Author: Barbara St Fleur

  • Reconnecting to God: Visiting a new SDA Church in Puerto Rico

    I had the opportunity to attend a Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church in Puerto Rico during my visit with family, and it was truly fascinating to immerse myself in a different cultural setting. Although I initially sought out an English-speaking congregation, I found myself in a Caribbean-cultured church, where the familiar…

  • A chameleon

    In Florida sun, a tail unfolds a Haitian heart, In Stories, Molds Born amidst struggle, Poverty’s embrace Yet lessons learned, a unique Grace 10. Sibling strong first American Born, a responsibility claimed Yet perceptions widened, not just named for a young age, I took the reins, work journey embarked, breaking…

  • Impostor Syndrome: The Bane of My Exist

    Every three months, I experience the worst case of Impostor Syndrome. This time, however, it’s been different. I’ve been living with it for a couple of months straight, unable to diagnose myself. Let me set the scene. Since the start of 2024, I’ve struggled to create content. When I do…

  • September Reset | Recap August Goals

    I have official finished my first month working full time in a professional setting. I think it is a great time to talk about goals that I had for August. Well I have been working for three weeks official. I have a full-time position which means that I have to…

  • Embracing Authenticity: Navigating Impostor Syndrome

    As I navigate the journey of adulthood with its myriad challenges and milestones, one recurring obstacle stands out: Impostor Syndrome. Defined by persistent feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy despite evidence of competence, Impostor Syndrome can undermine our confidence and hinder personal growth. In this post, I explore how embracing authenticity…

  • Rebranding My Way: A New Look at Life and Creativity

    2024 marks the year I decided to rebrand—not just my business, but myself. If you want to see the full process, check out my website. This is the year of the rebrand. Rebranding is more than just updating a logo or refining a website—although I did spend countless hours on…

  • The Importance of Routines

    I’ve been following routines since high school, but when I look back, I realize it started much earlier. Technically, everyone has followed routines since they were kids. From waking up at a set time, brushing your teeth, and getting ready for school, our lives have always had a built-in structure…

  • Alleviating Stress

    Stress can kill productivity—it’s ironic, isn’t it? The overwhelming to-do list causing your stress often becomes the very thing that prevents you from completing tasks. This creates a vicious cycle that can feel impossible to break. When stress takes over, it doesn’t just sap your energy. It clouds your judgment,…

  • Is Financial Freedom or Passion-Driven Work More Important in Adulthood?

    The importance of financial stability in today’s world cannot be overstated. With the rising cost of living, almost every aspect of life—leisure, security, and even basic needs—requires money. While it’s ideal to have a job that aligns with one’s passion and generates a good income, the reality is that sometimes…

  • The Journey to Resilience: Creating My First Short Film of 2025

    In 2024, I made an ambitious plan: to create 100 short films in 2025. It felt like a bold yet exciting challenge—100 is such a solid, satisfying number. But when I divided it up, I realized the enormity of the task: nine films a month, or two to three videos…