Haha, yea it’s another tattoo. I actually had it done the same day as the Authentic Chaos tattoo. Because the more the merrier right?
Sitting with my thoughts that will equally be good then bad or vice versus, I sat with them. I thought about how we talked about being authentic and a memory with my grandmother popped into my heart. She would tell me I was always “Tada”(insert sequins), full of life, like always. My mom said I was a very vocal child when it came to my outfits. And I just thought of how many parents, teachers, peers, bosses, etc try to minimize or significantly influence who we become. I am extremely blessed that I have the village that allowed me to grow , to be me, who never tried to force me to become a smaller version of myself. I mean my name is Mahoganie..they knew a huge personality was going to accompany that name. And thanks on the legendary name goes to my aunt who has also called me Lovey since childhood. See what I did there..you get it now.
Often it’s “Let’s keep things status quo” or “Just fly under the radar”. Sorry I don’t know anyone past or present who has been impactful by that attitude. When things get challenging or I get frustrated, even during workouts; I take a breath and remind myself “God did not make me to be mediocre. He didn’t give me passion, personality, and a purpose to be basic. I was made to shake things up.” Rattle the Stars
Now hear me out, I’m not saying go out and break rules or be in-compliant just for the hell of. But if what you are doing is not self serving and you are truly doing it because people’s lives are in danger and damn it if no one else is going to do anything…you have my permission to kick the door down and shake things up and I will be your back up!
Have I Rattled the Stars, yes I have and if you know me you know what I’m referring to. And others, well I’ll make some safe space to have conversations on how we have rattled things up. Is it easy, not always, there will be people against you who will come after you. I literally give ZERO f’s about how they look at me, but when the people whose lives are impacted start to live in fear because of this…..the side of me that I don’t like people to see gets a little mischievous.
My goal, is for some bias person to have dart board with my face in their office. Yes, I know that sounds psycho. But to me, it means I stood behind my purpose, I stood on my words and I Rattled them up so much, this is what they resorted to.
Don’t be afraid to speak up when something doesn’t sit right with. Someone took credit for your work. Your partner is dismissive of your needs. You do want to go to that happy hour event but rather sit in peace. It’s okay to speak up. And this is a reminder I have to give myself. Shaking things up doesn’t always have to be grand. I just never do anything small but I am learning to reprogram where I spend my thought, time and energy.
And I Stand on That!
Xoxo Lovey(s)
Mahogz
#minglingwithmahogz