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.”

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Reactions

Please stop.
Take a deep breath.
Think of the pain
that can come from
your next steps. 
You're angry, but 
don't lose control.
Don't act in haste;
this is the time for slow.
The next few seconds 
can forever alter lives.
You make the choice.
Don't let reactions decide.
-LeKechia Lyshell

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