Black Girls Travel Therapy

  Karlyn LeBlanc You saw me happy. Happiness you just couldn't stand. You thought you were the source of my happiness, but to your surprise you were not. Only I can make me happy. You see, I love me. I love me from head to toe, inside and out. When I look in the mirror I smile. Only I can make me happy. Dont fret, you'll find someone else's happiness to control, but not mine. I'm free from you, and free from the world's definition of happiness. I do the things that bring me true joy. I live in the moment with no regrets. And if it doesn't feel good to me, I don't partake in it. You see, its all about me. Only I can make me happy. My happiness is here to stay, so if you're waiting for it to leave, you might as well go away. I changed the way I think, changed the things I say, changed the material I read, and changed the people I surround myself with. I have a true, positive, transformation with a new outlook on life. You see, I love

    Never underestimate yourself. Know that people are drawn to your magnificent light and can’t help but adore you. That is powerful and yet, an amazing gift. So naturally, of course, all men want you. However, most realize that like a star in the heavens you may be unattainable.   Remember, there is more poverty in the world than there are rich people. This is because  most people fear working hard for something and usually give up and not try at all. My Queen You are worthy. My Queen You are priceless. It will take a real man to release his pride to appreciate and love the Goddess that you are, a  King indeed. ~ Claudine Hayes  www.LoveLeMenu.com Email us at info@lovelemenu.com if you're interested in submitting your work.    

Do you want to re-create you? Re-invent you? Make you over? Well, its time for change. Everyday we look in the mirror and we complain about the person who stands before us. I'm too short... I'm too tall...I'm too stout...I'm too skinny...my nose is too big...my thighs jiggle.. I have three stomachs...my hair is a mess...my skin is blemished...I'm too dark...I'm too light...and I'm not pretty or handsome, are amongst the many self criticizing statements made daily. Let me be the first to challenge you to change your way of thinking. The first step is to be happy with who you are. Start by loving the things you hate. Stand in the mirror naked, and kiss your flaws goodbye. Replace your negative remarks with positive uplifting affirmations. For example, instead of saying, "I'm fat," state, "I'm the most sexy, voluptuous woman alive." You've got to do the work from inside. When you change your perception of you everyt

  Grab your ankles! Take a wild picture! Move to another city! Cut your hair off! Get a weave! Lose weight! Start your own business! The time has come for you to make a positive change in your life. Look at your career? Is it fulfilling? Working a full-time job takes up most of our day; therefore it should be a task we love. Don’t you want to do something you enjoy? We allow our dreams, passions, desires, talents, gifts, and goals to disappear due to fear, failure, and change. Life is change; fear and failure is of the devil. Invite change in with a smile. Don’t worry about money and “is this the right moment”. Every minute you spend miserable in your career is time wasted. Time you could’ve spent building your own company. Does your job give you the income and opportunity to work on your dreams? If it doesn’t you need to select a career that does. Careers should be lucrative, fun, flexible, and rewarding. These rewards come in the form of giving back and making a differenc

  Never have sex in vain, be very selective of what you allow in your soul. The act of making love is a spiritual connection; a manifestation of greatness. Sex is magnetic energy to create the desires of your heart. Be on one accord with your sexual partner and make something powerful:   The great things I pour into myself I wish for you to devour. Together, we can create magnificent things; our souls enthralled in fiery vibrations conjuring up the desires of our hearts.   My king, I long to build you up and heal your wounds the world created.  Let's erase all failures and fears. In my arms you're all man; strong, courageous, successful, worthy, and confident. Coexist with me, drop all your inhibitions, experience this life happy, free, and wealthy.   The next time you make love, make a conscious attempt to conjure up positive energy. Your body is a precious temple that deserves only the best, never have sex in vain.  ~LeBlanc    

I grabbed hold of the cold steel bars and I looked out. "I want to be FREE!" I screamed. "I've been locked up for too long." I imprisoned myself at a young age. Went from one ruler to another. And now it's time for me to go. I can't stand being controlled. "I want to be FREE!" There are so many places to see, so many things I could be. "I want to be FREE!" I screamed. "I've been locked up for too long." I don't want anyone telling me what to do or where to go. I'm my own person, a grown-up, not a child. I'm not your property. "I want to be FREE!" This fool is parenting me. Telling me what to wear and how to do my hair. "I want to be FREE!" I screamed. "I've been locked up for too long." What contract did I sign? I don't remember the big "X" by the black line. I graduated from high school and went straight to a cell. Am I living my life in hell?

