SZA on acceptance
“Control is not real, and I’m really understanding that every day. It’s about the acceptance of relinquishing control that makes it powerful for you.”
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Just tryna eat pasta and mind my business.
SZASZA Only break the rules baby or whatever Ja said.
SZASZA I do a lot of strange things.
SZASZA Especially when I’m nervous, my mind is running a mile a minute. My ADHD speaks for me before I can speak for me.
SZASZA Listening to Alabama Shakes made me less self-conscious about my voice.
SZASZA My mom was an executive at AT&T, a global account lady. I have no idea what she did. I just know she was never home and speaks several languages.
SZASZA I hate being outside more than I can explain. I really have debilitating anxiety.
SZASZA I used to be very revenge-motivated, but that’s just because I’m a Scorpio. Now I’m more so, like, practice honesty just because it makes you feel better.
SZASZA Every season is my season.
SZASZA I have a really strong gluten allergy, and I’m pretty lactose-intolerant, like, in a big way, but I love cheese.
SZASZA I’ve always loved playing with hair. I used to want dreads like Lauryn Hill, but my mom wouldn’t let me.
SZASZA I’m a Scorpio with a Pisces moon. I am very critical of myself. I’m actually way less critical of others than I am of myself. I’m in my own head a lot. It’s hard and really discouraging.
SZASZA Desperately yearning to accept its all as it should be.
SZASZA Sugar makes me feel crazy – like, makes my body hurt kind of a thing. I don’t really eat fruit because it has a lot of sugar. I try not to eat a lot of red meat, but every now and again, I feel like I need iron or something – something that I’m missing.
SZASZA I love empowering women. I think it’s crazy: if you ever try to belittle women, you’re playing yourself – I ride with whoever rides with me.
SZASZA Searchin for peace be like fishing for water.
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