Celebrate Her

 My mom gave me a book for my 18th birthday called "She".  Such a blunt, short title caught me off guard when I first opened the gift.  She?  What about her?  Later, when I began to read, the words leapt off their pages, touching my heart.  I felt bravery, strength, encouragement gained from them.  So now I share some of these amazing captions with you.  I not only bring Kobi Yamada's brilliant words; I'm also pairing each statement with a photo of mine.  Connecting abstract to reality.  Giving more texture to a painting of "she".  Of an amazing woman who strives for a better future without forsaking herself in the process.  

As this book gave me loads to think about, I felt it unfair to fling the entire work at you in one blog post.  So, I took five of the first captions which touched me especially deep.  Later I will post more of Yamada's words in another article.  

Enjoy the words.  Savor them.  Consider your own willingness to make them statements about yourself!



She had a way of turning obstacles into opportunities... Celebrate her magic

She listened to her heart about all other voices... Celebrate her wisdom

She pursued big dreams instead of small realities... Celebrate her priorities

She saw every ending as a new beginning... Celebrate her resiliency


She was kind, loving and patient- with herself... Celebrate her tenderness


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