I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
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One Woman's Quest II 
Amazing courage and strength! Nice share, VJ!
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Thanks Eugi. Surely is amazing.
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Most welcome!
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Thank you for providing this moment to reflect on Rosa Parks’ courage to do what was right.
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Welcome Liz. I feel like Black History month is a good time for me to reflect and learn.
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I’ve learned the most from the events of this past year, sadly.
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Hopefully we all did!
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VJ, this is truly what courage looks like. Keith
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Agreed. Thanks Keith.
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Amen! 🙂 ❤
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I couldn’t agree more VJ. I have always been amazed by her courage and conviction, and inspired by the thought that one supposedly ‘simple’ act could spark huge change. I love what you said about praying for “the courage to step beyond the limitations of [our] own prejudices that [we] may become an empowering force.”
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Thanks Terri.
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