Maya Angelou is my hero because she encourages people to “take life by the lapels”, to face your trials and hardships. Her ability to stay strong throughout the early years of her life makes her a hero to me. She sacrificed herself for others so they could have a better life.

She took on so many roles: she was a writer, poet, filmmaker, actor, dancer, civil rights activist, and much more. Civil rights activist: Angelou was active in the Civil Rights movement and served as the northern coordinator for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1959.

Deceased (1928–2014)

As a child, Angelou was sexually abused and raped by her mother’s boyfriend. As a result, Angelou became mute for almost five years. “I thought, my voice killed him; I killed that man, because I told his name,” she later said. “And then I thought I would never speak again, because my voice would kill anyone.”

Maya Angelou was an American author, actress, screenwriter, dancer, poet and civil rights activist best known for her 1969 memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which made literary history as the first nonfiction bestseller by an African American woman.

She was the first female inaugural poet in U.S. presidential history. In 1993 Angelou recited her poem, “On the Pulse of Morning,” for President Bill Clinton’s inauguration. She became the first African American poet and first female poet to participate in a recitation for a U.S. president’s inauguration.

1. Oprah Winfrey. She moved through the world with unshakeable calm, confidence and a fierce grace. Angelou mentored TV host Oprah Winfrey from her twenties onwards, acting as a support, friend and guide throughout her career.

“Still I Rise” is primarily about self-respect and confidence. In the poem, Angelou reveals how she will overcome anything through her self-esteem. She shows how nothing can get her down. She will rise to any occasion and nothing, not even her skin color, will hold her back.

Maya Angelou inspired others with her poetry, activism and personal story. was gratified, but not surprised by her extraordinary fortune. “I’m not modest,” she told The Associated Press in 2013.

What does the caged bird’s singing reveal about him? He is terribly unhappy. He prefers to sing rather than to fly. The caged bird has strong feelings about his situation.

The Most Important Lesson Maya Angelou Learned From Her Grandmother (VIDEO) “When you learn, teach. When you get, give,” is one of the best lessons Oprah says she learned from Dr. Maya Angelou.

If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” -Maya Angelou. This quote by Maya Angelou is powerful. If you can change something you’re complaining about it, then you better take action and rid yourself of whatever it is.

Maya Angelou

Frankl Quotes. When we are no longer able to change a situation – we are challenged to change ourselves.

Verb. change, alter, vary, modify mean to make or become different. change implies making either an essential difference often amounting to a loss of original identity or a substitution of one thing for another.

to make changes: to modify, to alter.

CHANGE. Community Helping Accomplish Necessary Growth and Empowerment.

Change is not always a good thing. It may force us out of tired habits and impose better ones upon us, but it can also be stressful, costly and even destructive. What’s important about change is how we anticipate it and react to it.

Change is never free. Changing the oil in your car takes time and materials, which cost money. Changing the phone system in your building costs time, money and training. Every change also has opportunity cost; spending your equipment budget on new computers means you have to wait to upgrade the phones.

By accepting change in our lives, we are allowing ourselves to take a step forward and grow. When we reject change, we are hindering the process that we are supposed to be taking. Even though it is easier to resist change.

Fortunately, there are ways to adapt to change, and even to take advantage of it.

1. Find the humor in the situation.
2. Talk about problems more than feelings.
3. Don’t stress out about stressing out.
4. Focus on your values instead of your fears.
5. Accept the past, but fight for the future.
6. Don’t expect stability.

How to start gracefully accepting this change:

1. Admit and surrender to the words: “I don’t know.”
2. Avoid asking everyone you know for their help and opinions.
3. Stay moving.
4. Externalize the change.
5. Lean on your practice.

People resist change because they believe they will lose something of value or fear they will not be able to adapt to the new ways. It’s a significant change to their daily routine, which is deeply emotional because it threatens their level of safety and security.

We are creatures of habit. But it’s not just our habits. It’s so hard to change our lives because, for the most part, we spend it living in fear, worry, stress and anxiety, dealing with negativity from others and ourselves. Truly, we can be our own worst enemies at times.

We fear change because it means that outcomes are unknown. Our brains are designed to find peace in knowing. When we don’t know what will happen, we make up scenarios and, in turn, create worry. Humans find it hard to move on when something known comes to an end.

Uncomfortable Feelings. Fear or discomfort is usually the first reason people resist change, and it’s often the most difficult to overcome. Not only does change require relearning habits that may have taken years to perfect, it also brings conjures up scary questions about competency and adequacy.