There is so much, I can't do it justice. Suffice it to say, it's been a full month or so. So full... so full indeed.
I shall not, I shall not be moved
I shall not, I shall not be moved
Just like a tree that's standing by the water
I shall not be moved
The highlight of my last few weeks, by far, was having the amazing opportunity to see Maya Angelou speak. She is such an inspiring being. I literally had goosebumps for the entire hour or so that she spoke, and tears for most of it as well. Not tears of sadness, but those of immense admiration and overwhelm of so many feelings at once. To sit with someone who has experienced so much and overcome so much and has lived a life so rich... who can fold those experiences into such beautiful prose... well, I was moved. Every word she spoke that evening went strait to the center of my heart. Singing these words with this 82-year-old powerhouse of wisdom and compassion while the vibrations echoed off the walls shook me to my core. You could have pushed me over with a feather. And yet I sing....
I shall not, I shall not be moved
I shall not, I shall not be moved
Just like a tree that's standing by the water
I shall not be moved
Thank you, Maya Angelou, for sharing your genius, your strength and your love with the world. Just as you spoke of, you openly offer your talent, and what a gift it is. I am forever grateful. I will strive to remember that, always, someone is watching and learning, so be mindful of what I inadvertently teach. When I get, give. When I learn, teach. And never should we hide our gifts inside. For gifts, after all, are meant for giving....
I shall not, I shall not be moved
I shall not, I shall not be moved
Just like a tree that's standing by the water
I shall not be moved
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