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, December 19, 2023

Awareness Is A Mother

I know my path to wholeness includes (1) loving and accepting me and all my parts (2) seeing myself as worthy (3) determining what I truly value and want instead of what I'm supposed to value and want, and (4) learning to live peacefully with self. 

I believe that when I am better in these areas, I can share my life and self with someone else in a committed, long-term capacity. Then it'll come from a place of desire, not desperation to prove anything to anyone or create any idea or ideal.

In the meantime, I have to be honest with myself about the capabilities, limitations, baggage, and gifts I bring to every interaction and relationship.

I also have to be honest about wanting a traditional family/life for my child versus actually wanting it for myself. 

Sheesh. Awareness is a mother. 
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