Destination Peach

Where Reality and Inspiration Meet

Embracing Vulnerability

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Embracing vulnerability is the scariest shit in the word. Being vulnerable means entertaining the truth and dancing intimately with your reality. At the beginning of 2015, vulnerability showed up in my world, like an unwanted house guest admittedly knocking at the door. I truly don’t know why I was so surprised because, vulnerability was something I unconsciously spoke into existence on my 2015 vision board.

As a result, in 2015 I have been living my truth, and feeling emotions that I have tried to suppress. Being vulnerable is not an easy challenge, and I am constantly reminded of this… especially when my anxiety takes things to a whole another level.

And lately it seems like I have been encountering many situations where I have had to wear my vulnerability like a badge of honor saying, “I am who I am, whether people like it or not”.

So far my moments of vulnerability have included:

  • Being vulnerable when it comes to being in a relationship and learning how to love.
  • Being vulnerable when it comes to trying new things.
  • Being vulnerable when it comes to embracing my authentic self.
  • Being vulnerable when it comes to truly feeling my emotions and being conscious of how I feel at the moment.
  • Being vulnerable when it comes to speaking my mind.
  • Being vulnerable when it comes to taking time for myself and not apologizing for it.

My list of vulnerable moments can go on and on, but what is sweet about my vulnerable moments is seeing the personal growth that I have made. Research professor Brene Brown was correct, there is power in vulnerability. My power from simply being vulnerable is starting to change my perspective and causing me to take more risks. Even though I am scared as shit while taking those risks.

If you haven’t welcomed vulnerability into your life I truly suggest you give it a try.

Until next time…

– Peach

 

Quotes and Notes #2

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Energy is everything. I find energy to be my intuitive power. Within my first interaction of meeting someone I can genuinely determine the type of person they are just based on their energy. Some may call it being judgmental, but I consider it to be my protection shield. Basically,  I weed out all of the b.s. in order to save myself the headache later down the road.

Most people are not aware of the energy they bring into the room. In fact, when people are not aware of the energy they bring to into the room it is a bit disrespectful and inconsiderate. If the energy you enter the room with is negative it can be draining. However, if the energy you enter the room in is positive it can be exhilarating for others.

As the Law of Conversation of Energy goes…energy can neither be created nor destroyed, it can only be transferred. Ironically, people with negative energy are always lurking trying to transfer their energy on to people with positive vibes. When that happens the best thing you an do is not get pulled into their vortex, by avoiding them at all costs.

Dr. Jill Taylor said it best…”take responsibility for the energy you bring into a space.” Being conscious of the energy we bring is the best thing we can do when trying to live better mental, physical, and spiritual lives.

Until next time…

-Peach

#UglyTruth

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Lasts week’s episode of TV show Being Mary Jane was intense. In fact, I think the word intense does even begin to describe how impactful and riveting the show was. There were so many eye opening/jaw dropping moments in episode three that definitely left me in tears towards the end of the show. The discussion of suicide, depression, sexual abuse, and being a strong black woman was a story plot that needed to be told on prime time TV.

Many people can say what the want about Mary Jane waiting until the eulogy speech to drop a major bomb, but sometimes there is no correct way/moment to say whats real…you just have to go for it! From episode three, a lot of thoughts resurfaced in my mind about past experiences, and things that I am currently working on. As a result, this is what I took away from the show…

  1. We are all pretending to be okay and were truly not okay.
  2. Black women don’t have to be strong all the time.
  3. Learn to be more truthful with people.
  4. Be willing to live your truth.
  5. Love people no matter what their truth is.
  6. It is okay to be vulnerable.

On that note, all I can say is that the writer of Being Mary Jane Mara Brock Akil inspired a lot of viewers to get real with themselves and start living their #uglytruth.

Until next time…

-Peach

Podcasts are Life

When it comes to any day of the week, Thursday is the day I look forward to the most. Its just something about Thursday that gives me an un-explainable inner joy…Maybe its the thought of knowing that Friday is close, the excitement in watching Shonda Rhimes slay TV, and most importantly my favorite podcasts are released on Thursdays.

Like a kid on Christmas, every Thursday after work I run to make car just to listen to podcasts. Podcasts help me to tune out all of my stress, laugh, and truly be entertained.

