Maya Angelou

"I don't trust anyone who doesn't laugh."
— Maya Angelou

"Nothing can dim the light which shines from within."
— Maya Angelou

Have you ever been so inspired by someone? Touched deep in your heart? Someone who heals your soul? One of those very few people for me is MAYA ANGELOU, singer, actress, teacher, author. I was introduced to her though the Oprah show. Thank goodness for that day. I've read her poetry and a few of her books. I try to watch her on TV each time she's on. I love to hear her speak. I love to hear her recite her poems. She is so smart. So spiritual. I am comforted just by looking at her and listening to her. I often cry because she effects me so deeply. I told my friend the other day that I just want to crawl into her lap and stay there. Be comforted, sung to, recited to and maybe even nap. I marvel at her and how she makes me feel. It amazes me even. It's so strange to have another human being whom I've never met have this effect on me. She is profound. She has so much to share. She is a life teacher. If you don't know who she is or have never read anything she has created or listened to her speak, please do so. Take a minute for yourself. Take her in. I hope she will have the same impression on you.

"Be present in all things and thankful for all things"
— Maya Angelou

"You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. "
— Maya Angelou