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Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela- a freedom fighter. According to Archbishop Desmond Tutu in a statement. "Her courageous defiance was deeply inspirational to me, and to generations of activists." https://www.cnn.com/…/winnie-mandela-south-afric…/index.html

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"Telling others about the abuse takes strength. Talking to family, friends, clergy, counselors and, later, the FBI, I would often find myself struggling to find the words to convey an adequate picture of the situation. "

Confronting your own abusive situations can take an amount of strength that most people can not comprehend. Never think of yourself as weak for being a victim of abuse. Always remember that you are a survivor and your life is worth it.

Whether its help in the form of a life coach or counselor, there are numerous ways for you to find your strength.  For consultation about these issues, MRP Global Relations can help. (http://www.mrpglobalrelations.com/)

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When high-profile women are acknowledged for their success, several important things happen. Through leading by example, these women show exactly what the future can look like when women are afforded the same privileges as men. When these moments happen, important conversations about privilege, power, and achievement take place. These conversations are long overdue and often woefully underacknowledged.

That is why everyone benefits when strong women rise. Through telling experiences that are near and dear to their heart, they resonate with others through common experience. With their image and reputation, they bring the gift of representation to women and girls everywhere who may have otherwise believed that they can't make an impact on the world.

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One of the keys to success is a positive internal voice.

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I immediately think of the families, when I think about the sexual harassment accusations over the past 6 months.  Both the victim, their families, as well as the accuser, and their families all feel the pain of being in the public’s eye. It's pain for all involved.  And pain isn’t necessarily a bad thing.  Just as the pain from the Wall Street scandals resulted in sweeping changes that empowered future victims, pain overtime can make you stronger and build character.  I didn’t always know that.  Learned the hard way, but got through it, and now looking back it helped to make me grow, as well as move towards my destiny. Learn what you need from the situation and keep it moving 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽. Don’t dwell on the past!   The below is yet another article discussing our Sexual Harassment Crisis.

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Resist the Crisis of Complicity Harassment and abuse in the workplace should never be tolerated. Power imbalances will continue to be exploited until more of us step forward. 

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We were very proud to have been the guest speaker at the Medgar Evers "Conversations With Success Speaker Series".

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We took cooking classes at the Ninety Acres Farm-to-table restaurant!

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Our Mission at MRP Global Relations: MRP Global Relations, Incorporated, (MRP) a National Company, is proud to offer professional Coaching services for women. Based in New York, the company’s president & founder Michelle Renee Paige recognized a growing need for coaching services for women, especially those attached to high-profile men, to help these women handle the stress and trauma that can result from being thrust into the public eye. http://www.mrpglobalrelations.com/SHOW MORE

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Synchronicity

The other day I was sitting at my desk thinking about a dear friend that passed a few years ago. She was young and vibrant and had a full life in front of her. She was a kind and giving person and someone that you liked the first time you met. I had been invited to talk about my friend at a naming ceremony in her honor. I was delighted and honored to speak about this very special person. So, I found myself thinking back to our friendship. It had been at least 7 years between the time she first got sick and the years since she passed. I remember it was always comfortable and pleasant when she was around. The day just sailed by, but in a nice serene kind of way. I wish I had more time with her, but it wasn’t in the cards. I started writing a few lines about my friend when this thought came into my head that said, “look in your bookcase, look in your bookcase Michelle.” I walked over to my bookcase and picked the first book I saw. You see, I have collected quite a few books over the years that I hadn’t read. People gave me all kinds of books when I was First Lady, of the State. I didn’t have time then to slow down and read books. I was so busy taking care of my family, my husband, and his life, my kids and their lives, my job with and insurance company and my work as First Lady of the State. However, I always knew I would get around to reading those books one day because they were stories that I loved! Stories about history, people, and life! And now here I am in my office reaching for one of those books.

The first book I picked was by Pearl Cleage, “We Speak Your Names”. I remember this story because it was about African American Women Legends. Oprah Winfrey hosted a three-day celebration in 2005 to pay tribute to the long glorious tradition of African American Accomplishments. I didn’t even realize that I had this book. It was one of those gifts that I never got around to reading. So, I started reading and realized my friend was one of these legends. Not because she attended Oprah’s event, but because she was just that special, and should have been there. I believe People in her community would say the same. She helped many not-for- profits, universities, as well as individuals through the generous giving of her time and her pocketbook. I thought it interesting that at the very moment I needed help to express my feelings of friendship with my friend, the book, “We Speak Your Names” popped in clear sight. I call this synchronicity! As it states in Wikipedia, synchronicity, “is a concept, first introduced by analytical psychologist Carl Jung, which holds that events are meaningful coincidences if they occur with no causal relationship yet seem to be meaningfully related”. What a coincidence that right at the exact moment I needed something to help express my feelings of friendship, the book, “We Speak Your Names” came into clear view. Wow!! I understood right then at my desk, that my thoughts about my friend were right on the mark! When I think of my “sister” in my mind, she has always been the definitive example of a woman-mother, wife, daughter, career- success. She all at once was gracious and resilient, smart and beautiful, accomplished and compassionate. Now even in her passing she continues to be an inspiration and manifestation for all of her “sisters” to aspire to, We Speak Your Name Janifer Lighten and that is Synchronicity!!

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The Importance of Being Present

My daughter recently married. I couldn’t believe my baby was already grown up and about to commit her life to another being!  Where did the time go? Today’s society is so fast-paced, hectic, and always moving.  It feels like a moving train that you watch go by as you blink your eyes.  I always say that kids grow up, but parents stay the same. Time doesn’t affect their physical presence.  I know that’s wishful thinking, but I like to think creatively.  I also noticed that once I turned 40 it seemed like my birthday came twice a year. The time is just speeding by.  I feel like I am missing out on the fun and joyful moments in life.  

Looking back on my daughter’s childhood, I believe I was present and focused on her upbringing.  I believe I was in the moment during the major holidays like birthdays, special occasions, and everyday life.  I believe that I was right there in the difficult times too.  Like the time she fractured her wrist walking down the hallway, or the time she and her boyfriend got into a fight.  But when I think about those difficult days and moments I actually experienced the opposite of fast and hectic, but instead, moments that took forever to pass.  At least the upsetting and sad moments.  It seemed like watching a caterpillar morph into a butterfly. I soon began to realize the more present I became the slower time passed, but only in the difficult times. Why was that? I started paying attention to the connection between activity, and presence.  I began asking myself why did the difficult times move so slowly?  I realized it was because I had no choice but to focus on what was at hand.  I couldn’t daydream or multitask or think about the next thing that needed to be done.  I had to focus all of my attention on my daughter’s injury or problem because if I didn’t she might think I wasn’t really listening or worse, didn’t care about her needs. That, of course,  would not be good. That experience taught me a valuable lesson.  You must be present in the good times as well as the bad times if you want to experience all that life has to offer, and that means the pain too.

Now that I am conscious of this connection of being present and being in the moment, I realize that maybe I wasn’t as present as I should have been with regards to my daughter’s upbringing.  Maybe I missed signals and warnings that my daughter was sending because I was so busy coordinating playdates, doctor’s appointments, work stuff, and time with my son and husband. I can’t take back that time missed but what I can do moving forward is appreciate every day with my children.  Our time together is so precious, and I do not want to miss one moment. As a result, I am not taking anything for granted. I plan to live each day to its fullest and be present in the moment!! I have learned that being present is essential to our quality of life as well as our mind, body and spirit connection.

I recently came across an article in Psychology Today on being present.  I found it very interesting and you might too. Website is: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/enlightened-living/201106/5-steps-being-present

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