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[Sunday Soul Food] Still I Rise

Feeling down? Unworthy? Not good enough? Today I invite you to let these words from the beloved Maya Angelou to soothe your soul and uplift your Spirit. It is my intention that, through these words,  you see yourself as the magnificent being that you are. <3

"Still I Rise"

Is it weird of me to be thinking about this poem by the incomparable Dr. Maya Angelou simply because I'm baking bread? I mean, one has nothing to do with the other. But here I am, listening to my bread machine finish the "rise" cycle, wondering why this poem came to mind. I listen as my beloved prince is watching one of his favorite DVDs which happens to be the entire collection of  School House Rock . I listen as he scripts some of the scenes.  His new thing is have the captions active, so he can read a long with the characters.  Not sure who taught him how to use a remote.  Guess he inherited that 'innate ability to figure stuff out' from me. {smile} His precious voice fills our home like a beautiful melody.  If not for the sound of the heater, his voice would be the only sound I'd hear. I am not in any rush for him to grow up.  Each day is appreciated and celebrated.  Today was a good day, and I am grateful. So, what's any of this have to do with Dr. ...