Unnecessary Insults: PCP

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.”

Saturday, September 16, 2023

PCP

So often my focus is on ERs:

BettER

HighER

HappiER

WealthiER

SimplER

FastER

PrettiER

SmartER

ThinnER

WisER

OldER

PoorER

HardER

LowER

NevER

It takes intention to remember my PCP:

Passion

Contentment

Purpose

The passions that fuel purpose; the contentment that leads to joy and peace are worthy of attention.

I am not anti-striving.

I should devote serious effort and energy to the people and pursuits important to me. Still, there is room to feel and show satisfaction with my possessions, status, and situation. There is room for contentment and gratitude.

Today I've done seemingly small things.

I attended a volleyball game to cheer for Autumn & The Lady Buffs; finally watched Elemental; ate a good homecooked meal made with love by a friend; took an enjoyable outdoor walk, and swung at the playground for the big kid I am at heart.

I spent time with two of my favorite people. We talked, laughed, listened to music, did at-home karaoke, ate a fire meal, and we loved on our MJ.

With The Aunties present, I did not have to worry about my son. Today, I was in contentment. This wasn't the plan. It's better than planned. 🖤