Favorite Quotes

“If growing up is painful for the Southern Black girl, being aware of her displacement is the rust on the razor that threatens the throat. It is an unnecessary insult.”

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”

"...I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you; we are in charge of our attitudes."

“There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me, that is the true essence of beauty.”

“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”

Friday, February 26, 2016

Celebrate Others

Divorcing? Celebrate other's marriages.

Jobless? Celebrate other's promotions.

Sad? Celebrate other's happiness.

Broke? Celebrate other's wealth.

Childless? Celebrate other's children.

Unmotivated? Celebrate other's determination.

Sick? Celebrate other's health?

Lost? Celebrate other's purposes.

I am learning that I can be GENUINELY HAPPY for others WHILE working through my own negative experiences and/or feelings. I've found it to be a beautifully rewarding thing. It is minimizes selfishness. It blots out comparisons. And, it helps me to stay focused on where I'm headed not where I've been or where I am currently.

I refuse to avoid or disconnect from people because they are experiencing growth in an area where I am having a drought. And, I will not feel embarrassed or mimimized about where I am in my journey.

We should actually surround ourselves with people who are_____, have done _____, obtained _____, accomplished _____, have _____, etc. (The blanks are different for all of us.)

Follow them on social media. Meet up with them.
Ask them questions. Take their sound advice.
Be encouraged by their accomplishments.
Celebrate the goodness in their lives.

There are people out here who have been grinding hard and consistently to realize the vision they have for themselves and their lives. There are people who are making good choices and sacrificing while thinking about their long term objectives; people who have been praying, fasting, seeking God to see their promises fulfilled. There are people have went through some major hell and overcame defiant obstacles to get to where they are.

How can you hate on that?
Why would you want to?

Check yourself, humble yourself, and celebrate someone.