Why is this such a hard concept for us to accept?? Why are people inclined to indirectly call people liars when they tell or show you who they are? Maya Angelou is famous for this particular quote: Plain and simple; if someone is telling you something about themselves, you owe it to them and yourself…
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Happy Birthday.
Whitney, I bet the world would be stunned if you told them you didn’t think you’d make it to this day. But you did. This year you found out, you were flawed like hell. You’re not that great of a person, and you can’t make things perfect. You can’t control anything except your actions and…
Toni Morrison- The Source of Self-Regard
Memory (the deliberate act of remembering) is a form of willed creation. It is not an effort to find out the way it really was–that is research. The point is to dwell on the way it appeared and why it appeared in that particular way. – Toni Morrison, The Source of Self-Regard
Let’s Be Different This Year.
So my birthday was on Sunday, and overall I cannot complain with how things went. I had some me time, bought myself a nice outfit, even decided to put myself together instead of sitting around in my sweats all day (my original plan). Throughout my day, I saw this post on Instagram, and it felt…
Essential Black Wisdom: Work, Artistry and Success
“It’s not the load that breaks you down. It’s the way you carry it. -Lena Horne
Essential Black Wisdom: Work, Artistry and Success
Quote of the Day: “Always know there is unlimited power in a developed mind and a disciplined spirit. If your mind can conceive it and your heart can believe it, you can achieve it.” -Jesse Jackson Essential Black Wisdom: Quotes of Inspiration and Strength
Morning Motivation
Sometimes I have to remind myself that I’m lit AF and don’t need anyone’s approval to be me. I told myself starting yesterday I would write an affirmation on a piece of paper each day and sit it in front of my laptop to look at all day. I’m hoping with constant positive reaffirmation, I…
Just a Few Gems I Keep Close.
There is no shame in needing. Sometimes, you have to cry for no reason to find peace. Sometimes, life is hard. Life hurts. And it can suck. But it gets better with time. Time truly does heal all things; let time consume your pain. You have to dig deep for happiness; it’s ok to admit…
Leave Enough Energy for Yourself.
just a little reminder. 🖤
#SundayQuote
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