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I've added some new quotes today (but also kept the earlier ones below)
And the next two quotes are from a wise Uncle on this site called BrownWolf http://www.dearcupid.org/people/brownwolf
“I very thankful for the ounce of common sense I have...because sense is not that common. :) “
"Stay away from foolish people; they have nothing to teach you."
That quote about foolish people from BrownWolf is so true. A weak person cannot be trusted. With a strong person you have more certainty, they are not afraid to stand up and be counted when they are needed.
And I especially like BrownWolf's first quote above on common sense and so I asked BrownWolf for permission to replicate it here. BrownWolf then generously offered the second quote, above, as well.
When you meet a person for the first time, then imagine they are facing their biggest challenge ever:
With this mind-set it reminds us to be kind and use empathy because we can never truly know the extent of personal challenges a person is currently facing.
Badgering a person and humiliation with unreasonable demands for "I have to know" is more likely to harm than help. We do not "have to know". Be kind. Listen carefully and remain supportive. Then the person will willingly reveal more and feel safe to reveal more again.
We can never assume that things are much easier than things are for ourselves.
It encourages one to listen carefully and employ empathy in our dealings with others.
In life we face many things. But with each challenge we can grow a little stronger. When you meet a person with great strength of character it is possible that they grew that strength as a result of some very tough obstacles and some personal tragedies.
Never underestimate such a person.
Strength does not imply brutality nor cruelty and often not even physical strength.
A truly strong person will never seek to harm another. They know their strength and they know that kindness will move mountains more easily than brutality.
Then there is one of my favourites: Sun Tzu.
The wisdom of Sun Tzu is still as fresh as the day he wrote it 4000 years ago:
“A leader leads by example not by force. “
And now some less well known quotes:
“It is much more valuable to look for the strength in others. You can gain nothing by criticizing their imperfections.”
by Daisaku Ikeda
“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.”
by Maya Angelou
“Challenges are what will make us stronger.”
by Zainab Alsaati
Respect other people's feelings. Even if it doesn't mean anything to you, it could mean everything to them. (quoted by many, but generally considered to be by 'unknown')
'As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.'.....Andrew Carnegie
I also respect the Chinese idea of "face" - there is no need to humiliate people. It demeans the one doing the demeaning. there are better ways to call a person to account with dignity. Focus on the Issue when there is a problem rather than be accusatory to the person
'Spilled water is hard to regain' (fù shu nán shou)
"Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt,
kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate." .....Albert Schweitzer
'A sunny disposition is worth more than fortune.
Young people should know that it can be cultivated; that the mind like the body can be moved from the shade into sunshine'. .Andrew Carnegie
"We will not be remembered by our words, but by our kind deeds." ... Author Unknown, from A Great Life Lesson
“It always seems impossible until it's done.”... Nelson Mandella
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." .....Mother Teresa
"Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough." .....Franklin D. Roosevelt
'Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.'...Andrew Carnegie
what's your favourite quote?
But all is not sweetness, kindness and light in this complex world.
There really are afflicted and inadequate people in this world who get their pleasure from deliberately trying to hurt others.
They do this out of an inflated sense of their importance in the scheme of things. They feel entitled to be mean to others. They have become arrogant over the years.
Yet they are not the strong individuals they think they are. Instead they are passive aggressive bullies.
There are those afflicted with traits that are so petty and unkind that one wonders what has happened to make them that way?
Their arrogance will not allow them to step back and get help for their afflictions.
Instead, like a bull in a china shop, they just keep on head butting harder and harder, using the same tactics they've been using for years to try to get their own way.
What traits cause the problems for such insecure arrogant persons with an inflated sense of entitlement?
Here are a few of the afflictions that continually cause problems in their relationships:
Negativity?
Passive Aggression?
Being Hate filled towards those they see as ''less'' than themselves = everyone?
Envy
Jealousy
For those afflicted with those horrible traits all I can feel for these tormented souls is pity that they are beset with such inadequacies and negativity.
