We, as loving humans, tend to put others before ourselves. We are so eager to be there for people we love whenever they are going through something. However, when we are experiencing something ourselves, we tend to not be so willingly to be there for ourselves. Marah Lidey noted this, and was inspired enough to create a solution to this problem. Lidey launched an app called “Shine”. This app provides millenials with a personalized message to help them achieve self-care. This app allows users to hear how others practice self-compassion, in hopes that users will try to practice as well.
Lidey was the first in her family to go to college. Lidey was also a victim of racism and while talking to her African-American friends, they realized that it was more common than they imagined. They were all so eager to be there for each other, but then realized that they were not there for themselves. Lidey wanted to help others who went through similiar experiences, but understood that if she was not there for herself, then she could not be there for others. Lidey saw a problem in society, and went after it. She used her own life experiences and circumstances so that she could help others. Lidey’s story is an inspiration to all.
This is an interesting idea that Marah put into the works and I think is a great way to communicate a positive message. Lidey’s story from her own experience and creating it into something that helps others is a great thing and for sure is not something that should be overlooked.