I will not yield to the shadows of the past cast by cowards who refuse to heal themselves. Their wounds are not my burden to bear. Their mistakes are not my responsibility to correct. Their nonsense are not my world, my life, or the world in general. They do not represent every single human being nor do they represent anything outside of their wounded ego. They are powerless against me.
I have risen from the pit that they have pushed me into. I am stronger than ever, and I celebrate my vulnerability as part of that strength. I will no longer hide myself to avoid confrontations. I will no longer conceal my true artistic flame to make those naysayers comfortable. It is not my problem that they do not know how to stand on their own.
Self-Love is an absolute must for Self-Actualization, and there is no shame in loving and respecting myself as the human being that I am. This is something that cowards who spread hate do not understand and refuse to learn. This is what they want to take away so they can shame you into submission and control your thoughts. Do not let them. If they have resorted to these tactics in an attempt to tame you, you are already more powerful than they are. And they cannot touch you.
You define your identity. You set your intentions. Their misinterpretations are just their own projections, and their nasty choices are merely a reflection of their own cruelty. Do not waste your time or your energy on them.
I will put my art out there despite all the unjustified challenges that I have endured in the past decade. I will not let anyone snuff out my light. I will empower myself, my stories, my art, my communities, and my people.
I do not yield.
I do not bow.
I defy.
I liberate.
I let myself be.
This is just the beginning. This is the continuation of my journey. This is the end of darkness. This is spring.
Shout with me. Roar with me. Be yourself. Be loud. Be unapologetic.
— Feifei Z
5:35PM, 6/21/2024