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The Raw Truth: How to Stop Letting Your Mistakes Define Your Future
Michael Jordan missed more than 9,000 shots throughout his legendary basketball career. These failures didn't define him. They became his stepping stones to success. "Your mistakes don't define you" - we've all heard these powerful words and wondered about their origin. Oprah Winfrey shares this belief. "Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction," she says. Walt Disney's story tells a similar tale. He went bankrupt before building his empire. Each experience

Ra'Mone Marquis
1 day ago7 min read


Smiling Through The Cracks: Finding Hope and Joy When Life Breaks You Open
There’s a peculiar kind of strength that lives in people who keep smiling when their hearts are breaking. It’s not the strength born from brute force or unwavering certainty—it’s the quiet resilience of those who know what it means to lose, to hurt, and yet choose, day after day, to carry on. It’s a strength that isn’t loud or glamorous. It doesn’t parade itself for the world to see. Instead, it softens in the corners of your expression, hidden beneath a gentle smile, a polit

Ra'Mone Marquis
Jan 164 min read


Why Self-Compassion Feels Impossible (And How to Practice it Anyway)
Most people struggle to show themselves compassion during tough times. Many of us know we should be kinder to ourselves, yet we find it easier to show compassion to others. Research demonstrates that self-compassion helps reduce suffering during challenging periods. Studies of military personnel revealed that soldiers who practiced self-kindness experienced fewer symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). People going through divorce showed better recovery and managed

Ra'Mone Marquis
Nov 4, 20258 min read


The Hidden Truth About Mental Health Stigma in Black Faith Communities
The Black community's stigma around mental health creates huge barriers to care. Sadly, only one in three African Americans with mental...

Ra'Mone Marquis
Sep 17, 202511 min read


Breaking the Silence: A Special Episode of The QB Zone and the Story Behind “10 Days And A Curtain Call”
Every 11 minutes in America, someone dies by suicide. That’s over 49,000 lives lost last year alone. Behind each statistic is a person...

Ra'Mone Marquis
Sep 14, 20252 min read


When Friends Become Home
Chosen families redefine traditional concepts by highlighting relationships built on mutual love and shared experiences rather than...

Ra'Mone Marquis
Aug 11, 20258 min read


Echoes of Unhealing
In the hollow of my bones, a landscape of loss, Memories like shattered glass, cutting deep across The terrain of a life where safety was...

Ra'Mone Marquis
Mar 17, 20252 min read


From Fallen to Flourishing: Embracing Growth After a Fall from Grace
Everyone has felt their reputation, relationships, or standing suddenly crumble at some point. That gut-wrenching feeling hits hard when...

Ra'Mone Marquis
Dec 30, 20245 min read


Faith vs. Fear: Navigating Life’s Uncertainties
In the intricate tapestry of human experience, two powerful forces often find themselves at odds: faith and fear. These emotions,...

Ra'Mone Marquis
Dec 23, 20244 min read


Frenemies: The Church & Mental Health – Part 1
For me, the root of this subject matter runs deep. I am someone who has experienced years of mental health troubles through my...

Ra'Mone Marquis
May 21, 20245 min read


Honoring The Mamba & Disrupting Pain
I’m excited! I’m excited to not just share the new me that I’m connecting and becoming one with. I’m also excited to share parts of my...

Ra'Mone Marquis
Jan 12, 20243 min read


You Have The Key, So Unlock It!
“Stop saving yourself and give life your all. You’re not giving today all you got. You’re not all in and you’re not emptying yourself...

Ra'Mone Marquis
Sep 20, 20234 min read


Better…Peace…Joy…It’s Gonna Come!
Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future. ~Dr. Robert Schuller They say there’s a silver lining to every dark cloud. They say...

Ra'Mone Marquis
Aug 28, 20235 min read


GET YOUR FIRE BACK!!!!!!!
It happened and now it is done. It hurt you. You’re broken. You’re demotivated, angry, and in disbelief. Your trust was broken. Your...

Ra'Mone Marquis
Jan 9, 20234 min read


Confidence Is Key
Confidence can be a powerful word. Confidence is a concept that involves not just an emotion but an important facet in individual’s...

Ra'Mone Marquis
Nov 28, 20224 min read


Stress, Stress, Stress
Stress……where can I start??!!! Stress ain’t nothing but the devil. Yes, that can seem cliché. Just like all of you, stress wears me out....

Ra'Mone Marquis
Nov 22, 20227 min read


Me, Myself, and Faith
Everyone is on a road of difficulties and trials. We face these trials every day. Sometimes we work hard to resolve them. On the other...

Ra'Mone Marquis
Nov 7, 20227 min read


Inner You, Inner Who: Strength & Resilience
WE are stronger than WE think. WE are smarter than WE think. WE are better than WE think. WE are more deserving than WE think. If we look...

Ra'Mone Marquis
Dec 26, 20212 min read


I Don’t Know…….He’ll Provide
I don’t know about tomorrow’s pain I don’t know about tomorrow’s hurt I don’t know if my mind will go insane But I know my savior will...

Ra'Mone Marquis
Dec 10, 20212 min read


You Done Made It Through!
Pause…look at yourself…think…exhale! Let’s re-examine. Let’s try and look at it from a different perspective. The white flag is looking...

Ra'Mone Marquis
Nov 15, 20212 min read
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