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, October 5, 2021

I Trust You

I cannot decode Fear. He was there when I took leaps that were ultimately reckless, devastating falls. He was there when leaping gave way to soaring. He coursed my insides as I learned that leaps can be beautiful, life-affirming, and neccessary. Back again, Fear is neither threatening nor disarming, and I wonder if He is affirmation or warning.

 ...Though it doesn't really matter.

I have lost faith in Fear, and I no longer trust Intuition, Logic, or Peace. I am not fearless. It is not instinctual. It may never make sense. And, I experience doubt and confusion every step of the way. But...When I reach the ledge, nothing will stop me from leaping. Fear will be there; He will course my insides like only He can. And, I will know this is a reckless, devastating fall and beautiful and life-affirming and neccessary.

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