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Ripped from their
land; stripped of their culture,
religion, name; beaten for rebelling and
blamed for their state of existence, the
descendants of many [nations] have a
right to feel broken. Being broken
does not mean you are unequipped.
There are enough pieces left for you to
grab onto, hold onto and paddle your way
to shore. Your life is the
piece that equips you to have a
goal. Your goal is the piece that
will equip you with confidence.
Your confidence is the piece that will
give you persistence. Your
persistence is the piece that will
ensure your success. There are
pieces from your parents, friends, even
foes. There are pieces of books,
songs and experience. More
important, there are the pieces that
well up from deep inside your being that
will guide you surely and safely.
Put them all together and hold on.
-- Iyanla Vanzant |
