by Safiya
Years ago, a girl who worked in my office announced one day that from now on she wanted to be known by a new name. I thought, how strange! It was very confusing and I never quite got used to it. Then a few years later I was given a new name.
The one thing that identifies us most specifically in this world is probably the thing we think the least about: our name.
What’s in a name, anyway? Continue reading
Just say “NO!” to the stories that shame you and crush your joy.
You know that voice in your head that tells you that you aren’t (fill in the blank): good enough, smart enough, cute enough… or just plain enough!?
The voice that tells you that your dreams will never come true, you’ll never meet your soul mate, you’ll never overcome that health challenge, never be able to find your ideal job, or make money doing what you love?
The voice of STOP! NO! DON’T! YOU SUCK! IT’S NOT SAFE! and WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?! Continue reading