For those wondering, the difference between an album REFLECTION and an album REVIEW deals with the content of the writing for my break down. Reflections typically will cover general thoughts about songs but more about the artist's trajectory or feelings the album left me. Reviews typically will be song by song breakdowns. Now, "More tune forContinue reading "More Life (Album Reflection)"
Friend to Yourself
As a moment of clarity, I'm mentally struggling right now. I've hit a wall all semester about self-worth, anxiety, motivation, depression, self-care, writer's block, fear, and everything else. I'm blessed beyond belief to be at an amazing school like Chapel Hill in amazing programs, but I can't help but feel lost, unprepared, and weak. Part ofContinue reading "Friend to Yourself"
Magnificent Miles, Names & God
I already talked about depression multiple times, but today I wanted to start to talk about how I combatted it. You may notice that I am pretty comfortable with calling myself magnificent, so much that it has become my branding. I wanted to share where Magnificent Miles came from and how that changed my life.Continue reading "Magnificent Miles, Names & God"
I Decided. (Album Review)
As a Detroit native, I have a very special relationship with Big Sean. Sean and I attended the same high school for a year (Cass Technical High School). I knew of him but nothing particularly special, but it's always interesting to know where people came from and watch them develop long distance. I'll admit, IContinue reading "I Decided. (Album Review)"
Much Will Be Demanded
"From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked." Luke 12:48 In popular culture, there is continually a debate on whether celebrities are role models. Does Rihanna or Meryl Streep have the right to speak on political matters?Continue reading "Much Will Be Demanded"
Happy Magnificentennial!! (100th Post)
Today is a day of celebration for me! Even a day earlier than planned, I have reached my 100th post on Everything's Magnificent since my restart in November! To celebrate, I just wanted to say thank you. 100 posts later, I want to say you mean the world to me. Initially, I started writing toContinue reading "Happy Magnificentennial!! (100th Post)"
My Spiritual Fast
I have been fasting intermittently for two weeks now. Isaiah 58 (Check Page 2 of the link) speaks on the purpose of a day of fasting, from God's perspective, as a day of Celebration. I wanted to share my fasting method, schedule, reasoning, routine, and lessons so far from this new habit of mine. My Fasting Method:Continue reading "My Spiritual Fast"
Resting in Him over Striving Alone
I completely had a different post ready to put up but I had a series of epiphanies and God gave me a potential answer to a question I've been wrestling with for months. It may not work out this way but God wants me to share this moment, uncertainty and all, to be a futureContinue reading "Resting in Him over Striving Alone"
Plan of Action: Views on Gospel
This week has been filled with a lot of revelations and great moments involving God. I shared a my blessings and perspectives about the man upstairs. Continuing my plan of action series from Education and Family. I'm sharing a great way to think about Religion and my personal plans to further grow with Him. Keep in mind thatContinue reading "Plan of Action: Views on Gospel"
How Prayer Saved My Grandmother & Me
I've talked before about my grandmother and the way she molded my life for the better. She had a cameo as my angel in my Letter to Black Women and frankly, I can talk about her until I'm blue in the face. But, the story I want to share today is how a simple prayer changed myContinue reading "How Prayer Saved My Grandmother & Me"
Magnificent Brands 