The Court Of Curiosity

I’m in the era of rebuilding myself—not just superficially, but deeply.

I’m not interested in treating myself like an afterthought or drowning in self-criticism. I feel like I have a lot of love to give to others, so why can’t I put that energy toward myself?

It’s a daily practice:

• How I speak to myself
• What I consume
• The rituals I keep

Lately, Beyoncé’s Renaissance has been my morning anthem. For three weeks straight, I’ve started each day with ‘I’M THAT GIRL,’ letting the lyrics about confidence take over my thinking.

Here’s how the first few songs on this album are rewriting my inner dialogue—one affirmation at a time.

🎵 ‘I’M THAT GIRL’ – I Belong Here

There’s nothing like watching Beyoncé unapologetically own her greatness. As a Black woman, watching her take up space—demanding reverence without explanation—feels like a revolution.

But here’s my confession: While I’d cheer for her, I’d still justify shrinking myself.

Then came ‘I’M THAT GIRL.’

“I pull up in these clothes look so good, ’cause I’m in that ho / You know all these songs sound good, ’cause I’m on that ho.”

This isn’t just bravado—it’s a masterclass in self-assurance. Beyoncé isn’t claiming she’s ‘special’—she’s declaring that her work (and presence) is the magic. She didn’t stumble into excellence; she built it.

And that’s when it hit me: I don’t need to be Beyoncé to channel that energy.

My version of ‘I’m that girl’ might look like:
✔ Owning my ideas at work
✔ Silencing the voice that says, “Who do you think you are?”
✔ Trusting that I belong in the rooms I’ve worked to enter

Confidence isn’t arrogance—it’s remembering my worth.

🎵 ‘COZY’ – I’m Unbothered Here

And yet… old habits die hard.

That’s where ‘COZY’ came in—not as another demand, but as a permission slip.

‘I’M THAT GIRL’ opens the album with bold declarations. But truthfully? I wasn’t there yet. That was the kind of confidence I was still building.

Then came COZY.

“Comfortable in my skin / Cozy with who I am.”

This wasn’t about perfection—it was the radical act of being at home in my contradictions.

When she sings:

“Kiss my scars / ’Cause I love what they made.”

…it reframed everything for me. My flaws aren’t obstacles to confidence—they’re the foundation.

This song taught me that before I could declare myself an ALIEN SUPERSTAR, I needed to first sit with myself—not as a project, but as a living, breathing work of art.

🎵 ‘ALIEN SUPERSTAR’ – I Redefine Here

Which brings us to ALIEN SUPERSTAR—where that hard-won comfort transforms into something interstellar.

If ‘I’M THAT GIRL’ is the spark and ‘COZY’ is the kindling, then ‘ALIEN SUPERSTAR’ is the full blaze:

“I’m one of one / I’m number one / I’m the only one.”

No more comparing or contorting myself to fit the image that is acceptable to others. Just the euphoric realization that your uniqueness isn’t just valuable—it’s the whole point.

And that line—

“Don’t even waste your time trying to compete with me.”

—spoke to my soul.

I’ve spent so much time measuring myself against others instead of pouring energy into becoming my next-level self.

Now, when I catch myself side-eyeing someone else’s wins, I hear ALIEN SUPERSTAR whisper: “The only person you’re competing with is yesterday’s you.” And even that isn’t about harsh judgment—it’s about curiosity.

✔ How can I grow?
✔ What can I learn?

Not comparing myself. Just me, evolving.

Final Thoughts: The Playlist of My Renaissance

Beyoncé isn’t just putting out bangers (because let’s be honest—there are no skips on this album). She’s giving us a soundtrack to hack into our scarcity mindset through music and rhythm.

What if we all moved through life like the main character… because we are?

💬 What song rewires your inner dialogue? Tell me yours—I’m building a playlist.