"The secret of life is to have no fear; it’s the only way to function."
– Stokely Carmichael
How do the words above resonate with you?
Good Day All,
Let's pause here and free our mind of distractions 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...
Reread the quote above.
Is fear holding you back?
...what do your fear...why... think about that for a moment...?
Stokley Carmichael was a prominent organizer in the civil rights movement in the United States and global Pan-African movement.
Born in Trinidad, Carmichael grew up in the United States and became an activist while attending Howard University. He developed the Black Power movement while leading the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), later serving as the "Honorary Prime Minister" of the Black Panther Party, then as leader of the All-African People's Revolutionary Party (A-APRP).
Carmichael was one of the original freedom riders and became a major voting rights activist in Mississippi and Alabama.
Stokley Carmichael become one of the most popular and controversial Black leaders in the 1960s. He was secretly identified and targeted by the FBI for personal destruction through it's COINTELPRO program and fled to Africa in 1968.
Carmichael reestablished himself in Ghana and for 30 years devoted much of his time to the All-African People's Revolutionary Party (A-APRP).
In 1998, at the age of 57, Stokley Carmichael died after a two year battle with prostate cancer.
I am sure we can agree that in Carmichael's 57 years, he did not let fear hold him back, from fighting for what he believed in.
What's your plan?
...you cant let fear win... what will you do..?
What are you passionate about that is worth fighting for?
...think about that for a moment...
If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?
...Huummm... think about that question... what are you waiting for...
If a doctor gave you five years to live, what would you try to accomplish?
Today's Challenge: Live life without regrets... start NOW!
Face your fears.
Follow your passion.
Dream big.
Encourage others to do the same.
Let's not waste anymore time.
Live life out loud! Let's be intentional and watch what happens.
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You got this!
Coach Tavia
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