August 12, 2021 — 1:09 AM Spending an unforeseen amount of uninterrupted time with anyone—even someone you love—can take a toll. So it’s no wonder relationship conflict began to rise during the pandemic lockdown. Aside from living in such close quarters, the added stress of potential health or financial setbacks definitely created trouble in paradise. …
Wisdom, Wellness and Faith Among Lessons Learned During Delta Surge The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a wide range of opinions, which don’t necessarily reflect our own. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team and must meet…
…. or how easily we can get lost in our relationships The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a wide range of opinions, which don’t necessarily reflect our own. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team and must…
When school violence occurs, it is important for parents to communicate openly, in an age-appropriate way, with their children to restore feelings of comfort, safety, and security. While it is difficult to shield your children from the chatter and speculation that occurs within your community – the conversations that they may overhear at school, with…
It’s 5 p.m., and you’re exhausted. The kids are hungry, but no one knows what they want to eat for dinner. With very little energy, you force yourself into the kitchen and look through every cabinet, hoping for a spark of inspiration. Eventually, you toss a few ingredients together and hope for the best. It…
Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mike Edwards is a career executive who has held high positions at many large corporations. Always self-sufficient, Mike paid for his own college education, majoring in marketing and earning a bachelor’s degree in business from Drexel University in 1983. After graduating, he went straight into retail, having been recruited by May…
Ain’t no song like the one that describes the struggle! When it comes to Gospel music, there is simply no hidin’ behind it! You sing aint struggles because you know it so, well. When you have been through a consistent battle (and triumph), you can’t fake Church. Church is in you, through you, above you!…
Decluttering is the act of reorganizing your life by getting rid of anything you don’t need. It is not about throwing things away; it’s about simplifying your life and freeing yourself from clutter. And then there’s the money-saving aspect too! We can turn our closet clutter into cash by selling items that are still in…
In a few years our kind, BABY BOOMER ERECTUS, will be gone. Our antiquated ideas, our thin skins, our adversity to change will be what did us in. But in the meantime, I’m here to learn and teach, to experience different cultures both foreign and domestic, and to make a real connection with my fellow…
Getting to know someone you really like is wonderful. You feel as if you could conquer the world. You stay up all night getting to know the other person and daydream about when you might see them again. And there is a good reason for this. We are designed to bond with other humans. When…
