BLOG — JACINTHA PAYNE

DISPLACED YET HOPEFUL

The world feels especially heavy right now. It’s uncertain, overwhelming, shocking and at the same time much of what I’ve watched play out is not surprising. I desire to recognize that everyone processes this heaviness and pain differently. I want to take the time to step away and reflect on my heart and motivation between keeping myself informed. I want to pause before I react, I want to listen, I want to silence unnecessary noise, I want to be someone that unites, I want to communicate with clarity, but most of all I want to stand for what is right…

RELATIONSHIPS, FAMILY, BUSINESS, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNEJanuary 13, 20212020, 2021, TOGETHER, REFLECTIONComment

A PAUSE FOR GRATITUDE - VOL. 05

In a world that can feel so hard, what are you grateful for? (A question we should be asking ourselves every day.) Today this is my list…

FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNENovember 24, 2020GRATEFUL, THANKFUL, LIST, GRATITUDE20Comment

LISTENING AND ENGAGING

I’ve spent the last two weeks listening and, when necessary, engaging others. I realize how little I truly understand the injustice the Black community receives continuously. I can't say enough how I want to be quick to listen and slow to speak. I want to learn from the people using their voice for change and share what I learn as much as I can…

FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNEJune 11, 2020BLACK LIVES MATTER, LISTEN, LEARN, ENGAGE, HOW I THINKComment

BUILDING A NEW HABIT

None of us really arrive at the person we want to be. But, we should always strive to make improvements and take purposed steps from who we are to who we would like to be. One of the best ways to do this is by creating habits. Habits are simply actions we repeat without having to think about them. To take this thought a step further, the actions we take with the time we have make up our lives. If I want to make improvements in my life, a good way to begin is by creating a new habit…

COMMUNICATION - RELATING TO OTHERS

Do you ever find yourself communicating something you feel is heartfelt and sincere, while at the same time, the look on your recipient's face tells you you're not connecting with them…

4 THINGS TO FOCUS ON DURING COVID-19

The feelings we’re feeling must move us to do something - to do things that are right and good when there is so much that’s wrong…

FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNEMarch 17, 2020VIRUS, FAMILY, KINDNESS, OTHERS, HAND WASHING, TEACHING, OPPORTUINITIES, THANKFUL, DOWNCAST, HEAVY, HARD, HOW I THINKComment

A WEEK OF CHANGE

In the middle of all of the craziness I don’t want to be marked by panic or fear. I want to be practicing gratitude and thanksgiving for all the things we have…

FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNEMarch 13, 2020SOCIAL DISTANCING, DONT PANIC, HOME, MEALS, TOGETHER, FAMILY, HOW I THINKComment

MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT

As 2019 comes to a close, Calvin and I have been thinking about what we will focus on in 2020…

A PAUSE FOR GRATITUDE - VOL. 04

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the kind of childhood that I want to provide for my boys. Some of this is wrapped up in wanting them to make great memories and provide a lot of the things I lacked as a kid…

FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, LITTLE ONES, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNEJuly 28, 2019FAMILY, THANKFULNESS, CHILDREN, PLANNING, BALANCE, GRATITUDE20, GRATITUDEComment

SHIFTING THE FOCUS OF COMPARISON

We want to feel honest and genuine with whatever we're putting out there. Here are three ways I've been able to actively avoided the slippery slope of comparison…

A PAUSE FOR GRATITUDE - VOL 03

As hard as these last two weeks have been, I ended up having everything I needed to get through them and so much more. I have so much to be thankful for and the provision from the Lord in my life was such a beautiful gift of grace. There has been so much loveliness and beauty mixed in all the crazy…

PRIORITIZING THE RIGHT THINGS

Spring is here and it looks like the thick fog of sickness and winter is beginning to lift. 2019 feels like it's been filled with constant illness, reassessing, and rescheduling - which makes it feel like we've been a lot less productive than we'd hoped we would be…

FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, LITTLE ONES, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNEApril 7, 2019PRODUCTIVITY, HOME, FAMILY, SICKNESS, ILLNESS, MISSION STATEMENT, BUSY, BALANCEComment

CHEERS TO GROWING IN WISDOM AS WE AGE

I’m so thankful for how much I’ve changed over the years. These past few months have caused me to re-evaluate how I focus my time, once again. The things I value. What I treasure. What I prioritize. What’s most important.

FAMILY, EXPLORE, RELATIONSHIPS, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNEMarch 16, 2019WISDOM, REFLECTION, THINK, POSITIVE THINKINGComment

A PAUSE FOR GRATITUDE - VOL. 02

Sitting in my cozy space that overlooks the front yard. Craving the springtime when I can plant little flowers around the tree outside my window. Reflecting on some personal thoughts from this week…

FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNEJanuary 27, 2019GRATEFUL, THANKFUL, THANKFULNESS, THOUGHTS, GRATITUDE20Comment

DETAILS: SEARCH FOR SOLUTIONS

Being a detail oriented person and someone who’s able to anticipate needs requires providing solutions to problems as they present themselves. If you’re going to be the kind of person who is known for providing solutions, it starts with having the right mindset…

A TIME TO REASSESS - CREATING A FAMILY MISSION STATEMENT

Life is fleeting and we want to make sure we focus on the right things at the right time. So much of life is also about whatever comes our way, but the hope is that having this foundation allows us to keep resetting…

DETAILS: LEAD WITH LEARNING

If you want to grow in your ability to anticipate needs you can start by learning. There are several ways we can learn for the purpose of growing our ability to anticipate needs. I’ve found the best place to start is with an attitude that desires to learn…

A PAUSE FOR GRATITUDE - VOL. 01

Taking a moment to pause and reflect on some of the ways I'm feeling so much gratitude for this season...

FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNEJuly 28, 2018GRATITUDE, THANKFULNESS, REFLECTION, THNX, TG18, PFG, GRATITUDE20Comment

KEEPING A HEALTHY AND BALANCED PERSPECTIVE

I’ve found myself deeply somber these last few days over the things going on in our country…

FAMILY, LITTLE ONES, RELATIONSHIPS, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNEJune 20, 2018HOW I THINK, BALANCED PERSPECTIVEComment

DETAILS: INITIATE RELATIONSHIPS

When I think about creating a culture of anticipating needs in my own life, I can't help but think of the importance of creating a good network of relationships…