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In the green room mirror before my book event last week, worrying about my looks (is my hair shaped right? are my legs too big to cross like this on stage?) and the event (who is in the audience? what do they want to hear?) I centered myself with my go-to prayer: ⁣⁣⁣“Help me to see what You see. And help them to see You.” Isn’t that the most that we can ask for? To see ourselves through the eyes of One who isn’t focused on our hair or our weight but instead on our heart? And for others to see not just our flesh and bones, not just our own flawed presentation and natural talent but instead the love and wisdom of God that is perfect and knows just what is needed in any room? ⁣⁣⁣So here’s the tip: Want to feel better about yourself AND also perform better? It’s simple. Look at your reflection & surrender it all. #youdeservethetruthThis week, help me remember that the Spirit that lives inside of me is stronger than every negative thing outside of me that tries to test, distract, reject or harm me. Nothing that stands against me and against what You put inside of me can win if I remember who and Whose I am. I am strong because You are strong. I am great because You are great. Remind me that I have a resource of peace, joy, love, bravery, discipline, character, freedom and power on the inside that “the world didn’t give and the world can’t take away”. Amen.I remember working on my book proposal in 2015 watching @luvvie share every detail of her publishing journey as she was taking the ride of her life w her bestselling book “I’m Judging You”. Last night was a full circle moment, as we shared the stage and talked about my baby “You Deserve the Truth”, and the process: what it feels like to share your work with the world, knowing your worth, making space for others in an industry that doesn’t quite know what to do with you, owning your voice and yes, your story. I’m grateful not just for Luvvie but for every woman, every sister, who is daring to chart her own path - and tell the truth about what it costs. We are each other’s inspiration and support. We create the space for more.In the natural hair life, there is a fine line between “crowning glory” and “yo mama don’t comb yo hair do she?”. I crossed that line this morning so I’m reminiscing on the better days. It was all good just a week ago...For a long time, my love for myself was conditional: on achievement, on living up to ideals, on realizing my potential. What looked like self-love was actually just a dogged belief in my capacity for greatness, an infatuation with a future me. How much time do we spend chasing what we can become as a way of undervaluing who we are in the present? How comfortable are we with loving - and even liking - ourselves in “as is” condition? It takes some practice. But trust me: It is worth the work to love yourself now. You, in your current, raw imperfect form, are worthy.To lessen suffering, to know the truth and to tell it, to raise the bar of humane expectation. To do the work of a world worthy of life. This is what our ancestor Toni believed that we are here for. Let us never forget. #tonimorrison (excerpt from “The Habit of Art”)Chicago people, I’m coming to see you!! Join me and the brilliant ball of energy that is @luvvie for an inspiring conversation about the power of story, finding truth and creating a new life next Tue. Doors open at 5:30 and seating is first come, first served. Link in bio! #youdeservethetruth #TBT A few weeks ago, talking to a room full of women creators at CBS about the power of story - and what happens when we turn over resources and platforms to the truth tellers: especially the girls, the young ones, the black and the brown ones, the powerful ones. They are the ones imagining limitless new worlds that will set us all free. One of my favorite parts of the #youdeservethetruth tour has been inspiring accomplished storytellers themselves to think differently about the role of narrative in changing lives and the world. So grateful. Thanks to @anasatroutman for inviting me to come support the next generation of storytellers with you & these giants of industry. #youdeservethetruth #shelectricityMay my life be as big as my hair. ✨This week, help me remember that I have been given the capacity to do what needs to be done and be who I need to be. As I face an endless barrage of messages screaming of lack and insufficiency, remind me that I am strong, capable and already in possession of every good thing. I thank You that through Your Spirit, there is nothing that I can’t do with what is already mine and just as You made me. Amen.May we all continue to do things that make it easier for others to breathe. For Eric. For his daughters. For us all.Over here being the boss of my own mind, my own spirit, and my own energy (reporting to God as my CEO). Despite growing up as a fiercely independent “bossy” girl and loving the culture that is finally celebrating us as strong, confident women in business, politics and everywhere else, I’ve learned that the leadership that matters most is the one that you exercise over your own self. Discipline, focus, integrity when no one is watching, spiritual maturity...That’s the kind of “girlboss” I strive to be.
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