Something inspirational:

“I don’t want to cover up anymore. Not my face, not my mind, not my soul, not my thoughts, not my dreams, not my struggles, not my emotional growth. Nothing.”

ALICIA KEYS

Perfect quote to end the weekend on. Covering up, equals anxiety and stress and anxiety and stress equals illness. It is important to remember, mental health issues can crop up at any time. Talk about how you feel.

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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2 comments on “A quote by Alicia Keys”

  1. Boy, if that isn't exactly how I'm feeling right now. I have spent my whole life feeling like I wasn't allowed to be myself and I have definitely had enough.

    It seems like so many other people live exactly how they want to, so why can't I? I need to find my own voice, while it's still OK to do. I want to be able to enjoy my time.

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    1. Exactly! Thanks Randy. Alicia Key's quote reminds us that we need to let go of our issues. To let go of what is no longer serving us. It's freeing.

      It is important to save on mental health issues and any potential illness. I hope her quote strikes a chord. It needs to!!

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