Taking The Journey

Relationships, at least here in the self-centered West, have a specific pattern. When a couple meets, they feel each other out, they date, they make an assessment as to whether the person to whom they are attracted is worth the emotional effort, and if said couple falls in love, the couple decides to pursue a relationship. The understanding is always that the couple is pursuing a “long-term relationship”. The unspoken definition of a long-term relationship, as we have been led to believe, is one defined by no end date. A long-term relationship is supposed to be forever, .............more detail
Author: Scottie Lowe | Date: January 10, 2010

Finding Fitness: 10 Ways to Fit in Exercise

The E word can make you cringe, but exercise is really necessary. Besides, it can be fun: Learn how to squeeze fitness into your busy day..............more detail
Author: Beth W. Orenstein | Date: January 8, 2010

Multivitamins: Should You Take One?

Food is the best source of most nutrients, but a multivitamin can help provide what your diet doesn't. Find out what to look for in a daily multivitamin..............more detail
Author: Beth W. Orenstein | Date: January 8, 2010

Pivital Moments Excerpts

It was early March in Atlanta, Georgia. The feel of spring was in the air and the evening temperatures for the month were already staying near the seventy degree mark and the humidity, not to be outdone, was following closely. The sounds of the crickets, grasshoppers, and palmetto bugs were in full effect this late evening. He had already started nervously sweating while he‘d been standing outside, casing the house for almost half an hour..............more detail
Author: David A. Dixon | Date: January 8, 2010

How often do you look at yourself and say

How often do you look at yourself and say, “Umm you look good.” I’m sure hardly ever due to the pressures of work, school, bills, etc. Your body is your temple and your temple is what you make of it. Your beauty depends on how you label yourself. If you think and feel your body is unfit and nasty, then your beauty will be unfit and nasty. With no obstacles you need to love yourself, first of all, tomorrow is not promised. Very few people, indeed, are able to grow in love. Yet, it does happen, and when men and women are able to respect .............more detail
Author: Ifiok Etuk | Date: January 8, 2010

TTJ Staff New Year 2010 Goals

With the New Year, the challenge is to keep new flavor in Taking The Journey. The projects upcoming this year will be instrumental in this and I so look forward to participating in them. .............more detail
Author: TTJ Staff | Date: January 8, 2010

Why we shouldn't be dying to stay thick

The new year has come and like many folks, my number one resolution is to lose weight. Between my new job, traveling and writing, I started relying more on happy hour with co-workers to relieve stress, rather than hitting the treadmill. I finally admitted to myself that it was time to get it tight and right for 2010, when I reached for my favorite dress a strapless corset sheath dress and that puppy wouldn't zip up..............more detail
Author: Kellee Terrell | Date: January 8, 2010

Black Men Over-Diagnosed

New University of Michigan research indicates black men are over-diagnosed with schizophrenia at least five times higher than any other group, a trend that dates back to the 1960s..............more detail
Author: From AnnArbor.com | Date: January 8, 2010

Building Trust in a Relationship Again

Trust is the foundation for intimate, secure and successful relationships. It must be earned and maintained with consistent actions. But building trust and feeling like your partner is trustworthy are not always easy for those who have had their trust betrayed. .............more detail
Author: Imara | Date: January 8, 2010

Why Men Cheat

With last month's revelation about Tiger Wood's sexual transgressions, it compelled me to write about this extremely controversial topic. A topic women have asked about for millenniums. This article may be very long since there's a lot to discuss, so please bear with me. Before I begin, I just want to state that this article is solely my opinion and my opinion only. It is based on my own personal experiences as a single and married man and as a card carrying member of the club, something that I'm not particularly proud of. .............more detail
Author: Miguel Jackson | Date: January 8, 2010

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