, how much does your life align with what you post? Are you as thoughtful, aware, aspirational, confident, badass, and self-inspiring as your social media feed? Living in this time where […]