The traits result in them concocting a lie that they are the victims, when in reality they are instead the bullies, the overly judgmental and nasty arrogant persons who enjoy hurting others.
Just feel sorry for them and their inadequate responses.
Then go forth and find things to enjoy in life. Find the positive, find ways to be supportive and kind to others. It is win win in every way on all sides.
Turn your back on cruel unkind and bitter people. Leave them to scheme alone. Their negativity causes their faces to betray their bitterness within.
Their hearts harden and they wonder why others can be so unaffected by all their schemes to hurt others. They are the losers who think their nastiness towards others is justified. |
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Look at his actions.
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A. 23 August 2011: Hi, he has children? With you or with another partner? The fact thar he is always civil and smile and looks pleased to see you and makes conversation is a very good sign for you. And you only split up two weeks ago, so Yes, he may even want to ... (read in full...)
I keep revealing too much information. What do I do?
Q. hey, I'm 26 and I've been with my boyfriend for 12 months. Basically I keep beating myself up about my past and don't know why, It's happened before and I've felt the need to tell him things about my past which has caused arguments (obvs) but more...
A. 23 August 2011: Hi, I was perhaps tired when I wrote this. But I thought of adding a PS because of the quote from your message :
"I've felt the need to tell him things about my past which has caused arguments "
And I thought, if the tendency to come out with... (read in full...)
I keep revealing too much information. What do I do?
Q. hey, I'm 26 and I've been with my boyfriend for 12 months. Basically I keep beating myself up about my past and don't know why, It's happened before and I've felt the need to tell him things about my past which has caused arguments (obvs) but more...
A. 22 August 2011: hi
One way not to be a run away motor mouth is to develop very superior listening skills.
Really weigh up all they are saying. Quietly reflect on everything they are saying. Let there be silence. don't feel you have to be 'interesting'
And ask t... (read in full...)
Is there anyone genuine on the internet?
Q. Has anybody met anyone genuine on the internet? I have met some really rude people and am beginning to wonder if it's me. Met one guy who sent me an email with bullet points saying why he didn't want to meet again. Another guy brought 3 con...
A. 21 August 2011: I am sorry you have had such a bad run. Perhaps consider a holiday to an entirely different destination. These guys sound like that they are in a complete rut of ordinariness and I am sure you deserve better than that. Angry disgruntled men too hurt ... (read in full...)
How can one know if he truely loves you? signs? words? feelings? Anything would help
Q. About a year ago i cheated on my bf with one of his friends, it was a one night thing, he found out, he dumped me. my bf are back together agian, after a year, but how do i get him to fully trust me again, i love him i do, but idk what to do, i re...
A. 21 August 2011: Trust is very important. Trust is earned. Often easily. But Trust lost needs a lot more work.
If you cheated, then he dumped you, then he took you back then that tells me he is a forgiving guy who is willing to trust you again.
But he will not... (read in full...)
How can one know if he truely loves you? signs? words? feelings? Anything would help
Q. About a year ago i cheated on my bf with one of his friends, it was a one night thing, he found out, he dumped me. my bf are back together agian, after a year, but how do i get him to fully trust me again, i love him i do, but idk what to do, i re...
A. 21 August 2011: Always look at his actions and do not just look at his words.
The same applies to you.
Listening. Real genuine, taking notice of what you say. Replying to what you said in a way that demonstrates that he understands you and values what you have to ... (read in full...)
I keep revealing too much information. What do I do?
Q. hey, I'm 26 and I've been with my boyfriend for 12 months. Basically I keep beating myself up about my past and don't know why, It's happened before and I've felt the need to tell him things about my past which has caused arguments (obvs) but more...
A. 21 August 2011: I think it would be useful for you to explore with a counsellor why you feel the need to open up about things where it may not be the approriate time or place to reveal such things.
Just because something jumps into our head does not mean it has ... (read in full...)
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