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.”

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Back to Simplicity

In the last couple of months, I drank the kool-aid. Now, there is stuff in every corner of our space. It overwhelms me, and MJ ignores most of it. 

He is happiest on the floor, side-by-side. That baby boy digs his grown-up. It's mutual. We bond during our dances, storytimes, cuddles, and many little sweet moments. 

No aides are necessary. It didn't take the Lovevery play gym (though I really like it). Nothing about this journey is simple, and a Doona did not change that. (I really like it too.) 

I never wanted the culture of my home, family, or life to be about accumulation and acquisition. What I am learnING is that none of these things will make caring for a child less daunting. They will not make me everything that little boy needs and deserves. 

Frankly, being everything is beyond my ability. Everything involves a loving Creator and community. What I can and will do is to pour into, love, support, teach, cover, give, and provide.

What I will do is make sure our home and lives reflect our values. What I will do is stop looking out there for proof of life and external ways to show love. I will simply live and love and make sure MJ knows the joy and consistency of both.