To mark the passing of great American poet Maya Angelou, I’d like to share with you my favorite quote from her. It has thrummed in my heart for years, inspired my pursuit of beauty in daily life, and helped me focus on what matters most and what is truly fulfilling.
“Surviving is important. Thriving is elegant.” ~Maya Angelou
Wise words from a lady filled with nourishing turns of phrase.
I hope that whatever you are facing that threatens your survival, you are able in fact to thrive. I hope you find ways to reassemble your broken pieces into something even more beautiful than before. Glean both gentle inspiration and bold strokes of electric genius, at just the right times.
Do you have a favorite quote or poem from Ms. Angelou? I’d love for you to share it here.
Sending much love from the Lazy W.
XOXOXO
Beautiful, just like she was! 🙂
Hi Christina!! Thanks so much for visiting. What is your favorite Maya Angelou poem or quote? xoxo
Love this! Thrive in the face of struggles. My goal.
Isn’t it so great, and simple? I love the invitation to enjoy life. It matters. You’re doing great!! Love you.
“When people show you who they are believe them”
Oh, excellent one. The best ones are so simple, almost chilling. Love this and love you too.
“Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud”
My favorite Maya Angelou quote is “When you know better you do better.”
Such a luminating soul…..
“People won’t remember what you say or what you do, but they will remember how you made them feel.”
Words to live by…RIP Maya
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”
This is my other fav!
“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.”
And this one!!! There are too many to pick one!!
We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.
The one that’s always stuck with me is “If someone shows you who they really are, believe them”. Even though I feel the push and pull in that quote, as an ever-changing Gemini myself. Love you, Marie.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. I’m having a hard time comprehending that she’s not here any more. She has always been here, you know?