February 2012
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“Cherish your solitude. Take trains by yourself to places you have never been....”
– Eve Ensler
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rock-and-roland:
I want to live in a world where common courtesy is common. It should be an expectation, not a pleasant surprise
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“Dream bigger.”
– Ariel Foxman
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“The heart is like a garden. It can grow compassion or fear, resentment or love....”
– Jack Kornfield
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SAY IT FORWARD, A SOCIALLY CURATED SELECTION OF...
dknyprgirl:
We all can use a boost every now and again & last night I thought what better way to curate a selection of great advice then from my lovely social community. Here’s the best of the best. Take some and pass it on-
@CBernardDesign: “Never make someone a priority who considers you an option.”
@Its_AishaPR: “In the very moment you want to give up, give it all you got! You’re on...
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After one of my last posts I decided to check out...
lemonayde:
It’s basically equal parts ‘Chivalry is deeeeaaaad’ and ‘Chivalry is sexist bullsh*t’
Perhaps we have different definitions of Chivalry? I believe both men and women can (and should) practice chivalry. To me it’s a code of behavior that goes beyond mere etiquette and politesse. Chivalry is displaying a sense of valor and honor. It’s defending those who need to be defended. It’s...
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“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.
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“It surprises me how disinterested we are today about things like physics, space,...”
– Stephen Hawking
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An Open Letter to the Self Proclaimed "Nice Guys." →
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itsdansheehan:
Dear “Nice Guys,”
(I’m going to apologize up front for a long read but, dammit, I’ve read at least this much complaining about this subject.)
For years now, I’ve seen these posts on reddit and tumblr dedicated to so called “Nice guys.” These are the guys who feel wronged because they aren’t one of the douchey guys who spend their time getting girls...
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Restaurant Rudeness
tomyhusband:
No matter how bad the waiter is, we do not make a scene. We speak to the manager, make a graceful exit, and don’t let it ruin our evening.
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“Those whose minds are sound and strong say little and do much. They admit their...”
– Ibn Al-Muqaffa. Kalila and Dimna.
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The truth is always fashionable.
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If you are going to roll up your sleeves, just...
(applies to many different situations in life)