Listen as the late Wangari Maathai tells the tale of a hummingbird who, despite its small size, tries its best to make a difference.
We may often think that we are insignificant or that we are not enough. It doesn't matter how small we may feel, we can make a difference. We still have in us the power to do the best that we can. Never stop trying to do your best.
Positive Affirmation: I will be a hummingbird. I will do the best that I can.
All days could use the beauty of poetry. Here is my selection for today by Nayyirah Waheed.
if you deserve
honey
mine will flow from my arms to yours
no effort, no asking.
but, if there is none
and
you feel wind instead.
know
that my spirit already
senses that
when you smell sweetness
you
begin harvesting blades in your hands.
-kindness is a form of intelligence
Be careful with the sweetest parts of you. Spread love and positive energy, yes, but remember that not everyone deserves your sweetness, your vulnerability, your honey. Remember that some people see you and will take advantage of your sweet and kind demeanor. You'll see that not everyone will treat you with the same kindness and you'll learn to stop showering them from the best your heart. Don't release all your positive energy into dangerous territory. It won't benefit anyone.
Summer brings a lot time for people to spend together and a few occasional lazy days when all you want to do is relax. My favorite ways to relax alone or with others is reading, binge watching tv shows, and watching my favorite movies. These are some of my favorite movies that are perfect for summer days or nights.
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Our Song
Our Song is a great coming of age film about 3 girls and their summer together. I first saw this It's actually one of my favorite movies. It's a great summer movie because it takes place during the summer. It's about young girls of color living in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. It's about friendships, relationships, growing up, living in an urban environment, and some of the issues that come with growing up with no money like healthcare issues and the struggles of the school system. The story just comes across so honest and real. It's a really good film!
One of the books I read last summer, On the Come Up, is based on the life of Anna Simpson who is one of the stars in the film. A great movie and a great book!
Real Women Have Curves
I first saw this movie back in middle school. This movie does a wonderful job at honestly portraying the relationships that women sometimes have with their bodies. It covers how our relationships with our bodies impact the relationships with the people in our lives. Also, between this movie and Gotta Kick it Up, I became a huge fan of America Ferrera.
Pitch Perfect
Pitch Perfect is such a cute and fun movie. It's a perfect summer movie, I think, because it has everything you need for one of those feel-good movies. There's a love story, friendship, competition, music, and plenty of jokes. I didn't expect to like this movie so much but it's really enjoyable and the soundtrack is incredible! This is a great movie to watch with a group of friends.
The Color Purple
This is just a movie that everyone should see. It's a classic. The book, written by Alice Walker, is also a classic that everyone should see. The Color Purple is a classic. It covers so many things! This movie brings up domestic violence, relationships, child abuse, self-esteem, racism, religion and so much more. I consider this movie to a staple of American culture. With it being such a phenomenal movie, there is an abundance of great scenes but this one below has to be my favorite.
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The following and cute movies for every age! A lot of these movies are cartoons. They're fun and they tend to bring back memories. These movies also have a lot of meaningful lessons and stories in them. Don't let the animation fool you! There are great stories about family, growth, friendships, and so much more!
Lilo and Stitch
The Lion King
(An Obvious Classic)
Despicable Me
Up
Horton Hears A Who
13 Going On 30
--- Love Stories :)
Love and Basketball
The Object of My Affection
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And this movie will just make you cry. I love movies that make me cry.
Tru Confessions
There are so many great movies that I love and would recommend but I don't want to go on forever. I hope you enjoy any movie days that you may get. Water, popcorn, and summer fruit are the perfect snacks for movie nights.
