Author: Minimarie D. Hardy

Minimarie Doe Hardy is a versatile professional, with a strong background in writing, faith based facilitating through ministry and community outreach, speaking, and in education as a teacher. "Mini" is true to her southern roots in its culture, hospitality, and cuisine. She places great importance on family and community, and takes pleasure in hosting, cooking, and volunteering for various causes. Minimarie earned a B.A. in Mass Communication and an M.Ed. in Elementary Education.
Being Authentic, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

Releasing Emotional Baggage: Cleaning Your Inner Closet

Minimarie D. Hardy

Many of us after New Years or a little bit before the holiday start cleaning, rearranging, and organizing our homes. We do our best to clean everything from top to bottom. We don't want to have any unnecessary junk cluttering our lives for the future a head. There are two areas that seem to be… Continue reading Releasing Emotional Baggage: Cleaning Your Inner Closet

Spiritual Growth and Understanding

Life Comes At You Fast : Staying Steadfast In Your Faith

Minimarie D. Hardy

Life can come at us fast with various situations to adjust to within a short period of time. There are seasons in our lives where our faith will be tested to it's brink by the onset of unexpected challenges, circumstances, and what may appear at the time as chaos. Life may come at us fast… Continue reading Life Comes At You Fast : Staying Steadfast In Your Faith

Mom Motivation And Empowerment

Who’s The Coach “Rocky” In Your Life? : Movie Night Reflection

Minimarie D. Hardy

It was mother and son date night. I knew that my son would select going to the movies, but he specifically asked to watch the movie Creed II. It was a powerful movie starring actor Michael B. Jordan, and costars Sylvester Stallone the original "Rocky" in the film. Rocky, was famously known as a boxer… Continue reading Who’s The Coach “Rocky” In Your Life? : Movie Night Reflection

Journeys In Motherhood, The Little Things That Count

Less Can Mean More Than You Think To Your Children

Minimarie D. Hardy

I'm familiar with the phrase "Less is more",but I've noticed my children showing gratitude for the simplest gestures lately, and I needed that reference as a mom in not being so hard on myself sometimes. They're kids, so of course they'll have moments where because of lack of maturity they may take somethings for granted,… Continue reading Less Can Mean More Than You Think To Your Children

Mom Motivation And Empowerment

For The Times You Feel Unmotivated : Refocus, Realign, And Rechannel Your Energy

Minimarie D. Hardy

I wish I could tell you everyday I felt pumped, focused, and motivated, but I know I would be telling you a lie. There are not only days, but there will be periods in our lives where we feel less motivated in doing the things we once felt so committed in accomplishing. I've found ways… Continue reading For The Times You Feel Unmotivated : Refocus, Realign, And Rechannel Your Energy

Being Authentic, Friendship

What About Our Strong Friend?

Minimarie D. Hardy

The strong friend is the go to person when you need advice, prayer, a pick me up, and just being around their energy gives us a sense of comfort. We can subconsciously place our friends or loved ones into subcategories to best fit our needs based on our admiration. We view those friends as the… Continue reading What About Our Strong Friend?