Moving Beyond the Block Series Pt. 1: Conquer yourself By La'Keisha Gray-Sewell
All too often, the girls I mentor face limited ambition due to blocks in their lives. It's like clouds blocking the Sunshine...When I talk with my young mentees, we spend a lot of time examining how much their literal neighborhood block shapes their identity and worldview. I try my best to engage them in global perspective so they can see themselves beyond their block, as global citizens. Ironically, one thing I've often noticed is many adult women also do not take the time to 1.) recognize their blocks and 2.) subsequently, do the necessary work to move beyond them. There is so much that can block us from a fulfilling life and attaining the things we desire most. The thriving career, lucrative contract, flourishing friendships, loving relationships, and even a bank account of significance...all can be elusive to us because of the blocks in our lives. In order to truly live a fulfilling life of destiny, we absolutely must transcend certain beliefs and hab...