I learn a lot from the people who I serve. A theme that I have been noticing this week is that many of us harshly criticize ourselves and others. Many of us think we “are” flawed,” or “bad.” Self-talk criticizing who we “are” is harmful whereas focusing on what we “do” is healthy. Continue reading
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Guiding phrases I strive to use to help me intentionally live what I value
Guiding Phrases
I’m striving to live intentionally, guided by compassion, love, and authenticity. As I do, I am increasingly experiencing more contentment, peach, joy, love, kindness, & generosity. Before we can give others our appreciation, compassion, love, kindness, we must first give these to ourselves. One cannot draw water from an empty well. Some guiding phrases I’ve used throughout the past several years include the following. Continue reading
Yes We Can!
I’d like to encourage readers by saying we all have struggles and strengths. We must realize that the things we have done or not done in life do not define us. All of us, now, as we are, have infinite value and are worthy of extravagant love and belonging. As human beings, and as citizens, we have personal power and choice. People who hold public office, & who serve in social agencies are our servants; they work for us. Many of us feel apathetic and powerless. Maybe someone told us that we are not good enough, or we don’t have a specific degree, or title.
As human beings, members of our human family, and as citizens, we do have a voice and personal power. We can all exercise our power by advocating with our state and local and federal elected officials. We can vote, and encourage others to vote. Please listen to encouraging Ted talk by a member of the Koretta Scott King foundation, Delores Huerta.