Tag: value
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Money doesn’t heal
It’s not too often I let others in on any difficulties or hardships I’m facing. One, I don’t want/need the pity, two, I certainly don’t want the judgement, and three, they think money is (always) the answer. Well, I’ve got news for you, it’s NOT! Do you want to know what else? Money does NOT…
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Not talking for nothing
I was always the concerned one, whether it be about my physical attributes, weight, or someone’s opinion of me. It made no difference how minute it was, because I was sure to make a mountain out of a molehill. The constant attacks, belittlement, and unsolicited comments were unwarranted, and definitely something I could’ve done without.…
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Don’t Accept That
I dream like everyone else, and like others, I want my dreams to come true. Around the summer or fall of 2020, I applied for several business loans, because I wanted to successfully start my café and lounge, but I was unsuccessful in acquiring the funds. After some time of crying and questioning why, I…
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Customized
When I’d look at certain people, I used to covet the things they had. Whether it be their “picture perfect” marriage, kids, or “fancy” lifestyle, I wanted it. However, no matter how much I wanted it, I couldn’t have what was theirs. Even if it were given to me, it’d never fit, because it wasn’t…
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The Refinery
A few weeks ago, I was binge watching sermons and wig reviews on YouTube, when a suggested video was waiting in the queue for me to view next. “How to make an engagement ring” was its title, yet I was trying to figure out what did that have to do with wigs and the word…
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No regards for value
Have you found yourself saying, “I’m always there for others, but never are they there for me”? Why do you suppose that is? Do you think it’s because they don’t know how to show up, or they feel they don’t have to? Perhaps, they feel they don’t have to do anything, because you’ve always done…
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Who are you?
You’re a liar, thief, cheat, and so much more, I honestly don’t know where to begin Since I don’t have anything nice to say about you, I’m no longer going to play pretend Sometimes, I wish you were more like her, because she’s so successful and incredibly smart You’re a failure and have nothing going…
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More than you’ll ever know
When I look back on my awards, degrees and times of recognition, I say, “Wow! You did that! I’m so proud of you”. Today, I understand the value of all those accolades, because I didn’t see it then. To be honest, I didn’t look at them as accomplishments, but merely something I “had to do”.…
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Worthy
On Sunday, February 09, 2020, I was awarded the Coretta Scott King Legacy Award, for my Community Service, Human Rights, and Social Justice efforts. As I should have been overjoyed with excitement, I really couldn’t be, because I was too busy questioning God, “Why me”? When my sisters recognized me at our family reunion last…
Notes by La'Rue 