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“you will drown if you do not have boundaries. they are not optional. this structure counts on your inability to say no. mean no. they take no from our first breath. go back and return it to your mouth. your heart. your light. – swim | women of color”
― Nayyirah Waheed, salt.

“Life in itself has no meaning. Life is an opportunity to create meaning.”
― Osho, Creativity: Unleashing the Forces Within

“knowing your worth can save your life. raising you on beauty alone you will be starved. you will be raw. you will be weak. an easy stomach. always in need of someone telling you how beautiful you are. –”
― Nayyirah Waheed, salt.

“7 Effective Ways to Make Others Feel Important

1. Use their name.
2. Express sincere gratitude.
3. Do more listening than talking.
4. Talk more about them than about you.
5. Be authentically interested.
6. Be sincere in your praise.
7. Show you care.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart: Inspirational Thoughts for Living Your Best Life