Have you ever seen something and wanted it? Did that image run around in your mind daily? Thoughts of tasting it, smelling it, visions of you with it. You spoke of it, you saw it and viola it became yours. I'm here to tell you, you can have anything and anyone you desire. Some call it faith, others call it law of attraction; I think it's both. The world is here for us to create a happy life; cast out negativity and focus on something great, don't take no for an answer. When you manifest positive energy only good can enter. Think on a surface level, very shallow, not digging too deep or over analyzing; simply welcome your desires. Be confident that your wishes will be granted as if a magician with a wand is making them appear. Open your heart, unleash your soul, never fight the magnetic vibes that are formulating your masterpiece. Stand on one accord believing all will be well and finally knowing everything works out in your favor. It's like casting an affirmation ou

I am a black woman who's proud of my roots. I love my curves, my big legs, and my huge bottom that I inherited from my paternal grandmother, Thelma Robinson. However, it appears I can't wear what smaller women wear, because of my curves I'm restricted. When I put something on that hugs my body I get stares from men and women often roll their eyes. I find it interesting that this has always been a problem for full-figured women. Did you know that Mahalia Jackson was forced to put on a choir robe to sing in the church? The congregation whispered and gossiped about the way her body gyrated as she sang praises to the Lord. What a shame, a full-figured women of God had to be draped to hide her voluptuous shape. I remember many years ago, when I was a Freshmen in college, I had on a nice fitted sun dress and my maternal grandmother stated, "you look like a hooker." I quickly replied, all the white girls at school dress like this. "You're not white,"

Don't fret. Depression is very common. Many will experience some type of depression in their life time. Depression is a serious mental disorder that shouldn't be ignored. A major depressive disorder is defined as a persistent low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and by a loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities. The disorder is a disabling condition that adversely affects a person's family, work, or school life, sleeping and eating habits, and general health. In the United States, around 3.4% of people with major depression commit suicide, and up to 60% of people who commit suicide had depression or another mood disorder. Due to the severity of depression one should always be informed of the symptoms and treatment plans.  Educate yourself on depression and keep a close watch on friends and/or family who you think may be suffering from this disorder. Symptoms may include: irritability (short fuse) pessimism about the future sadness

Let's think about the lyrics in, "I'm Every Woman," a song sang by Whitney Houston. "Whatever you want, whatever you need Anything you want done, baby, I'll do it naturally 'Cause I'm every woman (every woman) It's all in me, it's all in me, yeah!" The lyrics suggest that women can do it all with no problems. We know the vessel called female is pertinent to life, her body is used to nurture, protect, produce, and love. She is the glue that holds the family together. However, when a woman is broken, things around her fall apart. It's vital for the female to take care of herself, she's similar to the engine of a car, without her nothing will run. Just like that engine needs routine oil changes and maintenance so does she. In fact, recent studies show women suffer more mental health issues than men due to the stress of juggling their career, family, and other leadership roles. In the midst of being every woman, she forgets a

I'm not a Traditional Girl in any kind of way, I realized a long time ago no one is perfect no matter what they say. I'm not traditional in any kind of way, I live my life for me pursuing true happiness each day. I'm not traditional in any kind of way, I'm a queen, I make my own rules you can leave or stay. I'm not traditional in any kind of way, like me, love me, it doesn't matter what anyone thinks, touché.   I'm not traditional in any kind of way, my life is mine, and I'm loving the image I portray.   I'm not traditional in any kind of way, I have a fun personality that inspires others to play.    I'm not traditional in any kind of way, I talk to the Lord daily not just on Sunday.   I'm not traditional in any kind of way, I celebrate life yearly not just on my birthday.   I'm not a Traditional Girl in any kind of way, I create my own legacy to obey.   Traditions are meant to

It appears a large percentage of younger men are attracted to women over forty and not just on television show's like Empire. Are they looking to be nurtured? Do they want someone to take care of them? Or are they in the mood for wild, passionate sex? I surveyed a few men in their 20's and this is what they said, "I like women 40 and over because they are:" 1.   Very Expressive. They know what they want. 2.   Confident. Secure. Never Clingy. 3.   Focused and Goal Oriented. Challenge Themselves. 4.   Stimulating Conversation. 5.   She's a provider: financially, emotionally, and mentally. 6.   She's Experienced. Seasoned. Knowledgeable. 7.   She's able to see things for more than face value. 8.   Loves unconditional. Isn't concerned about superficial things. 9.   Awesome Lover. 10. Doesn't play games. Authentic. 11. No commitment. 12. Freaky. Free. Wild. Adventurous. We want to hear from you. What do you think? ~LoveLe

