Speak Up & Succeed Day and Handwriting Day - Find Your Voice, Pen in Hand! ️✍️ (Emoji-A-Day) ✨

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Hey Moji Maniacs!

Today's Emoji-A-Day post celebrates two powerful forces: the courage to speak up and the artistry of handwriting. While they might seem different, they share a beautiful connection – the ability to express ourselves authentically and leave a lasting impact. Whether you find your voice through speaking up or the art of handwriting, every story matters. 💯

Imagine 

• The shy student finding their voice in class, sharing their unique perspective.
• The entrepreneur pitching their idea with passion, igniting a fire in the room.
• The artist pouring their heart onto the page, creating a masterpiece with every stroke.
• The handwritten letter expressing love and gratitude, touching someone's heart across miles.
• You - your voice and your story, whatever it is - how can you tell it? Through writing, through speaking, through artistry and writing or speaking about it?

Both speaking up and handwriting are forms of empowerment. They allow us to:

• Connect deeper - Share our thoughts, feelings, and ideas with others.
• Build confidence - Overcome self-doubt and find our authentic voice.
• Leave a legacy - Create something tangible and lasting that reflects our unique journey.

How can you celebrate these special days?

• Challenge yourself to speak up - Share your opinion in a meeting, raise your hand in class, or simply have a meaningful conversation with someone new.
• Revive the art of handwriting - Pick up a pen and write a letter to a loved one, create a journal entry, or even practice calligraphy for fun.
• Share your stories - Use #MojiChallenge on social media to inspire others and celebrate the power of self-expression.

Every voice matters, and every pen stroke tells a story. You can embrace the power of speaking up and writing by hand, one courageous word and one letter at a time! ✍️

The important things is to just start. That's it! Just start. The more you do it, the easier it will get, and the better you will be at it. Start today with the #MojiChallenge prompt below! You got this! 🤩

 
✅ QUICK MOJI BITS & BYTES ✅ 

• The oldest surviving example of cursive writing dates back to 1951 BC, found on a clay tablet in Mesopotamia. Wow, talk about a long history! 📜
• Leonardo da Vinci was known for his beautiful mirror-writing, a testament to his artistic talent and unique expression. 🪞
• The average time spent reading a handwritten letter is 21 minutes, compared to just 6 seconds for an email. It seems people cherish the effort and personal touch of handwritten words. ⏲️
• In 2009, a letter written by Albert Einstein in 1922 sold for $54,000 at auction, highlighting the lasting value of handwritten communication. 💰
• Studies have shown that writing letters can be therapeutic, helping us process emotions and express ourselves in a deeper way than with digital communication. 💌
• Did you know that the fear of public speaking is the most common phobia in the world, even more common than the fear of spiders! But practice and preparation can help overcome this anxiety. 🕷️
• The ancient Greeks and Romans valued the art of rhetoric, considering it an essential skill for leadership and persuasion. 🎭
• Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech is recognized as one of the most powerful speeches in history, demonstrating the impact of using your voice to inspire and make a difference. 🌈

Bonus Byte

• Try practicing your next presentation by writing it out by hand. The process can help you refine your thoughts and connect with your message on a deeper level. ✍️💬

- Mattie Stepanek

- Malala Yousafzai

- Maya Angelou

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✍️  GET YOUR CREATIVITY ON ✍️

• Moji Magic 🪄
  

  Let your voice be heard with custom merch created with the Moji Customizer! From Moji Mugs to Brave Ballcaps to Poignant Posters - design whatever helps you get your message out in the world.

• Moji Mashup 🖊️ + 💬 = ? 
  In this Moji Mashup, we paired the Pen 🖊️ emoji with the Speech Bubble 💬 emoji - to focus on the power of finding your voice, and getting it out there, whether through speaking or writing! Check out our Facebook or head over to Pinterest to see what deliciousness we cooked up in the Google Emoji Kitchen today! 

• Hand Writing on Emojipedia ✍️
  Dig into the Hand Writing description and tech origin details, and unique emoji design versions across different platforms at Emojipedia, the ultimate emoji encyclopedia! 📚📲

• Playlist - Express yourself your way and tune in to tunes that help you do it!

• Brave – Sara Bareilles
  
  

• Speak - Lloyiso
  
  

• Feeling Good - Nina Simone

• Invincible - Kelly Clarkson
  
• Americans - Janelle Monáe
  
  
• Sissy That Walk - RuPaul
  
  
• Only the Young - Taylor Swift
  
  
• Can't Hold Us - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
  
  
• Break Free - Lily Jo
  
• New Shoes - Paolo Nutini
  
  

Head over to Spotify to check out the Speak Up Playlist for these tracks (and more!) that inspire you to speak up, write what's on your mind - and use your voice! Got suggestions to add to the list? Share them with us and we could add them to the playlist! ❤️‍🔥

Share your voice, write your story.  Stay tuned for tomorrow's emoji adventure! 🎉 Keep believing in yourself! We believe in you! ✨

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