RIP Maya Angelou

"Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances"

For a woman who's words pretty much shaped my entire teenage years, I felt like it would be appropriate to give you guys some of my own. Don't judge me because I am EXTREMELY rusty, but its from the heart.

Lady, don't ever drop your crown.

When people challenge your motives or mock your efforts, never put your head down to weep.

Face the sun with your tears and push forward.

The world teaches us to hate what we are, and we allow it without even being aware.

Beware.

Everything that is portrayed in the media is not real. 

There are self respecting women left who believe in loving themselves like God loves them.

Sister, don't follow the masses, for where they're going they don't even know. 

Listen to your inner voice, do what makes you happy and what makes you feel like the Queen you are.

You deserve that title. 

You were born with that title.

Act the part.

~Keish~

Today we lost an iconic woman, a classic woman, a delightful woman, a joyful woman. I have never heard her speak in person (she was coming to KC in August I believe) but just reading her books, her poems, or seeing a quote or two slide across Pinterest made me feel like she was my own personal life coach. RIP May Angelou, you are royalty.