The quote “Life is a balance between holding out and letting go” is one of my favorite quotes by Rumi because it is so on point. When I think about how things got so out of wack so quickly and put it against this quote, I see that’s exactly what I’ve been doing wrong. Fighting for my life, holding on to the way that I thought was right. We sometime…

Captain America: Brave New World – A Hero’s Journey Against All OddsJournal Prompt: What are three things I can do this week to take care of myself?Captain America: Brave New World starting with Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford was released in theaters on February 14th. Now, I admit that I did not have high hopes for this movie based on a couple of…

Harlem The Final Season: It comes to an end on PrimeJournal Prompt: How does my body feel today, and what does it need from me?I just finished the last season of Harlem and I am sad. I am sad because it was so good and now it has come to an end. Harlem was giving Sex and the City Harlem edition. I have said it before. Quinn played by Grace Byers is…

Rest is Resistance Part 2: Tenet 1 Rest is Resistance It has been a while since I did Part 1 of Rest is Resistance and it is appropriate that I hop into it now because as things are happening around me, I need to remind myself that we are resting. I need to rest and focus on me and doing me and growing me and enjoying me. If there was ever a time t…

The Wolfman 2025 Movie ReviewThe Wolfman starring, Julia Garner and Christopher Abbott has been out for a couple of weeks now. Released in the US on July 17th, it had a lackluster box office opening weekend of just a little over 10 million. Currently, it is sitting at around 28 million with a mid-performance on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb. The movie f…

The Wind Down Entertainment Rewind 4 What are you doing to manage your stress? Remember to create and cultivate your safe space. Top 10 Box Office for the weekend Tonight’s Conversation and Kita Rose Derrick Jackson on repeat. But why are ya’ll still listening to him? Harlem is Back! Hillmon TikTok University. How did I get enrolled? Bruno Mars get…

One of Them Days Movie Review One of Them Days premiered at number two at the box office with Mufasa: The Lion King rising to the top again after being dethroned by Den of Thieves: Pantera the previous weekend. One of Them Days starring Keke Plamer and SZA is produced by Issa Rae, the mastermind behind HBO’s hit Insecure. The film follows the two b…

Mufasa: The Lion King Sound TrackSo by now, you know how much I adore Mufasa: The Lion King. It is leaps and bounds better than the live-action version of The Lion King. However, that soundtrack though! It is composed by none other than Lin-Manuel Miranda and that might make me biased because of how much I love the music for Hamilton and Encanto. M…

The Wine Down Entertainment Rewind 3California FiresProtect your safe spaceSquid Games 2Chloe Baily and Burna BoyMegan MarkleMegan Thee StallionMegan GoodeAaron PierreMufasaWickedDon LemonJamie FoxxShort Drama'sAllison HolkerBlake Lively, Ryan Reynold, and Justine BaldoniBy LiteVi LLC

Mufasa: The Lion King- A Majestic Prequel Worth Roaring About Subscribe, like, share. Available on most streaming platforms. Mufasa: The Lion King tells the story of a young Mufasa’s journey to become the Lion King. Along the way, the audience learns how Scar became Scar and how the two brothers came to have a falling out. Before I get into the spo…

Exploring Looper’s Ultimate Sci-fi Countdown: A Dive into the Top 107 Best Sci-Fi Movies Part 2 My first look into Looper’s list was last June 2024. Obviously, I should have looked at the rest of the list to create a part 2 review long ago but here we are. Over six months later, they have updated from 98 to 107 which is understandable since new mov…

Curiosity Unleashed: Why Wonder, Not Doubt, Fuels True Knowledge Wonder rather than doubt is the root of all knowledge. To wonder is to be curious but also to be in awe. I think we can sit back and be in awe of things and admire them and appreciate them while still maintaining a sense of self. Having states of awe, I believe, inspires ingenuity and…

Christmas Day football game and Beyoncé Bowel performance inspired me Netflix to release a stand-alone special Blue Ivy Post Malone Netflix IT made sure there were no glitches Shaboozy What is happening 1.14.25 CMAs made her get up out her seat with this special: My House Black Bird: Tanner Adell, Brittany Spencer, Tierra Kennedy and Reyna Roberts …

