Author Archives: Nadiyah

Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Nadiyah

I would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year! The New Year is a great opportunity to start fresh and set new goals for your life. Below I have listed a few helpful ways to put your … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!!

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Nadiyah

Christmas is a time to reflect on all of our blessings. Give thanks for strength, courage and love. Cherish your friends, family and neighbors, they are the ones that make the gift of life so precious.“Gifts of time and love … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Nadiyah

  Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  

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Relax….

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Nadiyah

Relax. So often we find ourselves constantly working to complete our to-do list while the list is constantly growing. When do we ever find time for ourselves? Some of the best advice that I have received was to take a … Continue reading →

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Dreaducated

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Nadiyah

There is always a spark before the flame. It only takes one voice to speak the truth and still it’s rarely heard. There are so many problems in the world because of the unwillingness of people to make a change.  … Continue reading →

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Bad Decisions That Take You For a Ride

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Nadiyah

I remember in the fifth grade my teacher stood at the front of the class and spoke to us about life. She calmly ended her lecture saying “Life is pretty simple. It’s all about decisions, make good ones”.  Every now … Continue reading →

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Kiss Your Insecurities Good-Bye

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Nadiyah

Beauty is derived from our own perception. Society has skewed our interpretation of beauty to the point that many don’t see it in themselves. Some people look for beauty in all the wrong places. Beauty is much like the sun. You … Continue reading →

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The Lion in Your Life

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Nadiyah

The Lion and the Mouse is an old African fable. Several variations of the story exist. My favorite version of the fable involves a thorn in a lion’s paw. This version centers on a brave act. The fierce lion had … Continue reading →

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Bad connection?

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Nadiyah

Words are powerful. One impacting word is “Hello”. The word acknowledges a person’s presence. “Hello” connects people, sometimes for a quick moment; sometimes it connects people for a lifetime. Creating a connection with someone can be as simple as picking … Continue reading →

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All Aboard?!

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Nadiyah

Time waits for no one. It is important to make the most of every moment. So many people take time for granted. I like to believe that we all have the potential to be great. Phrases like “ I’ll start tomorrow…maybe … Continue reading →

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