In memory of Karl Denton Robinson July 5, 1941 to February 10, 2015   How can I be sad when You blessed me with 25 more years with him? They said it was stage 4, terminal, the end, but You said different.   How can I be sad when You gave him time to turn his life around? You gave him a new life. A new look. A brighter future.   How can I be sad when You allowed him to be a wonderful grandfather to my kids? A man my son looked up to. A paw-paw to my daughter. The good guy who always greeted them with gifts and a smile.   How can I be sad when the cancer came back? They gave him 4 months to live, terminal the end, but You said different.   How can I be sad when you gave me 7 years to mourn the death of my niece before You took him away? You didn't give me more than I could handle, You allowed me to grieve and heal.    How can I be sad? I'm thankful. I'm appreciative. I'm happy. I'm at peace. You gave me a testimony. A tool to e

I'm angry! I'm mad as hell! How could that bitch go shooting without knowing her victims. Opening fire and killing students with kids, families, and a future. I'm angry! There was nothing I could do, nothing I could say. It was all out of my control. I couldn't protect you... I'm angry! I hate the Mayor, the pawn shop that sold the bitch the gun, the crisis hotline, and all the people who made empty promises. You did nothing to make this thing right. Now it's my turn to let this shit out. I'm angry! I'm mad ass hell! It's not okay, young lives were loss. Why? Because your short, ugly, fat, black ass didn't like what you saw when you looked in the mirror. If you wanted to die, then you should've went alone. Why kill and torment innocent people you barely knew? Bitch I hate you! And I'll never get to tell you, "Burn In Hell", because you took care of that when you turned the gun to yourself... Note: If something is bo

A feeling is just that, a feeling, you don't have to digest it. You have the ability to change your current situation into a pleasurable emotion. Negativity masked as jealousy and envy is thrown at us all day everyday and it will never stop. Why should you catch it and swallow it? If you continue to devour bad things you'll reek despair, disappointment, weakness, sadness, and ultimately feel like a huge failure.    If you want to be happy it's time to rebuke all the toxins inside your body. Eliminate the negativity, don't consume it. Take your power back and walk around free from pain. Don't take on the problems of others; learn to keep your mouth closed and your back turned. Those bad calories they possess will load you down and destroy you. Choose peace and incorporate greatness. Say no to the bad and yes to the good. Remember, you are in control of you, be the positive change agent in your life. Rebuke all that is negative and consume happiness. Take y

Is fear whipping your ass like a wind storm? Are you hiding behind fear? Is fear a shield stopping you from greatness or is it a brick wall keeping you away from happiness. An obstacle puts a temporary halt on everything until we figure out how to get around, over, or knock it down. This thing called fear lingers around making our lives miserable, we're a hostage to it. So I ask you, what's the worst thing that could happen if you didn't have fear? If fear didn't exist what would you do? Fear is bondage; it keeps us locked up from the free world. It's like a leather whip lashing us to stay away from success; a chain around our ankles, hands, and  necks restraining us from our true destiny. Fear is black tape plastered on our mouths filtering our words, taking away our freedom to speak. Fear is of the devil, it's evil, negative, dark, and angry; we tip toe around it scared and intimidated. Fear makes us weak. It pushes us in odd directions and we just settl

I've opened my heart and home to many, mentored; helped individuals start their businesses, consulted on writing books, and counseled people out of severe depression. Some were grateful for my assistance, others thought they were entitled to the help. However, I did it for me. I help others because it feels good to me. There is no greater gift than the gift of giving. When you give apart of yourself you are planted in the souls of many and your appreciation comes from God. This means you are really blessed and will be rewarded appropriately. Your harvest grows when you help others, nothing is ever done in vain. It doesn't matter if they never say thank you or appreciate anything you do. Keep your eye on the prize and do things from a stance of gratitude. Remember when you give from the heart the greatest things will come back to you. Now, sit back and give freely... Karlyn LeBlanc

I'm wearing all of these clothes, still worrying about what they might say about me. When all I really want to do is be FREE. I hold all my curse words in because I really don't want to offend. When all I really want to do is be FREE. My life is mundane. I go to work, pick up the kids, go home, cook, and go to sleep. When all I really want to do is be FREE. People depend on me to do everything. When all I really want to do is be FREE. I see others experiencing new, fun things, while I sit watching and judging behind the scenes. When all I really want to do is be FREE. The news, negative spirits, peers, and parents keep me living in fear. When all I really want to do is be FREE. I live in a house with a white picket fence. I have rules, morals, and an image to keep. When all I really want to do is be FREE. Lust is real. Life is not perfect and no one can ever be. Hello world. I'm forty. I'm fabulous. I'm FREE. Don't wait until you'