Tag Archives: Maya Angelou

The Courage to Survive – THE CONUNDRUMS QUOTATIONS PROJECT – CQ-021

Posted on September 14, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

The Conundrums Quotations Project highlights that survival can be an act of bravery, often overlooked in society’s admiration for dramatic courage. It emphasizes that endurance through struggle, without visible recognition, is significant. Survival should not be equated solely with success, and compassion is vital in understanding the challenges faced by individuals navigating difficult circumstances. Continue reading →

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The Responsibility of a Second Chance – THE CONUNDRUMS QUOTATION PROJECT – CQ-020

Posted on August 28, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Second chances embody both grace and responsibility. They offer opportunities for redemption but require individuals to honor trust and make meaningful changes. True transformation is demonstrated through actions, not just intentions. Society must support these chances by removing barriers, ensuring that individuals can rebuild their lives and fulfill their potential. Continue reading →

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Healing Is Not Forgetting What Happened; It’s Deciding It No Longer Controls You – THE CONUNDRUMS QUOTATIONS PROJECT – CQ-019

Posted on August 25, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Healing involves transforming our relationship with memory, not erasing it. It’s about acknowledging the past’s impact without letting it control us. True healing enables individuals and communities to carry memories while reclaiming authority over their lives. Justice must balance accountability with the potential for personal and communal transformation. Continue reading →

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Advancing Alice Walker — and Her Nonfiction

Posted on April 11, 2024 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

I have a love-hate relationship with the body of work of Alice Walker.  I love Walker’s nonfiction, and even some of her autobiographical sketches, where her prose, even when it is expressing anger, is righteous anger.  Her nonfiction is clear, … Continue reading →

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Maya Angelou, A Muse for All Ages

Posted on February 14, 2022 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

On this Day of Love, also known as Valentine’s Day, I want to uplift an author and one of her books, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.  I love Maya and this book! Maya Angelou was challenged by none … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Grace of Black People

Posted on January 20, 2021 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Just the other day on social media I posted that Black people in America embody amazing grace. That thought came to the forefront of my mind when Lori Marie Key, a Black nurse, sang Amazing Grace at the national COVID … Continue reading →

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The Eleventh Muse

Posted on May 28, 2014 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

The Eleventh Muse (For Maya Angelou) No stories of female griots? How so? You’re a part of that time honored tradition. Great God fashioned β€œLucy” first, The progenitor of the human race. Children first heard stories sitting on your lap, … Continue reading →

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