Midlife Mocha

10/01/2026

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09/01/2026

February 7th

01/01/2026

Final Day of Kwanzaa - Day 7 - Imani (Faith)

Day 7 — Imani (ee-MAH-nee): Faith | To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.

01/01/2026

Kwanzaa Day 6

Day 6 — Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah): Creativity | To do always as much as we can, in the way we can…—so we leave our community more beautiful and beneficial

29/12/2025

Kwanzaa Day 4

Day 4 — Ujamaa (oo, JAH, mah, ah): Cooperative Economics | To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together.

28/12/2025

Kwanzaa | Day 3 | My Thoughts

Day 3 - Ujima (oo-JEE-mah): Collective Work & Responsibility | To build and maintain our community together and make our brother’s and sister’s problems our problems and to solve them together.

28/12/2025

Do you ever feel like you’re carrying the emotional weight for both you and your partner?
Sometimes we think that being together for a long time means we’re truly close, but real intimacy needs emotional maturity, not avoidance. If your partner shuts down during arguments, blames you for how they feel, or says your needs are “too much,” it doesn’t mean you’re not enough. It shows what they’re able to handle.
We start to heal when we understand that managing our emotions is something we can learn, not something we have to give up for others. A real partnership means both people share the work of love, curiosity, and responsibility.
Don’t make yourself smaller to fit into places or relationships that won’t change.
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“Forward is the movement, higher is the way.” ~Coach Monica Tucker

27/12/2025

Day 2 | Kujichagulia (koo-jee-chah-GOO-lee-yah): Self-Determination | “To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.”

26/12/2025

View my latest post on The Renaissance Dash

Family and community >>> Happy Kwanzaa!

17/11/2025

Today at 1:30 PM MST – Mocha’s View with Midlife Mocha
It’s not the episode I planned, but it’s one you don’t want to miss!
My business colleague and friend, Dr. Sam Morgan, joins me for a revealing conversation about his decision to run for office again, the arrest that highlights the court of public opinion, his business, and the party switch that has everyone talking.
He’s setting the record straight - answering the questions many have inquired about, and why he believes he is the best choice for County Commissioner Pct.4.
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Tune in today at 1:30 PM MST on Mocha’s View with Midlife Mocha: The Renaissance Dash on https://www.youtube.com/?sub_confirmation=1
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06/01/2025

Testify: "Don't Stay Silent"
"For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard." Acts 4:20. That statement in Acts is a reminder that staying silent is not an option when we've encountered the power of God's goodness. While the enemy gains strength in our silence, we are called to courageously proclaim the truth of Christ, share our stories, and testify to His . When we share, we overcome our fears and inspire others to see God's hand in their lives. Let us not keep the light of the gospel hidden, but let it shine for all to see.
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7 Daily Practices to Cultivate Boldness to Speak About the Lord:
1. Start Your Day in Prayer - Ask the Holy Spirit for courage and guidance to share God's love and truth with others. Pray specifically for opportunities to speak boldly.
2. Immerse Yourself in Scripture - Spend time daily in God's Word, internalizing His promises and truths so they naturally flow from your heart to your words.
3. Reflect on Your Testimony - Take time to recall and write down specific ways God has worked in your life. A grateful heart fuels a bold voice.
4. Practice Speaking About God - Share a small testimony or scripture with people you trust. This builds confidence and allows you to normalize speaking about your faith.
5. Live Authentically - Let your actions align with your words. A life that reflects Christ is a powerful testimony even before you say a word.
6. Surround Yourself with True Believers - Spend time in fellowship with others who encourage and challenge you to speak boldly about your faith.
7. Look for Open Doors - Be intentional about recognizing opportunities to share God's goodness—through a kind word, scripture, or testimony—in your daily interactions.
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Boldness is not the absence of fear but the willingness to step forward despite it. The enemy seeks to silence us, but through God's power, we can proclaim boldly, "I cannot stay silent about the things I have seen and heard." Let's live and speak in a way that glorifies Him daily.
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