February 24, 2012
emelia
Twitter has become a place where I can express my thoughts and engage in the mind-expanding conversations that sometimes make the masses uncomfortable. I have come to enjoy the world of twitter chats that enables me to jump into these types of exchanges on a regular basis. There are so many informative chats that I [...]
February 24, 2012
emelia
131. Busy is often an excuse. You make time for what you consider important. 132. Who you are is not necessarily who you are being. Re-evaluate. 133. Use your intuition. Move forward and trust that the Universe will meet you on your divine path 134. In order to rise, you must break the gravitational [...]
February 24, 2012
emelia
126. You must believe in your infinite potential before you can express even a hint of it. 127. The past leaves scars to serve as reminders, not restraints. 128. Your heart is meant to feel so your actions aim to heal. 129. You are a magnet for what you think you deserve. 130. Treat [...]
February 24, 2012
emelia
121. You are wasting another day if your greatness remains within. It only exists for you to share. 122. Making your self a priority will give u perspective on all the rest. U must be at your best to give your best. 123. Divinity can only be expressed through you if you allow it. [...]
February 24, 2012
emelia
My favorite poet has to be Khalil Gibran. The wisdom woven throughout his words has always spoken to me on a spiritual level. In DC, a beautiful memorial for Gibran hides in plain sight along Embassy Row. A gorgeous autumn afternoon drew me to this place for quiet contemplation. As I walked towards the fountain, [...]
February 24, 2012
emelia
117. Going through life without purpose, is like driving without a steering wheel. How do you navigate? 118. Every experience has value. It is up to you to extract the lesson. 119. Greatness is within everybody. You must believe and give it permission to flourish. 120. Facing the truth transforms the energy of hiding [...]
February 24, 2012
emelia
112. Being defensive is a waste of energy. A strong character will speak for itself. 113. The sun is always above the clouds. Trust that difficulty will give way to better days. 114. Capability is a muscle that needs to be constantly stretched. Insufficient activity leads to atrophy. 115. What you see as impossible [...]
February 24, 2012
emelia
The Power of the Girl Effect I hear the stories of girls in the developing world. I cringe at the expectation of early marriage and forced childbearing of adolescents. I feel nauseated by the subjection of children to prostitution and exposure to AIDS. I feel deeply for the young girls who only wish to go [...]
February 24, 2012
emelia
Exercising on the Mall has become one of my favorite things to do in the nation’s capital. It’s mindboggling to think that I live “down the street” from a place that millions of people around the world long to visit. At times, I almost forget the enormity of the city’s image. But last Friday, [...]
February 24, 2012
emelia
107. Do not lose yourself in the confusion of others. Chaos is optional. 108. Mediocrity is inevitable if you always look to others for approval. Trust your own judgment. 109. Believe you are capable. Enough said. 110. Discomfort is a part of growth. If you can’t accept that, you will remain a shadow of [...]