Lurking on social media can often times lead you in your feelings. Almost a week ago, there I was upset and low key pissed off from comparing my life to another woman's success on Instagram. I just had finished adding another chapter to my book 'Love Me Past The Pain' on Wattpad, and found myself questioning my true potential. I was asking myself, "Why aren't you a published author, Linda?" I had to come into realization with myself that I can't question where Jesus is leading me in my life right now and here is why.

We all go through hard times that can try to lead us into depression and even anxiety. I want for you to be encouraged no matter what time of the day you are reading this blog post. Hold your head of high and understand that this storm in your life shall past. Here are seven very powerful bible verses to empower you during hard times...

I truly understand what it feels like to have a broken heart after a break-up. The time that you placed into loving someone that didn't last a lifetime. The forever that you thought you both could have shared together that dissipated with time. Discovering a new flame while dating does not have to be a lonely mission. Here are my tips for dating after a break-up or divorce...

Hold your head UP high and never allow anyone to hold you back from accomplishing your dreams, goals, and even aspirations in life. On my journey to finding and keeping my inner strength, there have been people who have belittled me and everything that I set out to do. Growing up, I never had anyone that truly believed in my dreams or pushed me to want better. It takes self-disciple, resilience, and mental and spiritual preparation to always be strong and these or my reasons why.