Last week, Aaliyah and I had the sweet pleasure of meeting Lizzie Velázquez in the person. I learned about her less than a year ago, after reading an article on Intentblog.com. Her strength of character was admirable. Her story literally brightened my day. I would not haved passed up an opportunity to meet her.
I observed her closely as she eloquently and comically shared her story. I thought about the grace and beauty of my life. Her message of triumph over obstacles, ostracism and alienation resonated with me profoundly. Her light shined brightly, and beauty emanated, as she, before my eyes, transformed her tribulations into pure potential. She stands in her power. We can all practice that.
Follow her on Twitter & Instagram at @littlelizziev
At 23, she has two books published and seven years experience as a professional motivational speaker.
(Although the video is labeled Girl Must Eat Every 15 Minutes, Lizzie explained that the statement is not accurate and that media has used that statement to attract attention to the story.)
What tips do you have for standing in your power? How do you transform obstacles into opportunities??
The Rise Up 
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