The Truth, Audris

Back in the day, I wore out this album and cassette. But this song in particular ran through my mind all night and this morning so much that I had to play it. Check it and let the lyrics bless your soul. #goodmusic #realrandb #theemotions #musicforthesoul https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzu7JzalZvA/?igshid=1pzkzds7bvtwy

Congratulations to my Little Wonder!! Woo-hoooZzzzzz https://www.instagram.com/p/BytKQ-RFERp/?igshid=ne7965gc3e6d

#speak The things I wish I could speak on, I cannot because it’s not the time. However, it is essential to know your identity and your position. Focus on those two things. That is the only way things will add up and make sense when you answer to God’s call for your life. Everything else, leave it up to the Lord. Just follow and believe. #faithtomovemountains #faith #trustinggod #peace #determineyourdestiny #spiritualgift #mustardseedfaith #tearsinmyeyes #yourshipwontsink https://www.instagram.com/p/ByefyL6F4wB/?igshid=1jd4hphs45ce7

Is my Bing app giving me a sign? I miss Chicago sooooooo much!! Especially around this time of the year when barbecue were jumping off the beach and a walk away, trips to the zoo—for free, events nonstop, communities working hard, community gardens, working and teaching at the nonprofit for underserved youth, and my girls!!!!!!!! But I love Philly too...my sons, my granddaughter, my parents, my siblings, and relatives, my homegirls and my homies, teaching, and I see countless opportunities to do work here and get my neighborhood a sustainable neighborhood to build on to the neighboring one. But my heart yearns for Chicago. I feel like my work isn’t done in both cities. This duality is something else... #chicago #philadelphia #ilovephilly #ilovechicago #sustainableliving #nogentrification #communitiesatwork @phillymayor @cityofphiladelphia @chicago https://www.instagram.com/p/Byge-6MFfBZ/?igshid=pa60me9u1pff

#truth Ouch! Band-aid, anyone? What else needs to be said? It’s circuital. Reaping from sowing. Output from input. I’m sure you know more phrases and get the point. Blessed day! #truthfultuesday #friendships #healthyrelationships #reciprocity #changeforthebetter #strongerrelationships #happiness #joy #reapwhatyousow https://www.instagram.com/p/ByAIC1CFcze/?igshid=ktno30hcmpmd

In my memoir, grapes to wine, I have dedicated an entire chapter to this verse. I tell the stories of my grandmothers and great-grandmother and how their spiritual connections to the Lord bound me to my spiritual connection to God. It was never about being religious with them; it was about being spiritually whole and being spiritually connected—to model faith and love. Apart from their love and their lives, I have no idea what woman I would be today. Let alone what kind of mother I would be. Apart from my Lord, I don’t know how I would’ve been able to face life and woman up. I will always be connected. Even if my branches look a bit low, I’m still connected. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx_iyhYlC-a/?igshid=1c5b0rsqogn0u

I was enjoying a leftover chicken wing until I realized that it is still clucking. Wth?? Clean your chicken and pluck those feathers, people!! #thismyfavoritepart #guessillbefryingchickenathomenow https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0gf3aFr_L/?igshid=spisuwierpzx

Wake up with this fire under you feet!!!!! @realghostfacekillah https://www.instagram.com/p/BxzTOuGlWHH/?igshid=1diyddyvzos6s

And like that!!!! @beatfreakbri https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxw4SqQlj9D/?igshid=12pm4o92yo22y

#wisdom It’s not easy to move forward when our hearts are broken, but when we start to move from that painful place and on to that rightful place, we will find ourselves flying higher than we’ve ever imagined. A new growth happens because a new life is birthed in us. Take your pretty ass wings and fly, Lovely Ones. Believe me, it’s worth it. #wisdomwednesday #wisdom #healing #newlife #loveandrelationships #heartbreak #movingon #movingforward #upwardandonward https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxw4EgllbEj/?igshid=q14zj2d0lrfn

However, life isn’t about mastering many things. I take pride in what I’ve gained and learned, but in the end it’s clutter on a résumé and exhausting to share. I am learning to master on what’s necessary: teaching and writing. Everything else is everything else, but still loaded with valuable lessons. You see, I’ve heard my calling yearrrrrrs ago. I avoided it like the Black Plague. I sought out to learn and gain other experiences until I found myself sitting under the glare of God, wondering when I was going to stop running around. I was born a writer and dancer and I developed into becoming a teacher of both for one purpose: to save our children. So, wherever you are, make sure it lines up with who you are. Stay in your lane and achieve what God has for you. Anything else is just clutter. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxsUKxflAHk/?igshid=mvwa90ea7ov1

Taking a break from writing https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxn0wczF-h_/?igshid=1k94ivb0cfz1i

Saturday’s hittin like... (me at the drop of every beat—and just as unapologetic) #getitgirl #dancingbaby #saturdayflow #alwaysdancing https://www.instagram.com/p/BxnBLyfFO-s/?igshid=kknmkl7zct2c

Two of my guilty pleasure jawns...no sense in frontin’ 🤷🏽‍♀️ https://www.instagram.com/thetruthaudris/p/BxSmJRVncmH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=35fseupu7c79

Speechless https://www.instagram.com/thetruthaudris/p/BxQVV-2HWNf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10p3uojxwj8d