9 Quotes & Sayings By Sadeqa Johnson

Sadeqa Johnson is a poet and educator. She is the author of the award-winning book, The Color of My Dreams: Poems and Paintings (Porter Square Press) and her poetry has been featured on several online publications. She is an associate professor of English at The State University of New York at Cortland.

Don't ever let fear get in the way because you ...
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Don't ever let fear get in the way because you never know what's going to open a door. Sadeqa Johnson
Trust me, Bea, you are on your way. It’s about...
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Trust me, Bea, you are on your way. It’s about acknowledging where you are and knowing that you are okay. The universe has your back and so do I. Sadeqa Johnson
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She reached for the notebook she kept in her purse. Bea found the page and read to calm and steady herself. 1. See yourself as beautiful. Flowering and giving life to the earth. This baby can’t do it without you. You are important.2. Food is your fuel. You need it in your body. It’s your sustenance. 3. When you feel overwhelmed go for a walk, write down your feelings, or play your favorite songs. Sadeqa Johnson
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I can’t get past one or two pages at a time.’ ‘That’s how it’s supposed to be read. Sipped like a soothing cup of tea. Sadeqa Johnson
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I know betrayal can unravel a man. I learned early on from watching my parents that men are capable of doing terrible things to women when they feel deceived. When the bubble of trust and honesty bursts, nothing is off-limits. Sadeqa Johnson
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Gran...I just want to say thank you for everything. I didn't realize how much you sacrificed.” “Children never do. Good Lord made it that way. Sadeqa Johnson
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Preston doesn't do well with trouble. But that's why I'm here.  That's why my name is Mommy. Sadeqa Johnson
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We all have energy and when our energy aligns with what we are intending, we receive it. Sadeqa Johnson