Regrettably, I did not go to church today. I stayed in bed, inhaled news, and toggled between anger and sadness all morning. It's not healthy or productive. Then I watched a video shared by @amandaseales. She continues to articulate the sentiments I need to hear. She said outrage cannot not be a perpetual state, and you have to go from rage to focus to strategy. (I'm paraphrasing.) Let's all get a firm "Don't ever try to come for my joy again" and maintain our joy, be productive, and show kindness this Sunday.
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.”