The word of the month is SELF CONTROL. It is defined as the ability to regulate one’s emotions, thoughts and behaviors. It is that thing that determines if we eat one oreo cookie, or the whole bag.
For most of us self control does not come without putting some work into it. So lets focus.
Brown. Brilliant. Brawn. They lead movements. They strengthen people. They protect families. They make us smile with a look from their eyes or a smirk on their lips.
Sometimes the kindness is crazy out of this world. It doesn’t look like anything you have ever seen. It comes from and to people you don’t know. Sometimes it comes from people you have known a long time. Love it. Share it.
We are artists. We are scientists. We shape policy. We take care of family. We are amazing women who live rich lives and find worth were others see no value.
Sometimes it is most difficult to give kindness to the person you think least deserves it. This week I have been challenged in being kind to folks who have frustrated me. I have to dig deep to find it. So dig deep y’all.