It is important to understand that when others tell your story, from whatever perspective they hold, they may only highlight your falls. Don't lose any peace about it. You shine light on each and every ascent with your presence, resilience, determination, humility, growth, and character. Disparagement often contextualizes triumphs. When your past is made public and mistakes brought to everyone's attention, your progress is also on full display. When the depth of your fall is apparent the height of your victory can be fully appreciated.
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Those who look to God will shine; their faces are never ashamed. Chin up! Shine on. You are so much more than shortcomings. 🖤
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.”