The Voice of The Voiceless

Without the right to express, the voice remains voiceless. ~Stylicia A. Bowden~

Today I had the chance to watch the movie "The Help" for the first time I was reminded how important it is to have the courage to speak out. When the movie first came out at the movie theatre I had no desire to  watch the movie. Many moviegoers expressed their opinions about the film but no one really focused on the message in the movie. My daughter and I watched the movie together which brought emotions of anger, pain, hope, and triumph. Our tears rolled down our eyes to witness the maids treatment and how they were considered to be inhuman because of the color of their skin. However once the character Skitter decided to be the vessel to write the African American maid's story then their life was about to change. I cried throughout the movie witnessing Viola Davis character enduring heartache but in the end she made her voice matter.I thought about how many of us do not use our voice to speak the truth, to speak freedom or to speak for the voiceless. In America we are considered to be the land of the free and the home of the brave but many are still enslaved because their voice was never heard.It is our duty to be the voice for the man, woman, or child who has been molested, raped and abused. People who are victimized become terrified, scared to tell the truth because they fear the repercussions could be deadly. Bullying is another trigger that paralyzes the voice of the voiceless.  However, it is our responsibility to protect the voiceless and use our voice as a mouth piece to bring justice. Many who live a homosexual lifestyle need the love of God and prayer. As Christians it is our duty not to judge but to be the voice of the Lord Jesus Christ and speak with a voice of love. You may not agree with their lifestyle but Jesus had a voice of love even for those who did not choose the path of righteousness. The movie was a fresh reminder for us not to judge or be prejudice of people who need to learn how to use their voice. The maids did not want to tell their stories but in the end it took courage for them to express their true feelings. My daughter said, "Mommy, I thought their would be a happy ending!" and I realized the happy ending was when Viola Davis character found her voice and used it to win her freedom. Today I challenge you to use your voice for the voiceless if you have a voice and if you are scared to speak up find your voice.

Everyone has a voice but I encourage you to find your voice in this often voiceless world!



The Voice of The Voiceless

Without the right to express, the voice remains voiceless. ~Stylicia A. Bowden~

Today I had the chance to watch the movie "The Help" for the first time I was reminded how important it is to have the courage to speak out. When the movie first came out at the movie theatre I had no desire to  watch the movie. Many moviegoers expressed their opinions about the film but no one really focused on the message in the movie. My daughter and I watched the movie together which brought emotions of anger, pain, hope, and triumph. Our tears rolled down our eyes to witness the maids treatment and how they were considered to be inhuman because of the color of their skin. However once the character Skitter decided to be the vessel to write the African American maid's story then their life was about to change. I cried throughout the movie witnessing Viola Davis character enduring heartache but in the end she made her voice matter.I thought about how many of us do not use our voice to speak the truth, to speak freedom or to speak for the voiceless. In America we are considered to be the land of the free and the home of the brave but many are still enslaved because their voice was never heard.It is our duty to be the voice for the man, woman, or child who has been molested, raped and abused. People who are victimized become terrified, scared to tell the truth because they fear the repercussions could be deadly. Bullying is another trigger that paralyzes the voice of the voiceless.  However, it is our responsibility to protect the voiceless and use our voice as a mouth piece to bring justice. Many who live a homosexual lifestyle need the love of God and prayer. As Christians it is our duty not to judge but to be the voice of the Lord Jesus Christ and speak with a voice of love. You may not agree with their lifestyle but Jesus had a voice of love even for those who did not choose the path of righteousness. The movie was a fresh reminder for us not to judge or be prejudice of people who need to learn how to use their voice. The maids did not want to tell their stories but in the end it took courage for them to express their true feelings. My daughter said, "Mommy, I thought their would be a happy ending!" and I realized the happy ending was when Viola Davis character found her voice and used it to win her freedom. Today I challenge you to use your voice for the voiceless if you have a voice and if you are scared to speak up find your voice.

Everyone has a voice but I encourage you to find your voice in this often voiceless world!



Sit Down

Yesterday I felt overwhelmed with life so today I had the pleasure of relaxing, doing absolutely nothing!

Sit Down

Yesterday I felt overwhelmed with life so today I had the pleasure of relaxing, doing absolutely nothing!

