I am that girl veiled in a woman’s overall. I still eat the damn chocolate after 10 pm. I dance, I sing, I make silly jokes, and I act crazy most of the time. I drive with my window down, I talk to the strangers, I engage in conversation with the elderly, I help children at the bus stop, I smile at everyone.
It takes thought to take a step away from the advice and opinions around you, but I would say it’s worth it to take the time to be quiet for a moment and listen to your own heart.
Mental health has always been looked upon with a negative connotation within the ethnic population. The term mental health brings with it a certain amount of fear of the unknown.
We are all created with a void placed within us. It’s left up to us what we find to fill that void.
When I first became aware of whom I was becoming, I constantly pushed myself to be better than the person I was supposed to be statistically. Things that enabled me, such as my ability to be a persistent optimist, was foreshadowed by the pain I carried around for years. There was a constant battle between her and I; and the woman I was trying my hardest to get away from was winning. It seemed like no matter how much I fought, I was constantly reminded of her. I soon came to realize that without her, there was no me. It all began somewhere. So here is where I will start.
Wisdom
[ˈwiz-dum]
(Noun) The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement; the quality of being wise.
No Ceilings, No Limits By Valerie Martinelli
Above all beautiful things, Lydia Jackson has been selected as the first #BelieveInOurQueens Young Queen of The Week!
Compassion
[kuh m-pash-un]
(Noun) Sympathetic pity and concern for sufferings or misfortunes of others.
The children are our future… to no more unsolicited butts.