Losing You: The Art of Letting Go and Finding Yourself Again Be forewarned. I sing on this podcast and it is bad but the song is so good. Tell me the truth boy am I losing you for good? We used to kiss all night but now there’s just no use. I don’t know how I fight it, clearly we are through. Tell me the truth, boy, am I losing you for good? In 201…

Ready to watch The Recruit Season 2 on January 30, 2025 The Recruit is an espionage drama series that follows the chaotic life of Owen Hendricks, and a headstrong lawyer who just started working for the CIA. Played by Noah Centineo, Owen is thrust into the deep end of international intrigue when he stumbles upon a threatening letter from Max Meladz…

Tackle Procrastination and Find More Time and Less Stress 10 Steps Acknowledge where you are and where you want to go (SMART goals) Break down into smaller steps Create accountability Set deadlines and reassess Access resources and ask for help Create a time management plan Reward yourself along the journey Engage in healthy mind, body, and soul ha…

Alex Cross Episode 4 Tid Bits A look into grieving the loss of a spouse, partner, or significant other Widows and widowers trigger warnings Everyone handles things their own way Family intervention Faking the funk Don't force your expectations on a grieving person Dating Top stressors Eight steps to healing after the death of your spouse or partner…

Meet Me Next Christmas Review and recapIt is that time for holiday movies and I am here for it. Netflix has so many that I do not even know where to begin but my first watch was Meet Me Next Christmas and I enjoyed it more than I expected. Meet Me Next Christmas stars Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, Kofi Siriboe, Kalen Allen and The Pentatonix. Fir…

I needed a moment so I wrote a couple of poems and recorded a podcast show because I just needed a moment to be. Adjust Breathe in know that it is your time to feel what you need to feel, your time to have a moment Wanda Toby @Litevi I Need a Moment Ya’ll gonna give me a moment A moment to feel what I feel To sit in this pocket of disappointment To…

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A new research study examines the link between physical activity, sleep, and brain connections. Let's review and talk about it. Podcast Highlights: Physical activity, sleep, and brain connection Heart rate variability (HRV) and you What does HRV say about your ability to handle stress Boost Activity Levels Improve Sleep Quality Resource Article Dai…

Let's catch up Halle Bailey and DDG break up Janice Combs breaks her silence Kim Porter's Lost Words removed Kevin Hunter: Desperate Ermalinda Paloma: Killer Mastermind Box Office disappointment: Joker 2By LiteVi LLC

Podcast Highlights What does it mean to recalibrate expectations?The link between high expectations and stressWell-being benefits of recalibrating expectations Practical ways to recalibrate expectationsBy LiteVi LLC

Stress and Procrastination: Act Now Podcast Highlights The answer is: You must act now Stress and Procrastination Featured Article: Why You Put Things Off Until the Last Minute Money is a good motivator What is procrastination My emergency room patient Why do we procrastinate Kids, teens, and procrastination Instilling healthy habits Angelica is th…

Reveal Your Thoughts: Part 2What are you feeling today?Reveal your thoughts to a trusted confident! Mighty you are Allow yourself to be seen not as you wish but as you honestly are not wounded yet vulnerable mighty In your sincerity a burgeoning healing takes root and grows like a mighty oak tree- Wanda TobyIn my research on stress management and w…

Let's recap Cardi B and Offset break up NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty Diddy lawsuits are piling up Kanye West announces new album Did Beyonce really lose 4 million followers on IG? Dancing with the Stars boots Anna Deley and she has a lot to say about it Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval Netflix comedy special Who landed on top at the bo…

Shocking: Supermodel Warns Against Ozempic—Here’s Why! Let's discuss our obsession with weight loss and the lengths we will go to to lose a few pounds. Featured articles: Kate Moss' sister issues warning after Ozempic overdose: 'Worst decision I ever made' 1 in 4 adults would consider using weight loss drugs without prescription: Study…

The DeliveranceThe Deliverance playing on Netflix and starring Glenn close as Ebony's mom, Alberta, Andra Day as Ebony, Caleb McLaughlin as her son, Demi Singleton as her daughter, Monique as Cynthia who was the social worker, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Tasha Smith which I always love seeing in a cameo role. It is a horror suspense story that basic…

Sean Combs was arrested and as of Tuesday, his request for bail arrangement have been denied. 03:00 Making The Band 05:40 Cassie Ventura left and filed a lawsuit 07:00 Drama of his own making 09:10 Self-preservation mode 11:00 Recent Diddy headlines 21:00 Yahoo Article "Sean 'Diddy Combs' denied bail; Indictment alleged 'freak offs,' guns, arson an…

