Love is
a condition so powerful; it may be that which pulls the stars in the firmament.
It may be that which pushes and urges the blood in the veins. Courage: you have
to have courage to love somebody because you risk everything – everything.”
Maya Angelou
The sadness that filled my heart yesterday when I found
out about Dr. Maya Angelou’s passing, I cried so hard my colleagues thought I was
going to have a panic attack. I’m at a loss for words, I feel as though I have
lost a mother, a teacher, a confidant, a source of inspiration and a whole lot
more.
Mama Maya’s words saw me through some crippling moments of confusion, embarrassment and self-doubt, but they also propelled me forth into self-love, passion and the pursuit of happiness.
This is my word of thanks to God, for her life and her work. I may not have known her personally, but I am glad to have lived in the same time as her and I am glad I got to experience her sparkle.
Mama Maya’s words saw me through some crippling moments of confusion, embarrassment and self-doubt, but they also propelled me forth into self-love, passion and the pursuit of happiness.
This is my word of thanks to God, for her life and her work. I may not have known her personally, but I am glad to have lived in the same time as her and I am glad I got to experience her sparkle.
Rest in Peace Mama Maya, I still hope that one day our souls will collide.
