So, I was just sitting at home, minding my own business when I heard Cynthia Erivo (the Star of the soon to be released film "HARRIET" in theaters this Friday) say,
"Your message is bigger than your circumstance".
I immediately jumped up, and grabbed my laptop, because I thought someone else may need to be reminded of that as well.
Each day, everyone of us young,old, black, white, tall, short, rich, not so rich, experience lonely, painful, challenges that we assume no-one could possibly understand. Remember those challenges when we are in so deep, prevent us from seeing that many before us have experienced the same or worse and survived.
It's possible!
Quite a few of us do not have the family situation we would like to have; some struggle with health issues; many struggle with employment and financial challenges; if you are a student, you may have issues meeting your academic goals; most if not all of us struggle with trying to move on from some type of loss that we have endured. I am here to tell you as a person that has been affected and deeply hurt by all of the above, I have survived, and am living proof that my message is way bigger than my circumstance.
We often make decisions, some good and some not so good, based on the emotions and perception of our circumstances. Each of us have a responsibility not only to our families and community but most importantly to ourselves, to make choices that will benefit us and help us become better people. Don't use your circumstance - not matter how dark and frustrating, as an excuse not to be the best version of yourself; instead try and see how you can use your journey and message to inspire and encourage others to be their best self as well.
Everyday, I CHOOSE to surround myself only with friends and family, that encourage me to share my best message; not my worst circumstance. So no matter what the universe throws our way, let's always strive to be an example to others.
We each have a message, a story, a purpose, and it is very important that we honor that even in the midst of our challenging circmstances.
Cynthia Erivo was also a cast member in the Broadway version of The Color Purple and she performed a song titled "I'm Here".
I thought the lyrics were so fitting for this Mindset Moment.
Please take a moment to listen, hopefully share this message & INSPIRE.
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