Spiritual Awakening: A Tribute To Greatness – Maya Angelou
When the news came across my Facebook Feed that Maya Angelou had been called home to GOD today (5/28/2014) my heart sank as she was a pioneer, an icon, a leader, an action taker, and an inspiration. Her legacy will be one of hope, success, and change. Maya Angelou played a major role in my spiritual awakening as it was her writing and her presence on this earth that helped me to understand many of the spiritual philosophies and beliefs that I had been studying. Maya Angelou was courageous as she fought for what she believed in and as a result affected change. As we celebrate her life we ask ourselves what will our legacy be? We ask what will become our memorable anthem. How far will our spiritual awakening take us?
Maya Angelou was an award winner whose contributions to the world will live on in each of us. As we continue to find our inner divinity and share it with others we can learn from the many teachings of Maya Angelou. Maya Angelou answered her calling and embraced it and as a result has inspired people to come alive and make a positive change in their lives. She brought entire communities together and taught us to detach from our preconceived notions and to rise about all judgments.
This is one of my favorite quotes from Maya Angelou and it reminds us that regardless of where we might be in life it is important to make people feel important, loved, and appreciated. If you are able to treat people with respect and encourage them to follow their dreams you will be lifted. It is in the lifting that we are lifted and thus we improve not only the lives of others but our life as well.
There are many quotes and writings by Maya Angelou that can assist us all on our spiritual path to enlightenment.
Standing out and showing gratitude while acting upon faith leads to spiritual growth that will enhance your personal and professional life. Being authentic and being grateful for the gifts GOD has provided opens up the channels to receive the prosperity that is your birthright. One of the key elements that I learned from Maya Angelou was to be of service and value.
How fitting is this as a reminder that it isn’t until you roll up your sleeves and do the work that you will find success. This is also a great insight into the fact that you can not just talk about something you must take action and do it. It is a fact of life that unless you put in the work you will not achieve the greatness you are destined for.
Maya Angelou was definitely a giver and taught us all the importance of serving others. As we mark her passing let’s all find a way to be of service and value to others and give of ourselves so as to improve the world one person at a time.
RIP Maya Angelou – Sunrise April 14, 1928 Sunset 28, 2014. Thank you for the legacy of hope that you leave to all of us in your writings.
STAY POSITIVE!!!!
