Make America Godly Again
I am a citizen of Heaven first and an American citizen second. America is the nation where I was born, and I am grateful for the freedoms and opportunities it has afforded me. As a descendant of enslaved Africans, I recognize the extraordinary…
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Thankfulness
Everyone has at least one thing to be thankful for. It can be minimal or extravagant. Tangible or invisible. No matter what, being thankful brings great joy. In this series, I will share what I’m thankful for as well as what others have shared. …
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A Prayer For The Lives of Our Babies – The Supreme Court Hearing On Abortion
PLEASE pray this prayer 🙏 with me as the Supreme Court will hear the abortion case today: Lord Jesus, I grieve inside when I think of the millions of lives lost to legalized abortion in our nation. My heart aches for the mothers and families of the…
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Our Children Are Our Future – Save Them!
For many years, I avoided conversations about the harming of children. It’s such a nasty, terrible, evil notion that there are those in this world who thrive on the harming of the innocent. However, these past few years have brought me out of my…
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The Elite’s Lair of Liars: A True Story
True Story – The Elite’s Lair of Liars I worked for a huge not-for-profit organization based in Alexandria, VA for whom I facilitated leadership workshops for middle- to high school scholars. Parents paid mega bucks for them to attend those…
Read MoreHOW TO EFFECTIVELY HANDLE VERBAL CRITICISM
“Do you have a moment? I would like to talk with you about that financial report that was due yesterday.” Just reading that request instantly makes some people recoil and feel attacked. Although it’s a basic and general request, many of us…
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Embracing My Energy of Attraction
Have you ever wondered why certain events seem to happen over and over again?
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No Room For Me
No Room For Me Some days you love me Some days you don’t On those days My heart aches the most. You seem to fluctuate between Happiness and sad Leaving no room for love or peace Only room for the painful and bad. Nonetheless, you choose to love or…
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Divorcing the Mainstream Media
Divorcing the Mainstream Media In 2010, I made this graphic because I realized the mainstream media had been lying to the world. They manufactured Obama. They pitted Americans against each other (Dems vs Repubs). I witnessed firsthand the deception when…
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Social Self-Reintegration
Social Self-Reintegration – An Introvert’s Struggle I enjoy being alone. I use my alone time to focus and get to know myself better. Being alone is an Introvert’s dream relationship. What’s the downside of being alone? It becomes too…
Read MoreA Very Sensitive Empathic Introvert
Sometimes I feel like I’m judge by those close to me as well as those who do not know much about me. Why? Well, it’s because I’m a very sensitive Empathic Introvert. If you aren’t sure what an Empath is I’ll try my best to explain. An Empath is someone…
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Answering Life’s Most Important Question: Who Am I?
The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why. ~ Mark Twain Who Am I? I awoke this morning with a smile in my heart. I completed my first day of Oprah & Deepak 21-Day Meditation Experience™. The theme…
Read MoreNaNoWriMo – Creating Young Authors Workshops Coming to Kansas City!
In Partnership with Clarissa Burton Workshops & Webinars and the Burton Institute of Education
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Saying Goodbye to my Daddy – September 20, 2015
Saying Goodbye to my Daddy – September 20, 2015 My Daddy: Cornelius Dunbar Burton, Jr. A year ago on September 20, 2015, I kissed your forehead while you breathed your last here on earth. For four nights, I sat and restlessly slept at your side listening…
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I Care About You!
I recently worked on a social media project requiring me decide whom I cared about. On my personal page, I have over 500 friends including family. It may seem strange, but I do care about everyone on my friends list. I care about your happiness, safety…
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The Sun is a Gift
The Sun is a Gift The sun rises without a care in the world Except to bring warmth and light No judgements No bitterness Just wondrous sacrifice It asks nothing but brings everything Some may wither from its heat Others thrive from its brilliance Live…
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The Damaged – The Ignition (An Excerpt)
CHAPTER ONE – HERE The Ignition If you’d handed me a looking glass when I was a child, maybe I would’ve seen the future coming—seen how the fractures in my life would widen until they swallowed me whole. But childhood doesn’t offer that kind of…
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