I believe in living. I believe in the spectrum of Beta days and Gamma people. I believe in sunshine. In windmills and waterfalls, tricycles and rocking chairs. And i believe that seeds grow into sprouts. And sprouts grow into trees. I believe in the magic of the hands. And in the wisdom of the eyes.Continue reading "Affirmation"
Quote: In a society built on institutionalized racism…
In any society built on institutionalized racism, race-mixing doesn't merely challenge the system as unjust, it reveals the system as unsustainable and incoherent. ~ Trevor Noah, Born a Crime
Any given day.
Today was a horrible day. Today I was reminded of how little I control I have in my day to day life. It was a small thing that knocked me off kilter. So small in fact that any other day it wouldn't have been noticed, but today it suffocated me and diminished me in waysContinue reading "Any given day."
Haters hate. Keep moving.
For a while, I struggled with the true view and value the closest or more constant people in my life have and project of me. Then I decided I am going to live my life out loud. I am no longer going to shield my thoughts, hopes and ambitions for my future and my life.
Book Review: BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates My rating: 2 of 5 stars I am not a fan of this book. I thought it was more contrived and pretentious than delivered from an authentic place. I read it over a year ago for a book club I host. For that reason I am sharingContinue reading "Book Review: BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME by Ta-Nehisi Coates"
Quote: The journey…
The journey to recognize your dream is almost as important as the dream itself.
Quote: …take a chance…
"Honey if you take a chance in life, sometimes good things happen; sometimes bad things happen. But if you don't take a chance, nothing happens." ~ Dorothy to Rose, Golden Girls S1E3
Poem: Trump Wants to Ban Me
by Nouri Sardar
Quote: Ease is a greater threat…
"Never give up. Without commitment, you'll never start. But more importantly, without consistency, you'll never finish. It's not easy. If it were easy, [....] there would be no Denzel Washington. Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship. So, keep moving. Keep growing. Keep learning. See ya at work!" ~ Denzel Washington, Acceptance SpeechContinue reading "Quote: Ease is a greater threat…"
Quote: Struggle is never ending…
"Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation." ~ Coretta Scott King
Harvest Life 