Do you think God could be trying to communicate to you to be a hero through your personal strife? How will you recognize and understand
Author Archive | Mwati Mwila
You Have Value
Each life has value, but where do we find it as we go through life and it’s challenges, whether mental illness or other trials. Where do we look for our strength?
Loving Your Reflection
I remember at twelve years old I was this girl with dark skin, crooked teeth and braids. I had just come from Australia, and had a heavy Aussie accent. As soon as we came to Seattle, Washington in 1997, I wanted to be like most “African Americans” I saw on TV. I wanted to be […]
Living With Mental Illness
Once you have been diagnosed with a mental illness, such as bi-polar, like I have, how do you live with and survive it. How do you transform your suffering into the power of endurance?
Bipolar Triggers
This month I wanted to focus on mental health and the triggers I’ve experienced with bipolar. Learn how to recognize your own triggers to help you avoid manic episodes.
Women of Color
This month I wanted to focus on women’s strength, defiance and power! As we just celebrated International Women’s Day (March 8, 2018), along with with the momentum of the “me too” movement (started by Tarana Burke) brewing, I say we women have a lot to celebrate, particularly women of color.
Manifesting Self Worth
I don’t know about you, but I feel this month has been full of turmoil and violence. February, the month of Valentine’s Day, is supposed to be full of love, not just love between couples, but love among friends and family members. Instead it has been full of drama, violence (shootings) and unappreciation for each other.
Melanin and Confidence
Are you comfortable in your own skin…I never was until I learned this valuable lesson that helped build my self-confidence.