Unnecessary Insults: Renaissance

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.”

Monday, January 9, 2023

Renaissance

There is a lot on my mind and heart tonight. I wrote much of it down. Although I am not ready that share yet, I do want to share these lyrics.

Lately I play one album over and over.

Beyonce's Renaissance.

I'll admit; I am new to the Bey-Hive. Lemonade converted me. It was released around the time of my separation and divorce. Renaissance was released July 29, 2022 - a month or so after another major life event.

It is my rally cry and elixir. It clears mental space and shifts energy for me. I play Renaissance for renewal.

Tonight while on the treadmill I had a different, visceral reaction to Break My Soul. I began to cry. The lyrics moved me like worship music and books. I understood.

This is about release, rebirth, and revival.

I go around in circles and around in circles searching for love. I go up and down, get lost and found, searching for love. I am looking for something that lives inside me. Why am I looking for something that lives inside me?...I'm taking my new salvation, and I will build my own foundation.

I will release my wiggle.

I will release my anger.

I will release my mind.

I will release my job.

I will release the time.

I will release my trade.

I will release the stress.

I will release the love.

I will forget the rest...

You won't break my soul.

(~Beyonce)

(Post-workout - Feeling revived and stronger - The shirt was not picked on purpose, but the confirmation is clear.)