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Photo by Jan Koetsier on Pexels.com Hey there, fabulous women! Today, we’re throwing open the doors to the menopause club and diving headfirst into the exhilarating (and sometimes exasperating) world of peri-menopause and menopause. Buckle up, because we’re about to embark on a wild rollercoaster ride filled with hot flashes, mood swings, and the occasional urge to throw chocolate at anyone who…

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He decided never again, and then he met her.

Embracing the Change, an all-new emotional River Rain novel from New York Times bestselling Kristen Ashley & Blue Box Press is now live!

That Kiss…

Gorgeous New York socialite, Nora Ellington has been waiting a very long time for her happily ever after.

So long, she’s given up on it and has decided, even though she’s the plus-one friend without benefits to a man she’s head over heels in love with, an HEA will forever be out of her reach.

Handsome billionaire Jamie Oakley thought he’d had two happily ever afters in his life. However, neither lasted long, and both ended in tragedy. He’s not about to try it again or put his children through the trauma Jamie has learned from experience undoubtedly will come their way.

And he’s made this decision even if the woman who’s become his constant companion is a woman he loves straight to his soul….and wants with everything that is him.

But then, one night, Jamie loses control and kisses Nora.

He can’t go there.

She can’t go on without it.

They’ll never be the same.

Or will they?

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His fork clattered on his plate, the sudden sound surprising me so much, I gave a slight jump as Jamie turned fully to me. “Right, we’re here.” Oh dear. I wasn’t sure what “here” meant. But I was sure I didn’t want to be there. He carried on. “I know you don’t want to talk about it, and I’ll give you more time, but I do want to talk about it. However, for now I’ll just say, I can have you as I’ll allow myself to have you.” As he’ll allow himself to have me? What on earth did that mean? “And in so doing, I have you,” Jamie continued. “You mean something to me. You’re mine. You’re a part of my life. You’re a member of my family. And I think you know I take care of those I love, Nora. That being the man I am, I cannot countenance this jackass annoying you or taking your time or infiltrating your life in any way that does not involve the children you share. Am I being clear?” You’re mine. I take care of those I love. You’re… Mine. Those… I… Love. “Nora,” he called. “Am I being clear?”

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Bridging the Generation Gap

Alvin Toffler is a writer, thinker, and futurist. He gave the term “Future Shock” to the trauma that happens as a result of going through great changes in a short time. His book was published in the late 70′s which tackles about establishing new social norms and embracing change. There are three key lessons from his book and I will explain these lessons based on my perspective and observations. 

The first key lesson is ... “A WORLD FULL OF MANY MARKETS”

Toffler made the term “overchoice” in this lesson for describing one’s difficulty of making decision when faced with many options. He predicted that technology advancement will create variety of products that people will keep on searching for individuality rather than patronizing standardized products. 

We can usually see this mindset nowadays. People mostly use products that they can feel connection with. Products that describes or mirrors themselves. Since this modernization and technology advancement can almost provide and create everything that can satisfy a human being, our standards in every aspect keeps on rocketing as well. We can often see someone on social media posting their pictures holding a product with a caption, “this is so me”, “this theme and color is so me!”, “this flavor is made for me” or whenever on a great place, we might encounter posts like, “the energy this scenery radiates fills my whole being” or “the ambiance of this restaurant is definitely my taste”. We tend to connect everything on us as we feel that individuality makes us feel the bliss of satisfaction. Therefore, as we observe the marketing strategies and techniques of various businesses, they are focusing on something that someone might feel “related to” so that they can catch their attention. 

Example situations of “overchoice”  (link attached)

Reference: What is overchoice? (n.d.). Retrieved March 29, 2021, from https://simplicable.com/new/overchoice

Personal Experience:

I love a Korean boy group called BTS because I can relate in their songs. I can feel the connection within us. Their songs can make me feel calm and comforted just like millions of their fans. When they became famous, a lot of products were released based on them even mugs, umbrellas and other necessities. Some large companies even got them to market their products and that is a great strategy for fans are really patronizing it. Also, whenever I would buy something I will only go to the part of the store where the specific item I will buy is placed there. I am really having an internal crisis that gives me a hard time deciding if I am in front of many merchandise options.

The second key lesson is ... “INVENTION WITH INVENTION”

Toffler believes that markets can maintain their competitiveness and survive only if they meet invention with intention. As the quotation said, “ Intention is the root of anyone’s act or invention.” Here he tried to address all kinds of other aspects that may play a significant role in shaping society.

As what as I have read, Toffler believes that the market should be open to innovations; new ideas and inventions. He also argues that government should allow to develop technology naturally and not to control it. He also talks about how businesses should be accountable to their products on how it will impact the society and what it can do for the economy. I therefore conclude that he wants the market to give importance on a product/service’s “purpose” and about the advantages and disadvantages technology usage might give us. He believed that this aspect plays a significant role in shaping the society and as we live now in the present, we can really say that it is indeed a fundamental factor. When we encounter some problems, of course the first thing that comes to our mind is, “how can I fix it?”, “what should I do?” and that creates a lot of ideas in our minds. Same goes with a product. We are doing it for a purpose. We are doing it because it is needed. Inventions make our life easier because we are fully aware of its purpose so that we can use it in our advantage. 