I have many podcasts that I enjoy, if I were to list them all this post would be extremely long but, to keep it short and sweet here is list of my top three favorite Podcasts.

  1. The Read: Hosts Kid Fury and Crissle are hilarious and witty when it comes to discussing epic moments in pop culture.the read
  2. Lip Service: Radio host Angela Yee and her fellow podcast co-hosts colorfully chat about the female experience in today’s society. The topics can get a bit risque, but its all in good reason.lipservice
  3. The Brilliant Idiots: The title of the podcast cast is very explanatory. Hosts Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz provide a brilliant and sometimes ignorant perspective on weekly current events.brilliant

Well there you have it, my top three favorite podcasts. If you have any suggestions on podcasts I should listen too, please leave a comment below.

Until next time…

– Peach

Because I’m Happy…

kaboompics.com_Happy CoffeeEveryday I am learning more about what happiness is, and what I now know for sure is that happiness is a choice! I strive for happiness everyday but lets be honest, things happen and ish gets real. When ish gets real, my ideal mental state of tranquility and positivity can quickly shift into an unsolicited visit from my arch-nemesis Negative Nancy.

With my sanity being one of my top priorities, I make it a habit to redirect my negative energy by doing things that make me happy. When it comes to instant feel-good practices, there are a few things can quickly get me back on track.

My top five ways to maintain happiness are:

  1. Relaxation time-meditation and sleep are the ultimate remedies.
  2. Doing things I enjoy-reading blogs and watching YouTube videos is my favorite obsession.
  3. Writing- helps me to get all of my thoughts out.
  4. Acknowledging how blessed I am-gratitude determines your altitude.
  5. Listening to music-listening to the right song and the right moment creates moments of pure bliss.

Whether its relaxing or writing, it is important to find out what makes you happy. My happiness means everything to me because it helps me find piece of mind. Choosing happiness is my choice, and I know that I am deserving of it. Everyone is deserving of happiness, however it is up to us to take responsibility for our own joy.

Until next time…

-Peach

Destination Series: Southern Peach

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Hey-hey,

This summer was on of the best summers I have ever had in a really long time. Although, there were many life changing moments that happened. Every moment was worth it! Having the time to travel and experience life outside of my day-to-day regimen was something I needed. From Phoenix-Denver-Iowa-Chicago-Birmingham-Atlanta I learned a lot about myself and surprisingly my family heritage (I share about this in another blog post).

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From my summer travels here are five simple things I learned:

  1. Be more risk taking- Explore things that you necessarily wouldn’t if you where in the comforts of your home town.
  2. Randomly strike up a conversation- You never known who you will meet, and it always interesting to hear peoples life stories.
  3. Eat what you want- Its a vacation for crying out loud!
  4. Enjoy the people you travel with- Whether its family or friends, spending time with the people you love is a luxury. Don’t take it for granted, every day is not promised!
  5. Make time for meditation- Centering yourself when traveling from place-to-place will help to make the vacation experience more rewarding and positive.

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Until the next destination…

– Peach

Quotes and Notes

As WE WORK TO CREATE LIGHT FOR OTHERS,

One of the things I loveee the most other than… food, self-help books, music, and shopping is QUOTES! It’s something about a good quote that gives me the burst of energy I need. Or helps me shift my mood when I am having a shitty day.  I guess you could call me a quote connoisseur. I have quotes all over my house, on my desk at work, in my phone, in my purse. My obsession with quotes is literally insane! So, to share a little inspiration the “Quotes and Notes” feature will be a  staple feature on the blog.

Until next time…

– Peach

Late Registration

 

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Welcome…you have arrived at Destination Peach. This blog has been a long time coming about six years in the making to be exact. Which would classify me as the world’s best procrastinator of all time! But I’m here now, that’s what counts right? I guess it took six years for me to finally build up the courage to say what I want, went I want, and not apologize for it.

With this blog I will share with you my-reality/my-truth, basically my journey through life. You know the ups/downs, moments of pure bliss, inspirational thoughts, unsolicited advice, and life struggles [I am a work in progress]. Hopefully, by sharing  my truth it can inspire someone else.

So with that being said… “sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.”- Drake

Until next time…

– Peach