The world lost a beautiful spirit yesterday. Maya Angelou passed away at her home today. It makes me sad to know she is gone, but I am happy that her strength, character, and message will live on for decades to come. I hope that young women around the world will find empowerment in Maya's words [...]
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Grounding my soul…
Some days I just need a bit of Maya to ground my soul. By Maya, I mean Maya Angelou, a woman who speaks through the many layers of her soul with her words and poetry. I have shared some of Maya's poems before in The New Forty - on those days when Maya's rich voice [...]
Still I Rise…
Have you ever heard Maya Angelou read one of her poems aloud? I could listen to her read her poetry all day long. Her poetry is filled with hope and strength. She is a champion of the indomitable spirit that lives on in the face of challenges and defeats. One of my favorite poems by Maya is [...]
Phenomenal woman, that’s me.
Today I am reflective about the power that living fully within one's spirit feels like and I am reminded of Maya Angelou's poem, Phenomenal Woman. I love the confidence and the sense of self she portrays in that poem. Her power is unmistakable and unapologetic...her voice is steady, sure and knowing...she is phenomenal. I strive [...]
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