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Who knew, who this little girl would one day become. Lord knows, I didn't and I'm still evolving.

Day Three- Understanding Silence

From a young child, I found joy just being in my room reading, writing or watching television. It was then, I learned the art of silence- when I could literally just tune the world out and silence the voices. The voices of fear and doubt. That voice that told me I wasn't pretty or good enough.

Somewhere this November Child lost her armor and sting over the first forty-nine years.
Allowing me to question my voice, doubting my place in the world. Not fully understanding, my voice and place does not diminish another; and learning to remove myself from those who hear my voice or believe my presence in this world is insignificant to their own.

I am at the point in my life, when I can say no one knows me, but God; because I am on a journey to learn and understand myself.

I am fully embracing:

*Silence is golden
*I am not responsible for the image you have created of me in your mind
*Be still

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Learning this lesson, embracing every aspect of this journey.