“I wonder what happens to a black girl who is too anxious to ever feel like magic. Can she still fly? Can she still be fly with wings that tremble? Can she forget the lifestyle of an ant. That feeling no matter what she does she is in danger of being crushed.” -Jae Nichelle
Ppl will admire your depth until it’s time to swim in it. They’ll praise your wisdom until it holds them accountable… love your light until it exposes their shadows.They’ll crave your energy until they realise it’s not free
a therapist said “waiting for someone to act correctly is a disrespect to yourself. you’re compromising your worth just because someone can’t fully afford it” and i just…whew
Today, I’m thinking of Dr. Amira Alasooli running to rescue an injured Palestinian man under the fire of israeli snipers. These are the women we celebrate today and every day. These are our heroes and role models. Happy International Women’s Day.
I found a prayer in Ruth 3:18
Lord, for matters concerning my life & destiny, let men & women whom you have chosen & touched to help me not rest until it's settled for my good and in my favor. And may I learn to wait patiently for how you work it out.🤍
someone at work said that a generation of kids growing up not reading books is a generation of kids not learning how to imagine what it's like to put themselves in someone else's shoes and understand how/why they feel what they do (empathy)
If you lack emotional intelligence we will never work out fr. I’m not teaching you how to apologize, how to take accountability, or how to treat me with respect. These are basic qualities you should already possess before entering a relationship.