"if they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair."
-Shirley Chisholm
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment... take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
In 1968 Shirley Chisholm made history as the first black woman elected to Congress. "Unbought and unbossed" Chisholm challenged the status quo and later became the first woman to seek a major party's presidential nomination and sparked inspiration for minorities and women to pursue inclusion in public service when she declared, "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair."*
If your name appeared in a history book, what would your like to be known for?
... think about that for a moment... what legacy are you leaving behind...?
I challenge you today to approach whatever life throws at you with responsibility. Ask yourself:
How, if at all, did I create what is facing me?
What actions of mine have created what now faces me?
What do I get out of this?
What can I now do to create the outcome I desire?
It starts with you! No one can do everything. However, we all can agree that everyone can do something.
Change is not easy but history has proven it is NOT impossible. Some questions to spark your thinking process:
What is the one thing you would most like to change about the world?
What is one thing you would most like to change about this country?
What is one thing you would like to change about the state you live in?
What is something thing you would like to change about your city/town?
What is something you would like to improve in your neighborhood?
What are you doing to improve your work environment?
What's your plan?
How are you showing up?
Where will you bring your folding chair?
Make this a Meaningful Monday! Be intentional... get involved... encourage others to do the same... watch what happens.
#meaningfulmonday, #responsibility, #standup, #speakup, #change, #leadbyexample, #learnandgrow, #itstartswithyou, #justdoit, #levelup,#VOTE, #youmatter, #payattention, #staywoke, #letsgo
You got this!
Coach Tavia
*Related Article: Making Room At The Table
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