Courage – not many of us experience this, so I'll right click and show you what I mean. *Bravery*
Love – you're a parrot-tongued language and I hate you, but I'll come back to you another day.
Forgiveness – I frequently woke up in a pool of my own blood – I never forgave. I was about 15 years old. I was hurt real bad. Defeated. Patronized. Dehumanized. And she came into my room, humble, with her tail between her legs. Loosened fists, I could see her palms. She said: Iman, you make me want to be a better person. I forgave.
Honesty – just tell me the truth. Go for it. I dare you. Say it aloud, with conviction. With pride. And I'm sure some of it stems from some deep rooted insecurities of always being unaware and ill-informed. Lied to and cheated on in a repetitive monotonous fashion until it became normalcy. And now honesty is what I am and what I expect in return. I demand it, in fact. Fair or not fair.
Loyalty – Thinking about the people we defend and support puts a smile on my face. Loyalty isn't a trade off. It's something intrinsically woven into your construction. It's an innate belief that can't be jeopardized. It's knowing when to say yes or no. It's knowing when to say sorry without feeling defeated.
Health – I smoke. I ride. I drink. I hydrate. I stress. I tone.
Passion - Excellence in an organic ability. It is education in something precise and defined, not out of obligation but choice. Another powerful word – the power of choice.
