Blessed & Curvy

The first week of January holds a special kind of magic. As the holiday decorations come down and the last traces of confetti are swept away, we find ourselves in that unique space between the familiar and the unknown. It's a week of transitions, fresh notebooks, and possibilities that stretch out before us like a blank canvas. The Gentle Art of Beginning Again There's something profound about the way January whispers "start again" to our souls. But here's the truth many miss: you don't need to transform your entire life in seven days. The first week of January isn't about dramatic overhauls – it's about thoughtful beginnings and mindful steps forward. Finding Your Rhythm After the Holidays The transition from holiday mode to regular routines can feel jarring. Instead of fighting this adjustment, embrace it as part of your fresh start. Some ways to ease back in: Keep your morning routine simple but structured Tackle your inbox in small, manageable ch...

I was digging through my archives and found posts that I would love for you to revisit on Throwback Thursday. These blog posts were the highest rated posts over the years and I want to hear back from you on what you think. Top 5 Blog Posts on the Blessed & Curvy platform that every reader should read: Me Too Fresh Start Sister's Love  I Would Have Freed More If Only They Knew Body Of Armor- Unconsciously Putting on Weight to Protect Myself About the Blogger: Patricia A. Saunders, is a Award Winning Author, Poet, Motivational Speaker that travels the United States sharing her story of losing her mother to Alzheimer's and her journey back from losing it all. Follow Author: www.patriciaAsaunders.com www.facebook.com/blessedpoetpat

I created my blog to feature up and coming new authors who were releasing their books, post my poetry that I wanted to express, promote my own self published books and also touch on subjects to engage the readers. What I experienced in the seven years since my first blog post for Blessed & Curvy is that the titles have changed but the subjects are the same. These are words touching people in many ways. From writing about crime in the United States, being a caregiver and what we can do to make a change is still happening.  I write a blog to let the words flow until the pen stops is my mantra and as I am getting older and wiser I feel that it’s not going to happen any sooner instead there is more to write and more to say I am here! Writing a blog on various subjects I found that when I spoke on sexual assault, domestic violence and purging to start anew the engagement soared. Readers responded to what was being written. Letting me know that my work is n...

Greetings, I took the month of December off for personal reasons. I was purging negativity from my life. I went through my closets and started getting rid of clothing that no longer fit, had worn out it's welcome. I was baking a lot and only wanted a slice but my co-workers enjoyed it. I felt that I was going through a writer's block and the words couldn't come out. It hit me like a brick it was December. It would be the time to reflect on my life and had I grown. It was the time of year where the grieving started again and it had been 12 years since she passed. I felt that the world was going to swallow me up and spit me out and I wasn't  ready! I haven't been going to church where I am able to normally go and get rejuvenated. The silly reason they changed the time , it was only supposed to be for the summer, and it went past that . I was protesting. The only one that I was hurting was myself because I needed the word of encouragement, ...