Rescue You

A month in a half has passed and I have not written on my blog...I like to be inspired that is why I named it "The Inspirational Corner". There is inspirational behind my pen when I write because I have a habit to write from my soul! ~Stylicia

I am a movie lover and some movies leave a print on my mind and heart. I just finished watching "My Week With Marilyn" based on a true story by Colin Clark describing his magical week with Marilyn Monroe. It left a provoking thought in my head, fame can sometimes kill the most beautiful women. Marilyn Monroe had a persona that she developed in the public eye and she had to live up to her brand she created. However, people had no idea of the real person she was beyond the sex symbol image. I believe many women create a persona in the public eye but that is not who they really are on the inside.Whitney Houston was another iconic woman who people saw as a musical princess but they did not know who Whitney was behind her brand image. Whitney Houston and Marilyn Monroe both had a tragic end to their life. However, these two beautiful women were constantly everything to everyone else but no one was there to save them from their demise. As women we are built to wear many hats but sometimes we forget the woman on the inside need personal care. If we do not get that personal care then we start to develop an unhealthy relationship with our self. Marilyn and Whitney both needed to be rescued from their demanding life, feeling unpretty,incompetent, insecure and feeling like their talent was not enough. These beautiful women were icons who made a great impression on women in their lifespan. It is sad to have all the money in the world but not feel love from within. It is important as a woman we find time to retreat away from the pressures of life when we feel like we are losing who we are on the inside. Some of us are dying on the inside but smiling on the outside because we just want to be rescued. I still ponder what would of happen if Whitney Houston, Marilyn Monroe and Amy Winehouse would have been rescued from their misery. Ladies, misery loves company but it is your duty to connect back with the light.There comes a time where you have to find time to separate your roles from being a mother, wife, friend, mentor, nurturer and career woman to connect with who you are,  connecting with your God given persona. I have many names but sometimes I just have a desire just to be Stylicia, the fun, crazy, edgy, goofy and unadulterated person I was created to be. However, the biggest lesson I have learned from Marilyn Monroe and Whitney Houston is no matter how many demands, titles and roles I have to play in life the most important role is being good to myself. I have to learn to be my own best friend!

Ladies take to time to retreat away, to regroup and be you, be true to the woman that needs nurturing on the inside!

Rescue You

A month in a half has passed and I have not written on my blog...I like to be inspired that is why I named it "The Inspirational Corner". There is inspirational behind my pen when I write because I have a habit to write from my soul! ~Stylicia

I am a movie lover and some movies leave a print on my mind and heart. I just finished watching "My Week With Marilyn" based on a true story by Colin Clark describing his magical week with Marilyn Monroe. It left a provoking thought in my head, fame can sometimes kill the most beautiful women. Marilyn Monroe had a persona that she developed in the public eye and she had to live up to her brand she created. However, people had no idea of the real person she was beyond the sex symbol image. I believe many women create a persona in the public eye but that is not who they really are on the inside.Whitney Houston was another iconic woman who people saw as a musical princess but they did not know who Whitney was behind her brand image. Whitney Houston and Marilyn Monroe both had a tragic end to their life. However, these two beautiful women were constantly everything to everyone else but no one was there to save them from their demise. As women we are built to wear many hats but sometimes we forget the woman on the inside need personal care. If we do not get that personal care then we start to develop an unhealthy relationship with our self. Marilyn and Whitney both needed to be rescued from their demanding life, feeling unpretty,incompetent, insecure and feeling like their talent was not enough. These beautiful women were icons who made a great impression on women in their lifespan. It is sad to have all the money in the world but not feel love from within. It is important as a woman we find time to retreat away from the pressures of life when we feel like we are losing who we are on the inside. Some of us are dying on the inside but smiling on the outside because we just want to be rescued. I still ponder what would of happen if Whitney Houston, Marilyn Monroe and Amy Winehouse would have been rescued from their misery. Ladies, misery loves company but it is your duty to connect back with the light.There comes a time where you have to find time to separate your roles from being a mother, wife, friend, mentor, nurturer and career woman to connect with who you are,  connecting with your God given persona. I have many names but sometimes I just have a desire just to be Stylicia, the fun, crazy, edgy, goofy and unadulterated person I was created to be. However, the biggest lesson I have learned from Marilyn Monroe and Whitney Houston is no matter how many demands, titles and roles I have to play in life the most important role is being good to myself. I have to learn to be my own best friend!

Ladies take to time to retreat away, to regroup and be you, be true to the woman that needs nurturing on the inside!