The Power of Norms and Stigma

“Do not apologize for crying. Without this emotion, we are only robots.” ― Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love Taken aback by the kind gesture of the employee, the manager had warm tears welling up in his otherwise icy eyes. Was it possible, she thought, that he was human? Zeus was written to have cried tears of blood, […]

Using a Filter for More than Coffee

January 25, 2017 | suezquesteen | actions • filter • filtering • kindness • manners • mindfulness • sensitivity • Speech | being better • character • kindness • mindfulness • parenting • personal growth | No Comments

“Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” ― Emily Post The conversation was louder than the library normally would encourage. Her lack of concern for those trying to study was not surprising, though, as she was seldom […]

Thoughts to Encourage

Joy is the will which labors, which overcomes obstacles, which knows triumph.~ William Butler Yeats

Whether you think you can or think you can’t you’re right. - Henry Ford

The best way out is always through. ~ Robert Frost

Real difficulties can be overcome, it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable. ~ Theodore N. Vail

Success consists of getting up just one more time than you fall. ~ Oliver Goldsmith

You must be the change you want to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi

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The Power of Norms and Stigma