Diversity Rules Magazine

6 Diversity Rules Magazine February 2018 Lang - Con't from page 5 Freedom from my addiction to sugar. I will now look at what I eat as part of my self-care. Freedom from other's negativity- setting boundaries and limitations from toxic people Freedom from all the negativity around me - reducing me- dia, both social media and the news. Freedom from looking for approval from others and instead finding it within myself. Building up my self-worth. Freedom from perfection and control issues- they are no longer qualities I admire in myself or others instead I will add more patience and kindness to my life. Freedom from autopilot, it's time to be more mindful of my thoughts, actions and behaviors. It's time to live in the moment. JRK: How can individuals create a vision for their to- morrow, given the complexities of life that one may face? DL: Its about creating your own vision. Its not trying to live to "e American Dream" society has created. Its not about the life your parents want you to live. Its about liv- ing your dreams. Spend some time figuring out what you want and go for it. Just make sure its your own vision not somebody else's. JRK: Do you have any parting thoughts you would like to leave Diversity Rules readers? DL: Remember, we all struggle with feelings of unworthi- ness but we are all worthy and lovable. Don't ever forget it. ank you so much for allowing me to be part of your wonderful magazine. I feel honored! Northhampton - Con't from page 3 were gently massaging the air. People were hanging out of high rise apartment windows and a symphony of voices collided with echoes of "happy pride." Back then I didn't know what it was all about but I knew it was a filled with homosexuality and I watched with- out trying to be interested. But I was and they didn't all seem so strange anymore as it became obvious to me that I took a wrong turn into something right. It was all about pride and at that moment I knew I could no longer hide. GOT AN OLDER CAR, VAN OR SUV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. You'll be supporting the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization, seeking a humane world for people and animals alike. Call 1-855-548-5243

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