My dad has always told me that life just sort of unfolds. In the times I would go to him concerned about my life’s path he always encourages me to just keep going. I suppose as a young adult I want to know all the answers. I want to know what the next phase of my life is going to look like and how I’m going to get there. Pops once told me about a time in high school when he was unsure of the next step. It was around the time that he would be graduating high school and he had no clue what was next. One day during a band meeting, a recruiter from college stopped through to hear the band play, including my father. Impressed with my father’s instrumentation, lo and behold the recruiter offered my dad a full scholarship to Mississippi Valley State. Dad told me that his parents, my grandparents dropped him off at the school one day and that was it – he was on his own to fend for himself and make it through college. From then on life just happened dad tells me. Working in Boston, joining the army and moving from place to place. Things just sort of worked out. I’m starting to see this for myself. There is no blue print to life. You can plan and organize as much as you’d like but sometimes life just has to take its course. I figure as long as I’m doing what I am called to do in the present time and keeping my feet planted, then God will direct my steps; introducing me to the right people, opportunities and occasions. There’s no need to frustrate myself about what’s around the corner. I’m so pleased with my progress in life thus far; disappointments, uncertainty, illness, breakthroughs, and accomplishments all encompassing. Life is full of twists and turns and I suppose its best that you’re flexible enough to withstand the turbulence. Turbulence can be good, though. I once thought that things were spiraling out of control but now I can appreciate those rocky moments. I appreciate them because now I understand that it took those rough patches to bring me to a smooth landing. It’s only up from here. Don’t get me wrong, there will be other bumps in the road. Plenty I’m sure. Unlike before I will recognize them and confront these uneven times with confidence and courage.

“When you see a problem coming down the road, holler, “Hello problem, where have you been? I’ve been training for you all of my life.” – Dr. Norman Vincent Peale 

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In this video I share with you several student responses from our in-class discussions relating to mental health. Nothing was left out of the conversation. Suicide, eating disorders ..you name it, we covered it.

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In this video I am taking a lunch break and decided to recap my day thus far having talked with one or two psychology classes on the topic of mental health at Georgia Perimeter College. 

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