November 3, 2008
The Power of Belief
Hello everyone,
I have a story to tell you. This is a story about a girl who was abused. She told on the person who had hurt her and someone killed him. This made her realize how powerful her voice was, that it could cause someone to die and so she stopped talking for six years. During this time her grandmother raised her and would say to her every day, “Sister, Mama don’t care what these people say about you, that you must be an idiot, you must be a moron because you can’t talk. Mama know when you and the good Lord get ready, you’re going to teach all over this world. You’re going to be a mighty teacher.” (Taken from recent CNN interview)
This girl grew up to be the mighty teacher, Maya Angelou. This story shows me the incredible power of belief in a person. Maya Angelou’s grandmother believed in her with her whole heart and she told Maya this. Her words came true. Think of the effect your words can have on someone else, a friend or maybe a younger sibling.
Recently Maya Angelou was interviewed about the upcoming American election by CNN and she urged the American public to get up off the sofa and do something to help make things better, even if it is as simple as volunteering in a senior’s home or supporting your local church. Just get involved somehow. She also urges us all always to strive to make ourselves better, to improve ourselves. This woman, who as a child spent years not speaking, now speaks very profound words to us all.
Warm Regards,
Bilaal Rajan
"Together We Can Make A Difference"
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