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, March 10, 2026

The Anatomy of Finality

My energy will not hold you.
My body will not please you.
My mind will not sharpen you.
My time will not pass for you.
My empathy will not understand you.
My intelligence will not challenge you.
My humility will not chase you.
My comfort will not soothe you.
My grace will not soften for you.
My forgiveness will not repair this with you.
My wisdom will not elevate you.
My conversation will not stimulate you.
My prayers will not cover you.
My awareness will not extend to you.
My presence will not entertain you.
My love will not see the best in you.
Never.
Ever.
Again.
You exceeded my capacity and my generosity.
Finally.
Access is denied.
Finally.
In perpetuity,
This is finally done.
With self-respect,
LeKechia Lyshell