A Purpose-filled Life | Tyra Garlington

Voices From the Future with Naomi and Asa Nero: Making More Than Music

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Frankly Speaking with Tyra G is determined to find and tell stories about individuals and organizations who shine light into the darkness of our current season of uncertainty and unrest. Meet and be inspired by Naomi and Asa Nero, two strong “Voices From the Future”, a generation also known as Generation Z. They describe their unplanned transitions forced by the pandemic through the lens of hope, wisdom, faith, and fun packaged in authenticity. They creatively co-produced this podcast, allowing me to be a relaxed consumer of their talent as a member of the audience. They unwrapped and performed a special……
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Frankly Speaking with Robyn McCoy about her new understanding of the past, the present, and the promise while going from wife to widow.

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

What happens when you have to be light in the darkness? “At night, the ocean can be a huge dark place. When riding the seas, you can never know for sure if the water will be calm or turbulent. You never know if you will drift off course or run aground. That is why there are lighthouses. When ships lose their way, they are guided by the lighthouse. When there is trouble or danger at sea, you can seek refuge by the lighthouse. During a storm, the lighthouse will always guide the ships safely to shore. Best of all, there……
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Moments of Mindfulness: Daddy, where are you?

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Did you look under PROTECTION, adjacent to PROVIDER, close to KEEPER OF THE REMOTE CONTROL, disguised as SANTA CLAUS, within YOUR HEART? However, sometimes Daddy can only be found in a WARM, LOVING, and SPECIAL MEMORY. He moves around a lot. He has a lot to do when he is about his work. He hurts when you hurt, finds joy in your laughter, and wishes you all the blessings you deserve. He will answer to Daddy, Poppo, Pops, Dad, Papa, and even “Bald Mommy”. Whoever plays the role and earns the title of a father in your life is a……
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Moments of Mindfulness: What About the Children?

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

You love, you marry, you have children. Mothers are children’s first teachers from the womb. Yet, at some point, parents realize that the multiple intelligences of their children need enhanced nurturing. Their minds and spirits need challenge and encouragement and outlets to creativity. The subtle byproducts of healthy educational systems are critical life skills to include confidence, embracing diversity, good communication, high ethical standards, honesty, teamwork, the ability to listen, authenticity, selflessness, understanding, and empowerment. Children are unlimited possibilities waiting to be born. And yet, we pay those we trust with their advancement approximately 20% less than similar professions.[1] Enter,……
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Moments of Mindfulness: Everybody has one, many of us are.

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Although motherhood related celebrations have existed for thousands of years, it was President Woodrow Wilson in 1914 who officially designated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day in the United States. Mother is our first intimate relationship, first friend, and teacher. She is created with special powers. She has eyes in the back of her head, can hear through walls, and can catch us before we fall. Her love is the launchpad for all kinds of promise. “Super-her-o” mother understands what her children do not say, makes a scraped knee better with a kiss, and gives hugs that last……
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Moments of Mindfulness: Be Encouraged!

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

I went to sleep one night and woke up to a different world. It’s been easy to maintain the ordered physical distance during my daily walks because my only companion is my reflection in the darkened windows of offices and shops. However, it’s been tough to watch the usually frisky neighborhood dogs walking their humans with gloomy, subdued steps. It’s like this mean old “invisible virus enemy” has stolen their spirits as it tries to take away our lives. But wait! This is a time where our memories can become useful weapons. Remember the fight of your life, the second……
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She Believes in Me: Encourage, Empower, Inspire with Founder Rene Gorman and Michelle Galliano

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Contrary to the belief that this is a male-dominated world, women provide the foundation of power, grace, wisdom, justice, creativity, and hope. Throughout history, the world has witnessed many great women of strength who managed to tap into their Everyday Power to leave an indelible mark on society. However, it is important that there is a transfer of empowerment to the next generations. Actress Audrey Hepburn said, “I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles.” The……
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Were it not for those who care with Dr. Ethel Canty Bothuel

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

This month we have been exploring the diversity found in the space called legacy; more specifically the legacy of caring and loving. We themed it “Were it not for Those Who Care and Who Have Cared”. Ever stop to think about those people? You know the ones… who especially encouraged you to keep on going when you had decided to stop; who gave when you couldn’t ask, who dried the track of your tears… and who said, “Yes you can!” They planted seeds for you to harvest immediately or later in your life. They have magical timing…some stay for a……
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Chocolates after midnight with Jaleh Moslehi and Tyra G

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Life is an ongoing process. It is not made up of one event. Every time it rains, it stops raining. Every time we get hurt, we heal. After darkness there is always light- we are reminded of this every morning, but still, we can forget, and instead choose to believe that the night will last forever. It won’t. Nothing lasts forever. I chose this month’s theme as Chocolates after Midnight, Midnight symbolizing the rain and chocolates symbolizing the rainbows in our lives. We are looking at ourselves and how we relate and respond to life’s seasons. Every week this month,……
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Sensitive Sountracks of Generation Z with Lucia Noto, Graham Skrtic, Veronica Jackson

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Our future is walking among us now. Those currently in high school will be overseeing our “aging-in-place” and other activities in the “December” of our lives. We need to connect with them, to know them, to respect who they are as the people they are. That is exactly what we are doing this month. All month we have heard from Millennials and Generation Z guests on what are hot topics to them. We continue this week with what we are calling Sensitive Soundtracks from Generation Z. Today you will be entertained, encouraged, and empowered by the gift of talent from……
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