Affirmation: I am the author of my story Let's talk about Shannon Sharp, Sean (Diddy, Puffy, Puff Daddy, Love) Combs, and the case for resilience, including the four core components of resilience: connection, wellness, healthy thinking, and meaning. Building Your ResistanceBy LiteVi LLC

Reveal Your Thoughts: Part 1 What are you feeling today? Reveal your thoughts to a trusted confident! In my research on stress management and wellness, I have found that the basics of the basics is knowing oneself. Knowing who you are, knowing what your values are, and knowing how you react to things allows a person to better prepare for life’s ups…

Let me tell you how not even ten minutes into this movie, I was ticked all the way off. Because who the hell are these evil, small-town, backward-ass police officers to manhandle and malign this man, Terry Richmond, who was simply riding his bike while being black! Rebel Ridge takes place in a small town, you know the Jason Aldean type small town, …

Do you really store stress in your body? This Times' article takes a deeper look into the idea that we store stress in our bodies and there is nothing we can do about dealing with it. Read the full articleBy LiteVi LLC

Listen! Listen, listen, listen to me! Go see this movie. I realize I am late on seeing Alien: Romulus as it came out in theaters two weeks ago, but I have arrived. I was on the edge of my seat for most of this film. They went with a younger crew this time, portraying a group of green young adults who were just in search of a better life. There was …

What are you feeling today? Cast your net wider! Sometimes we may be limiting ourselves whether it be physically or mentally. Sometimes we need to let those things go that keep us bound. Break free from those barriers and cast your net wider but what does that really mean? Reach out more than you thought you could. Open yourself more than is comfor…

Belle is now available to stream for free with commercials on YouTube movies. It stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Belle and a great supporting cast. This came out some years ago but I did not catch it at the time. Glad I was able to watch this time around. 01:05 Journal prompt: Self-love Affirmations 02:28 Movie review 06:20 Zong trials 08:00 Movie Rating …

Book review and deep dive in Tricia Heresy's book Rest is Resistance.By LiteVi LLC

This is not a movie review of It Ends with Us. It is a look into the behind-the-scenes drama and why we sometimes must be careful of what we choose to watch. 01:57 Journal prompt: The Unexpected 04:49 Healthy escapism 07:20 Colleen Hoover for the money 08:15 Justine Baldoni 09:20 The Drama 11:54 Bridgerton 18:45 Triggered…

Deadpool & Wolverine’s USA release has held the number one spot for the past two weeks. It also has the record of being the highest-grossing R-rated movie opening. I contributed to that by taking myself to the movies to check it out. The critics love it apparently. Rotten Tomatoes has it at 79% and IMDb at 8.1. Google Reviews has it at 4.5/5. Did I…

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Looper released a list of the top 98 sci-fi movies of all time and we need to discuss. First of all, how many of these movies have you seen? So far out of 28, I have seen 11 of them. So maybe my sci-fi card is safe. This is Part 1: 98-70 of the list. 3:44 Stress management tip: benefits of reading 4:44 Looper article 5:33 98-96 Zardoz, Nausicaä of …

In this show: Wrath of Man-inspired journal prompts 1. When have you trusted someone that you should not have? What did you learn from it? How has it shaped your life? 2. Write about a time you made a decision that you regretted. What did you learn from the situation? Do you still apply those learned lessons? Rest is Resistance 5:15Short Dramas 6:1…

Sometimes we can get in our own way even with the best of intentions. I have been getting in my own way. Why haven't I posted for over 4 months? How can we reset? Let's dig into some of the highlights from Dr. Kim D'Eramo's video Stop "Working On Yourself" I am ready to get back into the groove of things. Are you?…

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Finding Me by Viola Davis was published back in April of 2022. It is so rich and full of life lessons that I have to review in two parts. The book is phenomenal or maybe, I found Viola Davis to be phenomenal either way Find Me: A Memoir was a treat. I do not know why it took me so long to read it. That is a lie. I don’t usually read autobiographies…

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The Book of Clarence Movie Review I was not ready for The Book of Clarence. I was not sure what to expect because I did not get much from the previews besides Clarence being a fake Jesus.By LiteVi LLC

Give yourself the space to do nothing and have some mental downtime.By LiteVi LLC