By Latrina Caldwell<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Healed. Empowered. Renewed. This is an ongoing journey, one of awareness, change, striving to be the best person one can be. This is Latrina Caldwell\u2019s story, I Am \u201cHER,\u201d<\/em> shared in sisterhood, hope, positivity, common sense, and love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this narrative of one woman\u2019s life experiences to other women, the HER serves as an acronym for what a woman needs to fully be what God wants them to be. Thus, awareness leads to an understanding of your purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a guide to this journey to HER, Caldwell takes us to the following checkpoints: 1) what our \u201cnormal\u201d is 2) our unconscious searching (thought life) 3) \u201cgetting yo life\u201d 4) how to own a backseat 5) getting to know yourself by uncovering your layers 6) switching things up 7) mind control (the good kind) 8) suffering and sacrifice 9) taking your power back and 10) your HER. Because this is a process, there is no timeline involved. It boils down to whatever works for the individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Different facets of Caldwell\u2019s book stood out for me. First and foremost is the spiritual element; God is always in the mix, guiding us to make good decisions along the way. Next is the importance of time and time management. I know of a quote that says, \u201cYou can get back money. You can get back possession. What you can never get back is time.\u201d Third is the effect of habits, reminding us that we\u2019re not locked in by old destructive ones. It only takes 30 days to replace it with a new habit that adds value to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Caldwell illustrates with power the importance of our thought life, in changing what we don\u2019t like in our lives, continually educating ourselves, surrounding ourselves with positive, supportive people. In our thought life, feeding ourselves only that which helps us grow is crucial. She reminds us that this is a journey, not a destination, adding \u201cIf something isn\u2019t right along your journey, change it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n What we give is what we receive. What we do now will impact our future selves. Through this process, a higher purpose and motivation will be revealed, and women will be Healed, Empowered, and Renewed. By no means does Caldwell state that this will happen in a day; by doing the work on a daily basis, the rewards will be great for mind, body, and spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I Am \u201cHER\u201d<\/em> can be purchased on Amazon or through the Minnesota Black Authors Expo website. My deep appreciation to you, Latrina, for the inspirational example of your life and sharing your story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Latrina Caldwell Healed. Empowered. Renewed. This is an ongoing journey, one of awareness, change, striving to be the best person one can be. 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