The third key lesson is ... “A STABILITY ZONES”

Toffler recommends for people to embrace stability zones in their lives, out of which the strongest one is a long-term, monogamous relationship.He believes that in the profound connection to another person, one builds the emotional basis from which one can observe the world as it changes, without changing his/her identity.

Toffler observed that people need more stimuli in their lives. We need to have  something that excites us to be able to be a part of a functional society. It serves as our motivation for daily living and be inspired in what we do. He said that we, people have to embrace our stability zones. In dictionary meaning, stability zones are the difference in temperature and humidity in different parts of the world but Toffler is talking about creating our own stability zones. According to him, we can do that by nurturing relationships with other people and creating habits for ourselves so we don’t get really affected by change. 

Stability gives our life structure and makes us feel in control. My mother once said to me that being stable in life is a key to emotional and mental success and well-being. I therefore realized that Toffler talks about being stable and contented in life. I have seen and read a lot of things about pursuit of happiness but as I encountered a lot of people and situations, I finally decided what is happiness for me. It is having peace of mind and heart that everyone of us probably dreams.  Being with our love ones and cherishing every second with them that will definitely last forever. Always do what we love as long as we do not harm other people. 

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When The Change Comes

Today, I started packing for the journey that sat in my head and my heart decades ago. I have passed the test, met the meet (Biblical term), and survived. I decreed and declared that I would not let go until He blessed me (after my wrestle with the angel, just like Biblical Jacob), I also now walk disjointed in the hip with a spiritual limp, my new swag. I gave the kidney, the pint of blood, all the clichés used to describe personal sacrifices we sometimes make that costs us, while being a hero and at other times on the verge of running or perhaps giving up. Someone said the other day, " You have become bold and no-nonsense in your older age" to which I replied, "Are you sure that it isn't because age has provided me with a more credible platform from which I speak?" Either way, your girl is packing, leaving my old address of 333 Vacillation Way, which intersects with Let Go Blvd. I am heading to a part of town with well manicured lawn, houses that loom large and impressive, where grit and determination has morphed into badges of entitled honor. It is a neighborhood that money did not procure, nor did education, professionalism, or tokenism. This Black woman dug deep, ate the cake, and fought like hell to secure. She soothed her inner child, embodied the Spirit, claimed her spiritual heritage, and rose above the tsunami of change which caused her essence to run aground more times than she can count. I most often landed ship wrecked in places that belied their appearances of gentleness and regard; havens of rest, so to speak, harmless detours and rest stops which ended up being riddled with scavengers, blurred faces, voices, and moments.

So, here I stand choosing those items and garments which deserve places of honor at my new address, those without wrinkle, blemish, or stain. Items that don't smell like the smoke of the fiery furnaces of my imprisonments. Change knocked on the door of my heart and I answered foggy-eyed, exhausted, and emotionally spent. Change looked me square in the eye and handed me my travel itinerary and new address without so much as a word. We communicated almost subliminally, knowing, few words were spoken. I looked down at my new address; Overcomer Way which runs parallel to I Just Let Go Avenue. My faith bore me up, seized my loins, and straightened my back. I heard a reverberation within my skeletal frame saying " Your prayers have been heard, He saw your tears and heard your cries." A sigh escaped my lips as I continued to look for those items which meant the most to me, cradling them and packing them with care. The next chapter is about to unfold in all of its glory and mystery. I will employ all of my precious accoutrements to stake my new territory and settle in without feelings of unworthiness for I am...worthy, chosen, proven, and fire baptized.

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I know I'm not everyone's cup of tea. Truthfully I don't care because I'm more than enough for me! #donotdisturbmode #embracingthechange #empoweredwoman #puttingmefirst #selfcompassion #selflove #selfcare #teatime #hightea #ThePalmCourt #TheNewYorkerTeaService #ThePlazaHotel #NewYorkCity #reminiscingonmychildhood #HomeAlone2 #LostinNewYork #KevinMcAllister #restandrelaxation #ministaycation #livingmybestlife #livebeautifullyeveryday (at The Plaza Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/whining_vixen/p/BvDM7b1ltWhIwCKsoxOrM9Zxe9wTK0EtIFtjhs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kq5wkg6sebdi

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I've officially gone grey!! #LivingForGrey #QuickSilver #MyHairIsFried #EmbracingTheChange

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It's amazing how much changing your hair color can alter your appearance! #embracingthechange

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Change is a great thing. It pushes you to step out of your comfort zone and become better. To achieve things you had no clue you were capable of doing. #embracingthechange #whatcomfortzone #ACHANGEHASCOMEOVERME #fitwithfirefly #militarymom

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Ps Gary addressing Ps Ron & Mary on one of the sadness but exciting nights of 2015 #releasingtime #rmfarewell #embracingthechange #lovingthefuture #theresfoodafterthis #icansmellit

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so yeah... I went a little shorter✂️🙈 #embracingthechange #hidethescissors

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Thank you @mizzshar0nz of @toomuchstylez for always making my transformation seamless. I love my new color, cut, and style. You're my favorite colorist, stylist, and hairdresser. #TransformationTuesday #changingitup #newstylewhodis #freshtodeath #fallingintoautumn2018 #goldenchocolate #brunettesdoitbetter #embracingthechange #livingmybestlife #livebeautifullyeveryday (at Too Much Stylez) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpAskydF9qjlK2UK1uEMmuGqv7VpXWe8rHgRbY0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=164zox51cd3so