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I am now focused on reinventing a "new me." In that spirit I wrote “Fairy Dust and Purple Moonbeams,” which is meant to be a metaphor for my life. Twinkle’s story is a story to which many can relate. Twinkle was encouraged to follow a distinctive path, while abandoning her dreams and the desires of her heart. However, I truly believe dreams do come true. FAIRY DUST AND PURPLE MOONBEAMS Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Twinkle, fondly known as Wink. Her momma gave her that name because of her brilliant, star-kissed eyes. A sparkle in her right eye and a glimmer in the left. Twinkle was a sugar and spice, itty-bitty thing, who spent lots of time alone. She loved paper dolls, pixie sticks, and all things in between. Her favorite pastime was playing with her coloring books, coloring as she pleased. Rarely staying inside the lines, Twinkle thought she made the images bigger. Making them come to life. Freeing them to leap off the page. But Twinkle was raised up to honor her elders and their wisdom of the world. “It wasn’t safe for a girl chile to take such risks,” they thought. “Whether colorin’ or livin’, it jus’ won’t do.” So in their way, bit by bit, they slanted her view of life. Closing the book on her childhood, she played it safe, as her kinfolk had advised. Making sure she had something to fall back on, Twinkle joined the regular work-a-day world. All the while, knowing she was meant for greater things. As time went on, she plodded along, eking out an unremarkable life. Trying to endure. Trying to survive. Trying to be happy. Before long, her job went kaput. She sold her worldly belongings and meandered from pillar to post. Soon enough, her eyes started to dim. They say, “the eyes are the window of the soul.” And Twinkle’s eyes saddened, as she lost the fire inside. One night as she was sleeping, tossing and turning in bed, her fairy godmother whispered in her ear, “fairy-dust-and-purple-moonbeams-help-me-grant-this-chile-her-life’s-dreams.” Let me tell you! Upon awakening, something had changed in our girl. She’d had an epiphany. And a pretty big one at that. “Wink, stretch outta yourself, girl. Time’s a wastin’.” Twinkle’s getting her own life now. Sometimes, taking baby steps, but always moving forward. She’s learning to become more of who she was meant to be. True color’s coming back to her dreams and light’s returning to her eyes. Having just exhaled, Twinkle’s now ready to seek her true path, dust off her dreams, and of course, need I say…live happily ever after. By Diedra G. Hicks
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The Phenomenal Women Group, Inc. is a partner in SISTERHOOD DAY at Madison Square Garden!!
This event is for all women across all organizations to come together, network, and share in the embodiment of Sisterhood.
Come join WNBA Legend Kym Hampton at a glorious day of female networking. Hear powerful words of wisdom and sisterly advice from the Executive Director of the Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now Inc. (FFAWN). Enjoy a spirited basketball game and cheer on the NY Liberty.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now. Inc (FFAWN). For more information about FFAWN, visit www.FFAWN.org.
EVENT DETAILS
When: Sunday, September 13, 2009
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM (Fab Networking Event)
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2 Penn Plaza
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Well here it is...ENJOY!
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Minister T.D. Jakes has some "real talk" for the men in our lives.
Stay Blessed Always,
Nikki
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I received tons of letters last month, asking me to do an article on light skinned vs dark skinned, and good hair vs bad hair. Please tell me if you I've covered everything. Also please give me your suggestions. I want to do my best in promoting self love.
Also, check out Yolanda Adams page as well.
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