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, April 25, 2023

Necessary Lessons: Honesty

Over and over again, my father told me some version of, "No matter what you tell me or anybody else, keep it real with LeKechia." Focused on his delivery, I missed my lesson. He was right.

Honesty with self is paramount.

When you lie to self, you are in trouble. When you create from self-deception, you do build something dysfunctional. It breeds stagnation, confusion, and incongruency. 

I want to use my creative force in the direction of things that are true to/for me instead of inventing ways to fit into comfortable lies. I will step into my power by walking in my truth. The culture I want to build in my home, family, and relationships starts with keeping it real with LeKechia.