Learning...

 

"I have learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I have learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he or she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

I have learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you will miss them when they are gone from your life.

I have learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life." I have learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I have learned that you should not go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands, you need to be able to throw something back.

I have learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I have learned that even when I have pains, I do not have to be one. I have learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

I have learned that I still have a lot to learn."

Maya Angelou
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The Passionate and Powerful Pursuit...

"Pursue the things you love doing. 

And then do them so well that people can't take their eyes off you."

Maya Angelou

Powerful words. Passionate words.

Pursue these words.

Much Loves,

Angela.

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Ask...

 "Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it."

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Success...

"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, 

and liking how you do it."

Maya Angelou

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My Wish for You...

"My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness. Continue to allow humor to lighten the burden of your tender heart."

Maya Angelou

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To Thrive...

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive. 

And to do so with some passion, some compassion, 

some humor, and some style."

Maya Angelou

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One Smile...

"If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love. 

Don't be surly at home, then go out in the street 

and start grinning 'Good morning' at total strangers."

Maya Angelou

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Listen to Yourself...

"Listen to yourself. 

And in that quietude you might hear the voice of God."

Maya Angelou

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Phenomenal Woman... Maya Angelou.

Maya Angelou. 

Phenomenal Woman

"Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman

Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me."

Maya Angelou

Photograph: Maya walking along the beach, San Francisco, 1970
Photograph Credits: Copyright Bettman | Corbis

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Never Forget...

"I have learned that people will forget what you said, 

and people will forget what you did, 

but people will never forget how you made them feel."

Maya Angelou

Maya... Thank you for being the inspiration you are.

For being the greatness you are.

Rest in peace... Your light will always shine on.

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You are Amazing...

"If you are always trying to be normal, 

you will never know how amazing you can be."

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I Have Learned...

"I have learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

I have learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he or she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

I have learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you will miss them when they are gone from your life.

I have learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life." I have learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.

I have learned that you should not go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands, you need to be able to throw something back.

I have learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

I have learned that even when I have pains, I do not have to be one. I have learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

I have learned that I still have a lot to learn."

Maya Angelou
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For the Ladies...

"You are The Dutchess of everything today. 

You have every reason to strut. Do just that."

Maya Angelou

For all the Ladies out there, today.

Go on. Strut. You have every reason.

Much Loves,

Angela.

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When You Know...

"When you know better, you do better."

Maya Angelou

Saying those words, is liberating yourself.

Saying those words, is loving yourself.

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Life... And Living...

"I have learned that making a living 

is not the same thing as making a life."

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You've Got To Go Out...

"I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You have got to go out and kick ass."

Maya Angelou

Said as only the wonderful Maya Angelou could say it!

Let's do it... Let's do wonders out there!

Much Loves,

Angela.

PS. It must be said. Maya Angelous is one of my favourite authors and poets. Or better said, simply one of my favourite wise women that have inspired this world.

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This Day...

"This is a wonderful day. 

And I have never seen this one ever before."

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The Butterfly...

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, 

but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty."

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Longing for Home...

"I long, as does every human being, 

to be at home wherever I find myself."

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I Have Learned...

"I have learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I have learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he or she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I have learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you will miss them when they are gone from your life. I have learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life." I have learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I have learned that you should not go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands, you need to be able to throw something back. I have learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I have learned that even when I have pains, I do not have to be one. I have learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. I have learned that I still have a lot to learn."

Maya Angelou

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